I loved “Something’s gotten hold of my heart”. Thanks for doing Gene Pitney so well. As a teen in the 60’s I listened to him all the time. It was a Great time to be a teen. Music and dances were a big part of our life.

I took a friend to see him live. She didn’t know any of his songs but by the end of the concert she was so moved her eyes were red from crying so much. That’s the power of his delivery.

1970, 17 yrs. old, asked for Gene Pitney's Greatest Hits (among other albums) from "Santa". Best Christmas, ever! What a unique, talented person.

If heartbreak had a voice it would be Gene Pitney

Grew up with Gene Pitney. He had such a unique voice. My favorite of his was Half Heaven Half Heartache.Was one of his best IMO.He had several albums. Was quite an entertainer and really enjoyed his different style.I have lots of memories from his songs in late 60 s.

"Every breath I take" from Gene is for me his absolute master piece! Thumbs up from the Netherlands!

Gene Pitney was an amazing singer. Great analysis Fil.

One thing I've noticed of Gene's singing, watching him sing, is how powerfully he used his jaw and facial muscles. A small thing but I always felt he puts so much into each performance. He's just so wonderful.

The joy of growing up with much older siblings is that music like this filled my childhood, love it still.

So glad you covered the late, great Gene Pitney. From the standpoint of a singer myself, I found his voice to be curiously "odd" in many ways, unique from anybody else. The fact is, there was simply no one on earth who SOUNDED like him. I am 75-years old now, and as I recently went over his biography, he did more in his relatively short time here than so many others... a great writer, vocalist, musician, producer, and the author of so many great pop standards for other artists, few people have left so much in their passing as Gene Pitney. Even at my age, I just added one more tune to my still growing song list which I actually plan on singing later today, my all-time Pitney classic, *"Town Without Pity."* Of all his many hits, this one remains my favorite. I don't know if it will be anyone else's, but I'm going to try my best. Most of the people at the venue would never have been born during his time nor have even heard of him, but that's okay. I'm still going for it!!

Gene Pitney was big on our transistor radio's.

I love your smile when you are listening to music.

Another amazing unique voice! You don't hear singers like this anymore. Glad to have lived through the 60s.

Love Gene & this song! Great analysis, Fil!

As always, excellent musical analysis and commentary. No one is doing this at your level of expertise. Not even close. So, thank you.

One of my favorite performances of Gene Pitney is “I’m Gonna Be Strong,” on the 60’s UK show, “Ready, Steady, Go.” It is a great example of his vocal range.

Liberty Valance is my favorite GENE song!!! ❤❤❤ all of his songs were heartbreaking and incredible!!! 💙💙💙

Gene Pitney had a natural story teller's voice.

Gene Pitney was my first concert as a 13 year old. I was mesmerized then and now. Great analysis.

Your description of vocal fry is very interesting. Gene did indeed have his own style. Thanks Fil!

A Beautiful voice, a Beautiful Man, you have done Gene well Fil❤️

I wanted to add Gene has such a unique voice. You explained it well what he was doing with that voice. My 15 year old self was enchanted with Gene. Thanks, Phil.

I love these reviews & Gene Pitney!

I loved this song when it came out!!!

A blast from my past! Gene was a real heart throb when I was in high school. He is one of my favorite singers from that time. I didn't know that he had such a long career in the UK. Thanks for the memories.

I watched Gene live in Bristol many years back such a polished performance amazing big fan club

Gene, Was Brilliant! When became older, I saw on a telethon; and I didn't know it was Gene Pitney, until he started singing.

Hi Fil! Thank you so much for this one from Gene Pitney! That voice is one of a kind! You knew immediately it was Gene when he started singing! He was one of my favorites from the sixties! Always so well dressed too! It was sad that he had a heart attack while on tour....he died while doing what he loved best....singing! Thanks for taking me back in time.....I have to say my music was some of the best! I appreciate you so much for doing this one!✌️

You never leave a stone unturned! Love it.

A grand insightful look into the “fry” mystery

Somethings got a hold of my heart !.. probably the best love song ever written !.

Good singer and song too!

In the 60´s listening BFBS - the british sender in Germany. I here in East germany - and so I knew the songs - Gene Pitney was my hero - hear the songs ev´ry day.

Loved Gene Pitney since I was a teen in the 80s. I was pretty out of my era but great music has no age. So many great songs over his career and such style. I can see why the Britts adored him. Thanks for featuring this artist again, great analysis ❤

Gene was truly a great talent!

Gene was easily my favorite 60's singer. I then moved to jazz but later came back to really appreciate him.

He sang " who shot liberty vallance "...with Lee Martin, John Wayne...great early western!

