No one could sing a tear jerker like gene Pitney what a wonderful talent he was. Love his music ! 👍

I'm a huge Pitney fan and still listen to his albums regularly. he was absolutely one of the greats.

Always loved Gene Pitney....I loved his voice and choice of songs. What a voice! Don't think he ever got the credit he deserved. He also wrote great songs. He had such a strong voice and high range. I still play his music. When I hear on radio, I turn it up and sing along. He has given me hours of joy.

I just turned 70 and Gene Pitney was a part of my teenage years. I'm still listening to this day. May he rest in peace, sadly missed and taken too soon.

Gene Pitney was the first singer I liked and still play his music in 2023. I had the privilege of seeing him perform in Australia and was blown away by his talent. Fans who loved his music will make sure he is not forgotten ever.

Another underrated singer and song writer. I absolutely love virtually every Pitney song and performance. He's in my Top 4 male singers of his era: Roy Orbison, Del Shannon, Bobby Vee, and Gene. RIP all of them.

He was a real looker with a fantastic, unique and soothing voice. It is always heart-wrenchingly sad to think of a star dying alone in a hotel room and being flown home to family. ThanQ very much for all of those beautiful songs, rest in eternal peace Gene Pitney.

His music is timeless; he cannot be replaced. So amazing!

Gene Pitney was underrated by the industry in his time and is virtually unknown today - he should not be allowed to fade and that is why your tribute on KZfaq is so important - excellent appreciation.

Totally underrated. Loved his "Only 24 Hours from Tulsa". "Town Without Pity' was bluesy, hauntingly mystical jem .

I loved Gene Pitney. Amazing voice. Whenever I hear any of his songs I cry because it takes me right back to the sixties when I was a teen. His songs bring back a lot of memories. 😔💜

Amazing singer! Most unique voice! There’ll never be another…

I was a big fan of Gene Pitney. He had such a melodic voice and vocal range and when he added his own harmonies - ah, magic happened! RIP Gene. 😘💕🇦🇺

they don't make 'em like pitney any more...what a voice!

He had one of the most beautiful voices I had ever heard, clear as crystal, and he sang without putting out any effort what so ever. Hate to hear that he passed away.

A brilliant singer with such a distinct voice.

Along with Orbison and Shannon, Pitney had the greatest pipes of his generation.

Gene Pitney was one of my favorites when growing up....Now, any time I hear one of his songs, the volume automatically gets turned up....

That ending of "I'm Gonna Be Strong" is simply off the charts! Love this guy's voice, he was legendary!

Was lucky enough to see him live twice. Even up to his death he was touring and he could still hit the high notes and looked a million dollars. Talent oozed from this singer songwriter I bet in a few years another generation will discover him as Elvis as been rediscovered by a veritable Army of new fans.RIP Gene you are sorely missed x

As a Gene fan for 57 years I absolutely loved this....Gene was a real gentleman who always had time for his fans....We were all so grateful that Lynne shared him with us for all those years . R.I.P. Mr P.

Loved the man and his music. A unique voice and talent. Still missed.

He was brilliant, loved his music, loved all the words and lyrics they told a story.

He had such a wonderful, distinctive voice. I especially loved his song ‘Backstage’, so heartfelt.

I was lucky enough to watch Gene in solo concerts twice ,like most artists of his generation he sang live , his vocals were pitch perfect and the standing ovation he got at the end of his performance was deafening and so well deserved. He. was so proud to have been inducted to the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame, truth told he should have had that honour bestowed upon him many years earlier. I still have the ticket stubs from the concerts my wife and I attended. Gene had a fantastic stage presence and he is universally missed.

Gene was a truly talented singer and song writer, I have been a fan since town without pity and was lucky enough to meet him several times.He was a gentleman and gave 100% in every show he gave, he was loved by his fans and even after his passing is still treasured.,Gene was a man who loved his wife Lynne and his sons above any fame or fortune he was a true star and his legacy lives on in his music, our hearts and memories . I raise my glass to you Mr P xx

"I'm Gonna Be Strong" never fails to give me the chills, the ending ethereal and transcendant. The higher his voice climbed the more power...unreal.

