@TheMustangsally75 From google translator, it seems to be a cross between Japanese and Chinese. Compliments about the arrangement and the sound of the saxophone it seems.
Good times in Chicago listening to this on WLS...Spector was the shit back then, this version blew Vicki Carrs away, hands down..The only this that perplexed me was this album cover..we had Harleys running the street, not Moto Guzzis.....lol...Classic Greaser Rock.....
Estimated friend, if you want to listen again this song and an endless number of successes of the love I suggest you to visit Radio MUSICA PARA MIMOS - looks for his direction URL in Google ( search Musica para Mimos in Google)-. best romantic music of all the times in Internet, is great, is very good ...!!!
I remember this from high school. Funny how we hear a song and bam ur there. Best girls groups around. I was in the states til 67 and up to that date the best music was produced.
these types of songs remind me of my gorgeous mum and dad in their young days, we had all these tunes around the house everyday. Miss this type of music, so thanx for posting.
Today's" music"? Listen to Ludacris and his masterpiece that reeks of talent:''Move, Bitch, get outta the Way", a phrase repeated 25-30 times depending on how one counts.
There is more elements of genuine talent and musicianship is this one song than many of jerks like Ludacris will put out in their entire career! Little more to say............
I sang this, with the band, at my husbands motorcycle club. Got a standing ovation with lighters and everything. I guess they all figured it was their theme song.LOL!!!
Most of them are in their sixties but still Rebels.
@TheMustangsally75 My late dad was a biker as well. One of the few 68 year old men I knew who could do a 12 hour trip on a Kawasaki Vulcan 900 and not be phased.
@TheMustangsally75 Sally thats a great tribute, ha ha trust me all of us old Bikers are Rebels at heart and Just because we dont do, what everybody else does ;) well done lass
See the way he glides down the hall. Watch the way he baffles them all. When he passes by they all can see That he's the boss. He's my Kosh! When he speaks it's always a hoot. Wonder what's inside of that suit? Down from ancient history, He's always one of mystery. Just because of that we know: He's a Vorlon and we never understand all his ways. He's a Vorlon and we never ever know what he says. Just because the other races can't comprehend him; That's no reason to send him beyond the rim. H
You're an IDIOT!!! No, I'm watching in 1963. I took the Way Back Machine that the Profressor and Poindexter used on the Rocky and Bullwinkle Show!!!
2 Thumbs down to you and anyone else that asks that rediculous question!!! Get a life! How that can be THE top comment is beyond all comprehension to me. Anyone else?
Once again, you're an IDIOT!!!!! No, I'm watching this in 1967. I borrowed the Way Back machine from the Professor & Poindexter, regulars on the Rocky & Bullwinkle show. They had to get it out of storage. They also found your brain there!!! If you can't post something more relavent than "if ur watching in 2011", you must not even be old enough to appreciate this kind of music. GET A LIFE!!!
Once again, you're an idiot!!! No, I'm watching this in the summer of 1967. Borrowed the "Way Back Machine" from the Professor & Poindexter of the Rocky & Bullwinkle show. They had to get it out of storage. I believe they found your pea-sized brain there as well. Step away from the computer and get some fresh air & sunshine. I think you need it!
While today's music may not be appealing to many, it should still be given a chance. Showing a forced reverence to all older music and saying all new music is inherently bad is an extremely narrow statement. If this generation supposedly has no "real" music to call its own, how do you expect it to appreciate music in the first place? You can't honestly expect older music and newer music to be done in the same style. Stop ruining this generation, and see it for some of the good things it offers.
This song is just so perfect for that time. The lyrics for girls who dared to love a bad boy when it was really looked down on...in an era were bad boys were not tolerated.
this is the first oldies music video i have seen so far where other youth are standing up for themselves. I too like all kinds of music and it sucks when we are judged because of our age, when the reality is that there is a lot of good about us, including the music we listen to. and also this song is super catchy!
@HelloIAmGreen Thanks to YouTube, those of us born 1960 and later not only get to enjoy our oldies but state that we do and know there are others like us, much to the surprise of our parents and grandparents. On one hand, I have times that wish I was born in 1935 so I could experience this era firsthand, but other times, I'm glad I live in an age where with the click of a button we can find whatever we want.
The "no, no, no" on the fadeout is way off the beat. Darlene Love was so involved delivering the emotion, she got off rhythm. Embarrassed, she told Phil Spector "I'll sing it again." Spector said no, it was fine as is. Love could not imagine how that could be! To Spector, though, the Blossoms singing on one beat and darlene on another was perfect. He was right.
the Crystals refused to follow Phil Spector the producer from N Y to L A so , Spector recorded Darlene Wright and the blossoms ," the ' true' crystals " were obliged to play on stage a tune where no one of them sings !!
