Oasis have an odd new label mate. Alan McGee's Creation Records has signed American girl-group veteran Ronnie Spector. Spector, the ex-wife of sixties "wall of sound" producer Phil Spector, is best known as the leader of the Ronettes, whose hits include "Be My Baby," Walking In The Rain," and "Baby I Love You" among many others.

Lately she's been hanging out with former Ramones singer Joey Ramone, who's co- produced (with Daniel Rey) four songs for her in recent months, one of them a duet with Ramone sharing the vocals. Ramone confirms that the songs will be released on an EP in England later this year. An American release has not been scheduled.

It's an unusual move for Creation, whose roster also includes Primal Scream, Teenage Fanclub, Super Furry Animals, The Boo Radleys, St. Etienne, Ruby and Bob Mould. A spokesperson for the label said that Creation head Alan McGee is personally a huge fan of both Spector and Ramone.

Spector's always kept a foot in modern waters. She previously sang on tracks for Alice Cooper and Eddie Money, and she's currently contemplating adding a song by Mötörhead's Lemmy to her repertoire.

Meanwhile, Spector will headlining Joey Ramone's night at the Intel Festival in New York July 17 at Tramps alongside other Ramone projects, including Ronnie Spector, The Prissteens, The Independents and The Dictators.