Gene had an amazing ability to story tell in all his songs. This is my fave of all time simply because of how he tells the story. I was fortunate enough to see him live twice, first time I was age 7 and then 28. I shook his hand at end of show and sang all the lyrics from front row. I will never forget, he is a legend and there’s no one else like him…ever.
@@davidhubbert9445 Tony Montana IV song 24hours from tolsa in London they liked it ,I'll sing it again I sounded like him, I had blood in my brain but it's getting all back I will sing it again on Utube!!!!! ,Tony ceossley.
I'm 79 years old and this song, "Mecca", "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence", "Only Love can Break a Heart" and others of his have been my favorites for something like 60 years now. His voice had a very special quality to it and his songs always related a message that people could feel and relate to. God Bless him.
I'm 74 and lucky to be here I died on the operating table last year but they brought me back many thanks to the people who stuck with it so I'm still her in her arms after 52 years.
Mecca, with the new schottisch woke law, he would be in jail for adultery. Fucking great song lyrics&sound would make mo the pedo false profet think twice . Funny thing mo was a mix and the camel was his best friend. He was left behind and that why he had those attacks & deliriums. Whats now called epilepsie.
The Big O is probably my ALL-TIME FAV singer! I'm not as familiar with Gene Pitney, but he is certainly a great singer also! This song gives me chills!
That era was great for the really wonderful singers in this genre as well as others like Motown, Country and Western - always a wide variety of really talented singers and musicians no matter what you were listening to. Today? If you like a lot of low quality music with profanity all over the place and few real stars - that's what we have now. Sad!
I was sick a lot when I was 6, 7 years old. My dad had cassette of Gene Pitney’s greatest hits. I must’ve worn it out, rewinding & replaying my favorite songs. This & The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence being my absolute favorites, but they were all so good!
I'm thirteen, and I listened to this song for the first time yesterday. I fell in love with it. One day music will return to its former glory of music the likes of the 60s, 70s, 80s (and other decades, just some examples). I'm not saying modern music is all bad, but mainstream songs have clearly, in many people's opinions, including mine, been downgraded in quality. Just an opinion, what are your thoughts?
the song was written by the prolific and brilliant team of burt bacharach & hal david. if you're interested in songwriting, then i heartily recommend you look for other songs in their hit-studded catalogue. definitely worth studying as well as being fabulous songs each in its own right.
@@JohnnyFriendly you don't get why someone would pretend to be thirteen... so could it be, possibly, that they are in fact thirteen? That would make more sense, wouldn't? No reason to think they were lying after all
In August of 1967 I saw this artist in concert in my hometown of Va. Beach, Va. at the VA. Beach Dome. That was a small venue where they had 2,000 chairs all lined from side to side starting not far from the stage going to the back of the Dome. Giant fans were at the back of the Dome to blow the hot air around as there was no A/C. It was hot in there but nobody cared. What a performer! A hand pulled the curtain to one side at the left side of the stage and Pitney came out in a black suit, white shirt and a black tie. He had a 10 piece band in back of him. Hundreds rushed the stage with their flash cameras. He sounded exactly like his records. Now those were the days when concerts were worth going to. It was worth every minute!
I moved to Va. Beach area in July of '75 and the Dome was still there. Gone now of course. Never saw a concert there. Heard of many great people performed there...
Before Gene Pitney performed, there were 3 acts before him. It was an amazing show. One of the acts on stage was The Easybeats from England. I don't think many people remember them. Their only hit record was "Friday on my mind". Yes, they had Beatle haircuts. They were good!
Every generation has it's brilliant and mediocre music, we tend to remember the good songs because the rest have faded. There is something good to be found in every generation if you look for it.
ALL YOU GET NOW IS CRAP FROM PEOPLE WTH NO VOICE AND A MICROPHONE ALMOST DOWN THEIR THROATS. ALL POPULAR MUSIC TALENTED VOCALISTS WITH POWERFULL VOICES WITH NO NEED FOR MICROPHONES AND AND FIRST CLASS COMEDIANS ALL SINGING AND SPEAKING NO FOUL LANUAGE IS ONLY IN THE WELL PASSED GOLDEN ERA UP TO 20 YEARS AGO.
A complete story in 3 minutes. Unique voice, brilliant music, pithy lyrics. A collaboration of the combined genius of Pitney, Bacharach and David. Perfect.