How possibly can 12 people on this whole planet not only check "dislikes" above but obviously fail to the great talents and musicianship of this group?? Guess they would rather listen to Ludacris "sing"..."Move, bitch.....get outta way"!
good music is still being made. if you're clinging to this era of music as the 'good' kind, you don't know where to look. i'm not going to drop names or share it with random people on youtube. i'll let you live in your bubble.
i'm so sick of young people who think they're doing something special by liking this music. do you want some sort of gratification for liking something literally millions of people liked before you? nobody gives a shit. do you even own a single vinyl of your own? stop trying to make it about you.
@TengoBoner it does indeed get tiresome, but you can't blame them I guess when the older generations say that younger people do not have an appriciation for their music. They're just trying to impress.
I always wonder if the same people, if they had grown up in the 50s or 60s, would be saying that this kind of music was rubbish, and listen to music from the 1900s-1930s just to be different =).
@pw00tang I think the biggest difference is that the closest thing past generations had to today's Top 40 trend is Fabian. This phenomenon didn't really begin until the late 90s that I noticed, and it had to do with declining Top 40 quality. After 1998, I noticed an increasing amount of teens getting into oldies music, but it didn't really become popular to prefer oldies until about 2007. But actually, people who were teens during the 60s liked a mix of theirs and the previous generation's.
@TengoBoner I'm not trying to make it about me. None of us are. We just want to enjoy great music! I'll never ask for "gratification." I'm just gonna listen to whatever makes me happy, for that reason and that reason only.
P.S. I'm 14 and have an extensive vinyl collection. :)
Westbury High Houston 1963. Because we were the Rebels this song was a big deal to us. Alot of the music from the late fifties and early sixties brings back feelings from that time in our lives. Every generation has its' defining moments. Not better, just special in its' own way.
Dear Nadus: Your points above are not without merit BUT......when I listen to an incredible song like this backed up and produced by absolutely wonderful musicians AND THEN go to hear Ludacris "sing"...."Move bitch, get outta the way (and then repeat that about 30 times) well, then without apologies I call that moronic rubbish as I suspect so much modern "music" is. If you know about melody, meter, rhythm, harmony and lyrics then much of this garbage IS NOT music, more aural entertainment
@DavesCarWash You have wrote general truth. I do not remember sixties, but I gotta say that that was the best era for music.......I adore the songs, the wall of sound, the progres that music had experienced in sixties......
I wouldnt like to say something against the present so-called RAP music .........I do not listen it. Just when I overhear I bless to good that the oldies exist......
What wrong with being old fashioned even if your only 22? Theres nothing wrong with it. Just because it's old doesnt mean the old stuff isnt good. I like alot of new stuff to but there's nothing wrong with loveing the origins of great music, like the ronettes, crystals, Buddy holly, AC-DC, GNR, the cars, weezer, and even some of the more wierd off the beaten path bands like Devotchka, glass vegas, serge Borgough and other over seas bands. The truth theres always good music it's just hidden
One of the best girl singers of the era,Darlene Love can still belt out a tune. Phil used to get the best out of his artists,especially when he pulled out his gun. That'll make you hit those high notes! Love to all. Stop by my channel and watch me sing an oldie or two. Dan
TOTALLY BRILLIANT ONE OF MY TOTAL FAVES AND AN ABSOLUTE ALL TIME 60S CLASSIC-EVERY INCH IS PERFECT-JUST PLAYED IT THREE TIMES IN A ROW-MY THANKS TO YOU FOR A GREAT VID WITH EXCELLENT SOUND AND NONE OF THE USUAL DIGITAL TINNY TISK TISK-FAR OUT==PS US ELDERS DONT LOOK DOWN ON MODERN ARTISTS WHO HAVE TALENT BUT ITS SAD THAT SO MANY GET AWAY WITH LOUSY MUSIC AND MEDIOCRE PERFORMANCES
I don't know if was written this way, or if Darlene Love fixed it, but those opposite-accented words are genius: "my ba-BY's al-WAYS the one" & "they won't like me af-TER today". It makes it harder to learn the words, but it sounds so great.
She's just incredible - I've loved her voice ever since I bought this song in 1962. I'm so thankful for her talent and she's way overdue for Hall of Fame!
It's hard to be a Rebel in 2010. I tried... apparently leather jackets and greased hair isn't "In". :( Great bloody song. Oh how I crave the 50's and 60's.
A true classic and, yes, thanks to Phil Spector for this excellent example of his "Wall of Sound." But let's not forget to thank Gene Pitney (Town Without Pity, Only Love Can Break a Heart) for writing this gem for The Crystals. Pitney was not only a success as a singer, he was also an accomplished songwriter.
Real music -- sung in a time when TALENTED young men and women actually sung with their voices and had personalities. No grunting, farting, shouting and clowning, no rapping on stage. No funky raggedy-ass clothes. Real Rock 'n' Roll days.
