"HE'S A REBEL" A song written by Gene Pitney that was originally recorded by the girl group the Blossoms. Produced by Phil Spector, their version was issued as a single credited to the Crystals, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in November 1962. It was Spector's second chart-topper after "To Know Him Is to Love Him" (1958). 24K Gold covers this upbeat golden oldie. | Golden Oldies Music Shows by 24K Gold

"**He’s a Rebel**" by **The Crystals** is a groundbreaking pop song from the early 1960s that embodies the spirit of youthful defiance and romance. Released in **1962**, the song was a major hit and helped define the girl group sound that dominated the charts during that era. Produced by the legendary **Phil Spector**, it showcased his famous **Wall of Sound** production technique and marked a significant moment in the history of pop music. Here’s a deeper look at the story, background, and triv

The Crystals: "He's A Rebel" live footage (1962) "He's a Rebel" is a song written by Gene Pitney that was originally recorded by the girl group the Blossoms. Produced by Phil Spector, their version was issued as a single credited to the Crystals, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in November 1962. It was Spector's first number one hit since "To Know Him Is to Love Him" (1958). Pitney wrote "He's a Rebel" for The Shirelles, but they declined. Spector learned Vikki Carr was to record it for