He Hit Me (and It Felt Like a Kiss)
The Crystals
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He hit me And it felt like a kiss He hit me But it didn't hurt me He couldn't stand to hear me say That I'd been with someone new, And when I told him I had been untrue He hit me And it felt like a kiss He hit me And I knew he loved me If he didn't care for me I could have never made him mad But he hit me, And I was glad Yes, he hit me And it felt like a kiss He hit me And I knew I loved him And then he took me in his arms With all the tenderness there is, And when he kissed me, He made me his
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Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
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11 facts about this song
Genre"He Hit Me (And It Felt Like a Kiss)" by The Crystals is a song from the genre of Pop and R&B.
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ReleaseThe song was released in 1962 and quickly caused a stir due to its controversial lyrics.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. This pair was one of the most successful songwriting teams in the pop music industry at the time.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Little Eva, the duo's babysitter who revealed that her boyfriend beat her. When asked why she stayed with him, she said, "Because he loves me."
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ProducersPhil Spector produced the song under the Philles Records label. Spector was renowned for his "Wall of Sound" production formula, which he employed in this song.
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ControversyThe song provoked controversy for appearing to romanticize domestic violence. This controversial theme led to the track’s withdrawal from major radio stations.
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Impact on the BandThe song's controversial nature, and subsequent criticism led to a decrease in The Crystals' popularity.
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Reaction by ArtistsMany artists have criticized the song and its theme, including the celebrated songwriter Carole King, who later expressed regret for writing it.
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Cover VersionsDespite its controversial subject matter, the song has been covered by multiple artists, including bands like Hole and Grizzly Bear.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song is frequently referenced in studies and discussions about pop culture's role in perpetuating harmful stereotypes and attitudes towards domestic violence.
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Modern ReceptionNowadays, the song is often used as a cautionary tale to highlight the music industry's checkered past and the need for more responsible attitudes towards serious social issues.
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