@FirstElvis Im only 19 and I listen to literally everything and its crazy how elders look down and frown upon todays music just as alot of parents frowned upon Rock N Roll in its beginnings....just because you dont like it or cant compare or relate to it doesnt mean its NOT music or musicians today arent TALENTED.....
@Nadus973 If one is truly talented, they get noticed because there's so much money to be made from it. No one would say that no one can sing since any certain date, but in the overall scene today there is a dearth of real talent. Singing is one thing, but creativity is another. When those of us that time and experience can see the amateurish nature of today, we have a right to say it. The problem is that everyone today expects instant recognition and success.
"sober girls be act'in like they drunk, sober girls around they be act'tin like they drunk, feeling so fly like a g6, like a g6 like a g6 like a g6 etc.....Sometimes I agree with some of the complaints of elders because back then most of the music was original and had a bit more effort, not that I'm saying music today is ALL bad but close to 80% is meaningless without a good catchy beat
@Nadus973 no no, music today really is garbage and saying you like it doesnt make it good, unfortunately your the exact type of person i was refering to, your a teenager you dont have taste yet your just going by what your told you like, it will be image your concerned witth right now, and no no pop music that teenagers like now could possibly be any good because youve been told by advertising companies what to like, ite easier to make money sticking to an eqation that doesnt rely on talent !
@mcpartridgeboy you clearly didnt get my point. there are tons of artist that dont get mainstream exposure and thats ok if you listen to indie music and stop judging ALL of todays music by just what plays on the radio.... there are tons of bands that labels will no longer back simply because labels are going broke INDIE music and labels are winning today..In contrast to what I listen too there is tons of talent in the world... you cant compare people like Aloe Blacc and bands like Deerhunter
@mcpartridgeboy There's PLENTY of fucking amazing music these days. Really, look beyond your radio once in a while. Stop being so completely ignorant.
But in the same regard their are plenty of young people who can comprehend this type of music.. They think this is crap and too old to have any meaning
Thumbs up if Steve Wright brought you here.
nath909 2 days ago
man i love this song....its one of those all time classics in my opinion...bit of a tear jerker too...
bigbreadeaterellis 1 week ago
ｼﾞｬｯｸ･ﾆｯﾁｪ編曲の妙技、ｽﾃｨｰヴ･ﾀﾞｸﾞﾗｽのｻｯｸｽ音がこだます、ﾌｨﾚｽ･ｻｳﾝﾄﾞの象徴、クリスタルズ"He's A Rebel"～愛しきﾀﾞｰﾚﾝ･ﾗヴ
blackandtanful 1 month ago
@blackandtanful
The writing is very artful to someone that NO IDEA what it means. Too bad there is not a translate prompt!
TheMustangsally75 2 weeks ago
@TheMustangsally75 From google translator, it seems to be a cross between Japanese and Chinese. Compliments about the arrangement and the sound of the saxophone it seems.
frankothemountain 4 days ago
Rebel Leader approves of this message.
DKWHIT1985 1 month ago
The first picture, is totally not a rebel, that's more of a corn-dog XD but I love the song regardless!
Nerdhot 1 month ago
my siser had this record when i was very young and i never realized till i got a guitar and figured out the tune why i loved it so much!!
elvispresley718 1 month ago
Gene Pitney wrote so many songs for other groups and most became huge hits. RIP,Gene.
rockville34 1 month ago
I have to say, simpsons brought me here
IIovefootball1982 1 month ago 5
My friend and I sing this when we're hammered.
happymines 1 month ago
FYI, this song was written by Gene Pitney.
PacRimJim 1 month ago
Whatever evil he might have done later, I still admire what Phil Spector did in the Sixties.
This song, for example.
PacRimJim 1 month ago
@PacRimJim well said.
1994g0 3 weeks ago
thumbs up if your so freakin sick of having to hear commercials before the songs!!
bethany2781 2 months ago 3
@bethany2781 or watch
Freyja1133 1 month ago
15 rebels thought the button was "Dis i like"
mauriceshoup 2 months ago 3
Good times in Chicago listening to this on WLS...Spector was the shit back then, this version blew Vicki Carrs away, hands down..The only this that perplexed me was this album cover..we had Harleys running the street, not Moto Guzzis.....lol...Classic Greaser Rock.....
MACJO63 2 months ago
@MACJO63 this song had been a hit for 8 days... the 9th evening I was born
Freyja1133 1 month ago
This sounds a bit slowed down.
lllexoduslll 2 months ago
God how this old stuff makes me smile
jpl101612 2 months ago
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Estimated friend, if you want to listen again this song and an endless number of successes of the love I suggest you to visit Radio MUSICA PARA MIMOS - looks for his direction URL in Google ( search Musica para Mimos in Google)-. best romantic music of all the times in Internet, is great, is very good ...!!!
robertoamor2011 2 months ago
I luv these songs and will always listen to them.. These are the best songs ever!!
