The best interview with Mr Pitney never lost his vocal capability ever!!! An absolute professional!! Loved and missed ...2024 Sir you live on!!! 🙏🎧🤠👢 🎤 ❤💃💕
Jean Pitney was a guy who could make you believe, A voice that stood alone with a delivery that touched your heart. My wife and I have seen Gene in concert many many times. What a slave to his public the man was. One night in a theatre East Bourne England Gene had just finished his last number before the intermission. The lights came up and he began talking to the audience as he removed a piece of paper from his pocket. "From time to time I receive letters and I just happened to have one here. "Dear Gene "he began to read. " I would love to take you out for dinner after the show tonight " The women in the audience showed great interest. When the screams died down he continued to read. Take you out for dinner tonight, he paused and then make you breakfast in bed" After all the envious voices in the audience had fallen quiet Gene approached the edge of the stage shielded his eyes from the spotlights and said, " Chris? are you out there Chris ? After a moments silence In my deep baritone voice I answered him " Yeah I'm over here Gene." The whole theater just roared with laughter, Gene and his band were all but legless with laughter. My wife bless her only 23 years of age then gave me a dig in the ribs with her elbow. She is now 76years old and we have been married for 54 years and we still play his records. and keep his memory safe in our hearts'.
A very warm en great hearted man. Wich has the talent to write and perform beautifull songs. I remember a a 6 months before his death. I had a very hard and awfull time. Gene made it possible to send me a mail with the words I will never forget in my life...You have a lot of wonderfull things in live...So, GO FOR IT...After all these years his words are following in my head....Thanks Gene.....RIP....
Gene was wonderfull I saw him live in 1986 at hull city hall. He was brilliant.he was taken from us years too young. He was a brilliant musical all round talent. A great singer. songwriter . musician . His son Todd is a guitar player. Gene throughtly deserved his place in the rock and roll hall of fame. Now they should induct another of my favourites the wonderfull Neil sedaka. From Michael from Yorkshire and proud of it.
I know I was shocked stupid when I heard Gene passed. He was part of my youth and I've been a fan for 54 yrs. He's my all time favorite solo male artist. His delivery was fabulous and a voice like no other. And yes, I know Clyde McPhatter. :o)
Gene, I have always loved your music. My brother and I covered your songs Half Heaven, Half Heartache and Town Without A Pity. Out of the three hundred songs we did, Town Without A Pity was my favorite.
1962, Williamsport, PA I had the pleasure of MCing his show after which I ask him what he was doing after the show. He quickly said, going back to my hotel. I said why don't you come to my house and we'll watch the old Tonight Show? He said sure! You should have seen the look on my wife's face when we walked in! She was in her bathrobe and hair in curlers. If looks could kill!! Just one final note. When you stand next to Gene, his voice was so powerful you had to move away because it hurt your ears. He's gone but never forgotten! RIP Gene. Bill Stutzman
Gene Pitney had a unique ,powerful voice that could stand on it's own. He also could whistle like no tomorrow. Listening to him in this interview its evident how deep and caring and eloquent he was..we're losing my heroes and it",s not alot of fun.
His autopsy found that he had a congenital heart disease according to his bio. He'd done a long show the previous night, ending his show with 'Town without Pity'. When his manager found him dead the next morning, he was on the bed still fully dressed from his show the night before. He was in Cardiff Wales. He spoke so clearly, I always wondered why when he sang, some of the words sounded strange. Bless him, RIP. 'Town without Pitney' xx
He was fantastic a unique voice which cant be surpassed. His songs had beautiful melodies and lyrics a one off hes gone physically . But still here in spirit
I didn't know Gene had died. We spent a lot of time together when he was in Leeds. I enjoyed travelling around with him. He performed at the Batley Variety Club. We went to Jimmy Corrigan house after one of the performances. A good guy.
Gene Pitney had access to the best medical care in the world, took care of himself, exercised, ate right, did all of the things supposedly necessary to take care of your health. How does he die from hardening of the arteries? Can you be tested for that? Or do you have to actually die before it's made known to you that your arteries are blocked? Why did a good family man like him have to die? It bothers me.
It doesn't always work like that, but I can understand why you are asking this. Actually a person dying is a hard thing for anyone that cares about that person to understand.