Gene has been my fav singer for 53 years....first record I ever asked my father for....loved Gonna be Strong, specially that last note.Tremendous voice, great songwriter, multi instrumentalist, thorough gentleman...play his songs often and there is always a rush of nostalgia......and appreciation for the minstral who serenaded so many of my days.Perhaps underrated and often understated...Gene Pitney continues to regale so many of us with his wonderful voice and sense of presence.R.I.P Gene.

Gene Pitney never lowered his standards and maintained first class recordings for his entire career .

"Town Without Pity" has to be one of the most cinematic, evocative records about young love ever made. His vocals were so heartfelt and impassioned. As for his songwriting talent, I would think he could've lived fairly handsomely off the royalties from the legendary "He's a Rebel" alone, as it is clearly one of the best pop records ever made.

I feel blessed to have live through this magical era ...

So talented! We had so many talented people that he got lost. Such a shame!

Gene Pitney did his last show in Cardiff S Wales. I was there, he was great . love all his songs.

I loved Gene Pitney He had a great voice He is truly missed

He sang looking through the eyes of love so brilliantly. Such a powerful song to me. Great talented singer.

What a great singing talent Gene had.! Listened to all his songs since I was eight. R.I.P. Mate !!

I attended the same high school as Gene, a few years behind him and if he wasn't touring and in town, he would play the high school dances. a great artist and a regular guy. We called him "The Rockville Rocket" (the town he grew up in).

A great singer/songwriter who was'nt afraid to appear in the smaller venues....he is missed sorely !

One of my earliest memories is hearing Gene Pitney singing 24 hours from Tulsa. It is still a favourite song to this day. He was a uniquely talented singer/songwriter with the most distinctive singing voice. A true pop star made in the best way, experience and dedication to craft.

I have loved Gene Pitney's songs and his amazing voice since I first heard it in 1961. My very favorite song is I'm Gonna Be Strong. I have that one and others on my I Tunes playlist. I listen too them all the time...,

One of the all-time classic voices! Mecca was fantastic!!!!

He was so talented. I remember his songs and that voice. He was such a force when he performed. It is rare to read about a successful singer and composer who put family above fame.

Totally under rated! Beautiful voice; I still cannot believe he's gone, after all these years, crazy huh? SO many stunning songs in his repertoire; I'll always miss this guy.

What a voice Gene Pitney had, strong and controlled. Gene didn't just sing, he put feeling into each song. I listen to all sorts of music, depending on how I feel. I'm always ready for Gene Pitney. I enjoyed this look at his career.

I remembering listening to Gene back in the 60s when my sister played his albums and loved him too. He had an incredible voice and such passion! Then I grew up, fell in love and the songs hit me right where it hurt! Rest in peace, Gene.

His musical talents had so much range he would be hard to describe to today's audiences. Vocals, writing, playing various instruments and so forth he was just GREAT!

I was lucky enough to see Gene in person when he made several visits to the UK in the 80's. He was one of the few singers who's voice was as strong in a live performance as it was in a recording. That voice of his was unique and i have yet to hear another one that comes even close. He is sadly missed. Thank you for this tribute to him as one was long overdue.

Gene Pitney had that rare combination of great talent, a beautiful and expressive voice that was instantly recognizable and the ability to work well with other artists and so bring out the best in him and the person he collaborated with. I fear we won't see his like for a long time.

Great performer! I saw him in 1971 in Liverpool. He was regarded (by some) as old hat at that stage. I went with nothing better to do, but his vocal chops and presentation were outstanding! Huge talent. RIP.

Hell of a singer; tremendously powerful voice.

What a powerful voice and talent Gene. You will be missed. Loved your music.

What a wonderful and talented man Gene Pitney was.Love his vocals ..got all the emotions .I'm gonna be strong ..awesome. RIP. .thank you for the music and memories. I'm sad you passed as you did .In another country and I hope you were not alone ❤❤❤

My all time favorite!!! Beautiful voice. His passing was so sad.

I was lucky enough to interview him in the 1990s, when I worked at oldies station WLNG. Great storyteller! Like many of you had said, very under-rated.

