Singersongwritermusician gene pitney was born today 217 in 1940. Gene pitney last chance to turn around 1965, vinyl. He also wrote the early 1960s hits rubber ball recorded by bobby. Pitney first gained success as a songwriter with hits such as hello mary lou recorded by rick nelson in 1961 and hes a rebel recorded by the crystals in 1962. Listen free to gene pitney 25 alltime greatest hits i wanna love my life away.
Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live. Gene pitney sings just for you is american singer gene pitneys third album, released on the musicor label in 1963. Wendy brown, 59, is frontofhouse manager at st davids hall, where the star played his last concert on wednesday night. This takes the highlights of vareses earlier more greatest hits and rhinos anthology and sweats it all down to one scintillating single disc with 25 alltime greatest hits. Record covers more record covers magazine or newspaper articles memories blog about contact gene videos from youtube. Pitney charted 16 top 40 hits in the united states, four in the top.
See more ideas about gene pitney, songs and motown. Gene pitney was born on february 17, 1940 in rockville, connecticut, the son of anna a. Included are the megahits town without pity, man who shot liberty valance, and only love can break a heart as well as clips from the diverse musical genres gene explored, perfected, and. Pitney has often been categorized quite unfairly as a teenidol singer responsible only for melodramatic, angstridden ballads. The wheels of my old car are aturnin, burnin up the highway tonight that girl of mine will be yearnin for not learnin to see. This is one of the first cds i purchased of gene pitney. A top 20 hit for gene pitney in 1965, last chance to turn around is not one of his more wellremembered smashes, at least if airplay on oldies radio is the yardstick which it shouldnt be. Vinyl 7 gene pitney last chance to turn around 1965, vinyl discogs. The crowning touch is the superb job of mastering, just what youd expect from a rhino production, resulting in crystalline sound that will stand. In 1961 pitney began recording his compositions, with.
Gene pitney the man who shot liberty valance from luomo che uccise liberty valance. Tonight that girl of mine, will be yearning all night learning. This is to deny the true talent of the man and the extensive range he possesses. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Pitney charted 16 top 40 hits in the united states, four in the top 10. Geh nie andere wege last chance to turn around german visit my blog for a complete gene song list and free cd at. Gene pitney con te verso lamore last chance to turn around please visit my new gene pitney web site at. American singing legend gene pitney died of natural causes, a postmortem examination has confirmed pitney, who was midway through a uk tour. Gene pitney melody first on youtube by genepitney1. Gene pitney wrote songs like hes a rebel for the crystals, loneliness for kalin twins, hello mary lou for ricky nelson, todays teardrops for roy. Gene pitney born gene francis alan pitney in hartford, connecticut, usa on 17. Bbc news uk wales fans final chat with gene pitney. Gene pitney born gene francis alan pitney in hartford, connecticut, usa on 17 february 1940 died 5 april 2006 cardiff, wales.
Get the best deals on album rock cds gene pitney when you shop the largest online selection at. Gene francis alan pitney was an american singersongwriter, musician, and sound engineer. Yet last chance to turn around is one of his best records, and one of the most adept pathostugging performances by an artist who was almost. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. Products of gene pitney on gene pitney cds covid19. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Pitneys rich, penetrating tenor was and is unmistakeable, and his songs remain classics even today. We have over 100 song clips available for your listening pleasure. He wrote hits for others like rubber ball, hes a rebel, hello mary lou. Pitneys last hit on the uk charts came in 1989, after an absence of 15 years, when he and soft cell singer marc almond.
Complete list of gene pitney music featured in tv shows and movies. Pitney was among a group of early 1960s american acts such as roy orbison, bobby vinton, the four seasons, jan and dean, ja. Gene pitney im gonna be strong lyrics genius lyrics. Gene pitney, american singer and songwriter known for dramatic pop balladry. Download scrobbler developer api free music downloads merchandise. A lifelong gene pitney fan has described how she chatted to the singer in his dressing room hours before his death in a cardiff hotel. Gene pitney as long as she needs me by genepitney1. Hours from tulsa download on itunes twenty four hours from tulsa play on spotify twenty four hours from tulsa play on youtube. This burt bacharachhal davidpenned single was the singers 5th chart entry and it became his 4th top 40 and 2nd consecutive top 5 single when it peaked at no. Last chance to turn around gene pitney peak position. After a successful singing career spanning five decades, at the age of 66, he was found dead of natural causes, while in the middle of a sellout uk tour.
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Gene pitney has one of the most distinctive voices in music. The many sides of gene pitney 1962 town without pity, i wanna love my life away, i laughed so hard i cried, dream for sale, twenty two days, todays teardrops, hello mary lou, take me tonight, harmony, a greater love, every breath i take, sure. Gene pitney the very best of gene pitney cd amoeba music. Whether you like it or not you know when it is gene. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Gene pitney last exit to brooklyn w lyrics youtube. Gene pitney it hurts to be in love steve alaimo hitchhike 1966. Gene pitney last chance to turn around lyrics genius lyrics. Hot 100 and was a top 10 hit in australia and canada.
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