@@nickjohns It's a good story but also a bad story, because it's about something that a reckless guy did against his wife or partner. Eg, he was not too far away from getting back home to her and he'd seen another woman on the way who he wanted to run off with. And if he's like that (that reckless & unreliable) then he will do it again and again, regardless of who gets hurt and leaving a trail of misery in his wake. I have herd this song many years ago and always wondered whether Gene was maybe singing a true story about himself and something he might've done - or maybe he made it all up just as as lyrics for a song. I have no idea. I only ever herd 2 things about this guy - 1, he was a famous singer, and the other............. well.
There's nothing wrong with liking songs that came out before your time. I was born in 1971, and I've just found out that Gene Pitney's "24 Hours From Tulsa" peaked at No. 5 in Britain at the start of 1964
I find many teenagers do like some of the older songs when they take the time to listen to properly they just don't like admitting it to their friends and piers for fear of embarrassment but listen to them in private I caught my own son doing it lol. The new songs you like today will be called oldies soon enough.
It’s sad that kids today never get a chance to hear these fantastic "old" songs. They THINK they know what music is, but until they listen to these great artists from my youth, they'll never know what they missed!
And they don't care . They could mistake the spin cycle on your washer as music. I just do a load of laundry when I'm in the mood for modern music...if the word lives up to its meaning. My older generation of parents thought our music was awful 3:02 too ..but at least it could be recognized as 3:02 3:02 Washing machines are NOT 3:02 IS RAPP. PIT ON DOMEIRE WEIGHT GENE music" Rap is NOT music! Rap is RAP! WASHIN MSCINE ❤
@@svenf.3506 glad to hear it! There was a TV show years ago that used music from the 60’s in it. I taught 5th grade. The kids started talking about the songs and started to sing one. They were astonished when I joined in. That asked how I knew that "new" song. They were very surprised when I told them it was an OLD song from when I was a kid. I wish they still had "oldies" radio stations. And i'm VERY happy we have TH-cam!
This was the very first song i sang to an audience at our local dance hall when i was 17 years old. This experience made me realise that my life was to be music and now, 58 years later, i have no regrets. I named my second son Gene and eventually i did get to meet Gene Pitney. He had heard and wanted to meet an Australian/Italian guy who sang his songs almost as well as he did. Gene Pitney was unique. He appealed to both young and old. It's a shame he died so young, but he lived a fulfilled life doing what he loved most - giving people so much enjoyment with his songs.
What a beautiful song. It tells a story and Gene Pitney tells it so well with his amazing and unique voice. How I miss that special era when we had wonderful music like this.
The recording that first introduced Gene Pitney to me - instant love! Saw him many times in Leeds (England), also Roy Orbison and Everly Brothers, how lucky was I? This song still sends shivers through me, thank you so much for sharing it on TH-cam. Happy memories of wonderful times xxx
Gene had a wonderful golden voice. You were so lucky to see both Roy Orbison and Gene when they came to England. I missed out on them. I did, however, see the Everley Brothers at Hammersmith Odeon in the mid eighties. As someone once said, the Everleys were like two crystal birds singing away in a tree. They certainly were. The harmonies were truly beautiful.
@@helencampbell2064 Magical years, eh? I can tell you, both Gene and Roy gave 101% at every performance - and your know yourself the Everly Brothers did that too. All true Stars, they never finished on time, they only stopped singing when the theatres closed! Sad to think they're all gone now. Yes, truly the Everlys were like 'two crystal birds singing away in a tree', what a wonderful description!
@@helencampbell2064 But if we've been very very good, they'll sing for us in Heaven one day - so, like me, Try to Be Good - meet you there, maybe? But not ready yet!!!
@Greg Normal How can anybody choose between songs? It depends how the lyrics fit your life at that time. Take comfort from music when you're sad, enjoy it when you're happy but always LOVE iit, music makes us what we are.
People could actually sing once. Thank you for this upload. When I die I have only one thing to ask God and that is could I live the 50s 60s and the 70s over again.
I don't blame you. Times seemed more innocent in the 1960s and 1970s. A wealth of really talented bands and solo singers dominated this era and Gene Pitney was one of them. Great song. Truly golden voice. They don't make em like that any more 💔
@Turok Hilsen All my kids and grandkids are hard working, respectful and self reliant...just like my parents and grandparents before them. ...and it wasn't easy, dangerous packet sailing ships from England ,WWI,WW2, depression,Vietnam,etc. but hard work, strong moral values and love conquers all.
sorry kids of today.....this is musik. A timeless masterpiece for a bygone epoch with rebellion, imagination and fantasy.Nothing can bring back memories better,than a song which he was once connected with.
