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05 Apr 06 - 07:00 AM (#1710941) Subject: Obit Gene Pitney has passed away 5/4/200 From: Rasener Just been announced on TV It happened at a Cardiff Hotel RIP |
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05 Apr 06 - 07:10 AM (#1710945) Subject: RE: Obit Gene Pitney has passed away 5/4/200 From: GUEST,Scooby At The Hilton in Cardiff City center,its not far from the ice rink. I live 10 miles from Cardiff. Scooby |
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05 Apr 06 - 07:33 AM (#1710959) Subject: RE: Obit Gene Pitney has passed away 5/4/200 From: pavane Sad news. I saw him in Cardiff a couple of years ago, and he was in good voice, looked fit and well. I remember giving a (lovely redheaded) girl his album "Gene Pitney's Big 16" for a birthday present in the mid-60's - I still remember her birthday too. Didn't get me anywhere though. Never got a date with her, but I don't blame him. |
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05 Apr 06 - 07:39 AM (#1710961) Subject: RE: Obit Gene Pitney has passed away 5/4/200 From: GUEST Something Gotten Hold of His Heart I guess. He had Hepatitis in the 70's (or was it late 60's) and that was not trivial as I remember. |
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05 Apr 06 - 07:43 AM (#1710966) Subject: RE: Obit Gene Pitney has passed away 5/4/200 From: Scooby Doo He was aged 65. Scooby |
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05 Apr 06 - 08:30 AM (#1711003) Subject: RE: Obit Gene Pitney has passed away 5/4/200 From: bobad I always enjoyed his singing. |
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05 Apr 06 - 08:39 AM (#1711009) Subject: RE: Obit Gene Pitney has passed away 5/4/200 From: rich-joy yes, FABulous strong emotive voice and great singable 60s songs - a BIG part of my teenage years!!! Vale, Gene. R-J |
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05 Apr 06 - 09:03 AM (#1711020) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5/4/2006 From: GUEST,south west fan and he was only 24 hours from Bristol http://www.colstonhall.org/boxoffice/whatson/Event147 |
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05 Apr 06 - 09:35 AM (#1711033) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5/4/2006 From: Purple Foxx This guy had the singing voice I would have wished for myself. Simply years ahead of his time. |
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05 Apr 06 - 10:54 AM (#1711124) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5/4/2006 From: GUEST,SunnySister This is sad news. The BBC reported that they found him passed away in his bed. I hope he just went gently to sleep and didn't feel any pain. I love the song [The Man who Shot] Liberty Valance among others that he sang or wrote. Thanks for letting us all know. --SunnySister |
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05 Apr 06 - 11:08 AM (#1711135) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5/4/2006 From: SINSULL Town Without Pity. RIP |
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05 Apr 06 - 11:23 AM (#1711157) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5/4/2006 From: Dave the Gnome The first two records I bought were 'I feel fine' by the Beatles and 'I'm gonna be strong' by Gene Pitney. I know it was 1964 and I guess it was Christmas because I must have had some money given me:-) The note that Gene held at the end of that song always blew me away - I still don't know how he held it so long but still kept that power in his voice! A fantastic singer and great loss. Anyone remember seeing him on a chat show recently with Alice Cooper - They swaped roles and while Alice made a reasonable job of Mr Clean Cut Gene did a much better one of the demon rocker:-) RIP. Dave the Gnome |
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05 Apr 06 - 11:40 AM (#1711174) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5/4/2006 From: number 6 Yes Sinsull ... Town without Pity. May he find eternal peace. sIx |
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05 Apr 06 - 11:42 AM (#1711177) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5/4/2006 From: Brakn A great singer. I think he appeared on the first Stones album and also was famous for missing his cue on the "This Morning" (Richard and Judy), a live broadcast. I had an aunt who lived in Tulsa who had never heard of the song!! |
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05 Apr 06 - 11:53 AM (#1711185) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5/4/2006 From: jojofolkagogo Well, its a sad fact that we all gotta go some time - hope it was peaceful. 24 hours and Gonna be Strong were among my faves in 60's too Jo-Jo |
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05 Apr 06 - 12:21 PM (#1711205) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5/4/2006 From: Cobble I saw Gene at Batley Varieties Club, dont remember when (long time ago), superb voice, he will always be in my memories of those days past. Sad Loss Cobble. |
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05 Apr 06 - 02:19 PM (#1711282) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: Stilly River Sage CNN obit. |
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05 Apr 06 - 02:34 PM (#1711295) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: Linda Kelly he was a reat songwriter too. |
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05 Apr 06 - 02:43 PM (#1711304) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: Desdemona Presumably he's gone to... Mecca Artist: Gene Pitney (peak Billboard position # 12 in 1963) Words and Music by Neval Nader and John Gluck, Jr. (opening instrumental--chiefly Indian fakir's flute) I live on the West side, she lives on the East side of the stree-ee-eet And though they say that East is East and West is West And never the twain shall meet Each morning I face her window and pray that our love can be 'cause that brownstone house where my baby lives Is Mecca (Mecca, Mecca, Mecca) Mecca (Mecca, Mecca) to me-e-e-e-e-e. Oh she's my dream goddess and her ruby lips are so div-i-ine And though her folks say we're too young to know of love I worship at her shrine Each morning I face her window and pray that our love can be 'cause that brownstone house where my baby lives Is Mecca (Mecca, Mecca, Mecca) Mecca (Mecca, Mecca) to me-e-e-e-e-e. (instrumental interlude-chiefly guitar) Each morning I face her window and pray that our love can be 'cause that brownstone house where my baby lives Is Mecca (Mecca, Mecca, Mecca) Mecca (Mecca, Mecca) to me-e-e-e-e-e. (ending instrumental-chiefly Indian fakir's flute) A great favourite of my eldest brother, who himself passed away in 1980. ~D |
