‘Rebel Rebel’ — David Bowie
David Bowie was considered a pioneer in the glam rock movement. “Rebel Rebel” was allegedly his farewell to it. The song was released in 1974. It’s about a young boy who defies his parents’ wishes by wearing makeup and female clothing. It peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It reached No. 5 in the United Kingdom and is still considered a “glam anthem” today. This is one of his most popular covers. It’s been covered by the Smashing Pumpkins, Bryan Adams, and others.
‘Rebel Rebel’ — David Bowie
‘You Really Got Me’ — The Kinks
This song was written by Ray Davies for the Kinks’ third single. In the United Kingdom, “You Really Got Me” reached No. 1 on the singles chart. in the year 1964, It peaked at No. 7 in the United Kingdom. According to Rolling Stone, Dave Davies’ guitarist used a razor on his amp’s speaker cone to create the incredible sound on the riff. “The song came out of a working-class environment,” he explained. “People fighting for something.”
‘You Really Got Me’ — The Kinks