I'm jealous of you! I'd lo to hear it how it was meant to be heard. Everything is so compressed today. The oldies just feel 'free' I'm glad you kept the record :)
@@jerrygil1965 This was Xmas 1963 when it became a hit in the UK. By then the UK the Beatles had had 3 Numbers Ones in the UK - From Me to You, She Loves You and I Want to Hold your Hand. Admittedly though, the Beatles didn't come to the US until early 1964 and then enter the charts. Still a great song and Gene is still much missed, he passed away in 2006 in Wales in a hotel...
Can you imagine something like this being made today? Such an atmospheric song. The backing singing and the sad ending to the story - all just wonderful!
Other facts. he not only he sang. he played all instruments, did the backup vocal. recorded in his home studio. he was pure talent never seen since. I was a professional singer in my youth. he was my #1 inspiration.
Reminds me of my childhood, even though it completely out dates me, I'm almost 30. Fond memories of my mother and father listening to 50s and 60s music. They don't make music like this anymore and it saddens mebl greatly. Still an absolute classic here in 2019...I'll definitely pass this onto my children and itll be going strong in 2030!!!
We are lucky to have lived in a time with all the brilliant singers there have been.Gene Pitney, was one of many.I always wished i could sing, instant fame, money, and all your desires met, what a life they must lead. But alas my voice was chronic, and here i sit just another dreamer! ! !
It's a catchy tune, but try to imagine that you're waiting at home for this guy when you get a letter saying that he's abandoning you for some floozy he met at a motel. I mean, damn.
Gene pitney really had a great unique voice. He put so much into his songs along with powerful emotion. The contact between him and his audiences was so close...
@Terry Melvin I looked it up says what I said but it was Dionne Warwick did the demo make it easy on yourself (1962) and 24 hours from tulse Bacharach and David liked to use her as she can sing the most challenging vocals put to her
+classiclistener01 i will check them out, although I'm very fond of Town Without Pity! Somethings Gotten Ahold Of My Heart is my favourite, his voice in that song is beautiful!!
That is a classic movie - James Stewart, John Wayne, and...Lee Marvin as Liberty Valance. However, that song wasn't included in the movie although it was written for that purpose.
nite watchman Oh I could never leave that song out, "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, He Was The Bravest Of Them All" How about, Town Without Pity, Lana, Princess In Rags, Backstage, I'm Gonna Be Strong, the list goes on
It was this song which established Gene in the UK. It was a smash hit there - in 1963 - and tours and other hits there would follow. After the mid-60s, Gene was much bigger there than back in America.
An absolutely wonderful talent. Gene Pitney does this song like no one else. His facial expressions and hand gestures just add to my enjoyment of this song. Hats off to you Mr. Pitney. Truly one of the greats.
Only as you get older you realise what an amazing voice he had.
I agree Stephen great artist.
Fantastisch voice
Gene had an amazing ability to story tell in all his songs. This is my fave of all time simply because of how he tells the story. I was fortunate enough to see him live twice, first time I was age 7 and then 28. I shook his hand at end of show and sang all the lyrics from front row. I will never forget, he is a legend and there’s no one else like him…ever.
great voiceee
@@davidhubbert9445 Tony Montana IV song 24hours from tolsa in London they liked it ,I'll sing it again I sounded like him, I had blood in my brain but it's getting all back I will sing it again on Utube!!!!! ,Tony ceossley.
I'm 79 years old and this song, "Mecca", "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence", "Only Love can Break a Heart" and others of his have been my favorites for something like 60 years now. His voice had a very special quality to it and his songs always related a message that people could feel and relate to. God Bless him.
At this moment not even 1 artiest can compare to this quality and songwriter
i am 69 and i think the same as you - it is great music - I am from Germany
I'm 74 and lucky to be here I died on the operating table last year but they brought me back many thanks to the people who stuck with it so I'm still her in her arms after 52 years.
Mecca, with the new schottisch woke law, he would be in jail for adultery. Fucking great song lyrics&sound would make mo the pedo false profet think twice . Funny thing mo was a mix and the camel was his best friend. He was left behind and that why he had those attacks & deliriums. Whats now called epilepsie.
Songwriters Bacharach and David were geniuses. Love many Bacharach songs such as ,"Say A Little Prayer."
Gene Pitney and Roy Orbison two of my favourite voices from this era .
Mine too! Great minds think alike. I have over 20 albums by each of 'em. Vinyl of course!
The Big O is probably my ALL-TIME FAV singer! I'm not as familiar with Gene Pitney, but he is certainly a great singer also! This song gives me chills!
