We go back to 1962 and a #1 from November written by Gene Pitney and credited to the Crystals, except it was actually done by the Blossoms with Darlene Love on lead vocals. Producer Phil Spector was hot to trot with the song, but the Crystals weren't available as they were on tour in NYC. He knew Vikki Carr was ready with a competing version, so Phil had the Blossoms record the single. The Crystals were SO surprised to hear this on the radio with their name attached. And Spector pulled the same stunt with the group's next release! The Wrecking Crew did the music, with Al De Lory on the piano intro and Steve Douglas with the great sax solo.
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