The novelty of bubblegum pop eventually wore off and critics dismissed the music as disposable. Aimed at the youth, it’s like the flavor of chewing gum, immediately sweet and satisfying, though the ...
Fellow Cordials band member Leonard Capizzi and Pickett wrote the song together and pitched it to record labels. They were rejected four times before it was picked up by Gary S. Paxton’s Garpax ...
With his smooth voice, he drew crowds to cabarets and music halls for six decades. He also sang the themes for films and TV shows, including “The Love Boat.” ...