Yep.. the problem with being called 'legendary', during his lifetime is that it gave Spector an ego as big as his fortress home. Ironically, having a 'sound', counted against him in the end, as it became dated for mainstream pop, and times moved on. Towards the end of Spector's career the hits dried, and artists sacked him due to his behaviour. What goes around comes around. When you have power and a sound that's in demand they beat upon your door, when times change you may be a legend - but a solitary one that nobody wants to work with. His fortress was a lonely one. Spector's legacy though will live on..and every year you'll still be hearing Christmas songs that were produced or influenced by him.. (Mariah's ubiquitous 'All I want for Christmas is You', is a direct Spector sound flog and she also covered some of his work) His pop sound was dated and fixed in period, but with Christmas it still perfectly fits the annual seasonal jingle bell fest.