The 1963 song that became Neil Young's obsession

The 1963 song that Neil Young developed a real obsession with was "Be My Baby" by the Ronettes. Produced by Phil Spector, the track is considered one of the most influential recordings in the history of popular music. Neil Young has stated several times that he was fascinated by the combination between the grand production, the striking beat and Ronnie Spector's vocals. The musician stated that he listened to the song repeatedly for years, studying every detail of the recording. The influence of "Be My Baby" can be seen at different moments in his career, especially in the way he began to value the emotion and atmosphere of recordings above technical perfection. More than six decades after its release, the song continues to be cited as one of the greatest masterpieces in pop history.