Somewhat of a straight-laced, no frills alternative to the druggy psychedelic era of the late 1960s, Gary Puckett served up numerous AM radio singles that were big hits with fans of unabashed sunshine pop. Whether performing solo or with his band, the Union Gap, Puckett has retained the crooning sort of showmanship that guys like Neil Diamond made legendary careers off of. Light, somewhat schmaltzy rock is fleshed-out with horn lines, canned string sections and of course, lyrics full of tales of unrequited love and infatuation. Puckett's classic 1968 ballad, "Young Girl," was a huge hit in the US and reached #1 on the UK singles chart. Now over 40 years into his career, he continues to tour frequently.
