Gary Puckett
PMP Network Presents
Gary Puckett reflects on his musical career, including the songs he performed with The Union Gap. He shares insights into the recording process and the evolution of his setlist. Puckett also discusses the enduring appeal of his music across generations.
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Gary Puckett
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About Gary Puckett
Gary Puckett served as lead vocalist for Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, achieving six consecutive gold records in 1968. The group produced major hits including "Woman, Woman," "Young Girl," and "Lady Willpower," all reaching the top five on the Billboard Hot 100. Puckett appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and became a regular performer on the Happy Together tours beginning in 1984. He released "Gary Puckett Love Songs" featuring covers of classic rock ballads.
In this interview
- Discusses adding more Union Gap songs to his setlist as time goes by.
- Mentions CBS Sony continues releasing Union Gap albums in attractive packages at strategic points.
- Recalls recording "Don't Make Promises," a Tim Hardin song, among the first three tracks.
- Describes his audience ranging from ten years old to eighty and beyond.
“The voice was something that was given to me by God. I'm just fortunate to have that gift.”— Gary Puckett, in this interview
