‘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. The song was released in 1974. It is essentially about a 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 peaked at No. 5 in the United Kingdom and remained a “glam anthem” today.
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