Gene Pitney was simply unique. You knew who it was as soon as one of his songs came on the radio as he was so distinctive in his vocals. He and his record company, Musicor were responsible for one of the greatest two sided records ever; namely 'Only Love Can Break A Heart' and 'If I Didn't Have A Dime.' Unbelievably, not becoming a hit in the UK although I bought it. He did fare better with 'Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa' and subsequent releases and Gene became a regular visitor to our shores due to his popularity. He ranks along side other greats of the time like Roy Orbison, Del Shannon, Ricky Nelson, Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Bobby Vee, Neil Sedaka and Pat Boone who were the backdrop for many of us in our teenage years. No Elvis? To be perfectly honest, nobody ranks along side with him; he was just simply phenomenally untouchable.

When I was 6 years old my Mom asked what I wanted for Christmas. I replied, a teddy bear and a Gene Pitney album! That was in 1960 and I was in love with him! Still am, today. I listen to him often and this was a fantastic vid. I went to see him and he was fantastic. Kind, warm and one of the greats!

Lost track of the amount of times I saw him live. A fantastic performer and his voice. Wow.

Gene Pitney was a super super singer and songwriter, I cannot think of anyone else who could make me STOP what I am doing and turn the volume up and listen to him singing. What a brilliant singer. I loved the bones of the man.

I grew up in Rockville CT where Gene was from and he often visited throughout the years. He was always down to earth and very friendly to his fans. I will always remember him fondly. I didn't realize that he was buried in Somers, which is 20 miles from me and I plan to go pay my respects this weekend.

First time I have ever heard this great singer is gone. But at least he lived a normal life and did not die too young. He had a special voice which transmitted feeling as he sang. I shall miss him. RIP Gene Pitney. You shall be missed as you were one of my favorite singers.

Discovered my Mum's old Gene Pitney records when I was about 6 years old, and have had a HUGE soft spot for him ever since.

I grew up with these songs....No, Gene was never really given the credit so rightfully due him. Man, i can recall so many good memories where his songs come into focus again. It Hurts to be in love...was a monster hit but you rarely hear it mentioned today. It was a rocking song. His vast talent and singing ability, in my mind, made him one of the best rock stars of all time. I was thrilled with his fondness for country music, when he recorded with the King Gorge Jones. My life was greatly enriched by his presence with us and I pray he will continually RIP.

Gene Pitney was the first record I owned, what a wonderful, powerful voice

Gene pitney had a most unusual voice something lovely in it you could not mistake him

He was my heartthrob. He had a wonderful voice . Went to see him in Oxford. I was 14 and wearing my brothers coat 🤦‍♀️. After the show my mother mum tried to find him back stage . Everyone was screaming and my mum told me to 'scream' still got his LP.

Gene was one of my all time favorites. An incredible voice an incredible talent.

Another GREAT ARTIST who left us EARLY for immortality.

One of my all time favorites. A distinctive voice with a unique blend.

FELL IN LOVE WITH GENE'S VOICE TO "HAFE HEAVEN HAFE HEARTACHE" AND I WAS HOOKED FOR EVER ! RIP MR. "P"

Loved Gene Pitney!

One of the truly great talents and most original voices of the 20th century.

a great performer my wife and I had the pleasure of watching him perform twice the last time just before his last concert greatly missed.

Gene Pitney was The Best live singer I ever saw out of so many acts I had the pleasure of seeing while working at Talk of the South night club in Southend, Essex England during the 70´s

I remember How much I loved Gene Pitney in my teens. so many great songs. That voice, Wow. I didn't realize how many songs he wrote at the time and the 60 groups he wrote songs for. Replaying them there wasn't one song I didn't like. My good friend David got me to listen to Twenty four hours from Tulsa. So I went back in time. LOVE IT.

What a great tribute to a great man, I had seen him in countless concerts here in Wales and had the privilege of going to Rockville with friends all who loved him and paid our respects at is grave. There will never be another talented singer like him x

He was accepted as a fairly successful song artist in America. But with the Beatles came the realization that he along with Roy Orbison were considered GREAT song artists over in England. So he and Roy Orbison became great in America. That's the story I heard.