Diagnostics at the time vs today. CT scans can pick up specific areas of damaged coronary arteries. Also, a heart at rest vs at stress (full load exercise i.e. treadmill at extreme angle for 3 minutes can pick up stuff. AIDS was a death sentence 15 years ago - now it can be cured or maintained. Pitney was a fantastic singer, composer, father and husband. His music will live on long after his death.
i had blocked artries i was born with it i never smoked or drank i had a quadruply heart bypass i had pain under my left shoulder gene had heart attack it can happen quickly bless him i loved him i saw him two weeks before he died he was on his tour i had hoped he would sighhn my portrait i did of him but he didnt sighn auto s he never came out i cryed he died two weeks later rip my special angel
If I didn't have a dime and Liberty Valen's Are my two favorite Pitney song's. I like some of the others but I still like those two songs Best. Seems like he sings Tex Mex style music best. Tango Waltz Western if there's such a thing ? That jukebox and dime song is something special.
Yes he is in great shape But? What the heck happend? He is something. Im glad i picked up mom's records and played them way back in 1969 when i was very young.
He had a heart attack. Happens. Doesn't matter how good of a shape a person is in. A heart or stroke can hit at any time after the age of 35. I work in health care. My dad died the same way at the age of 72 and had the body of a 50 yr old man.
As Jamie & Jane, Gene's partner was Ginny Mazarro(reference: "Gene Pitney - Hits & Misses" Bear Family Records CD issue BCD-15 724AH) The surname 'Arnell' is not referred to in the booklet that accompanies the CD and in ALL mentions, she is referred to as Ginny Mazarro. The CD is German issue but the booklet is in English as the compilation was intended for international release.
I was Gene's biggest fan and I sang all of his songs as an entertainer myself and even named my second son 'Gene' too. I saw him perform several times and also met him personally. Don't want to be critical here, but Gene did develop a style - a harshness in his voice in his latter years which wasn't pleasant to listen to. For example, if you listen to Gene's recording of 'Town without Pity, his voice is very mellow and seductive, but hearing it live, he changed his style and made it abrupt and harsh. Apart from this small criticism, a very unique voice and one in a million. He was instrumental in making me leave Uni and pursue an entertainment career, celebrating my 52nd year in showbiz this year. Sorry to lose him so early.
I did notice the change in Gene's voice as the years went by, but Gene's vocal ability was extraordinary and one could not expect him to maintain those amazing high notes as his vocal chords matured. i could sing when i was younger, but as my vocal chords matured i sounded appalling! Gene continued to wow fans at sell out shows, so the fans were clearly happy.
@@shosho63449 Hi Shona, yes I'm on FB, but not a fan of it. You can find me on UA-cam: Roberto Gennari/This Crazy Heart. I translated and sang the English lyric.
Labels in Britain and Australia carrying Gene Pitney, and their distribution(historically) -In Australia: Coronet; United Artists; CBS(all distributed by Australian Record Company) until about 1970/71, then Interfusion and Musicor(distributed by Festival), then Bronze(distributed by Warner). UA eventually went to Festival, then EMI. Bronze started with Warner then went to Festival. In Britain: United Artists until 1964 then Stateside(both labels under EMI), then Musicor(likely EMI) then Bronze(Warners) Period referred to, 1960 to 1975. After that I have no information.
I was shocked beyond belief when i heard Gene had died, I knew him during the 60's and thought he was the best guy ever. But I was a bit surprised to find that he was still touring in his sixties, it must have been very stressful.
haha! continue his musical talent? you think his relatives are gonna jump into his act in his place?? the audience might have something to say about that "... *and now, ladies and gentlemen, here to sing their family's great hit Town Without Pity, the one, the only Gene Pitney's cousin Penelope* !" can't see SRO crowds for that
@@Marcel_Audubon No need to be sarky, seems a perfectly reasonable question to me. In fact Gene's son Todd inherited Gene's wonderful ability to whistle, and he works in the music industry.
Maybe it's just me - But I doubt it. Because I can barely hear the interview with the sound volume in the background ! Surely they should have done a sound - check prior to releasing the interview ? Did they not have at least ONE sound engineer ? This is just not good enough nor professional. Thank you. Gene Pitney No. 1 Dublin.
How you can turn the word heart into a two syllable word is beyond me but he did it! I don't know if he was aware of it, or if it's just from the part of the country he lived in.