aztecabeauty1 2 months ago 4
Though this is a 60's, not a 50's hit, personally this emotionally reminds me of
something else from an era just prior to this: a U.S. Army or Marine Corp infantryman
during World War II (1939-1945) or the Korean War (1950-1953) armed with a .30
caliber Garand M-1 rifle! The 1950's for instance has been distorted way beyond
reality!
jamesfarmer74 3 months ago
@jamesfarmer74 Me I think about a .38 Special, my dog loves
shotguns. Who would figure!
fntime 1 month ago in playlist Johns Playlist#3
For me, this song has memories of when I was in high school. Cody - Detroit, MI.
mikekalkaska 3 months ago
@noobish2331 bend over and ill show ya
truepridejb 3 months ago
i damn near got chills listening to this song. and im a straight guy...
truepridejb 3 months ago
Gene PItney wrote this song. A great singer, song writer and performer. RIP Gene. I miss you.
ironmining 3 months ago 3
xaphoon you craazzyyy. another classic he's introduced me to
jbiondo333 4 months ago
15 people are not rebels
thebomberrock 4 months ago
that gal had a voice!
jweekley1 4 months ago
I remember this from high school. Funny how we hear a song and bam ur there. Best girls groups around. I was in the states til 67 and up to that date the best music was produced.
TheAznative101 4 months ago
I want a rebel of my own!! lol
Discoboy504 4 months ago
where is this guy
TREYOLDHIPPIE 4 months ago
Always my rebel!!!
SuperSpencer05 5 months ago
Look at him truck!
Rhesputan 5 months ago
1962
patkerash 5 months ago
Oh my gosh! I learned how to skate backwards at the roller rink to this song. Funny the things you did that are attached to certain songs.
RepentantWoman 5 months ago
The Simpsons brought me here
clashrogers 5 months ago 5
@clashrogers Nelson Mandela Muntz is a rebel :P
mulo45 4 months ago
Love this classic doo wop stuff.
Lovely ladies, lovely voices wish someone could bring this back into contemporary music scenes.
Phalanx3800 5 months ago
these types of songs remind me of my gorgeous mum and dad in their young days, we had all these tunes around the house everyday. Miss this type of music, so thanx for posting.
poetshowit 5 months ago 2
This original version has Darlene Love singing Lead.
TheRonpower 5 months ago
Today's" music"? Listen to Ludacris and his masterpiece that reeks of talent:''Move, Bitch, get outta the Way", a phrase repeated 25-30 times depending on how one counts.
There is more elements of genuine talent and musicianship is this one song than many of jerks like Ludacris will put out in their entire career! Little more to say............
DavesCarWash 5 months ago
I sang this, with the band, at my husbands motorcycle club. Got a standing ovation with lighters and everything. I guess they all figured it was their theme song.LOL!!!
Most of them are in their sixties but still Rebels.
TheMustangsally75 5 months ago 44
@TheMustangsally75 My late dad was a biker as well. One of the few 68 year old men I knew who could do a 12 hour trip on a Kawasaki Vulcan 900 and not be phased.
exreptile666 3 months ago
@TheMustangsally75 Sally thats a great tribute, ha ha trust me all of us old Bikers are Rebels at heart and Just because we dont do, what everybody else does ;) well done lass
TheJacobiker 2 months ago
Totally agree with provital5!!!
DoowopJohnnyBoy 6 months ago
When the chrome was thick and the Women were straight.
cheswic 6 months ago 5
short and sweet :)
just the way i like it
jayandclemstrikeback 6 months ago
Darlene Love got a flat $3,000 for singing lead on this song. She has more talent than Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Madonna, put together.
provital5 6 months ago 6
A #1 hit for The Crystals in November 1962.
mkl62 6 months ago
See the way he glides down the hall. Watch the way he baffles them all. When he passes by they all can see That he's the boss. He's my Kosh! When he speaks it's always a hoot. Wonder what's inside of that suit? Down from ancient history, He's always one of mystery. Just because of that we know: He's a Vorlon and we never understand all his ways. He's a Vorlon and we never ever know what he says. Just because the other races can't comprehend him; That's no reason to send him beyond the rim. H
SpaceInvader42359 7 months ago
@SpaceInvader42359 That's probably the most awesome thing I've seen all day. Valto!
Holfti 6 months ago
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Thumbs up if you're watching this in the summer of 2011.
EldoradoMaster 7 months ago 65
@EldoradoMaster
Thumbs up if you're using the internet....
GothicZM 7 months ago
@EldoradoMaster
You're an IDIOT!!! No, I'm watching in 1963. I took the Way Back Machine that the Profressor and Poindexter used on the Rocky and Bullwinkle Show!!!
2 Thumbs down to you and anyone else that asks that rediculous question!!! Get a life! How that can be THE top comment is beyond all comprehension to me. Anyone else?
TheMustangsally75 4 months ago 2
@EldoradoMaster it's still summertime in myrtle beach South Carolina
saltybrys 4 months ago
@saltybrys 1 week later, and its STILL Summertime in Myrtle Beach......Fat Harolds, anyone?