3 Times yes!!!❤
That era was great for the really wonderful singers in this genre as well as others like Motown, Country and Western - always a wide variety of really talented singers and musicians no matter what you were listening to. Today? If you like a lot of low quality music with profanity all over the place and few real stars - that's what we have now. Sad!
I was sick a lot when I was 6, 7 years old. My dad had cassette of Gene Pitney’s greatest hits. I must’ve worn it out, rewinding & replaying my favorite songs. This & The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence being my absolute favorites, but they were all so good!
Rest in peace Burt Bacharach, you gave us so much.
I'm thirteen, and I listened to this song for the first time yesterday. I fell in love with it. One day music will return to its former glory of music the likes of the 60s, 70s, 80s (and other decades, just some examples). I'm not saying modern music is all bad, but mainstream songs have clearly, in many people's opinions, including mine, been downgraded in quality. Just an opinion, what are your thoughts?
the song was written by the prolific and brilliant team of burt bacharach & hal david. if you're interested in songwriting, then i heartily recommend you look for other songs in their hit-studded catalogue. definitely worth studying as well as being fabulous songs each in its own right.
You are definitely not thirteen. I never understand the point of these type of comments, masquerading as something you're not
@@JohnnyFriendly haha when i wrote that I was thirteen. Can’t say I agree completely with all that I wrote, but I was thirteen...
@@JohnnyFriendly What's your problem?
@@JohnnyFriendly you don't get why someone would pretend to be thirteen... so could it be, possibly, that they are in fact thirteen? That would make more sense, wouldn't? No reason to think they were lying after all
In August of 1967 I saw this artist in concert in my hometown of Va. Beach, Va. at the VA. Beach Dome. That was a small venue where they had 2,000 chairs all lined from side to side starting not far from the stage going to the back of the Dome. Giant fans were at the back of the Dome to blow the hot air around as there was no A/C. It was hot in there but nobody cared. What a performer! A hand pulled the curtain to one side at the left side of the stage and Pitney came out in a black suit, white shirt and a black tie. He had a 10 piece band in back of him. Hundreds rushed the stage with their flash cameras. He sounded exactly like his records. Now those were the days when concerts were worth going to. It was worth every minute!
I moved to Va. Beach area in July of '75 and the Dome was still there. Gone now of course. Never saw a concert there. Heard of many great people performed there...
Before Gene Pitney performed, there were 3 acts before him. It was an amazing show. One of the acts on stage was The Easybeats from England. I don't think many people remember them. Their only hit record was "Friday on my mind". Yes, they had Beatle haircuts. They were good!
Loved Friday on my mind... I was 16 then.
I feel so sorry for todays young people. They have lost so much. Theres no heart anymore.
"Electronic" music has NO SOUL....
I'm 54 and still have my heart and passion in music! Never give up!
Every generation has it's brilliant and mediocre music, we tend to remember the good songs because the rest have faded. There is something good to be found in every generation if you look for it.
There is. Lookup Hozier and Noah Kahan.
I am 78 years old now and I still. Love that song .one of the best songs of that era...I. Was about 18..when that song came out....still. Love it..♥️
Every song that Pitney sang was exceptional!
He stands.....He sings....Pure musical class, No gimmicks or twerking...its not needed. wish music was more like this......
ALL YOU GET NOW IS CRAP FROM PEOPLE WTH NO VOICE AND A MICROPHONE ALMOST DOWN THEIR THROATS. ALL POPULAR MUSIC TALENTED VOCALISTS WITH POWERFULL VOICES WITH NO NEED FOR MICROPHONES AND AND FIRST CLASS COMEDIANS ALL SINGING AND SPEAKING NO FOUL LANUAGE IS ONLY IN THE WELL PASSED GOLDEN ERA UP TO 20 YEARS AGO.
Brilliant
He stands. He lip synchs. He looks like a statue. I love the song, but yes, gimmicks are needed.
grumpyestfen also music used to tell stories
No twerking? I want to see that.
An era of talent that will never be replaced.
My mum loved gene Pitney who sadly passed away on the 6th November 2021
I was lucky enough to see him perform live two years before he died. He could still hit the notes and it was a wonderful concert. Thanks, Gene !
I was probably playing sax with him where was the concert ?
Jewel, I remember Gene from 1965, driving throughtthe U S
absolute legend, you were lucky!
