1. Ronnie Spector (born … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name:
1. Ronnie Spector (born Veronica Yvette Bennett, 10 August 1943, in New York City) was the lead singer of the girl group The Ronettes, and is known as the "original bad girl of rock and roll".
2. Dungeon synth artist from the United States
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3. Veronica (born Veronica Vazquez circa 1974 in the Bronx, New York) is a House, R&B & Soul music singer and theatrical actress. Along with singers Ultra Nate, Deborah Cox, she is considered to be one of the divas of the 1990s club music scene. She also is one of the few Latinas to become a successful artist in the English-language dance music genre.
4. Veronica (born Veronica Mehta) is an Indian R&B singer based in London, UK, who sings in Hindi, Urdu, English and Punjabi.
5. Veronica is a 16 year-old from Toronto, Canada singing pop music under the Universal Canada record label.
6. An emo band from the year 2000. They released the CD "Hope For A Brighter Future."
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1. From a very young age, Ronnie took to singing, and her large, close family encouraged her to do so, along with the other members of the Ronettes, her sister Estelle Bennett and cousin Nedra Talley. The Ronettes were a multiracial group, which was a bit unusual during the 1960s. The Bennetts' mother was black and Native American; their father was white. In her autobiography, Ronnie Spector said that at one point in her childhood, she was not sure if she was black or white.
The Ronettes, who were produced and managed by Phil Spector, had huge hits with "Be My Baby", "Baby I Love You", and "Walking in the Rain" in the early 60's, but they disbanded in 1966 after the public apparently lost their taste for the girl group sound. From 1968 to 1973, Ronnie was married to Spector, and took his name professionally. However, by her own account he kept her a near-prisoner and limited her opportunities to pursue her musical ambitions.
In early 1971, during Phil Spector's tenure as head of A&R at Apple Records, Ronnie recorded the single "Try Some, Buy Some"/"Tandoori Chicken"; released as Apple 33 in the UK, Apple 1832 in the U.S. The A side of the single was written by George Harrison, and produced by Harrison and Spector. Although the single was not a big hit, it had one lasting influence: when John Lennon recorded "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" later the same year, he asked Spector to reproduce the same mandolin-laden 'Wall of Sound' that he had created for "Try Some Buy Some". (Lennon liked the rockabilly B-side too, and is reported to have sung it at his birthday party in New York in October 1971.)
In 1986 Eddie Money had a big hit with "Take Me Home Tonight," on which Spector was featured prominently as a guest vocalist, singing part of the chorus (where she is introduced by Money singing "just like Ronnie says...") of "Be My Baby." She also sang a duet with Southside Johnny on "You Mean So Much To Me Baby". Billy Joel's 1976 hit "Say Goodbye To Hollywood" is a tribute to Spector; Spector herself covered it, as did Bette Midler and other artists.
Her autobiography, Be My Baby, How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness, co-authored by Vince Waldron, was published in 1989 and became an international bestseller. In 2004, Onyx books republished the book in a revised and updated mass market paperback edition.
In 1999 she released the critically acclaimed album She Talks to Rainbows which featured a few cover versions of older songs. Joey Ramone acted as producer, and appeared on stage with her to promote the record.
She now lives in Connecticut with her second husband Jonathan Greenfield and their two sons, Austin Drew and Jason Charles. She also hosts an annual Christmas party at BB King's bar and grill in New York.
Spector's most recent album Last of the Rock Stars (High Coin Records) has been released. A new single, "All I Want," accompanies the album. Keith Richards and Patti Smith are among Spector's collaborators on the album. Spector herself has co-produced two of the songs.
In 2005 Spector sang "Ode to L.A." with the Danish rock group, The Raveonettes, on their album "Pretty in Black."
