The originator of the Wall of Sound production technique, Spector was a pioneer of the 1960s girl group sound (The Ronettes and The Crystals a.o.) and produced over twenty-five Top 40 hits between 1960 and 1965 alone. After this initial success, Spector later worked with artists including Ike and Tina Turner, John Lennon, George Harrison, and the Ramones with similar acclaim.
He produced the Beatles' Academy Award-winning album Let It Be, and the Grammy Award-winning Concert for Bangladesh by former Beatle George Harrison. In 1989, Spector was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer. The 1965 song You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', produced and co-written by Spector for The Righteous Brothers, is listed by BMI as the song with the most U.S. airplay in the 20th century.
Dubbed the "First Tycoon of Teen", Spector's records helped engender the role of the studio as an instrument, the integration of pop art aesthetics into music (art pop), and the art rock genre. His multi-artist compilation album "A Christmas Gift for You from Philles Records" (1963) is widely considered to be the finest Christmas record of all time. Spector's honors include the 1973 Grammy Award for Album of the Year for co-producing Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh (1971), a 1989 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a 1997 induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Spector number 63 on their list of the greatest artists in history.
The 2003 shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson in his Alhambra, California home led to his being charged with murder in the second degree. After a 2007 mistrial, he was convicted in 2009 and given a prison sentence of 19 years to life. Spector died in prison due to complications of the COVID-19 virus.
Chapel Of Love
Phil Spector Lyrics
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Gonna get married
Goin' to the chapel and we're
Gonna get married
Gee, I really love you and we're
Gonna get married
Goin' to the chapel of love
Spring is here, the sky is blue
Whoa, birds all sing as if they knew
Today's the day we'll say, "I do"
And we'll never be lonely anymore
Because we're
Goin' to the chapel and we're
Gonna get married
Goin' to the chapel and we're
Gonna get married
Gee, I really love you and we're
Gonna get married
Goin' to the chapel of love
Bells will ring, the sun will shine
Whoa, I'll be his and he'll be mine
We'll love until the end of time
And we'll never be lonely anymore
Because we're
Goin' to the chapel and we're
Gonna get married
Goin' to the chapel and we're
Gonna get married
Gee, I really love you and we're
Gonna get married
Goin' to the chapel of love
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Goin' to the chapel of love
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Goin' to the chapel of love
The lyrics of Phil Spectorโs โChapel of Loveโ express the joy and excitement of a couple getting married. The repetition of โGoinโ to the chapel and weโre gonna get marriedโ creates a sense of urgency and anticipation, with the promise of a new life together. The singer also expresses their deep love for their partner and their desire to never be lonely again.
The second verse of the song highlights the beauty of spring and sets the scene for the wedding day. The birds singing and the blue skies represent a new beginning and the hope for a long-lasting marriage. The โchapel of loveโ is presented as a symbol of commitment and devotion, where the coupleโs love will be celebrated and solidified.
The final verse reinforces the commitment of the couple to love each other until the end of time, creating a sense of permanence and stability in a world that can often feel transient and uncertain. The repetition of โyeah, yeah, yeahโ at the end of the song creates a celebratory mood and reinforces the sense of joy and excitement that accompanies a wedding day.
Line by Line Meaning
Goin' to the chapel and we're
Gonna get married
We're headed to the chapel to get married
Gee, I really love you and we're
Gonna get married
We're getting married because we really love each other
Goin' to the chapel of love
We're going to a chapel that represents love
Spring is here, the sky is blue
Whoa, birds all sing as if they knew
Today's the day we'll say, "I do"
And we'll never be lonely anymore
It's a beautiful day and we're getting married, which means we'll never be alone again
Bells will ring, the sun will shine
Whoa, I'll be his and he'll be mine
We'll love until the end of time
And we'll never be lonely anymore
The bells will ring and the sun will shine as we promise to love each other forever and never be alone again
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Goin' to the chapel of love
We're excited and enthusiastic about getting married at a chapel of love
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: JEFF BARRY, ELLIE GREENWICH, PHILLIP SPECTOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@IntoTheWild111
I wrote my friend a poem, as she's getting married today. I posted with this link, to help celebrate her special day. I've always loved this song, although it came out before I was born.
Today I will see a bride in white
Much to everyone's delight
Brooke will lovingly gaze at her man
Fighting back tears, if she can...
Vowing to honor Mitchel for life
Gladly saying "I do" as his wife
So here's to their happily ever after
And hopefully a lifetime full of laughter
Always be honest, loving and kind
God's love and blessings you surely will find.
@Mel_0995
My husband and I listened to that song on repeat when we drove to our wedding. It will forever bring me such sweet memories of the innocent excitement and love that day. I love him so much and marrying him was the best decision I ever made in my whole life. LOVE THAT SONG
@midnightgroup8266
We sang it on our way to our wedding also
@hobbsnshaw3408
I always loved this song as a kid I used this when I got married. 8 kids later. No regrets. lol
@armandofavela4815
Nice..
@shaykatz5648
Congrats
@mfelliott87
8 kids!? I am hoping for 3 or four with my fiancee.. Eight!? Wow congrats! This song is epic. Would be romantic to have this classic at my wedding!
@katz1386
Never expected someone who lived long enough to have 8 kids say lol
@lombombaj
sure bcs stupid peoples has alot kids,before using own mind
@Sticks-of-TNT-tf1tn
I could not have wished for a greater song to do your magic. Pure 1964 goldโdynamite! ๐งจ
@maryskibinski6728
Truly a golden oldie which had us dreaming.