He's a Rebel
The Crystals
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See the way he walks down the street Watch the way he shuffles his feet My, he holds his head up high When he goes walking by, he's my guy When he holds my hand, I'm so proud Cause he's not just one of the crowd My baby's always the one to try the things they've never done And just because of that, they say He's a rebel and he'll never ever be any good He's a rebel 'cause he never ever does what he should But just because he doesn't do what everybody else does That's no reason why I can't give him all my love He's always good to me, always treats me tenderly Cause he's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no, to me If they don't like him that way They won't like me after today I'll be standing right by his side when they say He's a rebel and he'll never ever be any good He's a rebel 'cause he never ever does what he should Just because he doesn't do what everybody else does That's no reason why we can't share a love He's always good to me, good to him, I try to be Cause he's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no, to me Oh, he's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
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Written by: Gene Pitney
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre and Creator"He’s a Rebel" is a song written by Gene Pitney, but it was brought to fame by music producer Phil Spector who released it under his record label, Philles Records.
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Signature SoundThe song is known for its "Wall of Sound" production technique, a hallmark of Spector's music that combines multiple instruments and vocal harmonies to build a layered, dense orchestral effect.
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Band DiscrepancyEven though it was credited to The Crystals, "He’s a Rebel" was actually recorded by a completely different girl group, The Blossoms. Due to touring commitments, The Crystals were unable to record the song and Spector chose not to wait.
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Chart Success"He's a Rebel" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for two weeks in November 1962, making it The Crystals' first Number 1 U.S. hit.
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Clara Thomas ControversyDespite being the lead singer on "He's a Rebel", The Blossoms' Darlene Love, then known as Darlene Wright, was not originally credited. The song was instead attributed to The Crystals' vocalist Barbara Alston, causing a lot of controversy in the music industry.
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The Impersonation TourAfter "He’s a Rebel" became a hit, The Crystals found they were expected to perform it on tour despite not being the actual singers on the track. They had to quickly learn the song to match their recorded personas.
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Song ThemeThe song theme is quite feminist for its time. It talks about a girl in love with a boy who is a ‘rebel,' implying she values him for his individuality against societal norms rather than for conforming.
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Popularity Over TimeOver 50 years later, "He's a Rebel" is still regarded as a classic, and it was even inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe song's success and unique sound had a significant influence on future artists. Notably, it was embraced by the British Invasion bands of the 1960s, including The Beatles, who admired Spector's innovative production style.
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He's a Rebel" in MoviesThe song has appeared in several films over the years, including in the opening sequence of Martin Scorsese's film "Goodfellas", lending a sense of timeless appeal to the movie's setting.
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