He wrote his hit songs, as well as other pop stars & semi-country records. Tremendous talent, who seems well grounded & skilled within lyrics. Not a flashy guy --- reminds me of B.J. THOMAS. Calm, smooth performance.
How could this man not be considered one of the top ten greatest entertainers of all time? Gene is responsible for so many amazing songs. And what a vocal range!
Ahhhh what a legend!! He sang about love, heartache & teen angst. Another great performer lost waaaay too soon. Gene Pitney and Roy Orbison.........absolute legends of the '60's. They sang our "Feelings" and tugged at our heart strings.
I saw Gene Pitney at Foxwoods in Connecticut and he sounded like he did when I was a kid. I grew up listening to him and singing along with him wishing I really was singing with him. He was a real gentleman, family man and so appreciative of his fans. I miss him to this day and always will. Why God took him I will never understand. Thank you for putting these songs together. You gave an old lady a lot of joy.
I feel so lucky to have been young when Gene was first recording. He always took my breath away with his powerful voice away. His songs spoke to my teenage heart. I miss him.
A complete artist with a gentle manner and rich emotional voice... Miss him... Rest in joy & peace... "O Lord, perpetuate his existence in Thine exalted rose garden, that he may plunge into the sea of light in the world of mysteries." ~ Baha'i Prayer in Part
Nobody suffered heartbreak or heartache like Gene Pitney when he sang. The perfect voice for his song choices and the era in which he was in his hayday.
Came across Pitney's music by accident when I was searching another artist. WOW...SUCH wonderful memories. THIS is music in it's true form. You can understand the words. He has a voice that could stop a train. What passes for music today is crap.
I saw Gene in person when he toured with his show The Gene Pitney Show on 5-17-66 at Salina,Kansas's Memorial Hall. Gene was such an good singer and good looking man to. R.I.P Gene we your fans miss you.
Geez he was nice here, so mesmerising. He just stood there with great poise & did his thing with so much ease. He would have made a handsome actor too if he had decided, why not sing & act in movies like so many others. He would have been a knockout on the silver screen.
I was lucky enogh to meet Gene personally @ Rooty Hill RSL in Australia just prior to his death. What an incredible voice & performer he was & always will be. You really are the front man in an incredible line of talent that has gone to our "Rock & Roll Heaven". You are much missed, but your voice is always available for future people to admire. Rest in peace Gene, you might have gone but you are definately not "forgotten". Best regards your friend Mick Juby, NSW Australia.
Live - WOW! Of all Gene's really great hits I especially love his delivery of the Bachrach/David song, "Only Love Can Break A Heart"-- it's so very timeless. It would have been his only Billboard No. 1 hit but was held back at No. 2 by the Crystal's delivery of "He's A Rebel", a song written by Gene himself. I also think "Last Exit To Brooklyn" was a very exciting song by Gene and wish it had charted much higher than it did. It still excites me to this very day, and I just got to sing along.
Listened to Gene when I was younger and still love to listen to him now that I am older. He had the greatest voice ever. Miss him, but thanks you and others I can listen to him and remember /When I was young.
I enjoyed Gene PItney music from the first time I heard his voice and was thrilled to see him, Brian Hyland and KEnny Chandler perform in Halifax when I was a teenager. What a great memory. What a great talent he was he is still loved and respected for his legacy.
My all-time favorite singer, thought he and Roy Orbison both had that operatic style where they could hit notes, nobody else could come close on!!!! Wish I had had the chance to have seen him in concert!!!!
This Man was the best in my life and My Mum's. Tomorrow, we say goodbye to Mum, with Only Love Can Break A Heart. I miss his voice and was shocked by his death. R.I.P. Gene You Were The Best & Still Are Uk Fan xxx
CT's gift to the Rock and Roll world and Hall of Fame. Check out his live performance of I'm Gonna Be Strong that he did on the Jimmy Dean Show decades ago. Try to find a better performance back then for any soloist.
Hi seem to be from your same generation I was a teen who felt like he sang in those songs. Such a powerful voice and lyrics I stil listen to him now also\.
@LindaMakofski OH how much I agree with you. I used to listen to one of his albums when I babysat for my mothers good friend. I was like 12 yrs old and I had such a crush on Gene Pitney.
Gene Pitney is one of the few artists that sounds just as amazing singing live as he does in his recordings. He left us way too soon.
He wrote his hit songs, as well as other pop stars & semi-country records. Tremendous talent, who seems well grounded & skilled within lyrics. Not a flashy guy --- reminds me of B.J. THOMAS. Calm, smooth performance.
I had the biggest crush on him for decades!!! I loved his songs...rest in peace Gene..your fans love and miss you alot
How could this man not be considered one of the top ten greatest entertainers of all time? Gene is responsible for so many amazing songs. And what a vocal range!
Ahhhh what a legend!! He sang about love, heartache & teen angst. Another great performer lost waaaay too soon. Gene Pitney and Roy Orbison.........absolute legends of the '60's. They sang our "Feelings" and tugged at our heart strings.
Let us not forget Jay Black .
Brilliant,..flew under the radar .,..huge in Europe...
