[Publius]

From November of 1964. One of his biggest. The Wrecking Crew backed him up.

Gene Pitney: "It Hurts to be in Love"

[Publius]

From November of 1964. The Wrecking Crew again.

Lorne Greene: "Ringo"

[Fiji Hill]

Gene Pitney: "It Hurts to be in Love"

I first heard this song over KRLA on August 23, 1964. This was the night of the Beatles' concert at the Hollywood Bowl. KRLA was alternating Beatles songs with debuts, or "pick to hits," as KRLA called them. "It Hurts to Be In Love" was one of those tunes.