I just turned 70 and Gene Pitney was a part of my teenage years. I'm still listening to this day. May he rest in peace, sadly missed and taken too soon.
Always loved Gene Pitney....I loved his voice and choice of songs. What a voice! Don't think he ever got the credit he deserved. He also wrote great songs. He had such a strong voice and high range. I still play his music. When I hear on radio, I turn it up and sing along. He has given me hours of joy.
Gene Pitney was the first singer I liked and still play his music in 2023. I had the privilege of seeing him perform in Australia and was blown away by his talent. Fans who loved his music will make sure he is not forgotten ever.
Another underrated singer and song writer. I absolutely love virtually every Pitney song and performance. He's in my Top 4 male singers of his era: Roy Orbison, Del Shannon, Bobby Vee, and Gene. RIP all of them.
Thanks for the mentions. John Lennon said that Orbison had the greatest voice he had ever heard. And for us Connecticut people it's Gene "The Rockville Rocket" Pitney.
Gene Pitney was underrated by the industry in his time and is virtually unknown today - he should not be allowed to fade and that is why your tribute on UA-cam is so important - excellent appreciation.
Michael Daly Artist I’ll always remember him. His cousin attended the Catholic girls’ school I went to. On Sunday evenings he often brought her back and would put on an impromptu performance for us! This was at the height of his career and I often thought how very kind it was of him. Thank you, Gene.
He was a real looker with a fantastic, unique and soothing voice. It is always heart-wrenchingly sad to think of a star dying alone in a hotel room and being flown home to family. ThanQ very much for all of those beautiful songs, rest in eternal peace Gene Pitney.
I loved Gene Pitney. Amazing voice. Whenever I hear any of his songs I cry because it takes me right back to the sixties when I was a teen. His songs bring back a lot of memories. 😔💜
@@itsalgud1459 Believe me, it's easier, waaaaay easier to sing Frankie Valli's songs then it is to sing Gene Pitneys. Valli sings in falsetto, which basically is singing in an unnatural voice. When Pitney sings he is never singing in falsetto, his range is awesome. But don't get me wrong, Valli's style of using his falsetto is great, I love his songs too. BTW, listen to Pitney's song "Mecca" and you'll know what I'm talking about. Also note, this lead thread mentions Shannon, and I can only assume he means Del Shannon. That guy does not belong next to Pitney or Orbison. Although done many times before him, Shannon did popularize the falsetto in his hit song "Runaway." Frankie Valli came after that with "Sherry"
Kudzu, me too. I still have a couple of 45 carry cases somewhere. Gene Pitney is well represented. Good music and memories. Glad he had a 2nd wind in his career.
He had one of the most beautiful voices I had ever heard, clear as crystal, and he sang without putting out any effort what so ever. Hate to hear that he passed away.
As a Gene fan for 57 years I absolutely loved this....Gene was a real gentleman who always had time for his fans....We were all so grateful that Lynne shared him with us for all those years . R.I.P. Mr P.
My Wife and I went to see Gene in 1961 or 62 in Hastings New Zealand, my wife Jean and I have been married 57 years also. He will be remembered by us till we leave this life . I still walk around the house singing his songs
Was lucky enough to see him live twice. Even up to his death he was touring and he could still hit the high notes and looked a million dollars. Talent oozed from this singer songwriter I bet in a few years another generation will discover him as Elvis as been rediscovered by a veritable Army of new fans.RIP Gene you are sorely missed x
Gene was a truly talented singer and song writer, I have been a fan since town without pity and was lucky enough to meet him several times.He was a gentleman and gave 100% in every show he gave, he was loved by his fans and even after his passing is still treasured.,Gene was a man who loved his wife Lynne and his sons above any fame or fortune he was a true star and his legacy lives on in his music, our hearts and memories . I raise my glass to you Mr P xx
Gene has been my fav singer for 53 years....first record I ever asked my father for....loved Gonna be Strong, specially that last note.Tremendous voice, great songwriter, multi instrumentalist, thorough gentleman...play his songs often and there is always a rush of nostalgia......and appreciation for the minstral who serenaded so many of my days.Perhaps underrated and often understated...Gene Pitney continues to regale so many of us with his wonderful voice and sense of presence.R.I.P Gene.
Gene Pitney also stay with his first wife, his high school sweetheart. Just a very honourable man who had the most distinctive voice. No scandal around him and his family. Just a regular good guy. Met him once and he was so gracious. Sent me a lovely card thanking me for a few gifts I had given him for his boys.
