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Written by the songwriting duo Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway , the song was originally recorded by Gene Pitney and reached number 4 in the UK.

The duet version spent five weeks at number one in the UK, making it a massive comeback for Pitney and a career-defining moment for Almond. Musical Style & Meaning Genre: Dramatic Pop / Orchestral Pop. marc_almond_gene_pitney_somethings_gotten_hold_...

The song helped Marc Almond earn a nomination for Best British Male Solo Artist at the 1990 Brit Awards. Written by the songwriting duo Roger Cook and

It is often cited as one of the best examples of a "classic meets contemporary" collaboration. The song helped Marc Almond earn a nomination

Marc Almond originally covered the song for his 1988 album The Stars We Are . Upon hearing Almond's version, Pitney offered to re-record it as a duet.

The 7-inch single often featured Almond's solo version or tracks like "Black Mountain Side."

It remains a staple on 80s compilation albums and both artists' "Greatest Hits" collections.