Whoever is reading this, we don't know each other and probably never will, but I wish you all the best in life and all the happiness in the world. I love songs Gene Pitney.Gene Pitney was a great singer. RIP Gene. 😢
I was so in love with my husband in 1960 And when they played this song I fell in love with him over again, we were married 60 years and he left me to go live with our precious Savior and wait on me to join him again ❤
I would play this song over and over on my record player. There must have been a breakup somewhere in my life at that time because even now at 72 this song still pulls at my heart strings and takes me back to my tender teens. I loved all of GP's music but this one in particular is so special.
Dear Gene, 33 years ago I introduced you to my husband as we drove from GA to ME so I could meet his family on our 2nd wedding anniversary. I had your songs on a tape I copied from your album. He fell in love with your music. He loves us both still! Thanks for your soulful tones and the belt in the gut when you hit those high notes. I still get chills every time.
My favourite singer .. I saw him twice live & he played to a full house & received a long standing ovation both times .. I have his autograph on a cd cover .. RIP Gene .. Best Singer Ever 💙⛪🥰🇦🇺
There's so much I could say about him but 1 . I grew up listening then loving his songs my favourite uncle won a talent quest because he sounded like him and so when died all the family had his albums. They make us smile and be happy its awesome
@@maxlomas2537 Is that the annual TalentQuest karaoke contest held in Laughlin, Nev.? I've competed a couple of times, but I don't sound anything like Pitney....but who does!?...lol.
My opinion, Gene Pitney was one of the great singers; this song in particular, pulled at your heart strings, made you feel that the love you thought you had lost could maybe be retrieved, with just one kiss. . .Gene was great.
I knew Gene when I worked for a Dentist in Rockville, Conn. Many years ago. He was a patient, and I was so nervous each time he came in. Always loved his music. Still do. I have a 45 rpm he signed for me in 1961. "To the Southern Belle I love with Every Breath I take".
I love your comment Joseph, you made smile & chuckle. 72 is my age also & I agree the 50's, 60's & 70's REAL MUSIC that stirred your emotions was "top shelf"! Take care & enjoy each day with Gods Blessings Joseph.
Gene Pitney had a priceless talent of conveying the emotion of love's pains, better than probably anyone. This song is timelessly beautiful. I first heard it while I was in grade school. It has never gotten old
I couldn't have said it better Tom. I was in grade school when this cam out too and I fell in love with his music. One of the most emotional singers I ever heard and I'm 64 now. His music, his voice is TIMELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gene Pitney was one of our treasures in CT. We're so proud of his talents and his heritage here in Vernon and Rockville. I remember dancing to Only Love Can Break a Heart and falling in love all over again. Still recall those moments in my 70s when I play this song. ❤️
I'm in my 70's also. He's one of my favorites, we loved him here in Texas too. I hope you enjoy this music as I do on weekends. Ed in SA,Tx. stay safe.
I was always a fan and I live in Mass. I drive for a limousine service and one day I had to go to Edington, CT which is on the west side of Rockville. I was on my way to the pick up and I saw Gene Pitney Park. I had no idea he was from CT! It was very cool.
What a great song. Loved it and brings back bittersweet memories from high school as I drove home with this playing on the radio one night back then.Was visiting a friend recovering from a minor procedure in the hospital. I decided not to pursue her anymore through my tears. Always hoped the best for her though. Gene Pitney was so talented and had a great and unique voice. RIP.
When I was a little girl, this song made me weep every time it came on the radio. And now that I am an old lady, I totally get that the words are oh so true. Thank you so much for your music.
In the mid 60's ...high school...in my bedroom...Gene was my shoulder to cry on. From this to Town Without Pity. ❤️🙏❤️ Love and miss you Gene! One of a kind! 😪
This is a true song with true meaning to the words...only love can break a heart and only love can mend it again...I remember this song from when I was young...
A very kind and amusing man off stage and enchanting on. One that has given me many happy memories 54 years on. Always at the Westbury Hotel (Conduit St. London) and always the warmest of welcomes when I tapped on the suite door.
no but i wish we did we could start all over and keep our rules & still have god in our schools & every place they took him out.. may be still have our good music with us also to keep our statues up to remember our history that our service men died for & to change our mistakes into good choices.
I remember hearing this song playing on the radio at my grandmother's house. It brings back a lot of good memories. Only love can break a heart, only love can mend it again. I like the lyrics and music, it still is a great song!!
This song touched so many people, especially young people just starting in life, just realizing how painful and deep the experience of love and loss can be to a young person.
