This 1964 single, Gene Pitney's first for Gusto Records, features the singer-songwriter in full, dramatic vocal form. A prime example of his signature blend of rock and roll energy and Broadway-style production.
- The song was written by the team of Ronnie Bishop and Frank Wildhorn.
- It reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in November 1964.
- The B-side was "Growin' Pains", also featuring Pitney's distinctive vocals.
Gene Pitney was an American singer-songwriter whose flamboyant, operatic vocal style made him a distinctive voice in 1960s pop. He had a string of chart successes as both a singer and a songwriter for other artists. He recorded "It Hurts to Be in Love" in 1964, between his hits "Mr. Moonlight" and "Last Chance for Love".
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