I was lucky enough to watch Gene in solo concerts twice ,like most artists of his generation he sang live , his vocals were pitch perfect and the standing ovation he got at the end of his performance was deafening and so well deserved. He. was so proud to have been inducted to the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame, truth told he should have had that honour bestowed upon him many years earlier. I still have the ticket stubs from the concerts my wife and I attended. Gene had a fantastic stage presence and he is universally missed.
Michael Scott we had sock hops in the old old gym and it is also gone we would slow dance to only love can break a heart and only love can mend it again , it was like a fairy tale and the mood was awesome We loved this guy
Totally under rated! Beautiful voice; I still cannot believe he's gone, after all these years, crazy huh? SO many stunning songs in his repertoire; I'll always miss this guy.
What a voice Gene Pitney had, strong and controlled. Gene didn't just sing, he put feeling into each song. I listen to all sorts of music, depending on how I feel. I'm always ready for Gene Pitney. I enjoyed this look at his career.
He Had The Most Unique Sounding voice which made him unmistakable. It's hard to imagine anyone else's voice singing 24 hrs from Tulsa, for instance. What a talent. I believe He was underrated by the industry he was in. For Me The Man is A Legend. Iain UK
I attended the same high school as Gene, a few years behind him and if he wasn't touring and in town, he would play the high school dances. a great artist and a regular guy. We called him "The Rockville Rocket" (the town he grew up in).
Did you have a sister Elaine and you lived right on Rt 83? If so, she knew me well and knew my band "The Quiet Ones" back then. I always liked her and I even performed for her wedding.
What a wonderful and talented man Gene Pitney was.Love his vocals ..got all the emotions .I'm gonna be strong ..awesome. RIP. .thank you for the music and memories. I'm sad you passed as you did .In another country and I hope you were not alone ❤❤❤
"Town Without Pity" has to be one of the most cinematic, evocative records about young love ever made. His vocals were so heartfelt and impassioned. As for his songwriting talent, I would think he could've lived fairly handsomely off the royalties from the legendary "He's a Rebel" alone, as it is clearly one of the best pop records ever made.
I had no idea until now how many great songs he wrote! "He's a Rebel" (The Crystals) "Rubber Ball" (Bobby Vee), "Hello Mary Lou" (Rick Nelson), besides singing his hits we grew up on, "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence", "It Hurts To Be in Love", and I'm Gonna Be Strong".
I have loved Gene Pitney's songs and his amazing voice since I first heard it in 1961. My very favorite song is I'm Gonna Be Strong. I have that one and others on my I Tunes playlist. I listen too them all the time...,
I was lucky enough to see Gene in person when he made several visits to the UK in the 80's. He was one of the few singers who's voice was as strong in a live performance as it was in a recording. That voice of his was unique and i have yet to hear another one that comes even close. He is sadly missed. Thank you for this tribute to him as one was long overdue.
I remembering listening to Gene back in the 60s when my sister played his albums and loved him too. He had an incredible voice and such passion! Then I grew up, fell in love and the songs hit me right where it hurt! Rest in peace, Gene.
One of my earliest memories is hearing Gene Pitney singing 24 hours from Tulsa. It is still a favourite song to this day. He was a uniquely talented singer/songwriter with the most distinctive singing voice. A true pop star made in the best way, experience and dedication to craft.
I grew up with these songs....No, Gene was never really given the credit so rightfully due him. Man, i can recall so many good memories where his songs come into focus again. It Hurts to be in love...was a monster hit but you rarely hear it mentioned today. It was a rocking song. His vast talent and singing ability, in my mind, made him one of the best rock stars of all time. I was thrilled with his fondness for country music, when he recorded with the King Gorge Jones. My life was greatly enriched by his presence with us and I pray he will continually RIP.
I grew up listening and loving Gene Pitney songs. From the 60's and up to today, I still listen to his songs. He was known as 'The Voice' in the 60's and Roy Orbison was 'The big O'. I would loved to have had the chance to see Gene live on stage and missed it when he was in my city.
Gene Pitney had that rare combination of great talent, a beautiful and expressive voice that was instantly recognizable and the ability to work well with other artists and so bring out the best in him and the person he collaborated with. I fear we won't see his like for a long time.
He was so talented. I remember his songs and that voice. He was such a force when he performed. It is rare to read about a successful singer and composer who put family above fame.
