The performance highlighted Christie’s signature soaring falsetto and the song’s dramatic production, which featured "stuttering" guitar overdubs and powerful backing vocals from The Delicates . About the Show: Hollywood A Go-Go (1965–1966)
Lou Christie performed his massive hit on the Los Angeles-based show Hollywood A Go-Go in 1966 . The song was recorded in September 1965 and reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on which also happened to be Christie’s 23rd birthday. lou_christie_lightning_strikes_hollywood_a_gogo...
Hollywood A Go-Go was known for its mod, nightclub-esque set, featuring a house band called The Sinners and energetic dancing by the Gazzarri Dancers . Hollywood A Go-Go was known for its mod,
The show began as a local Los Angeles series called Ninth Street West on KHJ-TV before going into national syndication. Like many acts on the show, Christie likely
It was hosted by Sam Riddle , a well-known "Boss Radio" personality.
Like many acts on the show, Christie likely lip-synched to his recording while the Gazzarri Dancers performed high-energy routines on small stages and step ladders around him.
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