Gene was great!!!!! His pop hits were well crafted , well produced and he posessed a powerful voice.....so unique! He also rode the wave of the British Invasion and very popular in Italy ....this added to Gene Pitneys global appeal!!!! This is one guy that left us too soon....he's loved and missed by millions of fans!
One of the best singers i've ever heard, i had the pleasure of meeting the great man in the early 90's in Dublin not only a fabulous singer but a true Gent too R.I.P
I've oftened spoke him for many years ago. And oftened had contact only by mail. In 1996 I performed his song I'm gonna be strong for the Dutch television Soundmixshow. And he was very pleased about it. Gene was a very beautifull and warm person. And all his fans knows that. he made so many beautyfull songs. Performed them. And wrote hits for others. Ricky Nelson ( Hello Mary Lou)...Roy Orbison ( Todays teardrops) , The Shirless ( He's a rebel) and so many ,many more. Today I remember his words when he said to my: Erik, you have so many wonderfull things in life...So ..go for it. And I'm remebering Gene Francis Pitney as a very warm and personal man.
Gene, thank you for a lifetime of wonderful hits.."If I didn't have a dime", "Not responsible"..the list stretches into the ages. May you rest in Golden Hits heaven..
WOW, who else is listening in right now in Nov 2024 great then you and i got great taste in gene's soulful voice ENJOY & thanks for the excellent upload 💯👍🎵🎶
I met Gene Pitney, I got to know him and parts of him that no one knew about him strong with voice and his heart was so rare that you couldn't help not falling in love with him as I did , on a napkin ( please forgive me I dident mean to scare you sometimes Iam dumb only trying to protect you from hurting yourself Ray he was forgiven) From our feelings for each other from the very beginning within without what ever time and life will bring my love Gene Pitney , He was the best .close to my heart always M.LM
We saw Gene Pitney several times in Australia ..including the last tour prior to his death.he was a true professional with such a unique voice thanks for the memories that remain every time I hear your music ..
Never took any notice of the man........then, last week I saw a YT video of him singing "Something's got a hold of my heart" and swear to god , I can't stop playing him. I'm in my 60's and have heard a few tunes, but that man is absolutely amazing. God rest his soul.
What an unpretentious clip and singer. Thank you Gene and your producers for bringing your voice to the world. You've left us with so many golden oldies (If I didn't have a dime!..) Rest in peace Gene and join the company of singer/ writer saints on high..
Thankyou for the great uploads . Am English 64 and always liked Gene Pitney. Saw him a few times in the sixties . Bournemouth Winter Gardens Comes to mind. Long gone! There seemed to be more modesty amongst great stars in those days.
Top song by a quality singer. Listened to an album of his greatest hits by Ktel I think from around 1977/78. Was a boy then still listening now some 40+ years later. He was one of my mum's favourite singers and is still one of mine.
my dad was a fan I grew up listening to these great artists gene's voice was so distinctive it really makes your spine tingle !! best male singer of his generation ? I think an argument could be made for that 😀
My grandfather Bill had Gene Pitney's greatest hits and this song was in it, he used to play the album every Sunday while my family would prepare the Sunday dinner.
A multi-talented artist writing unique lyrics with a voice so rich in emotional tones... It's true that "... whenever we hear superb music we must listen; then we will forget all inferior music." - Abdu’l-Baha, Baha'i Faith
On this day in 1966 {June 23rd} Gene Pitney performed "Backstage" on the ABC-TV program 'Where the Action Is'... Eighteen days earlier {June 5th} was its last day on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; it had peaked at #25 {for 1 week} on May 22nd, 1966 and spent 8 weeks on the chart... On June 6th, 1966 it reached #2 {for 1 week} on the Canadian Kennedy Weekly Singles chart; the week it was at #2, the #1 record was "When A Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge... Between 1961 and 1969 he had twenty-three Top 100 records; four made the Top 10 with "Only Love Can Break a Heart" being his biggest hit, it peaked at #2* {for 1 week} on October 28th, 1962... Gene Francis Alan Pitney passed away on April 5th, 2006 at the age of 66... May he R.I.P. * The week that "Only Love Can Break a Heart" was at #2, it was kept out of the top spot by a song that he wrote, "He's A Rebel" by the Crystals...
