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What do Neil Diamond, the Beach Boys, the Ronettes, Ike and Tina Turner, the Shangri-Las, and the Dixie Cups all have in common? They all recorded hits that were written, co-written, or co-produced by Jeff Barry. Originally broadcast as a PBS television special, this program was recorded live at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA. It features performances of many of Barry's hit songs, as well as interviews with Barry himself and a number of artists who had hits singing his compositions. The performances include: "Chapel of Love" by the Dixie Cups, "Da Doo Ron Ron" by the Crystals, "Be My Baby" by Brian Wilson, "I Can Hear Music" by Ronnie Spector and Brian Wilson, "River Deep, Mountain High" by Mary Wilson, "Leader of the Pack" -- an ensemble performance, "And Then He Kissed Me" by the Crystals, "The Last Time I Made Love" by Deniece Williams and Jeffrey Osborne, "I Honestly Love You" by Deniece Williams, "Baby I Love You" by Andy Kim, and "Doo Wah Ditty" by Jeff Barry and his guests.