Great song and singer! So very talented. So many songs of enjoyment. 💖

Phil, I love watching you analyse the old songs. Your enthusiasm leaves anyone else I’ve watched for dead because you know what you are talking about. So, love your work kiddo . Keep it coming. Tina Neilsen 🇦🇺😃 I meant to say I’m 62 and these are all songs from my childhood and teenage years. We had some great music!

Fil , honestly , your a walking dictionary. Every Single Time , I learn something new , thanks to you . As a songwriter,you really learn a lot , and it’s very intriguing as well . ❤️🇨🇦❤️. You really do listen ,to the lyrics. Obviously their extremely personal,however,I believe everyone can relate, in some shape or form. Intriguing delivery, and yes you don’t realize it ,until later on . Brilliant. 🤘.

Grew up on a diet of Sabbath, Led Zep, Hendrix, Trower etc but this was a hit when I was a kid and I always loved this tune and the wonderful "Somethings gotten hold of my heart"...amazing how much emotion he can get into these songs.

Thanks Fil, loved Gene Pitney ! Gene also wrote many songs for other artists !

That voice, even though I was a kid when he was popular I loved his music

That reminds me of jerry butler when he sings moody woman, he does the same thing I like you you help me understand music and singing,thanks, your respectful young man, you where riased right.

My favourite dj, Pete Murray, used to introduce this as '24 Hours From Tulse Hill'!

I loved Gene Pitney🌹

I was already in his corner... now his vocal delivery your explanation and demonstration...oh, yeah, resistance is futile. If I were the recipient of the letter, I'd be feeling all sorry for him with that cry in his voice. Super-interesting.

Unique very talented singer/ songwriter

Another great song from this brilliant singer! Really interesting breakdown on his vocals Fil! Thank you for this informative analysis! Cheers Mario! 😀🤘👌

Please do more Gene Pitney! I did see your other video on him and Mary Lou.

Gene Pitney was a wonderful entertainer. Thanks Fil. Our voices are an instrument as well and Gene was amazing.

Vocal fry was a very typical characteristic of Pitney. He used it in many of his songs. Listen also to his very powerful number “Backstage”.

i saw gene pitney live. twice. in the 60's.

Gene's duet with George Jones "I've Got 5 Dollars and It's Saturday Night" a fun song to listen to by two great talents.

Great choice and Fil thanks a lot for playing something that shows his wonderful voice

One of my favorite singers of all time.. :) Love this song, 'I'm Going to be Strong' by him is a all time classic..

This analysis is fascinating, so musically accurate to my ears and extremely wonderful in its own right. THANKS !

I love "Back Stage" among so many others too.

Loved the analysis Fil, especially the vocal fry demo. I love how much you love what you're doing! It really shows \m/

KZfaq has a complete concert Gene did a couple of years before he died for Public Television. He opened the concert with 24 Hours From Tulsa. His live version was fantastic. The concert ( with a full orchestra) is well worth watching, he is in fine form. I was lucky enough to see Gene and Dion when they did a concert together in Atlantic City NJ.....it was a great night.

First time I understood what vocal fry is... That's how good of a teacher you are. I learn a lot with this channel.

I thought it started like Down in the Boondocks. Vocal Fry? I like how you do it, Fil.. 😊

🖖👽🤖👾🛰️☄️🚀👻 Awesome voice!

Your selections are simply masterclass Phil

Such an under appreciated singer. Thanks.

He lived not too far from me and is buried in Somers Connecticut. I never heard of vocal fry till now....Phil you are a amazing teacher / analyzer thank you!

Part 2 .... Great job Fil ✌😎 Keep the cool vids coming ! 😆🤘 "Rock"

I HAVE ONLY DESCOVED YOU YOUR VOICE IS AMAZING

I like your explanation of Gene’s vocal fry. I never before listened to it with that in mind.

Gene Pitney, never heard of him. But I know his songs so you have helped me discover my musical past. Your demonstrations are so relevant and down to earth that I never get bored. I talked with my daughter about your show. She is friends with many musical people and is now in film school. She did a scene in a movie she was working on with Johnny Hallyday, the French Elvis. Maybe you can do a video of his, that would be a treat for your English speaking audience.

Great vocalist and an emotional force, all the technique aside he delivered.

Town Without Pity - Gene's vocal is the ultimate in teenage pathos!

I was ready to cringe and winge at this viewpoint of Gene Pitney, but was pleasantly surprised and even learnt a fact or three about the great artist. Thank you, I shall tune in again ✌😎

Hey Fil, I really appreciate your vocal analysis, something I'm not an expert in. Also these artists that you bring to all of us. Much appreciation!

I learned lots here in this video. Thanks once again Fil.

I love this analysis, Fil! I've got a passion for vocals, so I really appreciate your dissection of vocal techniques. Thank you! Great song. Great talent. Great delivery. Love the horn section in this song too.