Oh tudieu ! I'm gonna know those lyrics by heart... First it's epic but then : "Backstage I'm lonely, backstage I cry" The rythm in this verse breaks and flows in such a mesmerizing manner. Now I'll just go and melt by myself.
Love love love this man..my sis chrissi and I front row seats in akl nz..at the end of the show he held our hands and said " thanku ladies for yr btiful smiles" omg didn't wash my hand for weeks..lol
I remember hearing Gene Pitney on BBC, Hit-parade of sunday when I was a teenager. I'm a french woman and I didn't know his face. Thank you for that video. I haven't forgotten his great voice.
Sound & vid not go together, but really who cares, for It's the Great Gene Pitney, him in person, that wonderful voice, there is no other with such a great voice..
This clip is hilarious. Firstly, there's the Best Supporting Actress behind him, there's Mr Goofy trying to get in the shot and then there's the impatient kid at the end who can't wait for him to finish singing so he can get an autograph. Classic Gene!
This masterpiece needs to be re-mastered for better audio quality. Drums and bass end everything in the mid to low end needs to be brought up and cleaned up. I think Gene Pitney (RIP) would want to get this fixed. I don't know how, but: #mutelybird TH-cam has the skills.
bonnie benini Now MY brother-he'd go to the pub and sink 10 beers in 30 minutes,then just sit there in the bar singing that high note at the end of Backstage for the rest of the afternoon!The other patrons'd be chucking 10-dollar notes at him-to get him to knock it off!
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Gene was great!!!!! His pop hits were well crafted , well produced and he posessed a powerful voice.....so unique! He also rode the wave of the British Invasion and very popular in Italy ....this added to Gene Pitneys global appeal!!!! This is one guy that left us too soon....he's loved and missed by millions of fans!
Wicked bad.
As we say in the U.S.
13 people don't know what "great" is. Gene had a one of a kind voice. His range..awesome.
Massive voice 👌 good singer love ❤ those sorta songs 🎵
One of the best singers i've ever heard, i had the pleasure of meeting the great man in the early 90's in Dublin not only a fabulous singer but a true Gent too R.I.P
He had something special in his voice that has cought my attention as any other singer from his time. I love oldest songs
I've oftened spoke him for many years ago. And oftened had contact only by mail. In 1996 I performed his song I'm gonna be strong for the Dutch television Soundmixshow. And he was very pleased about it. Gene was a very beautifull and warm person. And all his fans knows that. he made so many beautyfull songs. Performed them. And wrote hits for others. Ricky Nelson ( Hello Mary Lou)...Roy Orbison ( Todays teardrops) , The Shirless ( He's a rebel) and so many ,many more. Today I remember his words when he said to my: Erik, you have so many wonderfull things in life...So ..go for it. And I'm remebering Gene Francis Pitney as a very warm and personal man.
Gene, thank you for a lifetime of wonderful hits.."If I didn't have a dime", "Not responsible"..the list stretches into the ages. May you rest in Golden Hits heaven..
WOW, who else is listening in right now in Nov 2024 great then you and i got great taste in gene's soulful voice ENJOY & thanks for the excellent upload 💯👍🎵🎶
One of my favorite singers ever!! A singer and a gentleman! Died way too young!
I met Gene Pitney, I got to know him and parts of him that no one knew about him strong with voice and his heart was so rare that you couldn't help not falling in love with him as I did , on a napkin ( please forgive me I dident mean to scare you sometimes Iam dumb only trying to protect you from hurting yourself Ray he was forgiven) From our feelings for each other from the very beginning within without what ever time and life will bring my love Gene Pitney , He was the best .close to my heart always M.LM
What an underrated talent he was. Just terrific!
Amazing voice and what a showman, so sadly missed
Sad, Great memories of Gene, R.I.P..Great memory's of Gene, he was my #1 singer, got most of his LP's..
