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Donald's Encyclopedia of Popular MusicA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZCHRISTIE, Lou(b Lugee Salo, 19 Feb. '43, PA) US pop singer. High-pitched style recalled Del Shannon, Frankie Valli. Sang back-up sessions NYC; then had '63 (pre- Beatle) hits "The Gypsy Cried', "Two Faces Have I'; then no. 1 with falsetto "Lightnin' Strikes'. Follow-ups (e.g. "Rhapsody In The Rain') less successful until top 20 "I'm Gonna Make You Mine' appeared on Buddah, by then premier USA bubblegum label. Worked revival and cabaret. |