The Ronettes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
2. Born in the New York City borough of the Bronx, her parents who were originally from Puerto Rico encouraged her to pursue her artistic inclinations. Veronica began her career in 1995 when she was 21 years old with the release of her debut album V...As in Veronica which was released on October 24, 1995. The album was a mixture of R&B and Hip hop. The album featured production from Rodney Jerkins and Dallas Austin. On October 28, 1997, when Veronica was 23 years old she released her second album Rise. This album was again R&B and Hip Hop influenced. She released two singles/videos off of this album. The first single was No One But You and it featured Craig Mack. The second single and album title track Rise was released and that featured guest vocals by Big Pun & Cuban Link. As one of the first artists to signed to Jellybean Recordings, a label founded by music producer Jellybean Benitez, Veronica had a string of hits on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, including three reached the top ten. Let Me Go... Release Me landed the number one spot in 1998, and soon afterwards it was followed by the club anthem Someone To Hold (which peaked at the number two slot) which was remixed by producer Johnny Vicious and played heavily in the club circuit scene. The song still remains a classic among club goers today and it was featured on the soundtrack to the independent film Trick released in 1999 and starred Christian Campbell and Tori Spelling. She scored a second number one dance hit in 2000 with her cover of Evelyn "Champagne" King's classic R&B song I'm In Love, which was rerecorded for a club setting. She remains a very popular singer to this very day among gay audiences and especially in the club circuit scene.
She moved away from New York and the club music scene for a few years. During these years, she pursued her love for musical theater and was given the opportunity to portray slain Tejano singer Selena in a traveling production about her life and times. The production, titled Selena Forever traveled to numerous cities with a large Mexican-American population for over a year. Shortly after the successful run of the production, she decided to return to New York and start a family and return to her love of music. In 2004, Veronica recorded a song with rapper Triple Seis titled "Krazy". The song was featured on Triple Seis' debut album Time'll Tell. After a brief hiatus, Veronica returned in 2006, with music producer Tim Rex on her first dance single in over five years, Relentless...Just a Game. She can be seen in the 2007 film "El Cantante" where she plays Héctor Lavoe's mother in his younger years.
3. Aged 16, Mehta successfully auditioned for the part of female vocalist for the 2Kool album 2Kool Flavor. She was featured on the track "Sambhala Hai Meine" and has since gone from strength to strength.
Mehta gave up her art studies course to pursue her dream of a singing career and teamed up with Rishi Rich to forum VR1, a band and production unit applauded for experimenting with traditional Asian music, remixing, and giving vocals an R'n'B twist. VR1 sold more than 50,000 records in the UK and Europe and earned two Asian Pop Media Awards.
After VR1, Mehta joined ePark / Urbanstar and released the single "Girls Gotta Have Fun", with both CDs having various mixes of the title track, as well as the song "Show me Love".
Mehta has recorded a few tracks with her new management record company 2Point9, "Indian Girl" featuring Hard Kaur, and the popular "U 'n' I (Mere Dil Vich Hai)", from the Yash Chopra film Hum Tum, a track that Veronica composed herself.
Mehta's first album, Theen, was released in 2005. 'Hey Ya' (featuring Juggy D.) was the only single released from the album.
In 2006, Veronica won "Best Female Act" at the UK Asian Music Awards.[1]
Veronica released the album "Rush" in 2010
Someone to Hold
Veronica Lyrics
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Hello...
Veronica, don't hang up the phone,
It's me, Pun.
I'm sayin', don't hangup.
Just hear me out.
I know it's over, I know it's over,
But just let me come over for one minute.
For what?
So I can hold you in my arms one more time.
Just one more time, so I can show you.
Nawumsayin?
Show you what you're missin'.
Time after time, when I'm alone,
I keep thinking of you, babe,
And the way you make me feel.
And I get excited, and I can't deny it,
'Cause I know when I feel this way,
It just won't stay inside.
With all this love I have,
And I'm trying to explain
That my heart can belong to you.
[Chorus]
All I want.
All I need.
All I ask.
All I need is someone to hold.
Hold me.