I was only in third grade when Gene Pitney was cranking out hits. His vocal control was amazing. The background music did very little to support his singing. It was all him. Handsome and still much loved after all these years.
I'm so glad Gene was alive when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Over-deserved! His voice came through me like a whispering chime....and remained. I'm sending this video to the first boy I ever went out with, the boy next door....right now. He's ill...and this tune says it all best of that era of our lives. Thank you, Gene Pitney.
@Mookie Spindlehurst -- "he never recorded a rock and roll song in his entire life"? Hey, friend, try this one on for size (his first single), whaddaya say? -- ruclips.net/video/lZ4ZQPacNXU/видео.html
I'm 72 and for whatever reason this song makes me rememnence of days gone by and brings tears to my eyes because songs today will not be remembered like this and do many others😢
Only Love can break a heart " Oh Yes.. this is such a true song... Only love can mend it again.... Only Love.. can do this ... what a beauty.... Love you for always and always.. Only Love....
I could put this on replay and listen forever... Thank You Gene Pitney for your wonderful voice, also to RUclips for the precious gift of memories - precious today, priceless tomorrow
I remember having to walk out of a college class when my friend text me that he passed away..crying. I wanted to see him live and missed it. He died too soon :-/ Such a wonderful voice.
@John O She didn't word that well. She meant someone sent her a text that Gene Pitney died, and she had wanted to see him in a live performance, as he was still performing. Cause of death: Heart attack Date of death: April 5, 2006 Place of death: Hilton Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom
My first concert I was 11 years old. Clearwater Florida. Clearwater auditorium A J Perry's Star Spectaculars. Started my musical career dreams. I've been playing since I was 14. Now 65 Was one of the BEST singers for his time
Pitney was touring the UK in the spring of 2006 when his manager found him dead in his hotel room in Cardiff, Wales, on April 5. An autopsy found the cause of death to be a heart attack and that he had severely occluded coronary arteries.[15] His final show at Cardiff's St David's Hall had earned him a standing ovation; he ended with "Town Without Pity".[16] He was buried at Somers Center Cemetery in Somers, Connecticut.[17] ~~~wikipediaa
Z I hear you ,I love Gene Pitney too, I could listen to him all night especially since I lost my husband it brings back those beautiful memories we shared for such a long time together
I'm 68 now and I grew up with this man's music played often in our household. He had such a beautiful voice and as a young lad I fell in love with his music. I have an eclectic taste , even for some of today's music, but if I'm feeling a little down in life I always go back to listen to music by artists like Gene Pitney who could belt out tunes with the best of them.
I remember going to see Gene when he appeared at the demontfort halls in Leicester England on my 33'rd birthday with my then best friend back in the early 80's. I'm now coming up 68 and still remember singing along to all his hits. Oh what a fantastic night that was. Thanks for the memories . ☺☺💖
Whoever is reading this, we don't know each other and probably never will, but I wish you all the best in life and all the happiness in the world. I love songs Gene Pitney.Gene Pitney was a great singer. RIP Gene. 😢
Heartfelt and well said, music brings the world together!
Gene was the best thank you for the well wishes ❤
And wish you the same my unknown friend 😊
thanks
He was a great singer
He died to soon😢❤
I was so in love with my husband in 1960 And when they played this song I fell in love with him over again, we were married 60 years and he left me to go live with our precious Savior and wait on me to join him again ❤
Praise Jesus
Bless you sister in Christ
I love princess in rags, my favourite. XxX
Precious.
YOU. HOPE.....TOOTS
I’m only 40, but I’ve loved this since I was a kid. What a great singer.
I'm 40 too I love the early 60s
Same here I'm 40, since the first time I heard this tune in 1994
I am 77 years old and i still love this song and i have an album of his
me too!
I'm 77 now, but this tune takes me straight back to my favourite time, the early 60's
Me too..What emotions roll back when I hear this amazing voice singing such beautiful lyrics.
My favorite time also at 78 wish I could go back ❤
I would play this song over and over on my record player. There must have been a breakup somewhere in my life at that time because even now at 72 this song still pulls at my heart strings and takes me back to my tender teens. I loved all of GP's music but this one in particular is so special.
Makes perfect sense to me@@jfryan2717
I’m 65 years old now and I grew up on this music. ❤😊
Gene Pitney was a great singer and one of the most under-rated singers of all-time!
Absolutely agree!
This guy was a true SOUL singer. He poured his heart and soul into a song.
