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- Lou Christie, Lightnin Strikes and Im Gonna Make You . . .
Many of Christie's songs were written by the man himself in collaboration Twyla Herbert, a self-described mystic 20 years his senior with whom he formed an unlikely musical partnership after they met when he was 15 Christie's biggest UK hit came towards the end of the decade, with 'I'm Gonna Make You Mine'
- 14 Facts About Lou Christie
This song marked his entry into the mainstream music scene His follow-up single, "Two Faces Have I," released in 1963, climbed to number 6 on the Billboard charts This song solidified his status as a rising star Signature Song Every artist has that one song that defines their career For Lou Christie, that song is "Lightnin' Strikes "
- Lou Christie Dies at 82: Remembering the Voice Behind . . .
Best known for his electrifying chart-topping hit “Lightnin’ Strikes,” Christie’s unique vocal range and timeless songwriting left an indelible mark on American pop music He died peacefully at his home in Pittsburgh following a brief illness, surrounded by family and close friends
- Lou Christie - 60s Hit Machine With His Distinctive Falsetto . . .
Lou Christie was a genuine Hit Machine in the 1960s with his distinctive falsetto voice and songs like “Lightnin’ Strikes” (a #1 smash), “The Gypsy Cried”, “Two Faces Have I”, “Rhapsody In The Rain”, and More
- Lou Christie, Lightnin Strikes Singer, Dies at 82 - Mabumbe
Best known for his 1966 U S number-one hit “Lightnin’ Strikes” and the 1969 UK number-two single “I’m Gonna Make You Mine,” Christie’s distinctive voice and emotive songwriting left an indelible mark on the 1960s music scene
- Lou Christie, Popular 1960s Singer, Passes Away At Age 82
They became a successful songwriting duo until she died 16 years ago Christie was often a performer on well-known programs He was on American Bandstand, The Buddy Deane Show, and Where The
- Lou Christie, teen idol and the falsetto voice behind . . .
Christie’s crowning achievement was “Lightnin’ Strikes,” released in December 1965 and hitting No 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on his 23rd birthday—February 19, 1966 Known for its operatic falsetto shifts and emotional intensity, the song sold over a million copies and earned RIAA gold certification
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