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Half Heaven Half Heartache
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Wikipedia article
'"Half Heaven Half Heartache"' is a song released by Gene Pitney in 1962. The song spent 12 weeks on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 12,[http://www.billboard.com/artist/302676/gene-pitney/chart Gene Pitney - Chart History - The Hot 100], 'Billboard.com'. Accessed June 17, 2016 while reaching No. 4 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade,. Chart No. 310. CHUM. Accessed June 17, 2016. and No. 5 on 'Billboard's Middle-Road Singles chart.[http://www.billboard.com/artist/302676/gene-pitney/chart?f=341 Gene Pitney - Chart History - Adult Contemporary], 'Billboard.com'. Accessed June 17, 2016."[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/60s/1963/Billboard%201963-01-12.pdf Middle-Road Singles]", 'Billboard', January 12, 1963. p. 35. Accessed June 17, 2016.
Chart performance
Cover versions
*In 1976, the horn-rock band Straight released a version of the song as a 7" 45-rpm single, with 'Back To The Music' as the B-side.
*In 2000, Jane Olivor released a version of the song on her album 'Love Decides', featuring Gene Pitney singing harmony.
*In 2009, Rod MacDonald released a version of this song on his album 'After The War,' featuring its composer, George Goehring playing piano.
References
Category:1962 songs
Category:1962 singles
Category:Musicor Records singles
Category:Gene Pitney songs
Category:Songs written by Aaron Schroeder
Category:Songs written by Wally Gold
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