Wow, his voice is one of a kind. It’s so powerful and it’s obvious that he has to force himself to hold back. You don’t hear that very often!
I saw Gene Pitney at Foxwoods in Connecticut and he sounded like he did when I was a kid. I grew up listening to him and singing along with him wishing I really was singing with him. He was a real gentleman, family man and so appreciative of his fans. I miss him to this day and always will. Why God took him I will never understand. Thank you for putting these songs together. You gave an old lady a lot of joy.
One of the all-time best...very underrated...what a voice!
Underappreciated not underrated, there is a difference. Nothing wrong with his singing
i was such a lucky kid, my mom was in love with this mans music, and she passed that love of music to me
One of my favorites at the time. I’m gonna be strong was my favorite. The last note was great.
Wow. Love him, his songs, his song writing. So very awesome
I didn't know this video existed. It brings back nostalgic memories of my youth. RIP Gene, thank you so much !
Such a great talent he was but we still have music ... Rest in Peace Gene ..your memory and music is our treasure
I saw him at The Royal Albert Hall, London. He was amazing.
I saw him perform live 3 times when I was a young teen. What a voice, and so handsome! Good memories, he's missed!
So did I also 3 times , I when in lived my home town eastbourne never forgot him , the first single I brought was I'm going to be strong .
I feel so lucky to have been young when Gene was first recording. He always took my breath away with his powerful voice away. His songs spoke to my teenage heart. I miss him.
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A complete artist with a gentle manner and rich emotional voice... Miss him... Rest in joy & peace... "O Lord, perpetuate his existence in Thine exalted rose garden, that he may plunge into the sea of light in the world of mysteries." ~ Baha'i Prayer in Part
When he was 24 and sang I'm gonna be strong... he did the ending in one breath. Best ending to a song I ever heard.
Takes my breath away. That voice, those lyrics , simply beautiful.
Gene Pitney absolute class a born genius love his music 🎹🎼💯🙏🙏🏼🙏🏻🏴🎼🇬🇧🏴🎼🇬🇧🦉♦️🍑🦉♦️🍑🌹🌺🌷💐😎
Only Gene could hit that top note I saw him 3 days before he died he could still hit the top note love you Gene god bless RIP
RIP GENE
Wonderful, no gimmicks straight singing.
Nobody suffered heartbreak or heartache like Gene Pitney when he sang. The perfect voice for his song choices and the era in which he was in his hayday.
Great stuff. I grew up on Elvis, but I`ll deny no one a tallent and this bloke had it in abundance.
Elvis couldn't hold a candle to Gene
Oh, i love you so much Gene. Your voice touches my soul.
Totally agree great voice saw him just before he died great show
Came across Pitney's music by accident when I was searching another artist. WOW...SUCH wonderful memories. THIS is music in it's true form. You can understand the words. He has a voice that could stop a train. What passes for music today is crap.
I saw Gene in person when he toured with his show The Gene Pitney Show on 5-17-66 at Salina,Kansas's Memorial Hall. Gene was such an good singer and good looking man to. R.I.P Gene we your fans miss you.
A magic voice that will never be forgotten
Great songs with an excellent, distinctive vocal. One of the Greats!
Originals are very rare in show business. Each deserves to be cherished and acclaim. Hence, Gene Pitney.
Gene Pitney is one of my all time favorites. Each song marks a special time in my youth.
Geez he was nice here, so mesmerising. He just stood there with great poise & did his thing with so much ease. He would have made a handsome actor too if he had decided, why not sing & act in movies like so many others. He would have been a knockout on the silver screen.
Que suerte poder haber visto en persona a mi especial Gene Pitney para mi de Best D E P
Wonderful singer. One of the best ever. Singer, writer, musician. He could play anything.
Jesus. I love gene Pitney...he had such a beautiful voice... great tunes to match it.....
Why do you mention Jesus? Are you aware of the second commandment?
I was lucky enogh to meet Gene personally @ Rooty Hill RSL in Australia just prior to his death. What an incredible voice & performer he was & always will be. You really are the front man in an incredible line of talent that has gone to our "Rock & Roll Heaven".
You are much missed, but your voice is always available for future people to admire.
Rest in peace Gene, you might have gone but you are definately not "forgotten".
Best regards your friend Mick Juby, NSW Australia.
Live - WOW! Of all Gene's really great hits I especially love his delivery of the Bachrach/David song, "Only Love Can Break A Heart"-- it's so very timeless. It would have been his only Billboard No. 1 hit but was held back at No. 2 by the Crystal's delivery of "He's A Rebel", a song written by Gene himself. I also think "Last Exit To Brooklyn" was a very exciting song by Gene and wish it had charted much higher than it did. It still excites me to this very day, and I just got to sing along.
I grew up with his music always loved it what would life be without music
It would be horrible without music or laughter
How right you are
I am a Rockville native..and love JP's music. This film clip makes me happy.
One of greatest singers of all time. Miss hearing you.
Listened to Gene when I was younger and still love to listen to him now that I am older. He had the greatest voice ever. Miss him, but thanks you and others I can listen to him and remember /When I was young.
