"I'm Gonna Be Strong" is a song written by the songwriting duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil.[1] 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.

Gene Pitney's version was a top ten hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. The song is Pitney's biggest UK solo hit, with only his duet version of "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" with Marc Almond peaking higher.

A very emotional song. Reminds me of a song by Roy Orbison, "Crying." Here is my cover of it. Thank you for your listens and comments.