WOW!!! I remember Pitney's songs well, but I NEVER knew that he wrote so many great songs for so many great acts. His voice was totally unforgettable, utterly unique. And he wrote well in so many genres... just amazing. Thanks for sharing.
What a great tribute to a great man, I had seen him in countless concerts here in Wales and had the privilege of going to Rockville with friends all who loved him and paid our respects at is grave. There will never be another talented singer like him x
Gene Pitney was a super super singer and songwriter, I cannot think of anyone else who could make me STOP what I am doing and turn the volume up and listen to him singing. What a brilliant singer. I loved the bones of the man.
When I was 6 years old my Mom asked what I wanted for Christmas. I replied, a teddy bear and a Gene Pitney album! That was in 1960 and I was in love with him! Still am, today. I listen to him often and this was a fantastic vid. I went to see him and he was fantastic. Kind, warm and one of the greats!
Yup. I still play my Pitney Marvin Gaye, Cliff Richards and Buddy Holly and Bo Diddley albums and stagger around with my walker (dance ) a little while.!
Great performer! I saw him in 1971 in Liverpool. He was regarded (by some) as old hat at that stage. I went with nothing better to do, but his vocal chops and presentation were outstanding! Huge talent. RIP.
I was lucky enough to interview him in the 1990s, when I worked at oldies station WLNG. Great storyteller! Like many of you had said, very under-rated.
His musical talents had so much range he would be hard to describe to today's audiences. Vocals, writing, playing various instruments and so forth he was just GREAT!
I grew up in Rockville CT where Gene was from and he often visited throughout the years. He was always down to earth and very friendly to his fans. I will always remember him fondly. I didn't realize that he was buried in Somers, which is 20 miles from me and I plan to go pay my respects this weekend.
First time I have ever heard this great singer is gone. But at least he lived a normal life and did not die too young. He had a special voice which transmitted feeling as he sang. I shall miss him. RIP Gene Pitney. You shall be missed as you were one of my favorite singers.
I was a teenager during his rise to fame. The songs were quite affective and his voice was amazing. He sounds like an all around decent guy, and someone who mazimized his talents. Nice retrospective, thanks. RIP Gene.
Much too underrated and overlooked absolutely outstanding singer. His voice was unique and one of the greatest sounding ever. His voice was of a quality that achieved greatness in its beauty and power. The feeling he expressed in his songs was soul deep and filled your whole being as you listened. He never received the acclaim he deserved as with the likes of Roy Orbison whom he most closely aligned. Miss so much the pop and rock and roll songs of those days and Gene Pitney whose voice can still be with us, thank God.
He was my heartthrob. He had a wonderful voice . Went to see him in Oxford. I was 14 and wearing my brothers coat 🤦♀️. After the show my mother mum tried to find him back stage . Everyone was screaming and my mum told me to 'scream' still got his LP.
I remember How much I loved Gene Pitney in my teens. so many great songs. That voice, Wow. I didn't realize how many songs he wrote at the time and the 60 groups he wrote songs for. Replaying them there wasn't one song I didn't like. My good friend David got me to listen to Twenty four hours from Tulsa. So I went back in time. LOVE IT.
Love, love, love his voice. I have my 16 year old granddaughter hooked on him too. She is amazed by his vocal range. We up the volume and sing along when he comes up on my playlist. Thank you for this tribute.
I saw Gene at the Veterans Auditorium in Providence,R.I. along with other artist of the time. His voice was so powerful that it filled the auditorium like no other. You could hear a pin drop as the audience was so captured by his amazing voice. His voice was so filled with emotion that it passed over to you. I was in love with my first girl, and his songs made that first love very emotional. Rest in peace Gene, you will be remembered.
I'm a native of CT, and Gene Pitney, the Rockville Rocket, was an immense talent, and so under rated. So sorry to hear of his passing. RIP. Your talent still leaves us in awe
Gene Pitney was simply unique. You knew who it was as soon as one of his songs came on the radio as he was so distinctive in his vocals. He and his record company, Musicor were responsible for one of the greatest two sided records ever; namely 'Only Love Can Break A Heart' and 'If I Didn't Have A Dime.' Unbelievably, not becoming a hit in the UK although I bought it. He did fare better with 'Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa' and subsequent releases and Gene became a regular visitor to our shores due to his popularity. He ranks along side other greats of the time like Roy Orbison, Del Shannon, Ricky Nelson, Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Bobby Vee, Neil Sedaka and Pat Boone who were the backdrop for many of us in our teenage years. No Elvis? To be perfectly honest, nobody ranks along side with him; he was just simply phenomenally untouchable.
