Gene Pitney - Golden Greats (1967) Vinyl LP • Stop! In the Name of Love, Cryin'

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Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a some creasing, scuffing and surface impressions (front/back); discoloration with darker spots on back. Inner-sleeve is original (musicor Ads); two seams partially split, one entirely split. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with some wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners; small split at top right. Opening is crisp with signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Bus Stop
2. Stop! In The Name Of Love
3. Cara Mia
4. Baby I Need Your Lovin'
5. A Groovy Kind Of Love
6. Green Green Grass Of Home
7. Count Me In
8. (You've Lost That) Lovin' Feelin'
9. Time Won't Let Me
10. Cryin'
11. Mission Bell

About The Record:

Golden Greats, by Gene Pitney, is a distinctive 1967 album where the artist interprets popular hit songs originally made famous by other performers, rather than a typical compilation of his own successes. This cover album approach stands out as a unique creative choice in his discography, showcasing his versatile vocal style across a range of contemporary and recent chart-toppers from the era. Among the highlights are his renditions of fan-favorites like Bus Stop (originally by The Hollies), Stop! In the Name of Love (by The Supremes), A Groovy Kind of Love (by The Mindbenders), Green Green Grass of Home, and (You've Lost That) Lovin' Feelin' (by The Righteous Brothers), which demonstrate his emotive delivery on these well-known tracks. The project reflects Pitney's willingness to explore and pay homage to the broader pop landscape of the time, adding an interesting layer to his reputation as a dramatic balladeer and hitmaker.