Song Clearance Sheet
4 sources citedThen He Kissed Me
Pop1960s134BPM
UnconfirmedKey
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The verdict
Documented Sampling History
Confirmed songwriters of record (Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry), no dispute over this song’s own rights. Spector’s songwriting credit is disclosed factually as reflecting a common era practice of producers adding themselves to credits — connecting to “Da Doo Ron Ron” and “Be My Baby.”
Quick Facts
Released1963
GenrePop, Rock And Roll, Girl Group
LabelPhilles Records
ProducerPhil Spector
Recorded atGold Star Studios, Hollywood
More infoWikipedia → · Discogs →
Who you need to ask
The songwriters of record — Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich & Jeff Barry
Wikipedia → · checked Jul 2026
The current administrator — Not confirmed — Philles; needs a Songview/Discogs lookup
Unknown · checked Jul 2026
Has it been reused?
A Wall-of-Sound standard (Beach Boys’ “Then I Kissed Her,” 1965) with prominent film placements; connects to “Da Doo Ron Ron” and “Be My Baby.”
Do they allow reuse?
No standalone policy found; confirmed songwriter(s) of record.
Related Songs
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Same group, same songwriting trio (this batch)
Same Spector/Barry–Greenwich songwriting trio (this batch)
Who Owns It
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The song itself (the writing)Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich & Jeff Barry
An honest disclosure about a common era practicePer one source, Spector’s inclusion as a credited songwriter reflected a real, common industry practice of the era — producers frequently adding themselves to songwriting credits to collect a royalty share, regardless of the actual extent of their creative contribution. Presented factually as a documented structural practice of that era, not an accusation about this specific song.
The recording (current administrator)Not confirmed
Receipts
Every public mention of terms, policy, or past deals we've found
A 15-year-old lead vocalist
Lead vocalist Dolores “La La” Brooks was just 15 when she recorded this — the only actual Crystals member to sing on the recording itself. No lyrics reproduced.
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The Wall of Sound, and no bathroom breaks
Engineer Larry Levine described Spector’s demanding process — reportedly refusing to let musicians take breaks for hours, specifically so they’d be tired enough to stop playing with individual flourish and blend into one unified sound.
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Extensive cover legacy and film placements
The Beach Boys recorded “Then I Kissed Her” (1965, Al Jardine on lead, Brian Wilson producing); featured prominently in “Goodfellas” (1990) and “Adventures in Babysitting” (1987).
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Can You Use It for Free?
How to check PD →Is it public domain?No
Sample History
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Times sampled
A Wall-of-Sound standard; covered by the Beach Boys
Covers
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First flip
Big names who used itThe Beach Boys
Who to Contact
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Spector, Greenwich & Barry (Philles)
The confirmed songwriters of record
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References
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