SOFT Cell singer Marc Almond received a message of support from Gene Pitney as he fought for his life after a motorcycle crash.

The 48-year-old was riding pillion on a Suzuki motror cycle when it was in collision with a Vauxhall car in London.

Both Almond and the rider are being treated at The Royal London Hospital.

Almond's condition has improved after initially being described as critical.

The pair had a hit single with Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart, one of Pitney's best records.