What Do Keith Richards, Yeah Yeah Yeahs And Amy Winehouse Have In Common...

New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Ronnie Spector's one of the most iconic women in rock and roll, so it can be tough to keep up with everything she's done. As she prepares to release'Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Ever' next week (Nov 9, Bad Girl Sounds),we thought we'd fill you in on some interesting (and quite awesome!) factsyou might not know about the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer:

* Keith Richards admitted Ronnie Spector was an "early love" in his new autobiography (the Rolling Stones opened for The Ronettes on one of their first European tours).

* She's the only American singer to be backed by all four Beatles ("Try Some, Buy Some," which was produced by George Harrison for Apple Records)

* Ronnie contributed vocals to Jimi Hendrix's final recording session, "Earth Blues" from 'Rainbow Bridge,' in 1970.

* Ronnie has served as muse for Brian Wilson, who wrote "Don't Worry Baby" for her, and Billy Joel, who paid tribute with "Say Goodbye To Hollywood." Brian Wilson called "Be My Baby" one of the greatest pop records ever made

* Her music has endured like that of few other artists, inspiring generations of musicians from The Ramones, Patti Smith and Amy Winehouse to modern buzz bands like The Morning Benders and The Dum Dum Girls, who routinely cover "Be My Baby."

* In 2009 she collaborated with Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, plus members of The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather for her aptly titled "The Last of the Rock Stars"

'Best Christmas Ever' finds Ronnie at the top of her game with five rare holiday gems destined to become contemporary classics. Have you had a chance to listen?