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05 Apr 06 - 03:06 PM (#1711311) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: fat B****rd A great shame. I love "Tulsa", "I'm Gonna Be Strong" and especially "Love My Life Away" RIP Mr. Pitney. BTW I believe he wrote "Hello Mary Lou" for Ricky Nelson. |
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05 Apr 06 - 04:15 PM (#1711371) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: Chris in Wheaton "town without pity" was based on the true story of Larry Pusateri's legal work - RIP, Gene and Larry. see http://www.isba.org/association/dec05bn/29.htm Chris |
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05 Apr 06 - 04:16 PM (#1711373) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: Allan C. Desdemona mentioned my all time favorite of Gene's, "Mecca." It wasn't until years later that I realized he might have been referring to a part of NYC while pretending to mean the one in the East. As I understand it, Gene got tired of the the grind involved with being a performer and gave it up for the most part. Instead, he became a record producer, dealing with, (if I remember correctly,) Peter and Gordon, among others. |
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05 Apr 06 - 06:53 PM (#1711483) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: GUEST,Lanfranc the Cookieless Way to go! Sad, though. Another of my heroes gone. Must find that CD and play it. Alan |
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05 Apr 06 - 07:11 PM (#1711498) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: Beer Another legend gone. Beer |
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05 Apr 06 - 08:13 PM (#1711530) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: GUEST,Texas Guest I'm very comfortable with my voice; however, if I were allowed to clone one for my very own it just might be Gene Pitney's - a simply wonderful voice. All those songs you all have mentioned are great tunes. I recently bought a CD of his with "Liberty Valance" on it so I could learn it - guess I'll have to get to work on it in a week or two. RIP Gene, you'll be missed in Texas. |
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05 Apr 06 - 10:26 PM (#1711588) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: GUEST,Allen in Australia Gene Pitney did indeed write " Hello Mary Lou" ( Words and music) AD1943 |
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05 Apr 06 - 10:46 PM (#1711595) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: GUEST,punkfolkrocker i never knew until i read CNN obit today that he wrote Bobby Vee's "Rubber Ball" !!! Gene Pitney will forever be elevated even higher in my humble estimation ! "Rubber Ball." is one of most perfect pure classic pop hits ever recorded..!!!!!!!!!!! |
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05 Apr 06 - 11:00 PM (#1711600) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: Alba Great Voice, Great Songwriter. Rest Peacefully and Thank You Mr.Pitney Jude |
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05 Apr 06 - 11:59 PM (#1711609) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: GUEST RIP Gene Pitney, you're were a great man. Tom |
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06 Apr 06 - 12:22 AM (#1711617) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: Rasener I preferrd Marty Wilde's version of "Rubber Ball" |
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06 Apr 06 - 01:34 AM (#1711637) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: Metchosin RIP and thank you Mr. Pitney, with every breath I take, you will forever be a fondly remembered part of my emotionally charged adolescence. |
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06 Apr 06 - 07:13 AM (#1711742) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: Leadfingers Harvey Andrews said last night "Thats the way to go - A standing ovation , back to the hotel , and die in your sleep !" |
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06 Apr 06 - 07:17 AM (#1711743) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: GUEST,Chris B (Born Again Scouser) Unforgettable. But 65? How did that happen? Another good man gone. |
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06 Apr 06 - 07:51 AM (#1711761) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: Bat Goddess He provided part of the soundtrack to my teen years. Especially liked "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" and "Town Without Pity". Didn't realize until I read the obit how many songs he wrote for other artists -- including "He's A Rebel" recorded by The Crystals which I'm still prone to break into upon occasion. Linn |
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06 Apr 06 - 10:45 AM (#1711878) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: pavane And yes, he was on the Stones first LP, as 'Uncle Gene', playing piano while 'Uncle Phil' Spector played maraccas. I think the track was the instrumental 'Now I've got a witness' |
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06 Apr 06 - 11:56 AM (#1711936) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: clueless don Enjoyed Gene Pitney's music very much. Didn't know about his songwriting! One particular favorite, which I don't think anyone else has mentioned yet, was "Last Exit to Brooklyn". RIP Don |
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14 Apr 06 - 03:49 AM (#1717924) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: GUEST,I am Gene's Biggest Fan Name any song he did, I can recite every word. When I saw him in San Diego at Humphries By The Bay during the 80's, Gene read a letter from a fan who thought Gene had died from a brain tumor. Gene had a good laugh. He was music's greatest. Here is to the "Prince Of Pain" - your music lives forever! |
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14 Apr 06 - 10:35 AM (#1718082) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: Bonnie Shaljean What DID he die of? Anybody ever shed any light on it? |
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14 Apr 06 - 10:54 AM (#1718100) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: jacqui.c Just found this thread. Like many others here Mr Pitney was a big influence on my teenage years - in particular with 'Town Without Pity' and 'Twenty-four Hours From Tulsa'. Rest easy Gene. |
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12 Nov 09 - 12:39 PM (#2764883) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: Acorn4 I always liked one of his less well known tracks - "Only Love can Break a Heart" - coincidentally the same title as the Neil Young song. |
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12 Nov 09 - 04:13 PM (#2765011) Subject: RE: Obit: Gene Pitney has passed away 5 Apr 2006 From: Suegorgeous No - Young's song is - Only love can break your heart. |