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Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast

Show about Movies and Music thru the decades for two guys growing up in the 50's and 60's. We discuss our point of view on the impact that movies and music had in our lives and the impact that it had as we traverse thru the decades. From the early years in the 50's with Elvis, Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker we have stories, opinions and conversations about how we experienced the growth of music/movies and how it shaped our views to where we are today.

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SPOTLIGHT SERIES-MUSIC-"GIRL GROUPS"- CRYSTALS, RONETTES & SHANGRILAS

February 03, 2026 • Tom and Bert • Episode 160

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On this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades!

There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry.

Today's Podcast will cover 3 more Legends of the Music scene from the 1960's that led the way for the "Girl Groups" era.

We present ........The Crystals, The Ronettes and The Shangrilas

Listen in as we cover and discuss the "History" of these influential "Girl Groups" and how they were the "Leaders of the Pack" during the 1960's

CHAPTERS:

(1:04) Here are The Girls!

(7:03) Here are the "Crystals" ---History and Hits

(18:30) Here are the "Ronettes"

(22:00) It's all about lead singer Ronnie and Phil Spector's influence

(30:00) The Ronettes OWN the UK?? Back then they did as the Beatles and Stones highly respected them!

(51:12) Here are the "Shangrilas" AKA "The Bad Girls of Rock n Roll"

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