Thomas Lyle Stephens (@tlsteel)
Feb 5th 2026, 3:39 pm
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"I'm Gonna Be Strong" is a song written by the songwriting duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. It was first recorded by Frankie Laine in 1963 and released as a single on Columbia Records. However, the song did not become a major hit until 1964, when Gene Pitney released his version as a single. It was also a single released by the 1980 band Blue Angel, with lead vocals provided by future star Cyndi Lauper. This release was before Lauper's solo career; however, Lauper re-recorded the track and released it as a single in 1994. The song was also featured on the 1982 album Quiet Lies by Grammy winner Juice Newton. Though Newton never released the song as a single, her remake was later added as a bonus track to her first Greatest Hits collection.

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Cash: @tlsteel a great sing, beautifully done Tom, loved my listen. sure enjoyed it
Feb 5th 2026, 11:34 pm Report
Joyce: @tlsteel Such an ambitious sing and you made it like an Orbison ending on a Pitney song.. Bravo!
Feb 6th 2026, 12:42 pm Report
Neon48: @tlsteel One thing I love about this site is hearing songs and talent i cant find anywhere else. Loved my listen.
Feb 6th 2026, 12:45 pm Report
Jay Dotson: Jay455Terrific song and performance Thomas always loved this song
Feb 7th 2026, 4:04 am Report
Bev: @tlsteel Awesome song and sing here Tom. Loved my listen today. ❤♫
Feb 7th 2026, 9:06 am Report
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