On this day in Rock and Roll History - December 1, 1958 The Phil Spector written "To Know Him Is To Love Him" was the number one song in the US for The Teddy Bears. The trio consisted of Spector along with two friends, Marshall Leib and Annette Kleinbard. The song climbed to #2 on the UK's New Musical Express chart. | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio

The Teddy Bears - To Know Him Is To Love Him (1958) "To Know Him Is to Love Him," recorded by The Teddy Bears in 1958, transcends its era as a timeless ode to love and longing. Inspired by the epitaph on Phil Spector's father's tombstone, the song was a heartfelt venture into the themes of loss and yearning, showcasing Spector's early genius at just 17. Despite initial industry skepticism, the track, released by Dore Records, became a monumental success, topping the Billboard charts and selling

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