Gene Pitney had a unique sound and style, there was no mistaking Gene for any other performer. Many of the tunes he recorded progressed dramatically and were interesting to listen and sing along to. He was a truly talented man, singer and songwriter.
I have always loved Gene, and his music. I had the pleasure to go to one of his concerts in the UK. I still love to listen to him, it reminds me of my youth, and Im now 75 !!
My heartthrob as a young teen. My mum took me to see him in Oxford in 1965 . I still ha e my LP from that era . So sad he died alone away from home and his family RIP Gene Pitney . 💖
No one could sing a tear jerker like gene Pitney what a wonderful talent he was. Love his music ! 👍
Your so wrong many have done so, he was not that good.
They don’t make ‘em like Gene Pitney anymore……
I still play his songs today a great singer and a lovely man 💔💔
@@raymondgriffin8146 idiocy is strong in you, young man
I just turned 70 and Gene Pitney was a part of my teenage years. I'm still listening to this day. May he rest in peace, sadly missed and taken too soon.
Always loved Gene Pitney....I loved his voice and choice of songs. What a voice! Don't think he ever got the credit he deserved. He also wrote great songs. He had such a strong voice and high range. I still play his music. When I hear on radio, I turn it up and sing along. He has given me hours of joy.
Gene Pitney was the first singer I liked and still play his music in 2023. I had the privilege of seeing him perform in Australia and was blown away by his talent. Fans who loved his music will make sure he is not forgotten ever.
My mother & I saw him in Melbourne, he was phenomenal.
He sang songs that stayed with me my entire life. I'm 74 years now.
ME TOO
His music is timeless; he cannot be replaced. So amazing!
Decent singer but the music is dated now, as it should be . Music evolves not stays the same.
Another underrated singer and song writer. I absolutely love virtually every Pitney song and performance. He's in my Top 4 male singers of his era: Roy Orbison, Del Shannon, Bobby Vee, and Gene. RIP all of them.
Couldn't agree more.
Thanks for the mentions. John Lennon said that Orbison had the greatest voice he had ever heard. And for us Connecticut people it's Gene "The Rockville Rocket" Pitney.
Gene Pitney was underrated by the industry in his time and is virtually unknown today - he should not be allowed to fade and that is why your tribute on UA-cam is so important - excellent appreciation.
Thank you, Michael! We feel the same way about Gene Pitney.
I LOVED GENE PITNEY LOVED ALL HIS SONGS SO SAD HE HAD TO GO
Last exit to brooklyn pretty damn great voice
Michael Daly Artist I’ll always remember him. His cousin attended the Catholic girls’ school I went to. On Sunday evenings he often brought her back and would put on an impromptu performance for us! This was at the height of his career and I often thought how very kind it was of him. Thank you, Gene.
I've always liked Gene Pitney. Totally agree under appreciated. Love his voice.
He was a real looker with a fantastic, unique and soothing voice. It is always heart-wrenchingly sad to think of a star dying alone in a hotel room and being flown home to family. ThanQ very much for all of those beautiful songs, rest in eternal peace Gene Pitney.
I loved Gene Pitney. Amazing voice. Whenever I hear any of his songs I cry because it takes me right back to the sixties when I was a teen. His songs bring back a lot of memories. 😔💜
Same here.
A brilliant singer with such a distinct voice.
A fantastic singer and a beautiful man inside and out gone too soon
Along with Orbison and Shannon, Pitney had the greatest pipes of his generation.
Orbison, Pitney, great .... but Del Shannon, trust me, you cannot include Shannon with these guys.
Three great American vocalists of the sixties.
I would add Franky Valli.
@@itsalgud1459 Believe me, it's easier, waaaaay easier to sing Frankie Valli's songs then it is to sing Gene Pitneys. Valli sings in falsetto, which basically is singing in an unnatural voice. When Pitney sings he is never singing in falsetto, his range is awesome. But don't get me wrong, Valli's style of using his falsetto is great, I love his songs too. BTW, listen to Pitney's song "Mecca" and you'll know what I'm talking about. Also note, this lead thread mentions Shannon, and I can only assume he means Del Shannon. That guy does not belong next to Pitney or Orbison. Although done many times before him, Shannon did popularize the falsetto in his hit song "Runaway." Frankie Valli came after that with "Sherry"
Del Shannon was GREAT.