I SEE GENE PITNEY AT SOUTHEND HE WAS BRILLIANT I LOVE HIS SINGING R I P GENE GOD BLESS YOU 🙏
Grew up listening to Gene. Such talent!
Many thanks for posting this!
I was a little girl when he was starting out and I just loved whenever he was on the radio.Sometimes I cried.
Such an operatic quality in his voice... Superb.....
I enjoyed Gene PItney music from the first time I heard his voice and was thrilled to see him, Brian Hyland and KEnny Chandler perform in Halifax when I was a teenager. What a great memory. What a great talent he was he is still loved and respected for his legacy.
Wonderful!!!
A very unique talent/my favorite solo male Pop vocalist ever !!!###
My all-time favorite singer, thought he and Roy Orbison both had that operatic style where they could hit notes, nobody else could come close on!!!! Wish I had had the chance to have seen him in concert!!!!
Loved it!
Miss you Gene!
Brings back so many memories
Terrific talent one of kind. I grew up with all of these talents. The people were.terrific too, what a wonderful time.
Amazing that he sounds ever better (if that is possible) live. Great pipes!
Gene. Is my all time favourite love him ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏
Loved Gene Pitney What a Voice!
Thank you so much for posting this little Gem.
my favourite male singer of the 60s.
Went to see him at Batley Variety in the mid seventies. Brilliant singer.
There was no one like him and never will be. 😊😊❤❤
What a voice
I saw him 4 times I in the seventies still play his songs everyday
The best....
Gene was classic...and writers sought him out. That says it all...
Another beautiful VOICE WE LOST.
Great!!
Wish I could have seen him in concert
You missed out on great shows. Saw him as often as poss when he was in the UK Such a great voice
OMG!!!I wish that I could have been sitting on the front row!!!!!
i still treasure his 10 yrs after album and i bought it in 1971
With this great quality I wish he would have sung the complete songs.
Wow good 👍👍 👍 God bless you gene pitney magic voice love all your songs x
This Man was the best in my life and My Mum's. Tomorrow, we say goodbye to Mum, with Only Love Can Break A Heart.
I miss his voice and was shocked by his death. R.I.P. Gene You Were The Best & Still Are Uk Fan xxx
Love this song thank you 💘perfect voice thank you God bless you gene pitney magic voice thank you love all the songs on this thank you x
A great singer and song writer, when that term really meant something.
Lovely gene gone too soon and lovely songs never forget you
CT's gift to the Rock and Roll world and Hall of Fame. Check out his live performance of I'm Gonna Be Strong that he did on the Jimmy Dean Show decades ago. Try to find a better performance back then for any soloist.
He will be missed great voice one in a million 🍀
What can you say about this wonderful man, God need a special angel and he took Gene. R.I.P. you fantastic man
I got the opportunity to see him live twice in Croydon! The later concert was about a few months before he died.
My singer. You'll be in my heart for ever my dear.
He was great, so talented.
Niemand so wie er, diese Stimme
One of the greatest ever keep em coming gene.
he died in 2006 in Cardiff, Wales.
Couldn't have died as Wales is a magical place RIP Gene p
Gene Pitney will live on in the hearts of many
what I love about Genes music he lets it stand for itself rather than the man very much a Roy orbison trait
ROY ORBISON WAS ALSO GREAT. A SAD AND TOUGH LIFE!
I loved hearing him singing Liberty Valence theme song, also 24 hours from Tulsa
Could very well be the greatest of all time!
The best!
Genius. We miss you and your voice, Gene.
MAGNIFICENT !!!
Bill Brower
Wonderful voice and sounds so sincere.
Yo recuerdo mi niñes con mucho cariño con estas canciones de Gene Pitney alla por principios de los 70´s gracias Gene
The Rockville Rocket. Thanks very much.
GENE IS THE BEST..... GOD BLESS HIM........ STILL PLAY GENE RECORDS AND REEL TO REEL TAPES REGULARLY..... LOVE TO LIVE IN THE PAST.......
Hi seem to be from your same generation I was a teen who felt like he sang in those songs. Such a powerful voice and lyrics I stil listen to him now also\.
missed so much, wonderful medley of hits
he had a unigue voice for sure in his later years
Love Gene Pitney
Gorgeous! Thank you, thank you, thank you, wjhmosaenglish03!
Respond to this video...I loved seeing him perform live. Would have died for a chance to see him when I was young. Rest In Peace
Thank you for posting this video! Great talent!
Cant get enough of him
Che eleganza nelle voce, nella sua persona.grande Gene.
No 1 came close to gene he was fabulous
@LindaMakofski OH how much I agree with you. I used to listen to one of his albums when I babysat for my mothers good friend. I was like 12 yrs old and I had such a crush on Gene Pitney.
I wish I had a time machine.
Gene estoy muy contenta. porque he visto tus videos estou my emocionada graciaYou. Tube besosEllen
I'll come with you
Please take me too....im in Greece🇬🇷.... Perfect voice, Perfect songs, perfect face....
That was great..
Soooooooooooo wonderful, great.