Lou Christie "The Gyspy Cried" & "Have I Sinned"

[@condemnationfilms]

The most criminally underrated performer of all time. This man had it all. The looks, the talent, the enormous vocal range.

[@deansikora7280]

Most women noticed something else that was enormous with Christie.lol

[@stormatsunup]

@@deansikora7280 Sometimes it couldn't be helped~~

[@lewisc215]

rubbish

[@Johnnycdrums]

When I first heard this artist on my new transistor radio on Christmas day in 1965 (don't know why I remember this) I figured "Lightning Strikes" was by a girl singer. It was a really good Christmas for everybody, maybe that's why I remember it so well, I got skis, a bike, a transistor radio, and everything was right with the world from my perspective. Non-duplicatable, you can never go home again.

[@barbaramatthews696]

@@Johnnycdrums When I was in my teen years I heard Lou Christie songs on the radio Because of his unique singing voice I thought Lou was a girl singing He had that unique falsetto voice . If i would have seen him on TV then I would have known better. It was about 12 yrs ago when he came here to perform in London Ont that I got to enjoy his great music & charming personality ! ❤️

[@cmoore702]

This was era when artists could really sing, no autotuned or just screeching. Lou Christie was such a talent and a great voice!

[@barbaramatthews696]

Lou was the best of the best ❤️

[@chipbuttytime3396]

All eras use technology, for example this is a recording lip synched to by Lou.

[@chipbuttytime3396]

@@barbaramatthews696 He still performs, has a great vocal range still

[@barbaramatthews696]

@@chipbuttytime3396 Good to hear this Thank you

[@w9x7cv3vg6]

and lots of lip syncing tsk tsk

[@Foggy_Morning]

How smoothly he went from "natural" to falsetto is amazing, you don't see talent like this anymore. It's totally unappreciated.

[@jpc31458]

Lou Christi aka Lou Sacco, His uncle Henry/Hank was a great male figure in my life he owned a bowling alley,and when my dad died i was 12, hank would let me bowl for free,i would clean around the lanes,and as i got older i would take care of breakdowns, Him and Cora were so kind to me,loved them.

[@janetmahoney5552]

The sexiest man ever!! Incredible range, voice, looks, presence, etc!

[@jamesmadsen4835]

This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Lou Christie…?

[@richardlawson4317]

He goes from natural to falsetto in an seamless instant!

[@kingheart912]

Totally love his voice and I think he was serious about his love songs. He has been married to the same woman since 1971.

[@GiveMeMyNameBackYoutube]

Here is proof that before we had auto tune, people actually had talent! 2 thumbs up for you Lou Christie

[@billybareblu]

For REAL!

[@Ransomhandsome]

He's lip synching

[@nitacruise9993]

I know that's right!

[@matsgoalkeeping2448]

He had a falsetto too which was real talent

[@vrinda5303]

@@Ransomhandsome But he was singing on the record without autotune.

[@Mr54nomore]

He had one hell of a falsetto voice. What a great find. Awesome!

[@oliverpugh4162]

He always amazed me how he switch from a normal voice to a really high tone one

[@petesacco3255]

I've been reading these various comments regarding my brother and there are few things that need to be clarified, first off is not wearing a rug and he never has, the only one that didn't have hair in our family was our Italian father, secondly Lou still performs around the world and he sings all of his songs in the same key that they were originally written in, thirdly it did not write"I'm going to make you mine"all the rest of the hits he did. Dick Clark is not wearing a toupee either. It was a very cool nice man. I think Lou may have been 20 or 21 when this American Bandstand show was on

[@minniehaha123]

Just discovered him. A fantastic singer. Love I'm gonna make you mine. Please pass on my best wishes from Ireland.

[@Hypohair]

He is a great artist, I used to love his hit song when I was a little girl in the 60s but never saw him until this week, strange eh? lovely to see all his songs as we didn't have as much access to things in the 60s and 70s x

[@andrewthornhill7042]

Pete Sacco Please let your brother know that I have loved his music for years, and regularly play them on KZbin. "Crying In the Street" and "I'm Gonna Make You Mine" are two particular favourites.

