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.
Pretty Little Angel Eyes
Phil Spector Lyrics
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Pretty little angel eyes
Pretty little angel, pretty little angel
Pretty little, pretty little, pretty little angel
(Ba bom) oo oo, oo oo (ha ha ha ha)
Oo oo, pretty, pretty, pretty little angel eyes
Angel eyes, I really love you so
Because I love you, my darlin' angel eyes
(Pretty, pretty, pretty little angel eyes)
Angel eyes, you are so good to me
And when I'm in your arms you be so heavenly
You know I love you, my darlin' angel eyes
(Angel eyes, bom bom bom bom)
I know you were sent from heaven above
You rule my life with your wonderful love
I know we'll be happy for eternity
'Cause I know
That our love is really real
Angel eyes, I really love you so
Angel eyes, I'll never let you go
Because I love you, my darlin' angel eyes (angel eyes)
Pretty little angel eyes
Pretty little angel eyes
Pretty little angel, pretty little angel
Pretty little, pretty little, pretty little angel
(Pretty, pretty, pretty)
(Angel eyes) angel eyes, I really love you so
Angel eyes, I'll never let you go
Because I love you
My darlin' angel eyes
(Pretty, pretty, pretty little angel eyes)
The song "Pretty Little Angel Eyes" is a love song that expresses the singer's deep affection for his lover, describing her as an angel from heaven. The repetition of the phrase "pretty little angel eyes" throughout the song emphasizes her beauty and purity, as if she possesses the eyes of an angel. The singer sings about how much he loves his partner and how he will never let her go, expressing his desire to be with her forever. The chorus in the song goes like "Angel eyes, I really love you so, Angel eyes, I'll never let you go, Because I love you, my darlin' angel eyes" and emphasizes the intensity of his love for her.
The song goes on to describe how her love makes him feel - heavenly and happy. He believes that his lover was sent from above to be with him, and that their love will last forever. The repetitive use of the phrase "angel eyes" and the simple melody makes it a catchy tune that sticks in the listener's head.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty little angel eyes
The singer is describing the physical beauty of the person he loves
Angel eyes, I really love you so
The singer is expressing the depth of his love for the person he is addressing
Angel eyes, I'll never let you go
The singer is promising to never abandon or forget the person he loves
Because I love you, my darlin' angel eyes
The singer is reiterating his love for the person and addressing her affectionately
(Pretty, pretty, pretty little angel eyes)
The singer is repeating the initial description of the person's physical beauty
Angel eyes, you are so good to me
The singer is acknowledging the kindness and care that the person shows him
And when I'm in your arms you be so heavenly
The singer is expressing how much happiness he finds in the person's embrace
You know I love you, my darlin' angel eyes
The singer is reaffirming his love and addressing the person affectionately
(Angel eyes, bom bom bom bom)
The singer is emphasizing the importance and impact of the person on his life
I know you were sent from heaven above
The singer believes that the person is a gift from a higher power
You rule my life with your wonderful love
The person's love has a significant impact on the singer's life
I know we'll be happy for eternity
The singer is expressing his conviction that their love will last forever and bring them happiness
'Cause I know that our love is really real
The singer is emphasizing that their love is not superficial or fleeting, but genuine and lasting
Pretty little angel eyes
The singer is repeating the initial description of the person's physical beauty
(Angel eyes) angel eyes, I really love you so
The singer is combining the initial description with his declaration of love
Angel eyes, I'll never let you go
The singer is repeating his promise to never abandon or forget the person he loves
Because I love you
The singer is establishing that his love is the reason for his commitment
My darlin' angel eyes
The singer is addressing the person affectionately
(Pretty, pretty, pretty little angel eyes)
The singer is repeating the initial description of the person's physical beauty, possibly to emphasize how it inspires his love and commitment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CURTIS LEE, TOMMY BOYCE
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