‘Rebel Rebel’ — David Bowie
David Bowie was regarded as a forefather of the glam rock movement. “Rebel Rebel” is said to be his farewell to it. In 1974, the song was released. It’s about a young kid who defies his parents’ desires by dressing in female attire and wearing makeup. In the United States, it reached at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. It peaked at No. 5 in the UK and is still regarded a “glam anthem” today. This is one of his most well-known covers. The Smashing Pumpkins, Bryan Adams, and others have all covered it.
‘Rebel Rebel’ — David Bowie
‘You Really Got Me’ — The Kinks
Ray Davies wrote this tune for the Kinks’ third single. “You Really Got Me” topped the singles chart in the United Kingdom. It peaked at No. 7 in the United Kingdom in 1964. According to Rolling Stone, Dave Davies’ guitarist created the fantastic sound on the riff by using a razor on his amp’s speaker cone. “The song came from a working-class background,” he explained. “There are people fighting for something.”
‘You Really Got Me’ — The Kinks
