"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including singer Lou Christie ("Lightnin' Strikes"). [Photo of Norma Meras Swenson courtesy of the Swenson family.

Lou Christie, celebrated for his hit 'Lightnin' Strikes,' has passed away at the age of 82. Discover his impact on pop music ...

Christie made his mark in the 1960s with a series of catchy pop singles known for their falsetto flourishes and emotional ...

Christie remained a favorite in the oldies world, because when it was time to hit those high notes, he shocked crowds by getting up there, even in his 70s.

Pop legend Lou Christie, whose falsetto soared on 1960s hits like Lightnin’ Strikes and I’m Gonna Make You Mine, passed away ...

Lou Christie, a chart-topping singer and songwriter and Pennsylvania native, had died. He was 82.

Lou Christie's iconic falsetto made him famous, but these surprising facts reveal the untold story behind the legend.

A late-1960s throwback to the days of clean-cut teen idols — he called himself “the missing link” — he rode his gymnastic ...

L ou Christie, the locally born singer who in 1966 topped the pop charts with “Lightnin’ Strikes,” died Wednesday. He was 82.

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The Pennsylvania-born vocalist with the distinctive falsetto had a Billboard No. 1 hit in 1966 with his song "Lightnin' ...

Veteran singer Lou Christie died at 82, leaving behind a legacy of chart-topping hits from the '60s like 'Lightnin' Strikes.' ...