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Every book Greasy Will recommended on podcasts

Guest on Behind the Bastards · 2 books · 3 episodes across 1 podcast

Greasy Will is a podcast guest best known for appearing on Behind the Bastards to discuss historical figures and cultural phenomena. Across various podcast episodes, Greasy Will recommended and discussed several notable books. He frequently referenced and read excerpts from Ronnie Spector's memoir, Be My Baby, highlighting it as an essential work that broke decades of silence and reframed her story around endurance rather than victimhood. He praised the audiobook version for its narration by Rosie Perez and cited specific anecdotes from the text, including details about Phil Spector's hair loss, wigs, and his reaction to the Ronettes touring with the Beatles, as well as accounts of Ronnie and Phil's wedding night. Additionally, Greasy Will recommended Mick Brown's Breaking Down the Wall of Sound, noting that it served as his primary source for information regarding Phil Spector throughout the podcast series. Through these discussions, Greasy Will utilized these biographical works to examine the personal and professional dynamics of the music producer's life and the resilience of the artists who worked with him.

Books recommended by Greasy Will

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  1. Be My Baby

    Ronnie Spector · Recommended · 3 episodes

    Be My Baby by Ronnie Spector is a memoir chronicling the life and career of the legendary singer and her harrowing experiences with Phil Spector.

    Recommended
    “Her 1990 memoir, Be My Baby, was especially important, breaking decades of silence and reframing her story as one of endurance rather than victimhood.”
    Behind the Bastards Part Four: The Phil Spector Episodes 2026-04-09 Listen at 1:18:46
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Tearing Down The Wall of Sound

    Mick Brown · Recommended · 1 episode

    Tearing Down The Wall of Sound by Mick Brown is a detailed biographical work exploring the life and career of legendary music producer Phil Spector.

    Recommended
    “This is from Breaking Down the Wall of Sound. By the way, this will be my primary source for almost everything. Mick Brown wrote an amazing book Breaking Down the Wall of Sound.”
    Behind the Bastards Part One: The Phil Spector Episodes 2026-03-31 Listen at 20:26
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Part Four: The Phil Spector EpisodesBehind the Bastards2026-04-091
Part Two: The Phil Spector EpisodesBehind the Bastards2026-04-023
Part One: The Phil Spector EpisodesBehind the Bastards2026-03-312