gary puckett and the union gap- don't give in to him

[batman19015]

does any know were i could get the lyrcis for the beggar and every hour

[Psyche777able]

This is about teenagers then,and now. The words speak the truth of pear pressure

of trying to fit in with the in crowd. Great group ahead of it's time

[imtommy11]

Oh the way these songs take me back 40 plus years... Some people just have a voice that touches you, and Gary Puckett is one of those people for me. Could listen to these songs all night long...

[takemeback2]

This is such a cool song. Remember it clearly from back in the day.

[cynthia6637]

Love Gary Puckett

[clarinetplayer56]

I don't think that Gary Puckett is dead. I read just now where he lives in Florida.

[Helivz]

@clarinetplayer56 He lives in Clearwater , Florida. Garys voice, sounds similar to the voice of the late Richard Harris. Richard Harris sang: "McCarthur's Park. I bet either artist could take each others songs, and sing them and you almost couldn't tell who was singing.

[ropescan]

Very good song, thanks for posting.

[clandestineone]

Anyone who's interested in hearing an entertaining and in-depth interview with my friend's uncle, Gary "Mutha" Withem of Gary Puckett & the Union Gap should come check it out on iTunes (keywords = Mutha Withem). Enjoy! :-)

[Lisamarie1204]

THIS SONG BRINGS BACK SO MANY MEMORIES OF YOUNG LOVE.. AND NOT KNOWING IF IT IS REAL OR NOT!!! HAVE NOT HEARD THIS ONE IN FOREVER...

BUT SOME GUYS WERE AND REALLY LIKE THIS... NOT ALL.. BUT SOME!! AND THEN IT IS THE OTHER GUY WHO REALLY LOVES YOU MORE... SO TURE~~~~

[Lisamarie1204]

THIS SONG BRINGS BACK SO MANY MEMORIES OF YOUNG LOVE.. AND NOT KNOWING IF IT IS REAL OR NOT!!! HAVE NOT HEARD THIS ONE IN FOREVER...

BUT SOME GUYS WERE AND REALLY LIKE THIS... NOT ALL.. BUT SOME!!

[renala1]

OMG, he's not dead!!! Saw him just last year :)

Still the best.

[Treaty4]

I had a tape with this song on it. It also had Honey Hungry-great song. Gary voice was fantastic. My first memory of this group was Young Girl. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[mstyles2]

I listened to the Union Gap's greatest hit's on a 8-track back in '71, while driving my new Opel GT out to Ohio to visit my cousins. This song is still my favorite. I had a Craig Power-Play mounted on the transmission hump. Back then, that was as good as it got in your car. Awesome group, great music.

[takemeback2]

Awesome

[darl3956]

he has one of the greatest voices ever. memories galore

[rickhatch1]

Gary Puckett had a beautiful voice, and a string of great hits that I will never forget.

[pocaprofessor]

i also saw Gary live a couple of years ago, he tried singing country goat roper music, i was very disappointed. I grew up listening to this music in the late 50's and 60's. when i paid for my ticket i expected to hear him perform his hits and classics. I would go to see him again, but hope he would do his hits of the late 60's.

[Mariek9]

Disapointed they took off this girl is a woman now.

[alvastarr1]

I saw him at the Colorado State Fair about ten years ago. Great show!

[Helivz]

@alvastarr1 Gary Puckett was in my hometown two years ago , and then again at the State Fair in August, 1995. Met and shook his hand on both occasions. So neat to talk to a legend in rock n' roll.

[alvastarr1]

@Helivz He didn't do a greet at the end of his show here--I was disappointed!!

[Helivz]

@alvastarr1 Hi. You just sent this to me one minute ago. What show did Gary not do too well in? I remember Gary's music in the fall of 1969. Left an impression on me. I was only a lad of eight.

[alvastarr1]

@Helivz No, I mean he didn't do a greet, like greet fans--he did a fine show.

[Helivz]

@alvastarr1 Oh I see, he didn't greet fans after his performance, and you were disappointed. I saw him twice and got to greet him twice. There were other rock stars whom I didn't get to greet that I saw in person; "The Association," "Classics Four" "Three Dog Night," "Paul Revere and the Raiders," "Wolfman Jack."

Yes, his songs brings back memories of yesteryears!

[mrsmagloo]

Man, do the lyrics of this song ever describe ME during my twenties. I only hope I've raised my daughter not to make the same mistakes I did, and to marry a great guy like my husband who looks just like ... Gary Puckett!

[Mariek9]

i love gary pucket. wish i had a man like that

[mrsmagloo]

My twin brother saw his show a couple of years back, not expecting much, since it's a "girl's group," but he was blown away by how great they sounded!

[modspell]

I wish I WAS Gary! I'd never stop singing, drive everyone nuts.