We saw Gene Pitney several times in Australia ..including the last tour prior to his death.he was a true professional with such a unique voice thanks for the memories that remain every time I hear your music ..
Love Backstage, loved Gene since I was 11 years old.
Never took any notice of the man........then, last week I saw a YT video of him singing "Something's got a hold of my heart" and swear to god , I can't stop playing him. I'm in my 60's and have heard a few tunes, but that man is absolutely amazing. God rest his soul.
The unique GENE PITNEY the one &only RIP never forgotten
What an unpretentious clip and singer. Thank you Gene and your producers for bringing your voice to the world. You've left us with so many golden oldies (If I didn't have a dime!..)
Rest in peace Gene and join the company of singer/ writer saints on high..
Whoah... those vocals are wonderful.
I've been a gene Pitney singer now for a few years and I've always felt humbled by his music and every song tells a story
amazing..powerful...his songs sung with so much emotion
Gene Pitney your star sure does shine ever so bright!! You made the 60's a very happy place to be!! To be sure!!!
Thankyou for the great uploads . Am English 64 and always liked Gene Pitney. Saw him a few times in the sixties . Bournemouth Winter Gardens Comes to mind. Long gone! There seemed to be more modesty amongst great stars in those days.
Absolutely awesome!
Saw gene live he was brilliant thanks gene,God bless
Top song by a quality singer. Listened to an album of his greatest hits by Ktel I think from around 1977/78. Was a boy then still listening now some 40+ years later. He was one of my mum's favourite singers and is still one of mine.
April 6 -2006...Theo day a voice has died ..thanks that I had enjoyed your great music
Mother and father introduced me to this music they would go and see Gene Pitney whenever he was in Manchester UK
One of the all time greats.saw him many times.what an entertainer.r.i.p. Gene,deeply missed
A voice in a million.
my dad was a fan I grew up listening to these great artists gene's voice was so distinctive it really makes your spine tingle !! best male singer of his generation ? I think an argument could be made for that 😀
Backstage ❤one of my favorites
Ohhhhhh this was amazing, how happy I am that you have this vintage piece of history. My favourite song of his too
One of the Greatest voices ever :):)
Adam n the ants
Very good voice of all time I growing up with his songs
My grandfather Bill had Gene Pitney's greatest hits and this song was in it, he used to play the album every Sunday while my family would prepare the Sunday dinner.
my granda billy was the same haha :) used to love dancing round the kitchen to these songs! :)
Best singer ever 💘perfect voice thank God bless you gene pitney magic 💪voice
That child at the very last note 😳😁
RIP dear Gene.
Chills he gave, wicked bad.
I'm with you, my son.
The only thing I can say about this track is WOW!!!
This is a sad song which must resonate with many performers still today.
A multi-talented artist writing unique lyrics with a voice so rich in emotional tones... It's true that "... whenever we hear superb music we must listen; then we will forget all inferior music." - Abdu’l-Baha, Baha'i Faith
Amazing voice love all his songs play his videos every day ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏
Love this one thank you gene best singer ever
One of the best singers ever
On this day in 1966 {June 23rd} Gene Pitney performed "Backstage" on the ABC-TV program 'Where the Action Is'...
Eighteen days earlier {June 5th} was its last day on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; it had peaked at #25 {for 1 week} on May 22nd, 1966 and spent 8 weeks on the chart...
On June 6th, 1966 it reached #2 {for 1 week} on the Canadian Kennedy Weekly Singles chart; the week it was at #2, the #1 record was "When A Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge...
Between 1961 and 1969 he had twenty-three Top 100 records; four made the Top 10 with "Only Love Can Break a Heart" being his biggest hit, it peaked at #2* {for 1 week} on October 28th, 1962...
Gene Francis Alan Pitney passed away on April 5th, 2006 at the age of 66...
May he R.I.P.
* The week that "Only Love Can Break a Heart" was at #2, it was kept out of the top spot by a song that he wrote, "He's A Rebel" by the Crystals...
