Pitney, who was only 21 years old just starting out his career when the song was released in 1961, handles all of those various moods in a bravura performance. Kind of an odd story, this one.

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Shit. ELO is one of those classic bands that has become embedded in our collective DNA. The songs Lynne brought into the world and his work with The Traveling Wilburys, George Harrison ...

“Saturday Night Live” is set to set off its 50th season with host Jean Smart and musical guest Jelly Roll.

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