MACJO63 4 months ago
@EldoradoMaster
Once again, you're an IDIOT!!!!! No, I'm watching this in 1967. I borrowed the Way Back machine from the Professor & Poindexter, regulars on the Rocky & Bullwinkle show. They had to get it out of storage. They also found your brain there!!! If you can't post something more relavent than "if ur watching in 2011", you must not even be old enough to appreciate this kind of music. GET A LIFE!!!
TheMustangsally75 4 months ago
@EldoradoMaster
Once again, you're an idiot!!! No, I'm watching this in the summer of 1967. Borrowed the "Way Back Machine" from the Professor & Poindexter of the Rocky & Bullwinkle show. They had to get it out of storage. I believe they found your pea-sized brain there as well. Step away from the computer and get some fresh air & sunshine. I think you need it!
TheMustangsally75 4 months ago
@EldoradoMaster
Ae you still there? don't you have a calender(BTW whtydoesn't youtube have spell-check), Yoy are mot a REBEL, you are an IDIOT!!!
TheMustangsally75 1 month ago
Didn't Gene Pitney write this?
blutocampbell 7 months ago
@blutocampbell
yes
TheGericsBrothers 7 months ago
@blutocampbell Gene Pitney did write this as an orchestral ballad
PhantomWarlock 6 months ago
i love this song!!!
klinkovskii 7 months ago
Love The Crystals--talented ladies with the moves,looks and some great songs.The "Rebel" on the album cover cracks me up--a real bad-ass biker.
brucer12 7 months ago
F*ck 'Xaphoon and Chiddy' and these new unoriginal 'artists'... thumbs up if you're here because you love this song and love The Crystals
JimBowie1133 7 months ago
This being one of my favorite songs brought me here
GeneralArmorus 7 months ago 12
@GeneralArmorus thats the greatest youtube comment ever made
irvlbc 7 months ago
If your body moves, that's music, good enough for me.
oriskany 7 months ago
fun fact: there producer phil spector was convicted of murder. question: i wonder if this song might be related to his crime??
SuperHighDIZZYguy 7 months ago
I like some modern music, but I also love this sort of thing. No one kill me. :P
WonderfulLizardOfOz 8 months ago
While today's music may not be appealing to many, it should still be given a chance. Showing a forced reverence to all older music and saying all new music is inherently bad is an extremely narrow statement. If this generation supposedly has no "real" music to call its own, how do you expect it to appreciate music in the first place? You can't honestly expect older music and newer music to be done in the same style. Stop ruining this generation, and see it for some of the good things it offers.
L1011tristar17 8 months ago
This song is just so perfect for that time. The lyrics for girls who dared to love a bad boy when it was really looked down on...in an era were bad boys were not tolerated.
paisleyization 8 months ago
Chiddy fucked the fuck out of this song hahahaha i cant even here the similarties between this and xaphs sample
TheCaptainDee 8 months ago
this is the first oldies music video i have seen so far where other youth are standing up for themselves. I too like all kinds of music and it sucks when we are judged because of our age, when the reality is that there is a lot of good about us, including the music we listen to. and also this song is super catchy!
HelloIAmGreen 8 months ago
@HelloIAmGreen Thanks to YouTube, those of us born 1960 and later not only get to enjoy our oldies but state that we do and know there are others like us, much to the surprise of our parents and grandparents. On one hand, I have times that wish I was born in 1935 so I could experience this era firsthand, but other times, I'm glad I live in an age where with the click of a button we can find whatever we want.
MVillani1985 8 months ago
This is perfect for the outsiders bro! I love rebels -3
piercetheromans 8 months ago
great song from a great era !
pikeonfly1 8 months ago
I guess 12 people are not rebellious!
JORGEPSOUSA911 8 months ago
Damn, it sucks to know I'll never hear any of these great bands in real life. Such great music shouldn't be confined to a record or a hard drive.
SvenDansk7 9 months ago
what a great tune i grew up listening to the 60's still sounds great today
robboelguapo 9 months ago
The "no, no, no" on the fadeout is way off the beat. Darlene Love was so involved delivering the emotion, she got off rhythm. Embarrassed, she told Phil Spector "I'll sing it again." Spector said no, it was fine as is. Love could not imagine how that could be! To Spector, though, the Blossoms singing on one beat and darlene on another was perfect. He was right.
MrCallipygous 9 months ago 3
the Crystals refused to follow Phil Spector the producer from N Y to L A so , Spector recorded Darlene Wright and the blossoms ," the ' true' crystals " were obliged to play on stage a tune where no one of them sings !!
zeguitarman 9 months ago
I want a girl my age (21) that hears this song in her head when she thinks of me...
danzofear 9 months ago
One of the all-time best ever songs that takes me back in time!
porscheguy57 9 months ago
How possibly can 12 people on this whole planet not only check "dislikes" above but obviously fail to the great talents and musicianship of this group?? Guess they would rather listen to Ludacris "sing"..."Move, bitch.....get outta way"!
