(The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up
The Ronettes, Phil Spector
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Baby, when we break up from a quarrel or a fight I can't wait to have you back and hold you, oh, so tight Tell me why (tell me why), I want to know (I want to know), oh oh Tell me why (tell me why) is it so (is it so), oh oh That the best part of breakin' up is when you're making up Best part of breakin' up is when you're making up But, after breakin' up Be sure you're making up with me Every time you leave, I get those teardrops in my eyes But they seem to go away when you apologize Tell me why (tell me why), I want to know (I want to know), oh oh Tell me why (tell me why) is it so (is it so), oh oh That the best part of breakin' up is when you're making up Best part of breakin' up is when you're making up But, after breakin' up Be sure you're making up with me C'mon, baby, c'mon baby Don't say, "Maybe" Well, it makes no difference who was wrong Just as long as I'll be with you Baby, I'll be lonely till you're back where you should be But, baby, I belong to you and you belong to me Tell me why (tell me why), I want to know (I want to know), oh oh Tell me why (tell me why) is it so (is it so), oh oh That the best part of breakin' up is when you're making up (tell me why) Best part of breakin' up is when you're making up But, after breakin' up Be sure you're making up with The best part of breakin' up is when you know That you're making up with me C'mon, baby, c'mon baby Don't say, "maybe" C'mon, baby Ooh-eee, maybe C'mon, baby Don't say, "maybe"
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Written by: PHIL SPECTOR, VINCENT JR PONCIA, PETER ANDREOLI
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7 facts about this song
Historical Context"(The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up" is a song that was released in 1964 by The Ronettes.
- It was produced by Phil Spector, an influential record producer who played a major role in the 1960s pop music scene, thanks to his signature "Wall of Sound" production technique.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
- It also charted in the UK, reaching number 43.
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Songwriting and Production"(The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up" was written by Phil Spector, Pete Andreoli, and Vini Poncia.
- The song showcases Phil Spector's iconic Wall of Sound production style, featuring a dense, layered production that was considered revolutionary at the time.
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Group FormationThe vibrato lead vocals on the track are provided by Veronica "Ronnie" Bennett, who later became Ronnie Spector.
- Other members of The Ronettes included her sister, Estelle Bennett, and their cousin, Nedra Talley.
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Legacy and Influence"(The Best Part of) Breakin' Up" has been covered by multiple artists over the years, cementing its status as a classic pop song.
- It is considered an essential release from the girl group era of the early 1960s and remains one of The Ronettes' most recognized songs.
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ControversiesPhil Spector, who produced the song, has a controversial legacy in the music industry. He was convicted of murder in 2009 and passed away in prison in early 2021. This has led to complex feelings and discussions about his contributions to music.
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In the MediaThe song has been used in various forms of media over the years, including films and television shows. It was notably featured in an episode of the popular TV show, "Mad Men", in 2010.
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