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"'Lightnin' Strikes'" is a song written by Lou Christie and Twyla Herbert, and recorded by Christie on the MGM label. It was a hit in 1966, making it first to No. 1 in Canada in January 1966 on the 'RPM' Top Singles chart, then to No. 1 in the U.S. on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 in February, No. 3 on the New Zealand 'Listener' chart in May, and No. 11 on the UK 'Record Retailer' chart. RIAA certification on March 3, 1966, garnering gold status for selling over one million copies.

Personnel



The song was arranged, conducted, and produced by Charles Calello and was recorded on September 3, 1965. The song featured backing vocals from Bernadette Carroll, Peggy Santiglia and Denise Ferri of The Delicates. Session personnel included Joe Farrell and George Young on baritone sax; Ray DeSio on trombone; Stan Free on piano; Lou Mauro on bass; Charlie Macy, Ralph Casale, and Vinnie Bell on guitar; and Buddy Saltzman on drums. Ralph Casale's "stuttering" guitar solo was an overdub.

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Category:1965 songs

Category:1965 singles

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Category:Songs written by Twyla Herbert

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Category:RPM Top Singles number-one singles

Category:MGM Records singles


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