Much too underrated and overlooked absolutely outstanding singer. His voice was unique and one of the greatest sounding ever. His voice was of a quality that achieved greatness in its beauty and power. The feeling he expressed in his songs was soul deep and filled your whole being as you listened. He never received the acclaim he deserved as with the likes of Roy Orbison whom he most closely aligned. Miss so much the pop and rock and roll songs of those days and Gene Pitney whose voice can still be with us, thank God.

Excellent coverage of Gene's career. A man whose music I grew up listening to. He was truly one of the greats!

I had no idea he was such a talent! I'd heard the name and thought he was a semi-popular singer, maybe a couple of hits, but this guy's story had never been told to me before. Thank you Alpha 11!!!

Loved him. A real nice gent with more talent than was ever appreciated.

So underated, his voice was unique R.I.P. Gene Pitney ❤

Gene Pitney had a unique sound and style, there was no mistaking Gene for any other performer. Many of the tunes he recorded progressed dramatically and were interesting to listen and sing along to. He was a truly talented man, singer and songwriter.

Gene Pitney had the coolest, most original sounding voice. Miss you Gene

Thank you for this well deserved tribute to one of the greatest performers of all time. Wish I could have seen him in concert just once. I still have his Greatest Hits album and every song is amazing.

I grew up listening and loving Gene Pitney songs. From the 60's and up to today, I still listen to his songs. He was known as 'The Voice' in the 60's and Roy Orbison was 'The big O'. I would loved to have had the chance to see Gene live on stage and missed it when he was in my city.

My heartthrob as a young teen. My mum took me to see him in Oxford in 1965 . I still ha e my LP from that era . So sad he died alone away from home and his family RIP Gene Pitney . 💖

Soundtrack of my early years A truly great voice

Brilliant artist from the start , so many fantastic songs , they have been a part of my life from my early teens . Thank you gene . Missed greatly

I agree with all the other comments. I grew up with Gene pitney, not to mention all the other greats - there will never be another great voice like his

Aged 44 now, Inhad no idea of whom Gene Pitney was. I woud here and watch with a child like curiosity his video in which he performs in a duet his amazing song "Something gotta hold of my heart" and bewilder my heart as Ingot aquainted with a convulsing passionate way to describe the emotions of love and falling in love. The ups, downs, the high pitch of the voice and the way it would resolve the emotional conflict between the musical prases, would keep me stack to the tv screen and stick the music to my heart so far. On the year's first day, 2018, I had the song again running through my mind according to an emotional fatigue to which this music, my mind seemed to apprehend it from past times as an atonement. And it was a very inspired moment of regresse to the past this much that the song did so a good work to my heart. To my shame, however I realize he was a genius, agreat singer and composer! Where was I that I did not know of him except through his song? I sense already a great deal of beauty in any of his songs and all composed by himself. I am beautifully taken by surprize anyway! Wonderfull!

A great singer, a fantastic human being.

I was a teenager during his rise to fame. The songs were quite affective and his voice was amazing. He sounds like an all around decent guy, and someone who mazimized his talents. Nice retrospective, thanks. RIP Gene.

Gene Pitney was one of my favorite singers. I love his music and his style. I even have his album.

I remember hearing his songs on the radio in the early 60s, when I was a kid. He sounded like nobody else. I wondered how someone could be a singer without sounding like singers were supposed to sound. I eventually drew the lesson that a singer should strive for that kind of individuality, and later I drew the lesson that this applied to all areas of life.

I have always loved Gene, and his music. I had the pleasure to go to one of his concerts in the UK. I still love to listen to him, it reminds me of my youth, and Im now 75 !!

That final performance gave me chills, so beautiful. What a talent!

I've always loved Gene Pitney he was always one of my favorites Town Without Pity was an unbelievable song I remember it just like yesterday

He wrote so many great songs and had a very recognizable (great) voice...brings back lots of memories. This was a good video covering his career and life.

WOW!!! I remember Pitney's songs well, but I NEVER knew that he wrote so many great songs for so many great acts. His voice was totally unforgettable, utterly unique. And he wrote well in so many genres... just amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Finally listened to his CD again which I haven't listened to for years. His voice is so incredible there is no others that can come close. Writing his own songs and for others is unique. To me he'll always be a genius