Gene Pitney the best singer
Love this song. Thanks
Love the song
I was lucky enough to see him live Absolutely Brilliant ❤
Such emotion! I love that voice
Love this song awesome voice magic best singer ever rest in peace ✌ all. Ways
I saw Gene in person when he was touring with his show The Gene Pitney Show on 5-17-66 at Salina,Kansas's Memorial Hall.
One of a few singers who had a unique voice songs with a massage a meaning not just noise real talent
Oh tudieu ! I'm gonna know those lyrics by heart...
First it's epic but then :
"Backstage I'm lonely, backstage I cry"
The rythm in this verse breaks and flows in such a mesmerizing manner. Now I'll just go and melt by myself.
Great voice loved his songs
Gene is just the best ever!!?❤
Loved your songs gene an amazing artist taken from us far too young
ALWAYS LOVED HIS VOICE ,JUST AMAZING
Incomparable!
Great talent, Thank you Gene for all the memories.
Love love love this man..my sis chrissi and I front row seats in akl nz..at the end of the show he held our hands and said " thanku ladies for yr btiful smiles" omg didn't wash my hand for weeks..lol
I remember hearing Gene Pitney on BBC, Hit-parade of sunday when I was a teenager. I'm a french woman and I didn't know his face. Thank you for that video. I haven't forgotten his great voice.
The best in any genere!
One of my favourite songs
Fantastic song great voice xxx
The Tulsa Tenor,A voice hard to beat!
I saw him in cabaret in the 70s and he was brilliant! Every song sounded like his records and he had a great rapport with the audiendce.
His voice got me hooked on him in 1964
This dear man was a master with his inimitable voice - Dearly missed Dear Gene......sing for them in paradise!
Great song and singer sadly missed
AN AMAZING VOICE WOW 🌹
It says 'no description available' up there ^^ That's right--none. I love him.
1966 - Got to No.4 in the Charts.
Indimenticabile Gene. 💋💕👏
Who the hell found this??? Love you for it. Pitney is like no other.
OAP Here , Yes another Great…. 🥃🍺😇🇬🇧
Fantastic
Thank you for uploading this video!
Sound & vid not go together, but really who cares, for It's the Great Gene Pitney, him in person, that wonderful voice, there is no other with such a great voice..
2 me the best voice ever...
Wow wow wow that's awesome x
This clip is hilarious. Firstly, there's the Best Supporting Actress behind him, there's Mr Goofy trying to get in the shot and then there's the impatient kid at the end who can't wait for him to finish singing so he can get an autograph. Classic Gene!
Love you gene Rip xxx
Imagine that top section with screamin' trumpets instead of violins, WOW!
They have screaming trumpets at the end.
This masterpiece needs to be re-mastered for better audio quality.
Drums and bass end everything in the mid to low end needs to be brought up and cleaned up.
I think Gene Pitney (RIP) would want to get this fixed.
I don't know how, but: #mutelybird TH-cam has the skills.
I had the Privilege of seeing him in Doncaster in the 60s ❤
Amazing voice now sadly neglected in my view. Not in my house though!, I think he’s sensational.
How cool!
I'm sort of obsessed with that girl standing behind him
Loved this guy never made
Amazing
Really good singer
Magic voice brill
Mr Pitney had talent oozing out of every oriface, would have been great to see him do a set with Dusty Springfield. What a show that would've been 😀.
i saw him at Hull City Hall. he was great. but his piano playing backing singer was greater. he sang all gene's high harmonies.
💘this
1964...WOUAOH ! !
Gene ♡♡
How about the way the intro is conducted?
I cant be the only, I cant be the only .
To get audio in sync, play on VLC -550 (J key)
my brother never could hit the high note at the end of this, still makes me laugh
MY BROTHER COULD ..HE WAS UNREAL...LOL......
bonnie benini Now MY brother-he'd go to the pub and sink 10 beers in 30 minutes,then just sit there in the bar singing that high note at the end of Backstage for the rest of the afternoon!The other patrons'd be chucking 10-dollar notes at him-to get him to knock it off!
Possibly my favourite GP track…
The mousey girl standing behind him really thought this video was her ticket to stardom (spoiler alert: it wasn't)
classic record
Flux Gourmet fabulous soundtrack