Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying was a huge hit for “Gerry and the Pacemakers” in 1964.  The band wrote the song, but it was first recorded by Louise Cordet, a British singer who toured with Gerry Marsden and the boys…. and performed with The Beatles as well.  Her version pretty much sucked, so the band recorded it themselves – which was a very good idea.  It was their biggest hit by far.

I had almost forgotten about this song until a friend of mine, Summer Purvis, reminded me it was one of the best songs from the early 60’s.  She has it on her iPod and that’s good enough for me.  Thanks, Summer, for helping me add another great song to my list.  This arrangement may not be exactly like the original, but I think I’m close.  Hopefully, there’s a singer out there (preferably with an British accent) who’ll take this back-up track and introduce the 60’s to a whole new generation.

Did you know the original name of the group was “Gerry Marsden and the Mars Bars”?  Glad they changed it…