“Why don’t you call me Miss O’Dell?” We’re back after a short break! From the Beatles to the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, ELO, Santana, and all the bands in between, she saw it all. She’s the woman in the hall in Joni Mitchell’s’ Coyote, Leon Russel’s Pisces Apple Lady, the blonde seated next to Yoko and Maureen on the rooftop, and Layla’s bestie. Chris O’Dell was one of rock-and-roll’s first female tour managers and put in the work to keep all these boys out of trouble…for the most part! Hear all about Miss O’Dell on this episode of the Dolls Podcast, available wherever you stream your podcasts 🍏

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Books:

Chris O’Dell with Katherine Ketcham, “Miss O’Dell: My Hard Days and Long Nights with The Beatles, The Stones, Bob Dylan, and Eric Clapton” (2009)

Pattie Boyd with Penny Junor, “Wonderful Tonight: George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Me” (2008)

(Episode starts at 8:46)

Songs featured:

The Beatles - Hey Jude (1968)

The Beatles - Don’t Let Me Down (First Rooftop Performance) [1969]

Tom Petty - Free Fallin’ (1989)

Bob Dylan - Maggie’s Farm (Live with The Band at Isle of Wight) [1969]

Leon Russell - Pisces Apple Lady (1970)

George Harrison - Miss O’Dell (1973)
The Rolling Stones - Rip This Joint (1972)

Joni Mitchell - Coyote (1976)

She was surrounded by the music, but is seldom heard from. Her relationship was splashed across every tabloid, but she’s largely shunned the press. For being the muse of hits like “And I Love Her” and “We Can Work It Out,” very little is known about her. But this week, host Emma dug up enough about this Doll to put together an episode full of swinging 60s tunes and laughter! Emma shines the spotlight on the quiet Beatle girl: actress, cookbook author, lifestyle queen, and iconic redhead Jane Asher!

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(Episode starts at 6:22)

Songs in this episode:

Jane Asher as Alice in “Alice in Wonderland” (Argo Records, 1959)

Peter and Gordon - A World Without Love (1964)

The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand (1963)

The Beatles - Yesterday (1965)

The Beatles - Tomorrow Never Knows (1966)

The Beatles - We Can Work It Out (1965)

Special thanks to friend of the show Michael Tegio for our podcast theme song!

“She loves attention - she’d sing to a pineapple.” - La La Brooks of The Crystals, on today’s Doll: Ronnie Spector

Ronnie needs no introduction. With her sister Estelle and her cousin Nedra, Ronnie broke down barriers and paved the way as pop music royalty and rock-and-roll’s original bad girl. The fabulous Ronettes even boasted the likes of the Beatles AND Rolling Stones in their leagues of fans! But Ronnie’s story is just as much of survival as it is of rock-and-roll. Neither would’ve been possible without her fiery unbreakable spirit. Hear about Ronnie’s 5-decade career of “mascara, miniskirts, and madness” on today’s episode of the Dolls Podcast, available wherever you stream your podcasts 💄💋

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(Episode starts at 4:14)

Books: Ronnie Spector with Vince Waldron, “Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness, or My Life As a Fabulous Ronette”

Laura Flam and Emily Sieu Liebowitz, “But Will You Love Me Tomorrow? An Oral History of 60s Girl Groups”

Songs in this episode:

The Ronettes - Be My Baby (1963)

Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers - Why Do Fools Fall In Love? (1956)

The Crystals - He Hit Me (And It Felt Like A Kiss) [1962]

The Ramones - Baby I Love You (1980)

Eddie Money - Take Me Home Tonight (1986)

Amy Winehouse - Back To Black (2006)

Ronnie Spector - Back To Black (2011)

Special thanks to friend of the show Michael Tegio for our podcast theme song!