[@ryanheisey7719]

I'm 29 and love my oldies Lous always been my favorite since I first discovered lightning strikes when I was about 7 years old. I've always wanted to meet him since then but since I was that young my new favorite by Lou is The gypsy cried.

[@Alan-zj5fz]

Greetings Pete, I did not read those derogatory comments. I just wish I had one Family member as Loyal as You are to Your Brother. Take Care and Stay Safe ( I have been saying that for years in person and online , I do not follow trends).💝

[@JulieJulieTheRockChickhermiz]

What a magnificent voice, I love his vocal range, superb.

[@stevelackovic124]

he had a 5 octave vocal range they say...

[@JulieJulieTheRockChickhermiz]

Steve Lackovic WOW! I wonder if his voice is natural or if he had voice training

[@johnfulton4061]

I met Lou once he was very nice

[@pauleypavillion6088]

I consider him the most under-rated singers of all time and should have been in the league of the Four seasons.

[@sherifalk4757]

I think he's better! Way more talent !

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

Underrated yes, same league as the 4 Seasons???? Talented singer he is but VALLI & Seasons are one of the greatest bands to come out of the rock era.

[@dickdomain719]

4 Seasons producer wouldn't have allowed that to happen. When the Classics ( Dennis Yost) released Pollyanna it was only aired for a short time because it was too much competition for Frankie Valli, they actually pulled the record

[@tulessaslone5592]

This man can flat out sing it! Love Lou!!!

[@kodijames6277]

He does a 'great' job on "Lightning Strikes"...but 'THESE' songs are RIDICULOUS.

[@tulessaslone5592]

Matter of opinion. I grew up on these songs. :)

[@kodijames6277]

Tulessa Slone You have my 'deepest' sympathy (L-O-L)!!

[@tulessaslone5592]

LOL! Thank you! ;)

[@ssc5140]

I like the video to his song "I'm gonna make you mine." FYI: You're very beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[@lendrury2771]

This guy is totally badass. I saw him perform in the mid 80s and he absolutely rocked

[@donnadavis9318]

I was fortunate enough to see Lou Christie along with the great Roy Orbison back in 1966. The show incredibly cost us $1.99 for these two stars. Of course to us back then that was a lot of money! But the thing I have always remembered most about Lou Christie were his eyes, they were absolutely striking and so sexy, and could he dance. Of course Roy just stood and sang but oh that voice!! What a show, it was certainly worth our $2.00!!!!

[@tobor8115]

I saw lou in the early 90s

[@jctorontojctoronto]

the ticket stub to that event today in 2019 would be worth 100 times that to a pop rock collector. What a show...protect the glassware. One of them might have broken it w those wonderful high voices.

[@js-ek3mc]

Thanks to Lou, Tommy Roe, Del Shannon, Gary U.S. Bonds and many many others for making my earlier years so wonderful with such great music-feel sorry for the kids today...

[@cdsnow-dr1gk]

I am so deeply fascinated with The Gypsy Cried ! I play this so many times thru out the day !! .just love all the songs from a great artist " LOU CHRISTIE !! DOOWOP FOREVER !!

[@jarmyvicious]

Just discovered Lou for myself in the past few weeks... I have a new favourite...

[@seelois]

I was watching the playboy story on Amazon and lighting strikes came on as background music. I remember how I loved this. Mom had the record! And I found this gem. I didn’t know he could dance. So so so adorable. Love him.

[@larrycaminneci1597]

O holy night by Lou Christie is one of my favorite Christmas songs

[@laynehankin9947]

Should have been a singer in the four seasons. I had the biggest crush on him way back. Still hold the man and his music in my heart today.

[@daviddyer1555]

Loved all of his songs! What a voice and what passion he put into his songs!!