One of those songs I listened to as a teen and even felt sympathy for this poor guy and that lasted until one day, being older and listening to the song again my thoughts were a wow you are really one SOB 'dearest darling' really dodged a bullet! Gene Pitney is definitely one of my lifetime favorites right up there with Buddy Holly. My favorite is "I'm Gonna Be Strong." The ending on that song just soars. (Cindi Lauper does an outstanding cover!)

Awesome artist from an awesome time ! A much higher standard in music at that time and no pro tools!

So enlightening! We’ve enjoyed this unique style for so many years, but it really is neat to hear the vocal technique explained.

Этой песней я открыла для себя Джина Питни и просто влюбилась в него. Конечно, в 90-х я тоже слышала его дуэт с Марком Алмондом. Но это - выше всяких похвал - мурашки по коже.

I remember the headlines when he died. If I remember correctly he died in his hotel room while on tour in the UK.

In 1962 I was 15 when I heard THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE and the song grabbed me. Then, I began to see just how great a voice gene Pitney had. I saw him once in the 1960s and twice in the 1980s. I even got to shake his hand. He has always been my favorite.

Saw him live about 20 years ago. All I can say is WOW. Now do your take on Town Without Pity.

What a fantastic analysis Fil, complete & you didn't miss a thing! I've grown up listening to this song, for obvious reason yes, but also b/c it's a mainstay in the Golden Oldies. It has always been a sad song to me, sad for that girl back home but I have always looked at life w/ realistic filter. Gene had the classic 50s-60s voice & look. Losing him in 2006 was sad, as was Leon, J.J., This is the hard part of getting old losing artists, friends & family!

Great video Fil. So informative, and also reminding us of other music composed by Gene. He’s a rebel, was a great song. This man was so Special. Thank you, Fil, for all you do.

LOVE THIS SONG😍😍😍😍😍😍GIVES ME CHILLS VERY SOULFUL VERY CREATIVE

I watched a couple of videos of singers' voice cracking and thought it could be done on purpose. Thank you for clearing up the voice cracking for me.

"Oh , I don't know what to say!" This is what the vocal fry is expressing.

Another great choice!

A Unique performer Gene Pitney, unbelievable vocal range. I am still a huge fan. Thank you for your in depth vocal Analysis of " Great" voices. Absolutely fascinating!!

Super cool analysis, info and bio. Thanks Fil

I was a fan of Gene Pitney's. Just looked him up, had no idea of sad death just recently. I remember him from my "Hullabaloo" days.

When the voice is used correctly, it spins high in the head and returns to the mouth. There is no pressure. In fact, when the singing is correct, you cannot even feel the sound coming from yourself. It sounds like you are hearing what is being generated outside your head. There is no pushing. Breathing is not gasping, but more like (allowing) a pulling in and up and back, like using a straw along the lifted upper hard palate. It is the greatest feeling in life. Miriam J. Arman has books on all this (my teacher).

Imagine having a voice like his! It is so distinctive. I remember hearing 'Trans Canada Highway' for the first time on my bus trip to high school.

I appreciate your work so much!!

Stuart Smith of The Eagles said that his mentor was Mike Dennis. Mike and I both dwelt as bums in the same abodes. Mike's typical playing is not to be found on the internet, except when he played in a blues band. However, one of Stuart's breaks seems to be identical to what one might have heard Mike playing outside of blues. That is to be found in a KZfaq videograph "She's crazy for leaving - Rodney Crowell - live 1990". Mike was guitarist for a DC/Virginia 60s female folk singer who moved to Denmark and became popular there. I have kept forgetting her name. She was big in DC for a while. My then girlfriend went on a date with Gene Pitney before I met her. Mike's band the Hickory opened for the Kinks at a last-minute-organized concert on a tour in Maryland. The crowd liked the Hickory so much more than the Kinks, that the next single released by Kinks was their interpretation of what they thought was "folk rock". Mike's influence, unsung, because his life or career was unstable. This present videograph was recommended by KZfaq while I was listening to "Mecca" in a playing list entitled "Oldtime Stalker Songs Mostly 1950s & 1960s". I had a nice conversation with you about ten usernames ago, I forgot about what?

This guy was a staple not only on radio but also in every store back in the day. The stores were able to play whatever they liked without regulation so when buying tires at Sears, "A Town Without Pity" was playing over the intercom system.

So many of Genes Songs are so singable ( can't stop myself)....

😂I had so much fun doing the vocal frys with you!🤣

I definitely have been living in the twilight zone or ? Knew nothing about him /vocal fry , very interesting Thanks for the continued education! Nothing like hearing/learning about other genres. Thank you !