Phil Spector Phil Spector's successes as a songwriter and producer make him, quite simply, a legend of popular music. Hailing from the Bronx, Phil was arguably the original pop tycoon, making his first million by the age of twenty one. In a career of unparalleled success, Phil Spector has worked with and influenced a whole host of stars including The Righteous Brothers, Ben E. King, The Beatles, Sonny & Cher and The Ramones.