the ramones on phil spector

The notion that Phil Spector could work with The Ramones on an album seemed like a liaison made in punk heaven. The groups natural guitar wall of sound enhanced by the experience and genius of the great American wall of sound producers? What could go wrong? Surely nothing could stop what would have been one of rocks great partnerships.
The following interview with the band puts it all in perspective. The visionary genius of Spector is now a nightmare in punk hell. The band, mainly Dee Dee and Johnny, accompanied by a rather glum and silent Joey, tell it how it was.
"we didn't know how difficult it was to work with the guy before we stepped into it... we found out."
"and I never met anyone like him and I hope I... ya know."