Me too saw him in Glasgow twice I was lucky
I still love listening to his songs they make me feel so happy may you rest in peace Gene love from Australia
RIP to one of the most unique voices in the music world
ral donner is of the top singers
@Terry Melvin If not It should be. 🎶🎵
Gene pitney eventually being inducted to the rock & roll hall of fame was way over due in, imho.
I'm 20 and Gene Pitney is a LEGEND!
I heard this song on the new Gucci commercial. I finally googleled it and found it. Nice!
Me Too.. So HAPPY This wasn’t My Guy… Love this song, but what an ASS‼️‼️‼️
A complete story in 3 minutes. Unique voice, brilliant music, pithy lyrics. A collaboration of the combined genius of Pitney, Bacharach and David. Perfect.
'pithy'
@@petergedd9330
Gene Pithy?!
That songs got a good story. KP
@@nickjohns
It's a good story but also a bad story, because it's about something that a reckless guy did against his wife or partner. Eg, he was not too far away from getting back home to her and he'd seen another woman on the way who he wanted to run off with. And if he's like that (that reckless & unreliable) then he will do it again and again, regardless of who gets hurt and leaving a trail of misery in his wake. I have herd this song many years ago and always wondered whether Gene was maybe singing a true story about himself and something he might've done - or maybe he made it all up just as as lyrics for a song. I have no idea. I only ever herd 2 things about this guy - 1, he was a famous singer, and the other............. well.
@@bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422 Yeah cheaters suck. So what was the 2nd thing you heard about him? Did he have a big pickle or something?
Am I the only teen who actually likes old songs like this ❤️🤔
There's nothing wrong with liking songs that came out before your time. I was born in 1971, and I've just found out that Gene Pitney's "24 Hours From Tulsa" peaked at No. 5 in Britain at the start of 1964
I find many teenagers do like some of the older songs when they take the time to listen to properly they just don't like admitting it to their friends and piers for fear of embarrassment but listen to them in private I caught my own son doing it lol. The new songs you like today will be called oldies soon enough.
No your not it's OK to admit you like a particular singer or song, it's the only way to find true diversity of music
Each generation gets a larger plate to choose from. You are quite fortunate indeed! Thank you
No I love it my dad broung me up on the 50s 60s 70s and sung these songs to me as kid to help me sleep he was my favorite
What a song. And what a voice!!! Rest well Mr Pitney
It’s sad that kids today never get a chance to hear these fantastic "old" songs. They THINK they know what music is, but until they listen to these great artists from my youth, they'll never know what they missed!
And they don't care . They could mistake the spin cycle on your washer as music. I just do a load of laundry when I'm in the mood for modern music...if the word lives up to its meaning. My older generation of parents thought our music was awful 3:02 too ..but at least it could be recognized as 3:02 3:02 Washing machines are NOT 3:02 IS RAPP. PIT ON DOMEIRE WEIGHT GENE music" Rap is NOT music! Rap is RAP! WASHIN MSCINE ❤
My daughters (13 and 8) have the chance to listen to music from the 50s/60s/70s everyday. 😁
@@svenf.3506 glad to hear it! There was a TV show years ago that used music from the 60’s in it. I taught 5th grade. The kids started talking about the songs and started to sing one. They were astonished when I joined in. That asked how I knew that "new" song. They were very surprised when I told them it was an OLD song from when I was a kid. I wish they still had "oldies" radio stations. And i'm VERY happy we have TH-cam!
@@Loveoldies50 Thanks to my father, I grew up in the 80s/90s with music from Bill Haley, The Everly Brothers, Fats Domino... And I still love it!
Nobody else on the planet like Pitney. This song, the story, the singing, the arrangement - all fabulous
Indeed. One of a kind, for all time.
there that sings just as good as gene & thats ral donner & roy orbison
It's written by Bacharach/David, and not likely arranged by Pitney, either. He does a fabulous job with the vocal!
Mum and Dad loved him.. such a distinctive voice.. sounds as good in 2022 as it did 60 years ago...a class act Mr Pitney...simple as that...
❤😊❤😮❤🥰💙🥰💚🥰💛💜🧡🥰
one of the greatest voices ever
Amen
Very underrated singer & song. Takes me back to much better times.
This was the very first song i sang to an audience at our local dance hall when i was 17 years old. This experience made me realise that my life was to be music and now, 58 years later, i have no regrets. I named my second son Gene and eventually i did get to meet Gene Pitney. He had heard and wanted to meet an Australian/Italian guy who sang his songs almost as well as he did. Gene Pitney was unique. He appealed to both young and old. It's a shame he died so young, but he lived a fulfilled life doing what he loved most - giving people so much enjoyment with his songs.