[@lyndaoneill7813]

God he was gorgeous, fell head over heels when I saw him singing gonna make you mine,still one of my favourites.He still looks super hot and very sexy,keep singing handsome,talented Lou,mmmmm

[@Soundofsilence-j4d]

HIS VOICE ALLWAYS REMIND ME OF MY AUNT KAYE. I MISS HER. SHES IN COMA BUT GYPSY CRIED WAS ALLWAYS GREAT. I HAD CHANCE TO SEE LOU IN EARLY NINETIES. I WAS LUCKY. GREAT PERSON

[@LousFool]

I just saw him in Sept, he was AMAZING!! And that voice...WOW, he's STILL got it.

[@bethdrummergrl5479]

He was adorable. Has a great voice and he can move!!!

[@originalladyinblack8943]

I love you lou Christie. Thank you for the LOVELY songs

[@jeanhillsgrove790]

Can listen to his Beautiful voice all day every day and NEVER get enough. FANTASTIC 😊😊😊😊

[@maryclancey5001]

My all time Favorite ! Loved this guy since I was 13! Great Performer! Seen him a few times! ! 🎵💜🎵

[@jamesmadsen4835]

This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Lou Christie…?

[@junepretty9528]

Love that song and what a adorable face.

[@andreatrue3054]

To me soul is when you put all of your mastered uniqueness into something without holding back. I am discovering this man and he has soul.

[@markanthonymarla]

WOW He possessed a '' 3 '' - Three-octave vocal range. ) THAT IS A HUGE RANGE OF NOTES ... THAT BOY HAS THAT DEEP SOUL RYTHEM IN HIM ... HOW HE MOVES SINGS AND PROJECTS FEELING ... GREAT FALSETO ! HE AND FRANKIE VALLI, Kenny Vance, ROY ORBISON .... THESE Gifted Monsters of Music could really sing .... TILL this very day ... They HAVE AN AMAZING RANGES OF VOCALS .... '' THIS BOY HAS GOT RYTHEM AND SOUL ... LOOK AT THESE MOVES ' . . .

[@nitacruise9993]

Why can't we not have this now??2019!

[@isaacedgargamer4539]

Yess!! ;)

[@martyrezac9037]

There's no talent anymore !!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@sherifalk4757]

There are recent videos of him I keep finding everyday! Last one dated 2019. he still sounds great and you can tell he puts his heart and soul out even in his mid 70s. No lip syncing- his real concerts live and he does awesome job!! No one else has been able to do that for that many decades! Bravo Lou. I really admire you.

[@crystalblue1972]

WOW! He's so handsome!

[@keithcoffman7568]

No one will ever sing like lou

[@akbarlebowitz8151]

Lou Christie and The Delicates (The background girl singers) were the perfect combo.

[@Mgarguemare]

Thank you for posting this. He is and always will be my absolute favorite Falsetto singer.

[@BRONXGIRL10]

I just love Lou Christie. There's no more exciting performer to see live! Sex just exudes out of him!! Thanks so much for posting!

[@silverscreens7745]

Definitely deserves more likes than 900. One of the best songs ever recorded.

[@flyumhighloft]

GOD BLESS YOU !! LOVE THIS SONG BACK IN THE DAY & TILL NOW !!!

[@douglasmoser2183]

Great great voice lightning strikes amaxing song singer performance

[@deborahwilson4684]

Lou performed in 2000 at a local festival in Whiting IN-which is next to Chgo where I'm from. He asked for a volunteer. If I hear that--I practically FLY onstage! Anyway-I danced w Lou & every band member! I've been performing professionally since age 4. It was a wonderful night! I even told a few jokes-like how my brother had too much "Rhapsody In The Rain" & became an 18yr old husband & dad! Lou said I wore him out dancing & that it was my workout. I said I work out 3 hours every day! It was so great to hear his unrivalled falsetto in person! He couldn't believe I'm Italian bc I look as Italian as Leo DiCaprio! My mom was Hungarian & German. Lou's songs are from before my time. My brother taught them to me. It was an honor to sing & dance w one of the best entertainers God ever created!