[ruedydude]

One of the great voices of the 60's, right up there with Pat Upton, David Clayton Thomas and Mark Lindsay. Just a rich voice and always on pitch

[Toriflane]

There is none other like the voice of Gary Puckett. Gary and the Union Gap have been my favorites since they hit the scene in the 60s.

I listen to their music over and over. Sure would be nice if the real Union Gap and Gary would reunite for a few more songs together, at least once more for old time sake.

[mattjackleroy]

I saw Gary P. a number of years ago at a club here in Manhattan. Still had a decent voice. Too bad they don't write ( his kind of ) tunes for him to sing anymore.

[jpnam68]

He still tours around the country. Saw him Feburary 07 in Detoit and understand that he's still out there sings. Check it out!

[tropicalpancake56]

Loved anything they did...pure class....

[Helivz]

I just came from his concert at the Sullivan Arena this evening. He signed C.Ds and acknowledged our veterans. Opening his show was the lovely, talented Juice Newton.

[accordionreid]

Remember Gary's songs had a theme of a tacky relationship that perhaps would be better refrained than getting involved. Great music and very controversial stuff for the time.

[jaimesguirola2]

it sounds like they did music mathematically. so perfect.

[Mariek9]

i cant get enough of gary and his amazing voice!

[Mariek9]

Do u think back when this came out it was about sex? it was a racy song

[Helivz]

Hi. The first time I heard it was in late 1969, as a lad of eight, just entering the third grade. Also, "This Girl Is A Woman Now," seems to also be in the "racy" category. Used to hear it over the radio in September of 1969. Took me many decades to interpret the song, but it seems to speak of a girl losing her virginity, which is fine, as long as it's done in the context of marriage first.

I love the guys talent. Saw him in the 1990s at our State Fair. Brings back lots of 3rd grade memories.

[GEORGEJMALEY]

I think you're quite right--Gary's lyrics do seem to be a bit provocative. If he had tried those songs 10 years earlier, 'ol J. Edgar himself would have condemned Gary to the Rock 'n Roll gallows!! Gary did do the music as tastefully and gently as he could get away with. Times changed---we had to change with them--as much as our roots in good ol' fashioned Rock 'n Roll would allow us.....GOD BLESS!!!

[JOHNUK121]

My first ever single i bought was Young Girl, what a fantastic voice, loved watching and listening to the songs on here. Thanks everyone who posted them

[IrishEyes329]

This song was on the very first 8 track that I bought. That had great songs. Good times.

[JOHNUK121]

He sang so many great songs one of the all time great voices

[gappette]

I love this one,not heard it before.

[GaryPucket]

My nickname for decades now because I am called Gary is Pucket because of a guy in primary school who knew his music in the 60's.Considering we live in a small village in the Scottish highlands I love the fact I am called this for its obscure reference.

[rslitman]

This was my favorite song by this group, but it was not as big a hit as some of their others. I have a CD by the Ventures that has a great instrumental version of this song.

[golfinbill]

this is the music that i grew up with i saw him in concert while i was in high school in ky in the very early 70's

[tropicalpancake56]

Very nice...thanks so very much.

[Palasatenea1]

Thanks a lot to you, beautiful people, for giving us the gift of this wonderful singer. Love Gary & UG. Love you for sharing these songs!

[surfersister]

All of Gary Puckett's songs were meaningful to my late husband and I as we were childhood sweethearts, and gosh, these bring back so many great memories, as I haven't quite gotten over his sudden death. Thank you for sharing these songs. Gary Puckett was a remarkable singer!

[oldibutgoodi54]

I just uploaded "This Girl Is A Woman Now"- audio only. May your beautiful memories last with these great tunes.

[surfersister]

Where is "This Girl Is A Woman Now" That was "our Song". I married my husband in 1975, and was married to him for 27 years when he died suddenly in 2001. That was "Our Song", as I gave him my virginity, and yes, we married! We also pri=oduced 2 children from that union!

[oldibutgoodi54]

Would you like me to email you the audio file for "This Girl is a Woman Now" ? Thanks for sharing your memory.

[surfersister]

Thank You so very much! I greatly appreciate it. He and I both liked Gary Puckett. The memories will always live on in my heart.

[Headl3ssnicK]

@surfersister

Hi, i was married in 1978 and my wife died suddenly in Oct 2001. Yes, Gary Puckett is still part of my life to remember her. we have 4 kids, beautiful 2 boys & 2 girls.

[jw66man]

I saw these guys in college in '68 -awesome. I've seen him perform twice since-the voice isn't quite the same but the showmanship and connection with his audience is pure quality.

[oldibutgoodi54]

Thanks for your comment. His voice is just amazing.

[Helivz]

@jw66man I've seen Gary three times in concert. Yes, his voice isn't the same, and in my mind, I still think he should look like the 27-year-old he was, in the fall of 1969 when his songs peaked on the charts. Aging is hard for me to accept, even in my own body.

[john6172]

Great song brings back a lot of fun memories.... Good Job

[oldibutgoodi54]

Thank you and glad you like it.