Gene Pitney’s first break in the music industry came when he formed a duo named ‘Jamie and Jane’ with Ginny Arnell. Record Covers More Record Covers Magazine or newspaper articles Memories Blog About Contact Gene Video's from Youtube. In 1964, his song ‘Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa’ peaked at No.5 in Britain and at No. Thus Pitney the songwriter prevented himself from finally having his single at the top of the charts. He still appeared regularly on UK charts till 1974. Gene charted 16 Top-40 hits in the U.S., four in the Top 10. He made a short-lived revival in 1974 when hits such as 'Trans-Canada Highway' and 'Blue Angel' came alive. They recorded ‘Classical Rock & Roll’ in 1959 followed by a single called ‘Cradle of My Arms.’. Gene Pitney (February 17, 1940 - April 5, 2006) was a highly acclaimed pop singer with a dramatic style who was also a prolific songwriter. 1940. His big break came when Roy Orbison recorded ‘Today's Teardrops’ as the B-side to ‘Blue Angel.’ It was followed by ‘Rubber Ball’ for Bobby Vee and ‘Hello Mary Lou’ for Ricky Nelson. Singer Gene Pitney playing guitar w. sons Todd & David , & wife Lynne playing back-up instruments at home. Gene Pitney was the man with one of the unique voices in music history, awesomely talented and brilliant. Together they had three Sons, Todd, Chris, and David. Listen to Town Without Pity, Every Breath I Take and more from Gene Pitney. He attended Rockville High School where he formed his first band, ‘Gene & the Genials’. After high school, he studied electrical engineering while simultaneously focusing on music. Born: 17-Feb-1940 Birthplace: Rockville, CT Died: 5-Apr-2006 Location of death: Cardiff, Wales Cause of death: Natural Causes Remains: Buried, Somers Centre Cemetery, Somers, CT. He enjoyed water Skiing with friends. Other chart making songs recorded by Pitney include "Only love can break a heart" which peaked at number 2 on the U.S charts, as well as "Half Heartache" which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Chart. His passion for music, however, meant that there was a conflict between his academics as he became increasingly drawn to his music. R o gerthat Talk 02:32, 27 January 2007 (UTC) Ginny Arnell. In Italy, his song ‘Nessuno mi può giudicare’ became a sensational hit, and he finished second in the country’s annual ‘Sanremo Music Festival’ twice. He lived on Crystal Lake in Ellington, Connecticut. He came second in a competition known as San Remo Song Concert with his song Nessuro Mi Puo Guidicare. They had three sons. On April 5, 2006, during his UK tour, he was found dead in his hotel room in Cardiff, Wales. In 1961, Gene Pitney got signed to the record label, Musicor which was owned by Aaron Schroeder. Marked by his piercing, pained, and melodramatic tenor, he was often characterized (very unfairly) as a shallow “teen idol” type of singer. He had two older and two younger siblings and lived with his family in Rockville, Connecticut. In 1965, he recorded two hit albums with singer George Jones and they became the most promising country-and-western duo of the year. In December the same year, his ‘Half Heaven, Half Heartache’ reached No.12 on the Billboard chart. His wife and sons survive him. Pitney was greatly influenced by musical icons such as Clyde McPhalter, Moon Mullican and the musical doo-wop group, the Crows. 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. The piece you are purchasing may or may not work. Today is a sad day." He eventually gained fame as a singer when he recorded his self-penned song, ‘I Wanna Love My Life Away’. The song had Pitney multitracking vocals and playing a lot of instruments. His songs gained notable popularity in US and UK and he was inducted into ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’ in 2002. 2 UK). He is also known for the Burt Bacharach-Hal David Song "(The Man who shot) Liberty Valence. Gene Pitney got married to childhood friend and heartthrob, Lynne Gayton in 1966. He lived on Crystal Lake in Ellington, Connecticut. A number of his hit songs were recorded in Italy. Jane Corbett's pictures Pictures of Gene's Grave. Find similar music that you'll enjoy, only at Last.fm. He will be dearly missed, but will live on through his music. He released his first single, "(I wanna) Love my life away." Pitney did not only have success as a singer, but he also excelled at writing songs for others. (Orlowsky) and Harold F. Pitney, who was a lathe operator. It won a ‘Golden Globe Award’ and an ‘Oscars’ nomination for the Best Song. The cause of his death was ruled to be a heart attack. Pitney continued to tour continuously from then on. On 18 March 2002, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Gene Pitney got married to childhood friend and heartthrob, Lynne Gaytonin 1966. He loved music since his childhood and joined a band in high school. The limousine carrying the family of singer Gene Pitney leaves Somers Center Cemetery following Pitney's burial. He had his High School education at Rockville High School. In 1966, Gene Pitney married his childhood sweetheart, Lynne Gayton, and the couple had three sons together, Todd, Chris, and Patrick Ewing. This price is for the continental US. From 1961-1970 , he had a long string of hits in the US that included "Town Without Pity" (1961), "She's A Heartbreaker" (1968), and the Burt Bacharach/Hal David-penned "(The Man Who Shot) Li… BTW I think we need more info on what singles and albums he released, not just "songs performed by Pitney". 