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Lou Christie, “Lightnin’ Strikes” and “Rhapsody in the Rain” Singer, Dies at 82
The Pittsburgh native, famed for his distinctive falsetto, also had hits with “The Gypsy Cried,” “Two Faces Have I,” “I’m ...
Lou Christie dead: Lightnin’ Strikes & Rhapsody in the Rain singer has died at 82 after battling short illness
ICONIC songwriter Lou Christie has died, aged 82. The Lightnin’ Strikes and Rhapsody in the Rain singer passed away at his ...
'Lightnin' Strikes' singer Lou Christie dies at 82
Lou Christie, who topped the charts in 1966 with "Lightnin' Strikes" and made waves with the controversial "Rhapsody in the ...
Lou Christie, the Falsetto‑Voiced '60s Pop Star Behind 'Lightnin’ Strikes,' Dies at 82
Lou Christie, the 1960s pop star known for his unmistakable soaring falsetto and chart-topping hit "Lightnin’ Strikes," had ...
Lou Christie, famous for Billboard No. 1 single ‘Lightnin’ Strikes,’ dead at 82
Singer Lou Christie, famous for Billboard charting singles “Lightnin’ Strikes” and “Rhapsody in the Rain,” died Wednesday at ...
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‘Rhapsody in the Rain’ Singer Lou Christie Dies at 82
I f you were a music-loving teen in the throes of hormones and heartbreak during the 1960s, a Lou Christie tune likely helped ...
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Lou Christie, “Lightnin’ Strikes” and “Rhapsody in the Rain” Singer, Dies at 82
Christie followed in spring 1966 with “Rhapsody in the Rain,” about a teenager having sex in the backseat of a car during a rainstorm with the windshield wipers going. That one jumped to No ...
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'Lightnin' Strikes' singer Lou Christie dies at 82
A few years later, he made a name for himself when "Rhapsody in the Rain" was banned by radio stations for what was deemed suggestive lyrics. Then in 1988, more than a decade after Christie ...
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Lou Christie dead: Lightnin’ Strikes & Rhapsody in the Rain singer has died at 82 after battling short illness
The artist reached number one of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966 with the catchy single Lightin' Strikes - when he was just 23 years old. And he had another top 20 hit that year with Rhapsody in the ...
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Lou Christie, famous for Billboard No. 1 single ‘Lightnin’ Strikes,’ dead at 82
Lightning struck again the next month with the controversial “Rhapsody in the Rain,” which peaked at No. 16 — but initially faced limited radio play due to its then-raunchy lyrics. Christie ...