Totally underrated. Loved his "Only 24 Hours from Tulsa". "Town Without Pity' was bluesy, hauntingly mystical jem .
they don't make 'em like pitney any more...what a voice!
Loved the man and his music.
A unique voice and talent.
Still missed.
I'm a huge Pitney fan and still listen to his albums regularly. he was absolutely one of the greats.
Gene Pitney was one of my favorites when growing up....Now, any time I hear one of his songs, the volume automatically gets turned up....
Likewise.
Kudzu
Loved his voice as a teenager & still do now
that I'm on my 60's!
Amooo este cantante aun qee noo es de mys tiempos beyas sus canciones
A shame he hasn’t gotten more recognition. Loved him.
Kudzu, me too. I still have a couple of 45 carry cases somewhere. Gene Pitney is well represented. Good music and memories.
Glad he had a 2nd wind in his career.
That ending of "I'm Gonna Be Strong" is simply off the charts! Love this guy's voice, he was legendary!
I second this!
He had one of the most beautiful voices I had ever heard, clear as crystal, and he sang without putting out any effort what so ever. Hate to hear that he passed away.
He was brilliant, loved his music, loved all the words and lyrics they told a story.
I was a big fan of Gene Pitney. He had such a melodic voice and vocal range and when he added his own harmonies - ah, magic happened! RIP Gene. 😘💕🇦🇺
Amazing singer! Most unique voice! There’ll never be another…
As a Gene fan for 57 years I absolutely loved this....Gene was a real gentleman who always had time for his fans....We were all so grateful that Lynne shared him with us for all those years . R.I.P. Mr P.
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My Wife and I went to see Gene in 1961 or 62 in Hastings New Zealand, my wife Jean and I have been married 57 years also. He will be remembered by us till we leave this life . I still walk around the house singing his songs
Was lucky enough to see him live twice. Even up to his death he was touring and he could still hit the high notes and looked a million dollars. Talent oozed from this singer songwriter I bet in a few years another generation will discover him as Elvis as been rediscovered by a veritable Army of new fans.RIP Gene you are sorely missed x
He had such a wonderful, distinctive voice. I especially loved his song ‘Backstage’, so heartfelt.
what a powerful voice, that could bring you to tears with his songs of love, and lost love. he always gave me strength! 🍾🍾
"I'm Gonna Be Strong" never fails to give me the chills, the ending ethereal and transcendant. The higher his voice climbed the more power...unreal.
I always loved the ending to this song as well. Pretty spectacular!
That was my favorite song by Gene Pitney. Well, a toss up with Every Breath I Take. I'm glad I grew up with such great music of the 1960s.
@@scruzguy Might have had the most unique voice in pop-rock history, along with Roy Orbison and Jay Black.
Gene was adored in the Uk. we couldnt get enough of him, and he loved coming here. He is missed so much.
Gene was a truly talented singer and song writer, I have been a fan since town without pity and was lucky enough to meet him several times.He was a gentleman and gave 100% in every show he gave, he was loved by his fans and even after his passing is still treasured.,Gene was a man who loved his wife Lynne and his sons above any fame or fortune he was a true star and his legacy lives on in his music, our hearts and memories . I raise my glass to you Mr P xx
wat happwend 2 gene
Joan Fry I am in my 70's now, but listening to these brings back my teen years, happy and sad memories!!!
Joan Fry Hear, hear.
Hi Joan
@@johnsonlamore2890 Hi
Gene has been my fav singer for 53 years....first record I ever asked my father for....loved Gonna be Strong, specially that last note.Tremendous voice, great songwriter, multi instrumentalist, thorough gentleman...play his songs often and there is always a rush of nostalgia......and appreciation for the minstral who serenaded so many of my days.Perhaps underrated and often understated...Gene Pitney continues to regale so many of us with his wonderful voice and sense of presence.R.I.P Gene.
Gene Pitney never lowered his standards and maintained first class recordings for his entire career .
Gene Pitney also stay with his first wife, his high school sweetheart. Just a very honourable man who had the most distinctive voice. No scandal around him and his family. Just a regular good guy. Met him once and he was so gracious. Sent me a lovely card thanking me for a few gifts I had given him for his boys.
@@ritaheilig3575 you are luckey!
What a great singing talent Gene had.!
Listened to all his songs
since I was eight.
R.I.P. Mate !!
Discovered my Mum's old Gene Pitney records when I was about 6 years old, and have had a HUGE soft spot for him ever since.