DavesCarWash 9 months ago
good music is still being made. if you're clinging to this era of music as the 'good' kind, you don't know where to look. i'm not going to drop names or share it with random people on youtube. i'll let you live in your bubble.
TengoBoner 9 months ago 4
i'm so sick of young people who think they're doing something special by liking this music. do you want some sort of gratification for liking something literally millions of people liked before you? nobody gives a shit. do you even own a single vinyl of your own? stop trying to make it about you.
TengoBoner 9 months ago
@TengoBoner it does indeed get tiresome, but you can't blame them I guess when the older generations say that younger people do not have an appriciation for their music. They're just trying to impress.
I always wonder if the same people, if they had grown up in the 50s or 60s, would be saying that this kind of music was rubbish, and listen to music from the 1900s-1930s just to be different =).
pw00tang 9 months ago 2
@pw00tang I think the biggest difference is that the closest thing past generations had to today's Top 40 trend is Fabian. This phenomenon didn't really begin until the late 90s that I noticed, and it had to do with declining Top 40 quality. After 1998, I noticed an increasing amount of teens getting into oldies music, but it didn't really become popular to prefer oldies until about 2007. But actually, people who were teens during the 60s liked a mix of theirs and the previous generation's.
MVillani1985 8 months ago
@TengoBoner I'm not trying to make it about me. None of us are. We just want to enjoy great music! I'll never ask for "gratification." I'm just gonna listen to whatever makes me happy, for that reason and that reason only.
P.S. I'm 14 and have an extensive vinyl collection. :)
EmilyARTS 9 months ago
l0l i love the little heart pumping to their claps!!! i like this song!!!!!!
jonecia2010 10 months ago
One of my favorite songs. I used to listen to this with my mom when I was little.
TheHiphopjoe 10 months ago
i love this song..so much umph!
schnellschnell 10 months ago
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but this song was written by Gene Pitney.. if you listen to it you can really tell it's his style of writing.
091680 10 months ago
One of the great ironies of rock and roll. Gene Pitney's highest ranking song was kept out of the number one position by this song. A song he wrote.
Nestor123057 10 months ago
firstelvis--- scratching records and grabing your genitals is not talent take a music course
59cva 10 months ago
DARLENE LOVE
TheBiggles1988 10 months ago
Westbury High Houston 1963. Because we were the Rebels this song was a big deal to us. Alot of the music from the late fifties and early sixties brings back feelings from that time in our lives. Every generation has its' defining moments. Not better, just special in its' own way.
jhardy133 10 months ago
phil spector is one greasy motherfucker, but he produced some dope ass tunes.
sickfuckino 10 months ago 3
@sickfuckino he was greasy but he knew his shit
pattifanalwayz 10 months ago
@sickfuckino Uhm, interesting way to put it . . . but basically you mean he was a psycho and musical genius at the same time? I agree.
EmilyARTS 9 months ago
God!
Hallaran 10 months ago
Xaphoon is a musical genius
DgKoOpA 11 months ago
Thumb this if Chiddy Bang brought you here^-^
ThatDarnKat183 11 months ago 7
BIG BAD ASS VARRIO WESTSIDE REBELS13 GANG
Mr213Daniel213 11 months ago
It sounds very very strangely reminiscent of the benny hill theme at 1:15
mattimeo615 11 months ago 2
The first time I heard this song was during my step class, but it was faster so it could fit the tempo we were 'stepping' to.
AlysOn111100 11 months ago
great song, great band but pretty lame video
annatatton1993 11 months ago
Xaphoon and Chiddy brought me here..
thumbs up if their sample brought you here too!
MrMincredible 11 months ago 15
@MrMincredible yeup! same here! Xaphoon and Chiddy <3
xXxRubySohoxXx 11 months ago
Dear Nadus: Your points above are not without merit BUT......when I listen to an incredible song like this backed up and produced by absolutely wonderful musicians AND THEN go to hear Ludacris "sing"...."Move bitch, get outta the way (and then repeat that about 30 times) well, then without apologies I call that moronic rubbish as I suspect so much modern "music" is. If you know about melody, meter, rhythm, harmony and lyrics then much of this garbage IS NOT music, more aural entertainment
DavesCarWash 11 months ago 3
@DavesCarWash You have wrote general truth. I do not remember sixties, but I gotta say that that was the best era for music.......I adore the songs, the wall of sound, the progres that music had experienced in sixties......
I wouldnt like to say something against the present so-called RAP music .........I do not listen it. Just when I overhear I bless to good that the oldies exist......
im1for5pipes 10 months ago
Chiddy!
Drue94 11 months ago 3
Isn't this great? Yes it definitely is!!!
