64) Back to Mono (1958-1969) : Rolling Stone

When the Righteous Brothers' Bobby Hatfield first heard "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," with partner Bill Medley's extended solo, he asked, "But what do I do while he's singing the whole first verse?" Producer Phil Spector replied, "You can go directly to the bank!" Spector described his Wall of Sound as "a Wagnerian approach for rock & roll: little symphonies for the kids." With a string of exuberant singles -- full of hand claps, massive overdubs and orchestras of percussion -- Spector produced hits for acts such as the Crystals, the Ronettes and Darlene Love. Mostly about teenage love, they were as intense and fleeting as their subject.

Total album sales: 60,000

Peak chart position: N/A

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