Other Innovations
Ramone introduced optical surround sound for movies.
His book, Making Records: The Scenes Behind the Music, written with Chuck Granata, was released on October 9, 2007.
Also in October 2007, Ramone produced a limited engagement performance of Richard Vetere's Be My Love: The Mario Lanza Story. The play was directed by Charles Messina and co-produced by Sonny Grosso. It premiered at The Tilles Center in Greenvale, NY.
On July 8, 2008 Columbia records released The Stranger 30th Anniversary, which features interviews with Ramone. This box set includes a remastered version of the 1977 Billy Joel album, The Stranger by Ramone.
In the summer of 2009, Ramone produced Gershwin Across America, a tribute album to the music of George and Ira Gershwin. The album features Jewel, Jason Mraz, Darius Rucker, and Paul Simon among others.
In 2011 Phil Ramone is working with George Michael, during his 2011 Symphonica Tour.
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