Gene Pitney dies at 65

mousepod · 04-05-2006, 09:20 AM

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I first discovered Gene Pitney through cover versions of his songs: Nick Cave singing "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" and John Otway doing "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance". A 2-LP Rhino "best-of" clued me in to the genius that Gene had as a performer. While he hadn't had any hits in the last several years, he was and continues to be an important part of my iPod rotation. Give a listen to "Town Without Pity", shed a tear and remember the man. I know I will.

Town Without Pity mp3

Not Afraid · 04-05-2006, 11:43 AM

Oh wow! I had almost forgotten about Gene Pitney. I "discovered" him in the early 80's when my interest in alternative Punk and it's ilk got me exploring other genres. Somehow or other, his name and music faded from my life and I'm not sure why. I'm saddened by his early death but I think it's time to dust off some vinyl. Thanks for the link, MP.

CoasterMatt · 04-05-2006, 06:20 PM

My dad used to play 'Town Without Pity' whenever the Dodgers lost...

Kevy Baby · 04-05-2006, 10:41 PM

How is Mr. Bowes doing?

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04-05-2006, 09:20 AM	#1
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Gene Pitney dies at 65 story here I first discovered Gene Pitney through cover versions of his songs: Nick Cave singing "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" and John Otway doing "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance". A 2-LP Rhino "best-of" clued me in to the genius that Gene had as a performer. While he hadn't had any hits in the last several years, he was and continues to be an important part of my iPod rotation. Give a listen to "Town Without Pity", shed a tear and remember the man. I know I will. Town Without Pity mp3 __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney Last edited by mousepod : 04-05-2006 at 09:30 AM.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Oh wow! I had almost forgotten about Gene Pitney. I "discovered" him in the early 80's when my interest in alternative Punk and it's ilk got me exploring other genres. Somehow or other, his name and music faded from my life and I'm not sure why. I'm saddened by his early death but I think it's time to dust off some vinyl. Thanks for the link, MP.
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