The best interview with Mr Pitney never lost his vocal capability ever!!! An absolute professional!! Loved and missed ...2024 Sir you live on!!! 🙏🎧🤠👢 🎤 ❤💃💕
I'm 76 now & I loved Town Without Pity. I so love UA-cam for providing ALL these wonderful songs.
What lovely music we use to have . I love Gene Pitney had
GENE Pitney's Voice was Awesome 🎶
HE is Dearly Missed ❤
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Total legend. Desperately sad to lose Gene so young. RIP
Jean Pitney was a guy who could make you believe, A voice that stood alone with a delivery that touched your heart. My wife and I have seen Gene in concert many many times. What a slave to his public the man was. One night in a theatre East Bourne England Gene had just finished his last number before the intermission. The lights came up and he began talking to the audience as he removed a piece of paper from his pocket. "From time to time I receive letters and I just happened to have one here. "Dear Gene "he began to read. " I would love to take you out for dinner after the show tonight " The women in the audience showed great interest. When the screams died down he continued to read. Take you out for dinner tonight, he paused and then make you breakfast in bed" After all the envious voices in the audience had fallen quiet Gene approached the edge of the stage shielded his eyes from the spotlights and said, " Chris? are you out there Chris ? After a moments silence In my deep baritone voice I answered him " Yeah I'm over here Gene." The whole theater just roared with laughter, Gene and his band were all but legless with laughter. My wife bless her only 23 years of age then gave me a dig in the ribs with her elbow. She is now 76years old and we have been married for 54 years and we still play his records. and keep his memory safe in our hearts'.
A very warm en great hearted man. Wich has the talent to write and perform beautifull songs. I remember a a 6 months before his death. I had a very hard and awfull time. Gene made it possible to send me a mail with the words I will never forget in my life...You have a lot of wonderfull things in live...So, GO FOR IT...After all these years his words are following in my head....Thanks Gene.....RIP....
Tremendous talent and great performer , he helped shape the music we love and continue to enjoy.
Gene Pitney's so humble and awesome with such an incredible voice and personality ❤ Gene you left too soon and you are so loved and missed. RIP xxxxx
Well said and well put !
@@fayepettersen I heartily concur !
Been a fan since I was sixteen years old now 74 love you gene pitney magic voice rest in peace all ways 🎶 lives on
Thank you Marc Almond for giving Gene a bump in his career later in life. Their duo is awesome. Gene adored Marc. No wonder.
Gene was wonderfull I saw him live in 1986 at hull city hall. He was brilliant.he was taken from us years too young. He was a brilliant musical all round talent. A great singer. songwriter . musician . His son Todd is a guitar player. Gene throughtly deserved his place in the rock and roll hall of fame. Now they should induct another of my favourites the wonderfull Neil sedaka. From Michael from Yorkshire and proud of it.
*wonderful
I know I was shocked stupid when I heard Gene passed. He was part of my youth and I've been a fan for 54 yrs. He's my all time favorite solo male artist. His delivery was fabulous and a voice like no other. And yes, I know Clyde McPhatter. :o)
So very Sad
@@sybilnixon7420 At least he died doing what he loved. Most of us won't be able to say that.
When I found out gene Pitney. Had passed I cried my eyes out it's so sad very sad
@@sybilnixon7420 I'm sure there were millions of teary eyes that day, especially Gene's wife, kids and grandkids.
He passed away in 2006
Signature singer of his time....
Good songwriter as well
He's a rebel....
Huge hit
And he's really really GOOD!! 🤣👍👊
Gene, I have always loved your music. My brother and I covered your songs Half Heaven, Half Heartache and Town Without A Pity. Out of the three hundred songs we did, Town Without A Pity was my favorite.
Mine also. LOVE that song
A real Gentleman.R.I.P Gene.
1962, Williamsport, PA I had the pleasure of MCing his show after which I ask him what he was doing after the show. He quickly said, going back to my hotel. I said why don't you come to my house and we'll watch the old Tonight Show? He said sure! You should have seen the look on my wife's face when we walked in! She was in her bathrobe and hair in curlers. If looks could kill!! Just one final note. When you stand next to Gene, his voice was so powerful you had to move away because it hurt your ears. He's gone but never forgotten! RIP Gene. Bill Stutzman
BILL! - that was mean of you - you should at least have given your wife a call and warned her!
What great guy. Gave so much joy.
What a special memory. Sorry about your wife being caught by surprise.
