Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, an American pop-rock band, were formed in 1967 by lead singer Gary Puckett, bassist Kerry Chater, keyboardist Gary "Mutha" Withem, tenor saxophonist Dwight Bement, and drummer Paul Wheatbread. Hailing from San Diego, California, the group initially performed under various names before settling on The Union Gap. Their breakthrough came with the single "Woman, Woman", released in August 1967, which reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The band's subsequent hits included "Young Girl" (number two in the US), "Lady Willpower" (number two), and "Over You" (number seven). These songs were produced by Jerry Fuller, who also wrote many of the band's compositions. Despite their success, tensions arose over creative control, leading to a split with Jerry Fuller in 1969. The group continued to release music, including "This Girl Is a Woman Now", but struggled to maintain their earlier chart success. By 1970, Kerry Chater and Gary Withem had left the band, and Gary Puckett began pursuing a solo career. The Union Gap disbanded following an appearance at the 1971 Orange County Fair, with Gary Puckett's recording contract terminated shortly after.