Hold me.
Hold me.
Emotion is all I see,
But I gotta feel your hands on me.
Plain old words ain't enough, babe,
I gotta have your touch,
'Cause I'm wanting you so much.
Baby can't you see?
[Chorus]
Baby, baby, baby.
[Chorus]
Being next to you
Is something that I want to do.
Let me hold you.
I need you.
'Cause no one can love you like I do.
One time, check it out, what.
Mommy, I'll be there when you're lonely.
You can hold me, like a teddy bear.
See, I really care for what you're feelin', here.
Tell it to me clear.
Be sincere, don't get shook-up.
'Cause I'm the Cuban crook who wrote the Book of Love.
So you could trust me suga'.
When I look in ya' eyes,
I see the sunrise.
The way your tongue glides to the song,
Gives me the strongest love rise.
God was unwise to let the Pun find his perfect seven.
You're my earth and heaven, wrapped up in one perfect woman.
I felt it comin', since the first song is on.
Now whenever you perform,
Even the birds sing along.
Bring the Dom Perignon and let's celebrate.
Elevate your state of mind.
Forget the headaches and just meditate.
Honey, you smell great;
Your scent is even sweeter than peeled grape.
You're like an L base with dust crushin' the real lace.
I feel ya heat already, just knowin' I'm gonna be wit' you.
But once I get a hold, I'm never gonna relinquish you.
[Chorus]
Veronica's song "Someone to Hold" is a plea from Punisher, also known as Pun, to his former lover Veronica, to allow him to come over for one minute to hold her in his arms one more time. He spends the verses professing his love for her, stating that he thinks about her all the time, and how he can't deny his feelings for her. He acknowledges that words are not enough, and he needs her touch. He ends the song by declaring that he will never let her go once he has her in his arms.
The lyrics depict the desperation of a man trying to win back the love of his life. Despite knowing that their relationship is over, he can't help but think about her and feel excited when he does. All he wants is for her to understand how much he loves her, and how much he wants to hold her. The chorus is a simple but effective plea for someone to hold him, to show their love physically. The verses are more detailed and show the depth of the feelings he has for Veronica.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello?
Veronica, are you there?
Hello...
Pun's response when he hears Veronica's voice on the phone
Veronica, don't hang up the phone,
Pun begging Veronica not to end the call
It's me, Pun.
Introducing himself to Veronica
I'm sayin', don't hang up.
Repeating his plea for Veronica to hear him out
Just hear me out.
Asking Veronica to listen to him
I know it's over, I know it's over,
Acknowledging that their relationship has ended
But just let me come over for one minute.
Asking for a chance to see Veronica one last time
For what?
Veronica asking for the reason for Pun's request
So I can hold you in my arms one more time.
Explaining what he wants to do when he sees her
Just one more time, so I can show you.
Wanting to show Veronica how much he still loves her
Nawumsayin?
Slang term meaning "You know what I'm saying?"
Show you what you're missin'.
Wanting to remind Veronica what it's like to be with him
Time after time, when I'm alone,
Reflecting on his feelings for Veronica when he's by himself
I keep thinking of you, babe,
Revealing that he can't stop thinking about her
And the way you make me feel.
Describing how she affects him emotionally
And I get excited, and I can't deny it,
Admitting that he still has strong feelings for her
'Cause I know when I feel this way,
Realizing the depth of his emotions
It just won't stay inside.
His love for her cannot be contained
With all this love I have,
Expressing the extent of his feelings
And I'm trying to explain
Attempting to articulate his emotions
That my heart can belong to you.
Telling Veronica that he still loves her
[Chorus]
The start of the chorus section
All I want.
Summarizing Pun's main desire
All I need.
Reiterating that Pun's love for Veronica is all-encompassing
All I ask.
The only request he makes of her
All I need is someone to hold.
Expressing that his love language is physical touch
Hold me.
A direct plea to Veronica for physical comfort
Hold me.