The trumpets on this are outstanding. Listen as they become more elaborate as the song develops.
Agree!
Its like he's telling a story lol great stuff
Yes. I'm envious; I never really got the hang of double tonguing, but they nailed it, and it's exactly what the song needs.
What a beautiful song. It tells a story and Gene Pitney tells it so well with his amazing and unique voice. How I miss that special era when we had wonderful music like this.
Hi
LETS GIVE CREDIT TO BURT BACHARACK and HAL DAVID for writing this exceptional song a massive hit for GENE PITNEY
At age 70 I have heard this song many times, but never have I listened to it until tonight. What a story.
The recording that first introduced Gene Pitney to me - instant love! Saw him many times in Leeds (England), also Roy Orbison and Everly Brothers, how lucky was I? This song still sends shivers through me, thank you so much for sharing it on TH-cam. Happy memories of wonderful times xxx
Gene had a wonderful golden voice.
You were so lucky to see both Roy Orbison and Gene when they came to England. I missed out on them.
I did, however, see the Everley Brothers at Hammersmith Odeon in the mid eighties. As someone once said, the Everleys were like two crystal birds singing away in a tree.
They certainly were. The harmonies were truly beautiful.
@@helencampbell2064 Magical years, eh? I can tell you, both Gene and Roy gave 101% at every performance - and your know yourself the Everly Brothers did that too. All true Stars, they never finished on time, they only stopped singing when the theatres closed! Sad to think they're all gone now. Yes, truly the Everlys were like 'two crystal birds singing away in a tree', what a wonderful description!
@@jenniferkay4038 Very sad those super talented stars who sang such beautiful ♥ heart melting songs are no longer with us.
@@helencampbell2064 But if we've been very very good, they'll sing for us in Heaven one day - so, like me, Try to Be Good - meet you there, maybe? But not ready yet!!!
@Greg Normal How can anybody choose between songs? It depends how the lyrics fit your life at that time. Take comfort from music when you're sad, enjoy it when you're happy but always LOVE iit, music makes us what we are.
One of the best songs ever from one of the greatest voices ever.
One of the best vocalists...ever!
I just turned 76 in June. They just do not make singers like this anymore. I miss those teen years.
I also turned 76 in june
He didn't have to go into so much detail. Imagine receiving that letter. 😂. The most cruel song ever.
People could actually sing once. Thank you for this upload. When I die I have only one thing to ask God and that is could I live the 50s 60s and the 70s over again.
I don't blame you. Times seemed more innocent in the 1960s and 1970s.
A wealth of really talented bands and solo singers dominated this era and Gene Pitney was one of them. Great song. Truly golden voice.
They don't make em like that any more 💔
(Except losing a lung in the war) the 50's were heaven for kids, the 60's were just heaven and raising a family in the 70's...the best!
@Turok Hilsen All my kids and grandkids are hard working, respectful and self reliant...just like my parents and grandparents before them. ...and it wasn't easy, dangerous packet sailing ships from England ,WWI,WW2, depression,Vietnam,etc. but hard work, strong moral values and love conquers all.
@Turok Hilsen I know you don't know what I'm talking about.
I totally agree. I'm 73 and I loved the music from the fifties, the sixties and seventies.
His little nods are amazing lol
Always loved Gene Pitney, powerful & unique voice.❤🎶
Saw him perform live about 3or 4 years before he died, he was awesome.
A unique and timeless voice. He wasn't just good, he was great. Brings back so many great memories.
I am 63 and I love his voice. He could sing anything. Love him so much ❤️ xxxx
I heard this song in castle rock and now it’s all I listen to.
O.M.G. GENE PITNEY....Can't say how many, many times I've played this song over and over again, his voice is hypnotic! 💕💕
When music was music!!
Yes! And when men were still clean-cut with no SATANIC goatees, long hair, and the rest of the DEGENERATE 'look'!
RIP Burt. One of my favorites.
This song came out when I was about 13. Gene was my absolute favorite singer in the early 60's. There will never be another Gene Pitney.
sorry kids of today.....this is musik. A timeless masterpiece for a bygone epoch with rebellion, imagination
and fantasy.Nothing can bring back memories better,than a song which he
was once connected with.
Always loved Gene Pitney,always will.
Gucci ad brought me here and I’ve been hooked
Gene Pitney and Roy Orbison...... Pure talent, great voices!
I was 13 in 64 when this was released. I feel like it was only yesterday.
I remember this song from my childhood...great natural voice. And I didnt know how nice looking Gene Pitney was!
