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Their emotional reinterpretation of the 1967 classic \u003cem data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\"Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart\"\u003c\/em\u003e blends 60s romance with 80s pathos – an epic, dramatically charged song with orchestral arrangements and distinctive vocals.\u003cbr data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e An authentic piece of pop history that marks the transition from synthpop to adult pop and enjoys cult status to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eMarc Almond\u003c\/strong\u003e , known as the singer of the duo \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eSoft Cell\u003c\/strong\u003e , shaped the New Wave sound of a generation in the early 80s with \u003cem data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eTainted Love\u003c\/em\u003e . After the split, he began a successful solo career, in which he repeatedly combined retro elements with modern pop art.\u003cbr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e For this single, Almond collaborated with US singer \u003cstrong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eGene Pitney\u003c\/strong\u003e – the original performer of the song from the 1960s. 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