[Fiji Hill]

"He Hit Me" was released as a single on Spector's Philles label but was censored in a number of markets, which is probably why it didn't chart. Nonetheless, my local record shop had a copy. "Please Hurt Me" was released on an LP but I don't think it was ever released as a single.

He Hit Me (And it Felt Like a Kiss)--The Crystals (1962)

Please Hurt Me--The Crystals (1962)

[Carriage Hill]

Wow, never heard that before. I can see why it didn’t chart.

[higgmeister]

That song was inspired by Little Eva (of "The Loco-Motion" fame) in real life.

"He Hit Me (And It Felt Like a Kiss)" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King for girl group the Crystals under the guidance of Phil Spector in 1962. Goffin and King wrote the song after discovering that their babysitter and singer Little Eva was being regularly beaten by her boyfriend. When they inquired why she tolerated such treatment, Eva replied, with complete sincerity, that her boyfriend's actions were motivated by his love for her.

He Hit Me (And It Felt Like a Kiss)