You were great fanstastic great fellow and singer
Gene Pitney had a unique ,powerful voice that could stand on it's own. He also could whistle like no tomorrow. Listening to him in this interview its evident how deep and caring and eloquent he was..we're losing my heroes and it",s not alot of fun.
I certainly have a notion to second THAT emotion !
This Legendary Performer is a Godsend❤😊🎼🙏🎹👏🎸🔥💖
His autopsy found that he had a congenital heart disease according to his bio. He'd done a long show the previous night, ending his show with 'Town without Pity'. When his manager found him dead the next morning, he was on the bed still fully dressed from his show the night before. He was in Cardiff Wales. He spoke so clearly, I always wondered why when he sang, some of the words sounded strange. Bless him, RIP. 'Town without Pitney' xx
Barbara Harney why would the words sound strange?
Barbara Harney yes I was going to see him the following night in Glasgow,never missed a show from the sixties and I still miss him. RIP Gene
Such a wonderful man. R.I.P. Gene.
A great talent ..
Indubitably !
He was a great singer I loved his voice
I agree 100 per cent !
He makes me so proud to be from Rockville Ct and actually from his neighborhood Henry Park and High School. Gene was RHS'58 and I was RHS'70.
I Loved Gene Pitney’s. He was Awesome 💕💙💚🧡🥰❤️💖💜💕
Spent our teenage years listening to him passed away two days before we were due to see him, so sad a brilliant singer x
:(
He was fantastic a unique voice which cant be surpassed. His songs had beautiful melodies and lyrics a one off hes gone physically . But still here in spirit
I miss you Gene
וואי איזה זמר גדול .היו זמנים
I didn't know Gene had died. We spent a lot of time together when he was in Leeds. I enjoyed travelling around with him. He performed at the Batley Variety Club. We went to Jimmy Corrigan house after one of the performances. A good guy.
He is one of the best
But he was humble. He was rather like a big brother to a young show-off. I'm glad I got to know him a little.
Love this interview with Gene Pitney ❤ 🙌 0
The most heartwarming smile ❤️
Should have been one of the First ones in the hall of fame!
Gene died in 2006 so I think you’re a bit behind he was 66 year s old I love listening to his music
Thanks for posting this rare in-depth interview, TalkAboutMusic.
Gene grande.♥
I really enjoy listening to Pitney's interviews because of his CLARITY and his EXPERIENCE, both qualities so lacking in performers today.
Gene Pitney had access to the best medical care in the world, took care of himself, exercised, ate right, did all of the things supposedly necessary to take care of your health. How does he die from hardening of the arteries? Can you be tested for that? Or do you have to actually die before it's made known to you that your arteries are blocked? Why did a good family man like him have to die? It bothers me.
It doesn't always work like that, but I can understand why you are asking this. Actually a person dying is a hard thing for anyone that cares about that person to understand.
You can work out as much as you like, but if your heart is not healthy, then it's a ticking time bomb. Losing him was losing part of my life.
Diagnostics at the time vs today. CT scans can pick up specific areas of damaged coronary arteries. Also, a heart at rest vs at stress (full load exercise i.e. treadmill at extreme angle for 3 minutes can pick up stuff. AIDS was a death sentence 15 years ago - now it can be cured or maintained. Pitney was a fantastic singer, composer, father and husband. His music will live on long after his death.
i had blocked artries i was born with it i never smoked or drank i had a quadruply heart bypass i had pain under my left shoulder gene had heart attack it can happen quickly bless him i loved him i saw him two weeks before he died he was on his tour i had hoped he would sighhn my portrait i did of him but he didnt sighn auto s he never came out i cryed he died two weeks later rip my special angel
A true gent - loving family guy and so talented. His songs will go on forever. He’s sadly missed.RIP Gene you’ll never be forgotten
Love his voice
Such a fantastic man love gene sadly missed xxxx
He WAS inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. Must have been soon after this, maybe.
If I didn't have a dime and Liberty Valen's Are my two favorite Pitney song's. I like some of the others but I still like those two songs Best. Seems like he sings Tex Mex style music best. Tango Waltz Western if there's such a thing ? That jukebox and dime song is something special.
LEGEND
Yes he is in great shape But? What the heck happend? He is something. Im glad i picked up mom's records and played them way back in 1969 when i was very young.
What a fantastic career he had! Love this interview ❤️
This guy had the crispest voice ever.
