But Christie's new management promoted the record in California, and when it gained some traction (eventually reaching No. A mixed bag of sturdy remixes aims for street juice, club approval and mature audience acceptance—and should succeed greatly. In 1974, Christie tried a new musical style, going country on his album Lou Christie. Cenci produced additional recording sessions for Christie in 1963 that generated two more hits. Cenci liked Sacco's falsetto voice and suggested that he listen to the Four Seasons' recent hit "Sherry". The song bears no relation to the same-named 1969 Lou Christie hit. With every step that you take, everywhere that you go. Christie signed the band Sweet Breeze to their first recording contract and the band recorded a song written by Christie and Herbert called "Summer in Malibu" that was a regional hit for the band. One of the first things Cenci did was change the name Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco to Lou Christie. "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" is a soul song most popularly released as a joint single performed by Diana Ross & the Supremes and The Temptations for the Motown label. 46 as Christie's career was temporarily derailed by his induction into the US Army. [citation needed] The song missed the Country charts and only made No. 28 Marv Johnson - I Miss You Baby. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and thus became his biggest hit there. Baby, I'm gonna make you mine, I'm gonna make you mine. 24 Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River. 'Cause you can run but you can't hide, I'm gonna make you mine. Make you mine, I'm gonna make you mine. I'm out of my head, of my heart, and my mind. I'm Gonna Make You Mine (DJ Eddie F Mix) [4:00], 2.) It is the lead single from her debut album, Natural Thing. Read about I'm Gonna Make You Mine from Michael Schenker Group's Built to Destroy and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. While attending Moon Area High School, he studied music and voice, served as student conductor of the choir and sang solos at holiday concerts. MGM reportedly disliked Christie's first single for the label, the Christie-Herbert song "Lightnin' Strikes". I'll try every trick in the book. Girl, I'm gonna make it that So, promise if I make you mine So, promise if I make you mine You ain't gonna play with that Show me where that turn up at You're a banga, banga, banga, banga, banga I wanna pledge a bet Before the night is over Girl, I'm gonna make it that So, promise if I make you mine So, promise if I make you mine Sacco's father liked the name change, because it had "Christ" in it. [8] Many radio stations banned the song after hearing the opening lyrics: MGM insisted on a re-recorded version that toned down the lyrical content. 2 on KHJ the last two weeks of 1965), MGM released it. Seven steps to heaven show the way. Sacco performed with several vocal groups and between 1959 and 1962 released several records on small Pittsburgh labels, achieving a local hit with "The Jury" by Lugee & The Lions (a group consisting of Sacco, Twyla Herbert's daughter Shirley, and two others) released on the Robbee label. 25,[9] and was later covered by Elton John. In the search for love I found you I can't let you out of my sight, baby No matter what you say, In 2004, Christie released his first concert album, Greatest Hits Live From The Bottom Line, which featured studio recording "Christmas In New York" as a bonus track. 57 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart. The song has been used in several film soundtracks, including 1988's Rain Man. And I'm gonna make you mine. 2 tracks (6:15). In 1997, Christie recorded his first all-new album since the 1970s, entitled Pledging My Love and produced by Alan Grossman & Jimm Mosher of Hit Music Studio in Spencer, North Carolina. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. A follow up, "She Sold Me Magic", charted only in the UK, peaking at No. I'm gonna make you mine I'm gonna make you mine In this crazy world, I'll be your girl Make it all right I'll be your fantasy When you're uptight, I'll love you all night Make you feel good I'll be your fantasy As the clock ticks, I hear you knocking I let you in the front door Your eyes were clocking me I'm gonna make you mine I'm gonna make you mine The music sets us in motion ‹ The template below ( Disambiguation) is being considered for merging. She is clearly inspired by a solid song that is strengthened by a catchy sing-along chorus. It was featured on his 1969 album I'm Gonna Make You Mine, arranged by Stan Vincent and produced by Vincent and Mike Duckman. [6][7] Roulette released an album of 12 Lou Christie / Twyla Herbert songs in 1963 that reached 124 on the Billboard 200. