"It Hurts to Be In Love," Gene Pitney (1964)

A hit 'borrowed' from Neil Sedaka

Peak: #7 on the Hot 100
Streams: 3 million

When I was around 12 years old, I excitedly asked my mom if she knew this song “It Hurts to Be In Love.” I had just heard it on the oldies station in Chattanooga, and I thought it was great.

Reader, my mom not only knew the song, but also sang every word of the chorus, right there in the kitchen. I was amazed by …