UngarnSternberg 11 months ago 3
is it just me or does the drawing on the album cover look like Robert Evans?!?
mattoh1981 11 months ago
ok anyone else having problems w/youtube vids starting then stopping then starting all over?
CherryIce1114 1 year ago
Dope!
dmachinehead 1 year ago
Timeless song. Written by Gene Pitney.
iwantpepperoni 1 year ago
@iwantpepperoni I didn't know that. Cool!
MrAlsfan5 11 months ago
What wrong with being old fashioned even if your only 22? Theres nothing wrong with it. Just because it's old doesnt mean the old stuff isnt good. I like alot of new stuff to but there's nothing wrong with loveing the origins of great music, like the ronettes, crystals, Buddy holly, AC-DC, GNR, the cars, weezer, and even some of the more wierd off the beaten path bands like Devotchka, glass vegas, serge Borgough and other over seas bands. The truth theres always good music it's just hidden
AlightBULLDOG 1 year ago
One of the best girl singers of the era,Darlene Love can still belt out a tune. Phil used to get the best out of his artists,especially when he pulled out his gun. That'll make you hit those high notes! Love to all. Stop by my channel and watch me sing an oldie or two. Dan
DanDelvis 1 year ago
What can you say about her (DL) ! Great!!!
VinDcator 1 year ago
TOTALLY BRILLIANT ONE OF MY TOTAL FAVES AND AN ABSOLUTE ALL TIME 60S CLASSIC-EVERY INCH IS PERFECT-JUST PLAYED IT THREE TIMES IN A ROW-MY THANKS TO YOU FOR A GREAT VID WITH EXCELLENT SOUND AND NONE OF THE USUAL DIGITAL TINNY TISK TISK-FAR OUT==PS US ELDERS DONT LOOK DOWN ON MODERN ARTISTS WHO HAVE TALENT BUT ITS SAD THAT SO MANY GET AWAY WITH LOUSY MUSIC AND MEDIOCRE PERFORMANCES
tim60s321 1 year ago
Now his brings back memories of my older sister dancing around the front room and my mother giving out because she was showing off her stocking tops.
Funny how things stick in your mind thanks for he memory
padraigpurseal 1 year ago
Look at that! The Rebel in the visual is on a BMW! Who'd of thought it!!!
deaddoc 1 year ago
@deaddoc HAH you'd have thought it would have been a Harley or an Indian ....
regalbeagleable 1 year ago
great song, too bad The Blossoms didnt get their name on the record since this is actually them and not The Crystals
MotownMaster 1 year ago
ah Goodfellas
Kingdedede77 1 year ago
i play this song when i drive my 1963 cadillac. no women sit beside me.
georgetilyou 1 year ago
@georgetilyou thats funny
regalbeagleable 1 year ago
I don't know if was written this way, or if Darlene Love fixed it, but those opposite-accented words are genius: "my ba-BY's al-WAYS the one" & "they won't like me af-TER today". It makes it harder to learn the words, but it sounds so great.
lazur1 1 year ago
I'm still a Rebel......Kettering Gels
dogsbreath101 1 year ago
this is music to my ears :) aww oh so awesome :)
barbj7121 1 year ago
She's just incredible - I've loved her voice ever since I bought this song in 1962. I'm so thankful for her talent and she's way overdue for Hall of Fame!
AtlantaGymFan 1 year ago
Bliss................X
dogsbreath101 1 year ago
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niczim123 1 year ago
This song just make me so happy! it makes me think about elvis <3
1wolfiesLady 1 year ago
Been listening to this song since 1962 and I never get tired of it. One of best rock and roll songs ever. Steve
pinnacle271 1 year ago
The Wall of Sound.......The Pale.........The Jew in America...Greatness and Madness.....The creator of this song and this style....Phil Spector
1994g0 1 year ago
@tigercub0100 if anybody gives you a hard time for listening to this, just comb your hair back and tell them to "scram."
iwasborninomaha 1 year ago
@iwasborninomaha
What hair?
dogsbreath101 1 year ago
this is the best song ever made! i listen to it over and over when i am getting ready in the morning. good stuff!!
MiSsQuEeNmAdRoXx 1 year ago
Written by Gene Pitney
MrDagwoodBumstead 1 year ago
very good^^
hyoutantugino1 1 year ago
It's hard to be a Rebel in 2010. I tried... apparently leather jackets and greased hair isn't "In". :( Great bloody song. Oh how I crave the 50's and 60's.
elfboi245 1 year ago 3
This is the original, and by far the best!
mycoolride 1 year ago
The powerful drums of Hal Blaine, gotta love that guy and his work.
tvtek 1 year ago 2
omg i love this song!!! like ik its the 21st century and crap its like still amazing!!
gottalovemahllamas 1 year ago
Thank Gene Pitney for this song.
shihan552 1 year ago 2
@shihan552 Yes Thanks to Gene and to Phil Spector for promoting the Crystals.
