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VIDEO: Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Perform at 'Manalapan Under the Stars'
The pop star played his biggest hits and covered other popular "oldies" artists.
This video features Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, including a one-on-one conversation with Puckett before he took the stage during Manalapan Under the Stars on Saturday, June 11.
The band performed some of their biggest hits from the late 1960s and 70s, including "Lady Willpower," "Over You," "This Girl is a Woman Now," and Puckett's personal favorite, "Woman, Woman," which has sold 16 million copies to date.
Of course, the show wouldn't have been complete without a grand "Young Girl" finale.
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Gary Puckett & the Union Gap will return to New Jersey for an October 14 performance at the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank. The event will also feature Jay Black.
About the band:
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Gary Puckett & The Union Gap was active in the years 1968-1971. During that time, the band achieved six consecutive gold records and, according to their website, outsold the Beatles.
The band achieved worldwide fame and were even invited to the White House to play for Prince Charles and Princess Anne.
Puckett disbanded the group in 1971.
Today, Gary Puckett & the Union Gap features Gary Puckett (lead vocals and guitar), Mike Candito, (drums and vocals), Woody Lingle (bass and vocals), and Jamie Hilboldt (keyboards and vocals).