I was lucky enough to watch Gene in solo concerts twice ,like most artists of his generation he sang live , his vocals were pitch perfect and the standing ovation he got at the end of his performance was deafening and so well deserved. He. was so proud to have been inducted to the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame, truth told he should have had that honour bestowed upon him many years earlier. I still have the ticket stubs from the concerts my wife and I attended. Gene had a fantastic stage presence and he is universally missed.
A great singer/songwriter who was'nt afraid to appear in the smaller venues....he is missed sorely !
Te echo de menos. Gene maravlloso Ellen
Whenever Gene Pitney toured Australia he played to packed-out auditoria! He IS sorely missed. RIP Gene!
That's awesome!
Michael Scott b to
Michael Scott we had sock hops in the old old gym and it is also gone we would slow dance to only love can break a heart and only love can mend it again , it was like a fairy tale and the mood was awesome We loved this guy
I feel blessed to have live through this magical era ...
I loved Gene Pitney He had a great voice He is truly missed
Totally under rated! Beautiful voice; I still cannot believe he's gone, after all these years, crazy huh? SO many stunning songs in his repertoire; I'll always miss this guy.
Gene Pitney did his last show in Cardiff S Wales. I was there, he was great . love all his songs.
Hi Sonia
I always loved Gene's songs great harmonies, arrangements and productions.
So sad we have lost so many great singers/song writers. Gene was such an amazing talent. His songs are pure gold, RIP...
Thanks, Starry!
Alpha ,you're welcome and thanks for the wonderful video.
starr call call 👩🏭
everyday that goes by we will iose a star from our generation after that it will be our turn to go & see most of them in heaven if we make it that far
Gene is forever in my heart. His amazing songs so filled with deep love appeals to a wondrous , tremendous music seekers.
Excellent coverage of Gene's career. A man whose music I grew up listening to. He was truly one of the greats!
What a voice Gene Pitney had, strong and controlled. Gene didn't just sing, he put feeling into each song. I listen to all sorts of
music, depending on how I feel. I'm always ready for Gene Pitney. I enjoyed this look at his career.
Yeah, he was fantastic. Love his voice.... Thanks, Mitch!
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I was privileged to see him live at Sutton Odeon in 1963. He was a great friend of Mick Jagger .
That is awesome!
I saw him in Chicago, .the Beatles thing just started...1964
He Had The Most Unique Sounding voice which made him unmistakable. It's hard to imagine anyone else's voice singing 24 hrs from Tulsa, for instance. What a talent. I believe He was underrated by the industry he was in. For Me The Man is A Legend. Iain UK
Yes..he had that prime requisite for being a successful singer-a unique voice!
I attended the same high school as Gene, a few years behind him and if he wasn't touring and in town, he would play the high school dances. a great artist and a regular guy. We called him "The Rockville Rocket" (the town he grew up in).
Did you have a sister Elaine and you lived right on Rt 83? If so, she knew me well and knew my band "The Quiet Ones" back then. I always liked her and I even performed for her wedding.
jean gagne, Now that is the kind of singer I'm so glad I idolized, appreciate you sharing that info.
He sang looking through the eyes of love so brilliantly. Such a powerful song to me. Great talented singer.
What a wonderful and talented man Gene Pitney was.Love his vocals ..got all the emotions .I'm gonna be strong ..awesome. RIP. .thank you for the music and memories. I'm sad you passed as you did .In another country and I hope you were not alone ❤❤❤
That man's voice is just thrilling I can't get over his amazing voice
One of the all-time classic voices! Mecca was fantastic!!!!
Hi from Buffalo, New York. I grew up listening to the music of Gene Pitney. Even today I still listen to his music, itwhis vocals that ate Fantastic.
"Town Without Pity" has to be one of the most cinematic, evocative records about young love ever made. His vocals were so heartfelt and impassioned. As for his songwriting talent, I would think he could've lived fairly handsomely off the royalties from the legendary "He's a Rebel" alone, as it is clearly one of the best pop records ever made.
I had no idea until now how many great songs he wrote! "He's a Rebel" (The Crystals) "Rubber Ball" (Bobby Vee), "Hello Mary Lou" (Rick Nelson), besides singing his hits we grew up on, "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence", "It Hurts To Be in Love", and I'm Gonna Be Strong".
My all time favorite!!! Beautiful voice. His passing was so sad.
