The Agony and the Ecstasy of Phil Spector -- Film Review

"He Hit Me (And It Felt Like a Kiss)" is one of the more obscure songs heard in "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Phil Spector," Vikram Jayanti's documentary portrait of the visionary producer who also is one of the most troubled and troubling figures in the history of 20th century pop music. The song encapsulates the paradox of Phil Spector: a catchy and propulsive performance by the great girl group, the Crystals, with a message so disturbing and inappropriate that it was soon removed from most radio playlists.