Gene Pitney

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Born Gene Francis Alan Pitney on 17 February 1940 in Connecticut, US.
Died on 05 February 2006 in Wales, UK.

Career 1

Recorded the original version of Town Without Pity subsequently covered by many other artists.

Awards 1

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2002

UK Singles 21

1961
(I Wanna) Love My Life Away - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 23 March 1961, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
1962
Town Without Pity - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 15 March 1962, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 32.
1963
24 Hours From Tulsa - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 12 December 1963, spent 19 weeks in the charts and reached number 5.
1964
That Girl Belongs To Yesterday - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 12 March 1964, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 7.
It Hurts To Be In Love - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 15 October 1964, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 36.
I'm Gonna Be Strong - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 19 November 1964, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 2.
1965
I Must Be Seeing Things - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 01 April 1965, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 6.
Looking Through The Eyes Of Love - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 17 June 1965, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 3.
Princess In Rags - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 11 November 1965, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 9.
1966
Backstage - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 17 February 1966, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 4.
Nobody Needs Your Love - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 16 June 1966, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 2.
Just One Smile - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 17 November 1966, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 8.
1967
Cold Light Of Day - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 23 February 1967, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 38.
Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 15 November 1967, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 5.
1968
Somewhere In The Country - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 17 April 1968, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 19.
Yours Until Tomorrow - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 27 November 1968, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 34.
1969
Maria Elena - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 19 March 1969, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 25.
1970
A Street Called Hope - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 15 March 1970, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 37.
Shady Lady - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 27 September 1970, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 33.
1973
24 Sycamore - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 22 April 1973, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 34.
1974
Blue Angel - Gene Pitney entered the UK charts on 27 October 1974, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 49.
Blue Angel - Gene Pitney re-entered the UK charts on 17 November 1974 and spent a further 3 weeks in the charts reaching number 39.

US Singles 23

1961
(I Wanna) Love My Life Away - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 28 January 1961, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 39.
Every Breath I Take - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 05 August 1961, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 42.
Town Without Pity - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 28 October 1961, spent 20 weeks in the charts and reached number 13.
1962
(The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 28 April 1962, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 4.
If I Didn't Have A Dime (To Play The Jukebox) - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 01 September 1962, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 58.
Only Love Can Break A Heart - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 15 September 1962, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 2.
Half Heaven, Half Heartache - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 15 December 1962, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 12.
1963
Mecca - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 23 March 1963, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 12.
True Love Never Runs Smooth - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 06 July 1963, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 21.
24 Hours From Tulsa - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 19 October 1963, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 17.
1964
That Girl Belongs To Yesterday - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 18 January 1964, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 49.
Yesterday's Hero - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 09 May 1964, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 64.
It Hurts To Be In Love - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 18 July 1964, spent 16 weeks in the charts and reached number 7.
I'm Gonna Be Strong - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 24 October 1964, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 9.
1965
I Must Be Seeing Things - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 27 February 1965, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 31.
Last Chance To Turn Around - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 08 May 1965, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 13.
Looking Through The Eyes Of Love - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 24 July 1965, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 28.
Princess In Rags - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 20 November 1965, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 37.
1966
Backstage - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 23 April 1966, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 25.
Just One Smile - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 24 December 1966, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 64.
1968
She's a Heartbreaker - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 11 May 1968, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 16.
Billy, You're My Friend - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 02 November 1968, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 92.
1969
She Lets Her Hair Down (Early In The Morning) - Gene Pitney entered the US charts on 13 December 1969, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 97.
1970
She Lets Her Hair Down (Early In The Morning) - Gene Pitney re-entered the US charts on 03 January 1970 and spent a further 4 weeks in the charts reaching number 89.

Other Recordings 6

Other Tracks Associated with This Artist 1

Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart - Marc Almond (featuring Gene Pitney)