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis
Hold me.
The last request in the chorus
Emotion is all I see,
Describing how his feelings for Veronica are all-consuming
But I gotta feel your hands on me.
Expressing that physical touch is essential for him
Plain old words ain't enough, babe,
Words alone can't express his love for her
I gotta have your touch,
Reiterating his need for physical touch
'Cause I'm wanting you so much.
Expressing how strong his desire for her is
Baby can't you see?
Asking if Veronica can understand how he feels
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus
Baby, baby, baby.
A term of endearment for Veronica
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus again
Being next to you
Describing the feeling of being near Veronica
Is something that I want to do.
Expressing his desire to be close to her
Let me hold you.
Another request for physical comfort
I need you.
Reiterating how necessary she is to him
'Cause no one can love you like I do.
Declaring that his love for her is unique and strong
One time, check it out, what.
An introductory phrase before rapping
Mommy, I'll be there when you're lonely.
Referring to Veronica as 'Mommy' and promising to be there for her
You can hold me, like a teddy bear.
Offering himself as a source of comfort for her
See, I really care for what you're feelin', here.
Expressing his concern for her emotions
Tell it to me clear.
Asking Veronica to be honest with him
Be sincere, don't get shook-up.
Requesting that she be honest and not afraid
'Cause I'm the Cuban crook who wrote the Book of Love.
A playful way of bragging about his ability to love
So you could trust me suga'.
Asking Veronica to trust him
When I look in ya' eyes,
Describing the power of looking into her eyes
I see the sunrise.
Comparing her beauty to a sunrise
The way your tongue glides to the song,
A sensual compliment directed towards her
Gives me the strongest love rise.
Describing how much he is turned on by her
God was unwise to let the Pun find his perfect seven.
Playfully suggesting that he is the perfect match for Veronica
You're my earth and heaven, wrapped up in one perfect woman.
Expressing how perfect and complete she is to him
I felt it comin', since the first song is on.
Suggesting that they were meant to be together
Now whenever you perform,
Referring to Veronica's career as a musician
Even the birds sing along.
Saying that everyone is drawn to her
Bring the Dom Perignon and let's celebrate.
Celebrating the idea of being together
Elevate your state of mind.
Encouraging her to feel good
Forget the headaches and just meditate.
Advising her to relax and clear her mind
Honey, you smell great;
Complimenting her scent
Your scent is even sweeter than peeled grape.
Comparing her scent to something sweet
You're like an L base with dust crushin' the real lace.
A creative and flattering analogy for Veronica
I feel ya heat already, just knowin' I'm gonna be wit' you.
Suggesting that he is excited to be with her
But once I get a hold, I'm never gonna relinquish you.
Promising to hold onto her forever
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus one more time
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HARVEY FRIERSON, RICHARD FRIERSON, VERONICA VASQUEZ
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@victorrubow2264
I still use this in my sets... such a great track and people don’t know where it came from..... it’s one off the greatest vocal remix ever
@franksflytraps
This song still gives chills 17 years later. AWESOME.
@jessjerz
Literally have chills after blaring this in my car
@ralphantonelli9566
Brother I miss factory, it was home
@woofmeow845
20 years later and still have chills!
@tommykreutzberg1429
I follow you so I can listen to this every now and again! 22 years later and this Remix still hopes up, Pure Ecstasy!
@aaronbarrett9894
Amen to that!
@MrJsun
One of the best classics ever created. LEGENDARY TIMES!!!
@tiffanimorris7127
The best dance recording ever. Johnny Vicious outdid him self with this remix! The music commands your body to move and your helpless to those house beats, bassline, and the double/triple overdubbed snare drum❤
@1schlumpy
she performed at a club in DC and came out belting the acapella from the middle of the break!! her voice was astonishing and powerful; you could feel it palpably and when J.Vicious' beat came belting in, it was fucking insane. perfection, even when it isn't supposed to exist..