I wonder if Mr Spector ever thinks of these old songs nowadays.
I Cr 13:8a
johnnycee888 1 year ago
@johnnycee888 i bet he does. he's got a lot of free time to think about all kinds of shit now.
patchworkfuckface 1 year ago
Darlene was big enough for both of them!!!! Keep it GOING, Darling!
VinDcator 1 year ago
This song STILL gives me the chills ! It was awesome in 1962 and still is today.
You can't mistake that Phil Spector sound, not to mention Darlene Love's incredible vocals.
The song was rather personal to me, back in 1962......LOL
That's how we were then.
Those were the days when music was REALLY music: the sound, the beat,
the lyrics, and what the song meant to you.
kittyx32009 1 year ago
I listen to this everyday now. The phrasing is so good..... and those sparkling ice cubes at the beginning, what a cool refreshing drink.
MrTnebwa 1 year ago
Cool use of Mr. Natural's buddy at the start! Good shot timing.
HotRodHarley93 1 year ago
i still play these 45's every other day....be my baby ...he's rebel...and so many more i love these way more then todays junk that's for sure
shukarsharo 1 year ago 3
A true classic and, yes, thanks to Phil Spector for this excellent example of his "Wall of Sound." But let's not forget to thank Gene Pitney (Town Without Pity, Only Love Can Break a Heart) for writing this gem for The Crystals. Pitney was not only a success as a singer, he was also an accomplished songwriter.
mycoolride 1 year ago
so much talent.better than the supremes in my opinion.LED ZEPPELIN ARE BIG FANS
diagreen 1 year ago 2
@diagreen LED ZEPPELIN went to meet the singer jack scott he said he never heard of fred zeppelin
spacepatrolman 1 year ago
Real music -- sung in a time when TALENTED young men and women actually sung with their voices and had personalities. No grunting, farting, shouting and clowning, no rapping on stage. No funky raggedy-ass clothes. Real Rock 'n' Roll days.
FirstElvis 1 year ago 50
@FirstElvis Can you point me towards a song with farting and grunting in it, as I am deeply fascinated.
strangebeastie 1 year ago
@FirstElvis Im only 19 and I listen to literally everything and its crazy how elders look down and frown upon todays music just as alot of parents frowned upon Rock N Roll in its beginnings....just because you dont like it or cant compare or relate to it doesnt mean its NOT music or musicians today arent TALENTED.....
Nadus973 1 year ago 76
@Nadus973 Except that they aren't..
deaddoc 1 year ago
@deaddoc if you dont think singers like Chrisette Michelle arent talented that your just as narrow minded and minute as the rest of the world.....
Nadus973 1 year ago
@Nadus973 If one is truly talented, they get noticed because there's so much money to be made from it. No one would say that no one can sing since any certain date, but in the overall scene today there is a dearth of real talent. Singing is one thing, but creativity is another. When those of us that time and experience can see the amateurish nature of today, we have a right to say it. The problem is that everyone today expects instant recognition and success.
deaddoc 1 year ago
so true
markndark2 11 months ago
@Nadus973
"sober girls be act'in like they drunk, sober girls around they be act'tin like they drunk, feeling so fly like a g6, like a g6 like a g6 like a g6 etc.....Sometimes I agree with some of the complaints of elders because back then most of the music was original and had a bit more effort, not that I'm saying music today is ALL bad but close to 80% is meaningless without a good catchy beat
KILLERxSLAXXER 11 months ago
@Nadus973 no no, music today really is garbage and saying you like it doesnt make it good, unfortunately your the exact type of person i was refering to, your a teenager you dont have taste yet your just going by what your told you like, it will be image your concerned witth right now, and no no pop music that teenagers like now could possibly be any good because youve been told by advertising companies what to like, ite easier to make money sticking to an eqation that doesnt rely on talent !
mcpartridgeboy 10 months ago
@mcpartridgeboy you clearly didnt get my point. there are tons of artist that dont get mainstream exposure and thats ok if you listen to indie music and stop judging ALL of todays music by just what plays on the radio.... there are tons of bands that labels will no longer back simply because labels are going broke INDIE music and labels are winning today..In contrast to what I listen too there is tons of talent in the world... you cant compare people like Aloe Blacc and bands like Deerhunter
Nadus973 10 months ago
@mcpartridgeboy There's PLENTY of fucking amazing music these days. Really, look beyond your radio once in a while. Stop being so completely ignorant.
NoJamOnYourBread 10 months ago
@NoJamOnYourBread Janelle Monae check her out!
delirous8 10 months ago
@Nadus973 im 17 and i think the same
TehInbredNinja 10 months ago
@Nadus973 YES, it does. that's exactly what it means. it was beautiful, harmonic music back then...its TRASH today.
1955emerald 9 months ago
@Nadus973
But in the same regard their are plenty of young people who can comprehend this type of music.. They think this is crap and too old to have any meaning
lilwillywicked 8 months ago