[@biaedwards4025]

Talent! Talent! Talent! Lou Christie what a range.

[@janekriel2300]

still the sexiest guy and his voice is undescribale

[@DennisRegling]

I saw him in concert. Amazing

[@pascalcollin1452]

Super chanteur excellent 👍👍👍👍🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶💯

[@TomElvisSmith]

Lou has one of the most famous falsettos in music. I really like "The Gypsy Cried" with Lou and the Tammys (too bad they were not there). That second song was really unusual!

[@barrygioportmorien1]

Fantastic song by Lou, I have seen him sing this in person a few times,....He puts on a great show.........

[@charlesbergman5794]

I've got his signature on 2 albums. Will anyone treasure them like I do? Love Lou Christie.

[@judypasqualone3819]

Oh I loved those days..and he still sounds fantastic.

[@jamesmadsen4835]

This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Lou Christie…?

[@AudioAndroid]

Gypsy Cried was a favorite of mine as a child in the early 80s I played my mother's records out o know I went through 3 needles 🪡. It's neat to see it preformed for the first time I tell you for those of us that grew up in the 70s and 80s we are living a dream being able to watch anything we loved simply amazing.

[@blondeblythe]

Awesome performance!!!! I love Lou Christie!!!! His vocal range is amazing!!!!!

[@barbaramatthews696]

I fully agree with your comment

[@debracarty8127]

I am so glad to find your music! Love you,your voice,your dance everything!

[@jctorontojctoronto]

Have i sinned...for the first time. Loved it

[@GeorgeKellemsII]

Absolutely Amazing Voice Great Job Brother frankie Avalon four Seasons

[@fob1xxl]

He really started the falsetto voice even before Frankie Valli. So glad he's still around ! Another great Italian singer !

[@linnjones8263]

Love Lou....his falsetto is great....

[@JulieJulieTheRockChickhermiz]

Billy Fury had an amazing voice and he was not only beautiful and sexy but he was a kind hearted gentleman and very humble with it.

[@johnpetty7542]

brings back a lot of memories to my younger day's, great song's then and still great song's today. keep performing them Lou

[@DalainaRenee]

One of my favorites 😮😅😊❤❤

[@jamesmadsen4835]

This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Lou Christie…?

[@ruthiekumar8770]

What an incredibly unique voice.

[@ilsewenzel7227]

I saw him at the Dearborn, MI Performing Arts center and loved his performance

[@biff2k2]

I had the chorus to lightnin strikes in my head but I didn’t know the words, called my buddy and sang him the melody and he told me the name of the song, I’ve been going down the Lou christy rabbit hole ever since.

[@joeule3775]

Saw Lou, Frankie Avalon, the chrystals, brian hyland and chris Montez at the winter dance party in clear lake iowa in the surf ballroom remembering buddy holly, Richie valens and the big bopper. what a great show love going every year. met bob Valenzuela richies brother and connie and Irma the sisters.

[@rabiakeeble1265]

Those high notes!

[@jameskirby3778]

I seen little Christy many years ago and he still sounds the same I love the oldies I've seen him at the front row theater in Cleveland Ohio and I still listen to the oldies I'm 68 years old keep on rock and Lou Christie

[@psw4763]

Loved his songs. A fan of many decades.

[@nickmad887]

was on stage with lou in PA. Great, funny man

[@rogerfarrar8923]

MY FAV is TWO FACES HAVE I ,,I was on a date in high school at The island in TORONTO ,,,She mentioned the song ..What an INCREDIBLE date ..The bridge ,,,is masterful,,,What a great date ,,And LOU your voice ranges ,ARE GREAT!!!!!

[@gavanpeterson1222]

I'm in Australia, first time I've heard both of these and I like them. They man not have been released out here is say, I'd have remembered them. Love his Lightning strikes and I'm gonna make you mine, both on my permanent playlist of all-time favourites

[@mikecinquen]

I was drinking a glass of iced tea and had to put it down......I thought my man Luigi was gonna shatter the glassMonster voice !!