2 in US. Gene Pitney was an American Singer, songwriter, musician, and sound engineer. In the United Kingdom, he had 22 top 40 hits, and 11 singles in the top ten. However, his music and studies were coming into increasing conflict and Gene began to move more towards his musical ambitions. He is well known for his chart making hit songs and recordings. After a long break, he made his comeback with a duet version of ‘Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart’ with singer Marc Almond; it reached and stayed at No.1 in UK for four weeks in January 1989, and gained the No.1 ranking in Germany, Switzerland, Finland, and Ireland. Pitney died while on tour in the UK on the 5th of April, 2006. 17 on US Hot 100. Item : We have a Neat Sonny & Cher/Gene Pitney's 1965 Bonanza Of Stars Tour Program! He made his official debut by recording a duet with Ginny Arnell in 1959. Gene Pitney was an American singer, songwriter, and sound engineer best known for his song ‘Town Without Pity’. He rests at Somers Center Cemetary in Somers, Connecticut. In 2000, he sang the harmony vocals in Jane Olivor’s version of his own song ‘Half Heaven – Half Heartache’. Of all the American Rock & Rollers to emerge in the period between Elvis Presley’s induction into the army in 1958 and the arrival of the Beatles in 1964, Gene Pitney is one of the select few to have not just survived but also prospered into the Twenty-first Century. Notable among his written songs are "He is a rebel" which was written for The Crystals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIYYT_Izo7I, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gene_Pitney_1966.JPG, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-kRoGbEdIo, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLTvbQqgkHg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGsRPOl8jtw. Find Gene Pitney bio, music, credits, awards, & streaming links on AllMusic - A much-loved singer and songwriter whose urgent… Soon, his focus shifted to only music. 14) marked his comeback by featuring in the Top 40 in 1974. In 1964, he recorded the singles ‘It Hurts to Be in Love’ (No.7 in US) and ‘I'm Gonna Be Strong’ (No.9 in US and No. Popular hit 'Hello Mary Lou' was also written for Ricky Nelson. He would also go on to sing with a group called the Embers. Pitney died while on tour in the UK on the 5th of April, 2006.His manager found him dead in his hotel room. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/gene-pitney-9117.php He also wrote 'Today's Teardrops' for Roy Orbison, as well as 'Rubber ball' for Bobby Vee. However, initially he found more success as a songwriter rather than as a singer. The funeral of singer Gene Pitney has been held in his home town of Somers, in Connecticut. However, his popularity waned after this period. It was there that his first band, Gene and the Genials was formed. Gene Francis Alan Pitney (February 17, 1940 – April 5, 2006) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and sound engineer.. Pitney charted 16 top 40 hits in the United States, four in the top ten. In 1966 Gene Pitney married his childhood sweetheart, Lynne Gayton, after an eight-year engagement. On April 5, 2006, during his UK tour, he was found dead in his hotel room in Cardiff, Wales, by his manager after a concert. The cause of death was a heart attack and severely occluded coronary arteries. His songs were performed by many famous artists. He also performed it at Oscars’ ceremony on April 9, 1962, becoming the first pop singer to do so. Lynne Pitney, center, wife of singer Gene Pitney, follows her husband's casket out of All Saints Catholic Church. The cause of his death was ascertained to be a heart attack. Gene had a love of music from an early age. Val Jordan's pictures. February 17, Gene Pitney (born Gene Francis Alan Pitney in Hartford, Connecticut, USA on 17 February 1940 - died 5 April 2006 (Cardiff, Wales). Gene Pitney also broke boundaries in the U.K charts, peaking at number 5 on the U.K charts with the song 'Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa.'. The cause of death was a heart attack and severely occluded coronary arteries. He's a rebel was the number 1 song on the U.S chart at that time, keeping Pitney's song, 'Only Love Can Break a Heart' at the number 2 spot. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images CREATIVE His manager found him dead in his hotel room. He was also excellent in other areas of music, often showing the excellence of his vocal range. A terrific piece to collect! Gene Pitney was born Francis Alan Pitney in Hartford, Connecticut on February 17, 1940 and was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He is an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Gene had always swore he would never remarry.” (He had divorced his first wife in 1957. https://celebion.com/gene-rayburn-biography-death-wife-and-daughter He began his music career by writing songs for other artists, many of which became top hits, e.g., The Crystals' "He's A Rebel," Ricky Nelson's "Hello Mary Lou," and Bobby Vee's "Rubber Ball." The song made it to the U.S top 40 lists. In 1989, while performing live on ITV's ‘This Morning’ show, he missed his cue for the song ‘You're the Reason’ and couldn’t mime with the beats in time! Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Singer/Songwriter. Due to his musical success and chart hitting songs, Pitney was given the nickname, Rockville Rocket. Gene Pitney was an American singer, songwriter, and sound engineer best known for his song ‘Town Without Pity’. To say that Gene worked with a "lady called" Ginny Arnell implies that she was unimportant, or unknown. In collaboration with songwriter Aaron Schroeder, he placed his songs with big artists. Gene Pitney and his wife Lynne Gayton Find this Pin and more on Classic Movie Stars and moviesby Cecilia Jaconetti - Irresistible Co.. His second wife died in 1973.) 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