“I didn't even feel like climbing up the hill anymore, because every time I climbed up somebody was gonna push me back down it.” »read more
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This was written by the songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
This was Pitney's biggest hit in the US. In an ironic twist, it was kept out of the #1 spot by a song that he had written himself: "He's A Rebel," which was a hit for The Crystals.
The whistling that occurs before the first verse and during the ending was done by Pitney himself. (thanks, Jerro - New Alexandria, PA, for above 3)
Comments:
really it is a nice song,when i listen this song i get emotional, sweet for the brain and ear.
- ravindra, DELHI, India
When I was on the way to London, I listened to this song [only love can]on board in Air India flight, realy I listen the song throughout my journey for more than 6 hours. Before that I heard a little about Pitney but not listen a song for once. Realy nice song, nice singer.
- ravindra, DELHI, India
Great song; I also really liked the flip side, 'If I Didn't Have A Dime {To Play The Jukebox'...
- Barry, Sauquoit, NY
Gene Pitney died in his sleep on Wednesday, April 4th, 2006 while on tour in Wales, UK. He had just performed his last concert that evening.
- Doug, Gold Coast, Australia