[@jimmymichaels6877]

+mike santoro you are a moron!

[@jimmymichaels6877]

+mike santoro where are you Fool?

[@RedVynil]

R.I.P. Nick Cenci. Had it not been for Nick, we might not have gotten Lou Christie or The Vogues.

[@markpayne867]

He’s awesome

[@joevillagrana183]

white boys could sing back then love it

[@godfather247]

+Joe Villagrana, don't forget he is Italian.

[@godfather247]

+Joe Villagrana, don't forget he is Italian.

[@jeniferg8492]

Ummm, I'm Italian and white... lol

[@devinpaul9026]

We could sing NOW would the industry not have gone all "thank you for calling technical support!"

[@markpayne867]

The best time ever the 60s I wish I had that time mine was 66 onwards

[@bellesmom238]

LOU IS STILL GOING STRONG

[@robertmackenzie1775]

when I think back and listen to this great song, the Gypsy isn't the only one who wants to cry!

[@tuxtommy69]

NOBODY could sing the teenage angst songs like Lou Christie! You were either singing along in empathy or crying with sympathy! No middle ground!

[@jenniecosio3654]

Still listen to this song thanks

[@eolonizzi5189]

Lou Christie, great singer, one of the best!!

[@annejones3603]

Brilliant singer

[@kim4re2]

My Brother and I dance on American Bandstand... My Brother, Bill Dolan, was sitting next to Dick Clark...

[@jamesmadsen4835]

This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Lou Christie…?

[@godfather247]

Another great falsetto

[@Kate1Chopin]

He is still alive in California. Gorgeous. ❤

[@jamesmadsen4835]

This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Lou Christie…?

[@ronaldherrera1238]

I had some trouble with my baby So I had my fortune read I had some trouble with my baby And this is what the gypsy said The gypsy cried, she cried Gypsy, oh tell me, what is in your crystal ball Gypsy, oh tell me, will my tears fall She cried, she cried and said Watch your step, oooh she'll hurt you yet Oh no no no no no no no Watch your step, oooh she'll hurt you yet Oh no no no no no no no Gypsy, oh tell me, does she want to marry me Gypsy, oh tell me, when the wedding's gonna be She cried, she cried Listen to what the gypsy said Oh no no no no no no no Listen to what the gypsy said Oh no no no no no no no Gypsy, say it isn't true Watch out, oooh she doesn't love you Watch out, oooh she doesn't love you Gypsy, say it isn't true ....

[@scottburton9701]

Fantastic singer!

[@caroltenge5147]

best then, best NOW! Love you Lou, Carol

[@joevillagrana183]

the back up singers were good to back then awesome

[@happymanoftheworld]

Thanks for this. Excellent.

[@LousFool]

WOW....there's only one word for Lou...HOT!!....GORGEOUS, SEXY, TALENTED, HOT. Oh wait, that's more than one. And he DOES deserve more than one HOT. Thank you so much for posting this fantastic vid of Mr Perfect. Those close ups are dynamite!

[@lenscaparro5209]

This is just about the first 45rpm record that I bought. To this day, it still is such a great recording!

[@BlueSeaWendy]

I'm speechless. I have to leave now......

[@marlenesullivan3113]

SO BEAUTIFUL.💗

[@garyfrancis6193]

I was around then and have never heard of this guy or these songs.

[@2468-n2q]

LOU YOUR Gorgeous

[@OldiesMomma]

He was one of the best singers ever ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@VILJL]

Lou Christie is celebrating his 80th birthday today, February 19, 2023. He is an American singer-songwriter known for several hits in the 1960s, including his 1966 US chart-topper "Lightnin' Strikes," (1965) "The Gypsy Cried" (1962),"Two Faces Have I," (1963) and "Rhapsody in the Rain" (1966), among others. He was born in Pennsylvania on February 19, 1943

[@bettywhite3503]

Wow! I love the falsetto!! You are great