I have loved Gene Pitney's songs and his amazing voice since I first heard it in 1961. My very favorite song is I'm Gonna Be Strong. I have that one and others on my I Tunes playlist. I listen too them all the time...,
I was lucky enough to see Gene in person when he made several visits to the UK in the 80's. He was one of the few singers who's voice was as strong in a live performance as it was in a recording. That voice of his was unique and i have yet to hear another one that comes even close. He is sadly missed. Thank you for this tribute to him as one was long overdue.
Hi Maureen
I remembering listening to Gene back in the 60s when my sister played his albums and loved him too. He had an incredible voice and such passion! Then I grew up, fell in love and the songs hit me right where it hurt! Rest in peace, Gene.
One of my earliest memories is hearing Gene Pitney singing 24 hours from Tulsa. It is still a favourite song to this day. He was a uniquely talented singer/songwriter with the most distinctive singing voice. A true pop star made in the best way, experience and dedication to craft.
What a powerful voice and talent Gene. You will be missed. Loved your music.
Truly missed, for sure! Thank you, Jeanne!
Hi Jeanne
I grew up with these songs....No, Gene was never really given the credit so rightfully due him. Man, i can recall so many good memories where his songs come into focus again. It Hurts to be in love...was a monster hit but you rarely hear it mentioned today. It was a rocking song. His vast talent and singing ability, in my mind, made him one of the best rock stars of all time. I was thrilled with his fondness for country music, when he recorded with the King Gorge Jones. My life was greatly enriched by his presence with us and I pray he will continually RIP.
So talented! We had so many talented people that he got lost. Such a shame!
I grew up listening and loving Gene Pitney songs. From the 60's and up to today, I still listen to his songs. He was known as 'The Voice' in the 60's and Roy Orbison was 'The big O'. I would loved to have had the chance to see Gene live on stage and missed it when he was in my city.
Gene Pitney had that rare combination of great talent, a beautiful and expressive voice that was instantly recognizable and the ability to work well with other artists and so bring out the best in him and the person he collaborated with.
I fear we won't see his like for a long time.
His voice was unique, matched only by his songwriting skills.
He was so talented. I remember his songs and that voice. He was such a force when he performed. It is rare to read about a successful singer and composer who put family above fame.
Gene was one of my all time favorites. An incredible voice an incredible talent.
WOW!!! I remember Pitney's songs well, but I NEVER knew that he wrote so many great songs for so many great acts. His voice was totally unforgettable, utterly unique. And he wrote well in so many genres... just amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Gene pitney had a most unusual voice something lovely in it you could not mistake him
Ain't that the truth! Thank you, Ann!
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a very distinct voice. u will know its him!!!
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Yes. Unmistakable.
Thank you for this. I loved Gene and his songs (with that incredible voice).
One of my all time favorites. A distinctive voice with a unique blend.
Such an awesome voice! Thanks, Doug!
Really loved Gene Pitney. He was a great song writer & singer. Very great compilation of his career.
What a great tribute to a great man, I had seen him in countless concerts here in Wales and had the privilege of going to Rockville with friends all who loved him and paid our respects at is grave. There will never be another talented singer like him x
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Gene Pitney was a super super singer and songwriter, I cannot think of anyone else who could make me STOP what I am doing and turn the volume up and listen to him singing. What a brilliant singer. I loved the bones of the man.
When I was 6 years old my Mom asked what I wanted for Christmas. I replied, a teddy bear and a Gene Pitney album! That was in 1960 and I was in love with him! Still am, today. I listen to him often and this was a fantastic vid. I went to see him and he was fantastic. Kind, warm and one of the greats!
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Yup. I still play my Pitney Marvin Gaye, Cliff Richards and Buddy Holly and Bo Diddley albums and stagger around with my walker (dance ) a little while.!
Great performer! I saw him in 1971 in Liverpool. He was regarded (by some) as old hat at that stage. I went with nothing better to do, but his vocal chops and presentation were outstanding! Huge talent. RIP.
I was lucky enough to interview him in the 1990s, when I worked at oldies station WLNG. Great storyteller! Like many of you had said, very under-rated.
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His musical talents had so much range he would be hard to describe to today's audiences. Vocals, writing, playing various instruments and so forth he was just GREAT!
Loved him. A real nice gent with more talent than was ever appreciated.
What a gr8. Gene was on Melbourne radio and sang unaccompanied at the dj request. So Good!!! Rick
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Lost track of the amount of times I saw him live. A fantastic performer and his voice. Wow.
One of the truly great talents and most original voices of the 20th century.
Yep! Fantastic voice. Thanks, Sean!
That final performance gave me chills, so beautiful. What a talent!