Hello
Gene Pitney was far to underrated as a singer. He should have had more recognition.
Europeans adored him.
he was massive in my country UK & was mates with the ultra cool set
He was,
He was tho
He was not underrated at all. He was massively popular.
Fantastic voice and song
At 76 y.o. now, what emotional memories are tied up with this singer, that song, that Era. Whew! Thanks for sharing 🥲🇨🇦
This was the song which launched Gene Pitney's career in the UK. A few years later, he was enjoying more success on the UK charts than on Billboard.
One of the very first "45" record that I bought as a youngster during those early "Pre-Beatles" days! Still sounds GREAT after all these years!!!
I'm jealous of you! I'd lo to hear it how it was meant to be heard. Everything is so compressed today. The oldies just feel 'free'
I'm glad you kept the record :)
Right before The Beatles
@@jerrygil1965 This was Xmas 1963 when it became a hit in the UK. By then the UK the Beatles had had 3 Numbers Ones in the UK - From Me to You, She Loves You and I Want to Hold your Hand. Admittedly though, the Beatles didn't come to the US until early 1964 and then enter the charts. Still a great song and Gene is still much missed, he passed away in 2006 in Wales in a hotel...
This. Song. Brings. Back. A lot. Of. Memereys when. I. Was 19. Years old... I. Am. Now. 78
My mother used to play this over and over again - I love it now!!
Gene Pitney piaceva anche a mia madre!!
(quando cantava in italiano però)
lorraine great music ha
Jeff Nasser Howard Coselll - what was he a singing sports journalist
My mummy did too.
Tankaroonies Oh! dat's nice hee hee!!
Can you imagine something like this being made today? Such an atmospheric song. The backing singing and the sad ending to the story - all just wonderful!
Sadley today's music lacks the Soul of that Time
Now the song would be described as being racist and misogynistic. Thankfully I was born yesterdays.
Peter Kubler, that makes two of us(born in 1956).😊😊😊
Awesome singer and song!!! Love it!
What a Voice,NOT that Autotune shit they have today...this is PURE TALENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+Robert Burns Yes. The true power of his voice is best displayed in I'M GONNA BE STRONG. I love his music.
ill agree with that.
Pure talent, just like Taylor Swift!!
For sure
Other facts. he not only he sang. he played all instruments, did the backup vocal. recorded in his home studio. he was pure talent never seen since. I was a professional singer in my youth. he was my #1 inspiration.
Gene Pitney had a range that no other singers could match. Saw him live in South London in 1964 - he was magic.
I had tickets to see him in Llandudno North Wales on the tour when he died.....gutted RIP Gene. x
How awful for you. He was simply the best.
Hello how are you doing my friend?
Fell in love with Gene Pitney when I was 12 years old.....great voice....wonderful charismatic performer!!! Miss him terribly!
Jeanie B from Houston.
Jeanie Branam me too, i went to the record shop to buy, The Beatles "Hard Days Night & came away with Gene Pitney's 24 Hours from Tulsa 😃
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I never knew this song before until the recent Gucci commercial.. Loving it.. on 🔁
I can't believe it's over 30 years since I saw him in concert. A great night
He passed away in his room after a concert in Cardiff where I live very sad ❤
This is a masterpiece! So beautiful!
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Loved this as a kid. Haven’t heard it for years. It’s still a great song beautifully performed.
Unique voice, great talent sorely missed here in England. R.I.P
Thanks, England...Gentleman Gene is sorely missed here in the States, too.
And in Scotland
Born in Connecticut, USA. Died in Wales, UK. Buried in Connecticut, USA.
Reminds me of my childhood, even though it completely out dates me, I'm almost 30. Fond memories of my mother and father listening to 50s and 60s music. They don't make music like this anymore and it saddens mebl greatly. Still an absolute classic here in 2019...I'll definitely pass this onto my children and itll be going strong in 2030!!!
In an era of great singers Gene Pitney was up there with the very best. An extraordinary voice that still stands out in C21.
Song on repeat, gorgeous. RIP Gene. UK 🍄😛🇬🇧
THIS MAN SANG THOSE LOVE SONGS WITH HIS UNIQUE VOICE THAT HIT THE HEART.
Music from my childhood. My Dad was a big music lover and always had a record playing, this was a very frequent choice and one I liked alot.
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We are lucky to have lived in a time with all the brilliant singers there have been.Gene Pitney, was one of many.I always wished i could sing, instant fame, money, and all your desires met, what a life they must lead. But alas my voice was chronic, and here i sit just another dreamer! ! !
