A few days ago we featured "He's A Rebel," a #1 for the Crystals from 1962. That song was first done by Mexican-American singer Florencia Bisenta de Casillas-Martinez Cardona a.k.a. Vikki Carr, born in El Paso. Phil Spector heard about Vikki's version of "Rebel" and rush-released the version credited to the Crystals (actually recorded by the Blossoms), knocking her career for a loop. After this easy listening chart-topper, she had two minor Top 40 records, then went on to far greater success in the Latino music world with numerous hits en Español. The song is about a girl wondering if the ex is ringing her up - no caller ID back then.
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