Kept a near prisoner by Phil Spector throughout her teens and 20s, she eventually left the abusive relationship to raise her son, and re-establish her languishing singing career. Many attempts fell flat; even 1976's Say Goodbye to Hollywood, written by Billy Joel and with backing from Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band, didn't take to the charts. Her 1980 album Siren, produced by Genya Ravan, featured a Ramones cover but was not a hit. In 1986 she was featured by Eddie Money on the hit single Take Me Home Tonight, singing the line "Be my baby" as part of the chorus.
Her 2006 album Last of the Rock Stars features work with Keith Richards, Patti Smith, the Raveonettes and others, including a cover of a Johnny Thunders song. Her previous EP She Talks to Rainbows was produced by and included a duet with Joey Ramone. In 2003, she released through her website Something's Gonna Happen, a five-song EP of Marshall Crenshaw songs recorded in 1989. Her 2006 European summer tour was postponed when her husband, Jonathan Greenfield, became ill.
In 2011, after the death of Amy Winehouse, Ronnie Spector released her version of Winehouse's 2006 single "Back to Black".
In 2016, she released, through 429 Records, English Heart, her first album of new material in a decade.
Try Some Buy Some
Ronnie Spector Lyrics
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Someone said try some
I tried some
Now buy some
I bought some
Oh oh oh
After a while
When I had tried them
Denied them
I opened my eyes and
I saw you
Not a thing did I have
Not a thing did I see
'till I called on your love
And your love came to me
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Through my life
I've seen gray sky
Met big fry,
Seen them die to get high
Oh oh oh
And when it seemed that I would
Always be lonely
I opened my eyes and I saw you
Not a thing did I feel
Not a thing did I know
'till I called on your love
And your love sure did grow
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Won't you try some
Baby won't you buy some
Won't you try some
Baby won't you buy some
The song "Try some buy some" by Ronnie Spector is a song about temptation and love. The opening lines; "Way back in time, someone said try some, I tried some. Now buy some, I bought some" imply an invitation to try something, which can be interpreted as anything from drugs to love. The song then continues with the singer's journey through life, their struggles, and eventual realization of the importance of love.
The lines "Through my life, I've seen gray sky, met big fry, seen them die to get high" suggest that the singer has been exposed to people who have struggled with addiction and the consequences of drug abuse. However, their experience of love shines through with the lines "And when it seemed that I would always be lonely, I opened my eyes and I saw you. Not a thing did I feel, not a thing did I know, 'till I called on your love and your love sure did grow". The song ultimately celebrates the power of love to transform and heal.
Ronnie Spector's delivery of the lyrics is passionate and soulful, perfectly conveying the emotions behind the words. The melody and instrumentation are also powerful, with a strong arrangement and a gospel-influenced chorus. The song was written by George Harrison, who was a friend of Ronnie Spector, and the lyrics are a reflection of his own spiritual journey.
Overall, "Try some buy some" is a powerful song that explores themes of temptation, addiction, and the transformative power of love. It is a testament to the enduring appeal of classic soul music, and Ronnie Spector's incredible voice and musicianship.
Line by Line Meaning
Way back in time
Long ago in the past
Someone said try some
Someone offered me something to try
I tried some
I accepted the offer and tried what was being offered
Now buy some
After trying it, I'm being asked to buy it
I bought some
I purchased the thing that I tried
Oh oh oh
After a while
When I had tried them
Denied them
I opened my eyes and
I saw you
After experimenting with various things, I realized that you were the one I wanted to be with
Not a thing did I have
Not a thing did I see
'till I called on your love
And your love came to me
I was empty and blind until I reached out to you and your love filled that void
Through my life
I've seen gray sky
Met big fry,
Seen them die to get high
Throughout my life, I've witnessed people trying to find happiness by chasing material possessions and drugs
And when it seemed that I would
Always be lonely
I opened my eyes and I saw you
When I was feeling alone, I found you and realized that I didn't need anything else
Not a thing did I feel
Not a thing did I know
'till I called on your love
And your love sure did grow
Before I found your love, I was empty and ignorant, but your love helped me grow
Won't you try some
Baby won't you buy some
Won't you try some
Baby won't you buy some
The singer is asking the listener to try what she is offering and, if they like it, to buy it
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