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1969 Vinyl release of "I'm Gonna Make You Mine" on Discogs. Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco (born February 19, 1943), known professionally as Lou Christie, is an American soft rock singer-songwriter best known for several pop rock hits in the 1960s, including his 1966 US chart-topper "Lightnin' Strikes" and 1969 UK number two "I'm Gonna Make You Mine". The Shadows of Knight is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, that plays a version of British blues influenced by their native city. Take me to your heaven when my nights are cold and lonely. [5] The name "Lou Christie" was chosen by C & C Records, and "The Gypsy Cried" was credited to "Lou Christie" before they had consulted with Sacco about the name.[5]. only charted in America, where it reached No. Cub Koda said it was "loaded with AOR hits".[14]. Christie did not have another charting single for two and a half years.[4]. It is the lead single from her debut album, Natural Thing. I'll be a hard-lovin', pushin' kind of individual. All three singles hit nationally within three weeks of one another, in March 1966, while "Lightnin' Strikes" was falling down the chart. " I'm Gonna Make You Mine " is a song released in 1969 by Lou Christie. The song featured his signature falsetto and included a female chorus (Bernadette Carroll, Denise Ferri, and Peggy Santiglia) shouting "Stop!" Listen free to Lou Christie – I'm Gonna Make You Mine (I'm Gonna Make You Mine, I'm Gonna Get Married). The song was arranged by Stan Vincent and produced by Vincent and Mike Duckman. Helped by backing vocalist Linda Scott and by two promotional videos distinctly different from each other, the song peaked at No. Christie and Herbert wrote the single "Egyptian Shumba" for the group, and although it was not a hit, it became a cult favorite in the Northern Soul scene in the early 1970s. Christie made numerous TV appearances on Where the Action Is (1965–1967), and also appeared on American Bandstand and The Buddy Deane Show (1962–1964) in Baltimore. Flyin’ high together on a journey to the stars. Cenci told Sacco that there was only one great Italian singer and that he had to change his name. Make you mine, I'm gonna make you mine. If they could ever tell a lie. I'm Gonna Make You Mine (Christian's Mix) [4:11], 3.) With those hits, Christie joined Dick Clark's Caravan of Stars Tour. 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"I'm Gonna Make You Mine" is a song released in 1969 by Lou Christie. ~ Lyrics to "The Wolf". I'm gonna make you mine You're all that matters to me I know it's hard for you to find the right thing to do for me, but I told you once, there's no need to rush, 'cause I'm patient: I know. Christie spent the early 1970s between London and New York City. The third and fourth lines were changed to: Despite the edited version, many radio stations instead played two older songs re-released by other labels for which Christie had once recorded: "Outside the Gates of Heaven" (on Co & Ce Records) peaked at #45, while "Big Time" (on Colpix Records) hit #95. Christie was born Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco on February 19, 1943, in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania,[1] and grew up in suburban Pittsburgh. You can ask the stones I've gathered. I'm gonna make you mine. Take Me To Your Heaven is a 1999 hit song performed by Charlotte Nilsson. Gonna slip into your river, linger in your shoals And when the stars are bright like fireflies And the night is black as coal I'm gonna make you mine [bridge] [Chorus] On another side of time Before the sea runs dry On another side of time Where the love runs high I'm gonna make you mine Make you mine, make you mine „. "Lightnin' Strikes" reached #1 in the US on Christie's 23rd birthday on February 19, 1966, entered the UK Top 20, becoming his first hit in that country, and peaked at #1 in Canada. 12 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Baby, I'm gonna make you mine, I'm gonna make you mine. "I'm Gonna Make You Mine" is a song released in 1994 by American R&B singer Tanya Blount. Backing vocals were provided by Linda Scott in one of her last recordings before leaving show business. In 1986, he recorded a duet with Lesley Gore of a medley of "Since I Don't Have You"/"It's Only Make Believe" for Manhattan Records, a division of EMI-America. The Michael Schenker Group (M.S.G.) 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