He had a heart attack. Happens. Doesn't matter how good of a shape a person is in. A heart or stroke can hit at any time after the age of 35. I work in health care. My dad died the same way at the age of 72 and had the body of a 50 yr old man.
Can't believe its been 15 years now since we lost him!
As Jamie & Jane, Gene's partner was Ginny Mazarro(reference: "Gene Pitney - Hits & Misses" Bear Family Records CD issue BCD-15 724AH) The surname 'Arnell' is not referred to in the booklet that accompanies the CD and in ALL mentions, she is referred to as Ginny Mazarro. The CD is German issue but the booklet is in English as the compilation was intended for international release.
I was Gene's biggest fan and I sang all of his songs as an entertainer myself and even named my second son 'Gene' too. I saw him perform several times and also met him personally. Don't want to be critical here, but Gene did develop a style - a harshness in his voice in his latter years which wasn't pleasant to listen to. For example, if you listen to Gene's recording of 'Town without Pity, his voice is very mellow and seductive, but hearing it live, he changed his style and made it abrupt and harsh. Apart from this small criticism, a very unique voice and one in a million. He was instrumental in making me leave Uni and pursue an entertainment career, celebrating my 52nd year in showbiz this year. Sorry to lose him so early.
are you on fb robert. i promote, gene was my favourite
I did notice the change in Gene's voice as the years went by, but Gene's vocal ability was extraordinary and one could not expect him to maintain those amazing high notes as his vocal chords matured. i could sing when i was younger, but as my vocal chords matured i sounded appalling! Gene continued to wow fans at sell out shows, so the fans were clearly happy.
@@shosho63449 Hi Shona, yes I'm on FB, but not a fan of it. You can find me on UA-cam: Roberto Gennari/This Crazy Heart. I translated and sang the English lyric.
I saw him on a telethon. I didn't know him, until he started to sing.
Gene is truly amazing.
Visited his grave a few days ago. He's buried near where I live
His speaking voice reminds a little me of the late Bill Graham.
It's the point Rick Nelson's Garden Party.
Labels in Britain and Australia carrying Gene Pitney, and their distribution(historically) -In Australia: Coronet; United Artists; CBS(all distributed by Australian Record Company) until about 1970/71, then Interfusion and Musicor(distributed by Festival), then Bronze(distributed by Warner). UA eventually went to Festival, then EMI. Bronze started with Warner then went to Festival. In Britain: United Artists until 1964 then Stateside(both labels under EMI), then Musicor(likely EMI) then Bronze(Warners) Period referred to, 1960 to 1975. After that I have no information.
I was shocked beyond belief when i heard Gene had died, I knew him during the 60's and thought he was the best guy ever. But I was a bit surprised to find that he was still touring in his sixties, it must have been very stressful.
@Dream Dream Serene Never heard any gay rumours. Personally, I would say definitely not.
@@Phaedrax2 when he was young thin great looken face but know never gay. He made record later with gay singer
Did Gene have any family at the time of his passing to continue his musical talent ? Brother, sister, kids etc,,,
haha! continue his musical talent? you think his relatives are gonna jump into his act in his place?? the audience might have something to say about that "... *and now, ladies and gentlemen, here to sing their family's great hit Town Without Pity, the one, the only Gene Pitney's cousin Penelope* !" can't see SRO crowds for that
@Dream Dream Serene trying to decide if you're an imbecile or merely a moron ...
@Dream Dream Serene imbecile it is! thanks for clearing that up for us.
@@Marcel_Audubon No need to be sarky, seems a perfectly reasonable question to me. In fact Gene's son Todd inherited Gene's wonderful ability to whistle, and he works in the music industry.
@@Marcel_Audubon Both! :)
Did he ever tour Australia
Do yourself a favor and skip to 3:25.
Maybe it's just me - But I doubt it.
Because I can barely hear the interview with the sound volume in the background !
Surely they should have done a sound - check prior to releasing the interview ? Did they not have at least ONE sound engineer ?
This is just not good enough nor professional.
Thank you.
Gene Pitney No. 1 Dublin.
a SALOON SINGER....gREAT
You work to hard should have Rest more
He was so serious. But his songs are not.
Brilliant voice that is all that matters
How you can turn the word heart into a two syllable word is beyond me but he did it! I don't know if he was aware of it, or if it's just from the part of the country he lived in.