Love this ! I was fortunate to grow up with my grandparents and my grandad still play records daily and this is a regular one 👌🏻
no one sings this quite like he could, what a talent!
I took my mum to his concert in Aus once,,,,,,What a Night.
I always wonder, was this written from an experience in life. Fantastic song and performer.
It's a catchy tune, but try to imagine that you're waiting at home for this guy when you get a letter saying that he's abandoning you for some floozy he met at a motel. I mean, damn.
Not good my friend
...and he can never go and see his old mates anymore.
Hopefully a strong warning to all men!!!❤ !!!BEWARE!!! and rather RUN than be a sitting duck!!😂
NO JE NE REGRETTE RIEN TO QUOTE EDITH PIAF🎉🎉🎉
Gene pitney really had a great unique voice.
He put so much into his songs along with powerful emotion. The contact between him and his audiences was so close...
R.I.P Burt Bacharach! Will always remember his songs!! As we say in My Country Jamaica West Indirs, "Walk Good!"
For a smaller man, his voice has resonance.
Love it❤🎉
WOW What a Heart Break Song, only Gene Pitney can do.
Indeed. I concur 💖
@Terry Melvin I doubt that as he never wrote the song it was Burt Bacharach hal David
@Terry Melvin ?
@Terry Melvin no it was Bacharach and David wrote song but recorded by the shirelles I guess a demon version
@Terry Melvin I looked it up says what I said but it was Dionne Warwick did the demo make it easy on yourself (1962) and 24 hours from tulse Bacharach and David liked to use her as she can sing the most challenging vocals put to her
It´s fascinating. No show, just an incredible talent! I was born in 1980 and I think the music from 1954 to 1963 was the best of all time.
His voice is incredible. So strong, I could listen to it all day long...
Good for you - there's a lot to listen to - "It Hurts To Be In Love;" "Only Love Can Break A Heart;" "Town Without Pity;"...etc. :)
+classiclistener01 i will check them out, although I'm very fond of Town Without Pity! Somethings Gotten Ahold Of My Heart is my favourite, his voice in that song is beautiful!!
Don 't forget " The man who shot Liberty Valance " fantastic song and classic john Wayne movie.
That is a classic movie - James Stewart, John Wayne, and...Lee Marvin as Liberty Valance. However, that song wasn't included in the movie although it was written for that purpose.
nite watchman Oh I could never leave that song out, "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, He Was The Bravest Of Them All" How about, Town Without Pity, Lana, Princess In Rags, Backstage, I'm Gonna Be Strong, the list goes on
one of my altime favorites, a great voice. RIP Gene, gone bur never forgotten, im 72 and still love it.
Great song, superbly sung by Gene. Yet another masterpiece by Burt Bacharach - what a talent he is.
Saw him in 1969 I think
Liverpool Empire
Beyond great
Great songwriter
Great singer
Can't name a favourite
All great songs
Love more in UK than US
Him and Karen Carpenter. Those two will always be in my heart. Very beautiful voices, very special people.
I think I am Gene Pitney's #1 fan!
This is one of those great Pitney songs that was like a miniature movie. Last Chance To Turn Around was another.
Another great song..b.b.g.p.R.I.P.
My mother had his albums and needless to say I heard them when I was little. She had great taste. RIP Mom
Gene Pitney was my crush in high school. I had every one of his records.
I listened to this when I was little mum used to play all 60s stuff what a voice magical
Absolute classic.
Love this song...so many memories of being a child in the 1960's....
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One of my all time faves by Gene, but love everything he ever did!
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Such a fantastic song
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Bacharach and David were masters of the craft of a well turned pop song. The last has gone now, but their catalogue of work remains.
I always loved Gene Pitney, just the way he pronounces the words is awesome, also, very good looking guy.
Hello Sara, How are you doing?
Lovely song and video . I remember Gene from his 80's duet " Somethings gotten hold of my heart " RIP Gene .
I love this song never get tired of hearing it
Hi Anna
It was this song which established Gene in the UK. It was a smash hit there - in 1963 - and tours and other hits there would follow. After the mid-60s, Gene was much bigger there than back in America.
An absolutely wonderful talent. Gene Pitney does this song like no one else. His facial expressions and hand gestures just add to my enjoyment of this song. Hats off to you Mr. Pitney. Truly one of the greats.
Seen Gene Pitney in Australia 🦘
My favorite song of Gene Pitney. I can remember listening this on the radio in 1963 I was 6 years old and it sound beautiful ❤️❤️❤️