I grew up in Rockville CT where Gene was from and he often visited throughout the years. He was always down to earth and very friendly to his fans. I will always remember him fondly. I didn't realize that he was buried in Somers, which is 20 miles from me and I plan to go pay my respects this weekend.
FELL IN LOVE WITH GENE'S VOICE TO "HAFE HEAVEN HAFE HEARTACHE" AND I WAS HOOKED FOR EVER ! RIP MR. "P"
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First time I have ever heard this great singer is gone. But at least he lived a normal life and did not die too young. He had a special voice which transmitted feeling as he sang. I shall miss him. RIP Gene Pitney. You shall be missed as you were one of my favorite singers.
I was a teenager during his rise to fame. The songs were quite affective and his voice was amazing. He sounds like an all around decent guy, and someone who mazimized his talents. Nice retrospective, thanks. RIP Gene.
So underated, his voice was unique R.I.P. Gene Pitney ❤
Much too underrated and overlooked absolutely outstanding singer. His voice was unique and one of the greatest sounding ever. His voice was of a quality that achieved greatness in its beauty and power. The feeling he expressed in his songs was soul deep and filled your whole being as you listened. He never received the acclaim he deserved as with the likes of Roy Orbison whom he most closely aligned. Miss so much the pop and rock and roll songs of those days and Gene Pitney whose voice can still be with us, thank God.
He was my heartthrob. He had a wonderful voice . Went to see him in Oxford. I was 14 and wearing my brothers coat 🤦♀️. After the show my mother mum tried to find him back stage . Everyone was screaming and my mum told me to 'scream' still got his LP.
I remember How much I loved Gene Pitney in my teens. so many great songs. That voice, Wow. I didn't realize how many songs he wrote at the time and the 60 groups he wrote songs for. Replaying them there wasn't one song I didn't like. My good friend David got me to listen to Twenty four hours from Tulsa. So I went back in time. LOVE IT.
Love, love, love his voice. I have my 16 year old granddaughter hooked on him too. She is amazed by his vocal range. We up the volume and sing along when he comes up on my playlist. Thank you for this tribute.
I saw Gene at the Veterans Auditorium in Providence,R.I. along with other artist of the time. His voice was so powerful that it filled the auditorium like no other. You could hear a pin drop as the audience was so captured by his amazing voice. His voice was so filled with emotion that it passed over to you. I was in love with my first girl, and his songs made that first love very emotional. Rest in peace Gene, you will be remembered.
Gene Pitney was the first record I owned, what a wonderful, powerful voice
I'm a native of CT, and Gene Pitney, the Rockville Rocket, was an immense talent, and so under rated. So sorry to hear of his passing. RIP. Your talent still leaves us in awe
Loved Gene Pitney!
Gene Pitney was one of my favorite singers. I love his music and his style. I even have his album.
Gene Pitney was simply unique. You knew who it was as soon as one of his songs came on the radio as he was so distinctive in his vocals. He and his record company, Musicor were responsible for one of the greatest two sided records ever; namely 'Only Love Can Break A Heart' and 'If I Didn't Have A Dime.' Unbelievably, not becoming a hit in the UK although I bought it. He did fare better with 'Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa' and subsequent releases and Gene became a regular visitor to our shores due to his popularity. He ranks along side other greats of the time like Roy Orbison, Del Shannon, Ricky Nelson, Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly,
Bobby Vee, Neil Sedaka and Pat Boone who were the backdrop for many of us in our teenage years. No Elvis? To be perfectly honest, nobody ranks along side with him; he was just simply phenomenally untouchable.
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It's heart warming to see and hear him sing again ,
But at the same time soul destroying to know that gene is gone. RIP
a great performer my wife and I had the pleasure of watching him perform twice the last time just before his last concert greatly missed.
Gene Pitney had a unique sound and style, there was no mistaking Gene for any other performer. Many of the tunes he recorded
progressed dramatically and were interesting to listen and sing along to. He was a truly talented man, singer and songwriter.
I have always loved Gene, and his music. I had the pleasure to go to one of his concerts in the UK. I still love to listen to him, it reminds me of my youth, and Im now 75 !!
My heartthrob as a young teen. My mum took me to see him in Oxford in 1965 . I still ha e my LP from that era . So sad he died alone away from home and his family RIP Gene Pitney . 💖
Soundtrack of my early years A truly great voice
You got that right, Jon! Thank you for watching!
Gene Pitney was very good talented May he Rest In Peace he had great memories of producing music to great artists