Blue-eyed soul of the first quality.
there will never be anyone like him or the other 60's artists, NEVER EVER
I was a big fan of his. Still am ❤️
This is back when music had heart and soul
And it had a melody and words that you could understand.
You got that right! :)
You can say that again
absolutely
Where can I get one of those photos?
Dear Gene, 33 years ago I introduced you to my husband as we drove from GA to ME so I could meet his family on our 2nd wedding anniversary. I had your songs on a tape I copied from your album. He fell in love with your music. He loves us both still! Thanks for your soulful tones and the belt in the gut when you hit those high notes. I still get chills every time.
This song is just sizzled into my brain. As a child I loved the sorrowful voice and the lovely music to accompany. Just a beautiful song...
I listened to that I was young, I loved it. I lost my wife it tore my life apart. But it's for you Debbie, I will love till the day my life ends. 😅
Went to see Gene Pitney in 1974 my 19th birthday in the UK, absolutely marvellous performer.
Wow, lucky you
These lyrics are so true. Only love can break a heart and only love can mend it again. May all who have had their heart broken find love again.
Yeah ,still looking
My favourite singer .. I saw him twice live & he played to a full house & received a long standing ovation both times .. I have his autograph on a cd cover .. RIP Gene .. Best Singer Ever 💙⛪🥰🇦🇺
There were (are) a number of great voices. Pitney's was truly one of a kind.
There's so much I could say about him but 1 . I grew up listening then loving his songs my favourite uncle won a talent quest because he sounded like him and so when died all the family had his albums. They make us smile and be happy its awesome
@@maxlomas2537 Is that the annual TalentQuest karaoke contest held in Laughlin, Nev.? I've competed a couple of times, but I don't sound anything like Pitney....but who does!?...lol.
@@broadcasttttable no it was the 70s not so heard of them New Zealand
The best version ever.
My opinion, Gene Pitney was one of the great singers; this song in particular, pulled at your heart strings, made you feel that the love you thought you had lost could maybe be retrieved, with just one kiss. . .Gene was great.
I knew Gene when I worked for a Dentist in Rockville, Conn. Many years ago. He was a patient, and I was so nervous each time he came in. Always loved his music. Still do. I have a 45 rpm he signed for me in 1961. "To the Southern Belle I love with Every Breath I take".
Most definitely. I get in tears every time I listen to it.
@@judymurray9941 Haha
I agree
I agree
I'm a hopeless Romanic 72 yrs old and this is how we fell in love back then real Music
Great comment! This recording still makes me tingle, the old ways were the best!!!
I'm 77 and this still pierces my heart.
I love your comment Joseph, you made smile & chuckle. 72 is my age also & I agree the 50's, 60's & 70's REAL MUSIC that stirred your emotions was "top shelf"! Take care & enjoy each day with Gods Blessings Joseph.
we had such fabulous artists back in the day. And we appreciated them. They could make us smile or cry and we loved them June 2022
There is no music anymore just that rap crap and now it has worked it's way into country and ruined it also.
@@jamessmejkal8803. That's really sad.
know they got NOTHING..
now
Gene Pitney had a priceless talent of conveying the emotion of love's pains, better than probably anyone.
This song is timelessly beautiful. I first heard it while I was in grade school. It has never gotten old
I couldn't have said it better Tom. I was in grade school when this cam out too and I fell in love with his music. One of the most emotional singers I ever heard and I'm 64 now. His music, his voice is TIMELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes he could
Gene Pitney was one of our treasures in CT. We're so proud of his talents and his heritage here in Vernon and Rockville. I remember dancing to Only Love Can Break a Heart and falling in love all over again. Still recall those moments in my 70s when I play this song. ❤️
…. Just listening to Only love can break a heart…brings back such lovely memories❤️❤️❤️ Beautiful man and voice ❤️❤️❤️
I'm in my 70's also. He's one of my favorites, we loved him here in Texas too. I hope you enjoy this music as I do on weekends. Ed in SA,Tx. stay safe.
I was always a fan and I live in Mass. I drive for a limousine service and one day I had to go to Edington, CT which is on the west side of Rockville. I was on my way to the pick up and I saw Gene Pitney Park. I had no idea he was from CT! It was very cool.
yes, i remember "the rockville rocket". great singer/entertainer.
He grew up on Hammond St. Rockville, he is a legend! Proud to say I live in Rockville!
I'm 34 and my father/dad is 84 and he showed me real love songs like this. Thank God for those who watch over us.
THIS HAD TO BE WHAT INSPIRED NEIL YOUNG TO WRITE ONLY LOVE CAN BREAK YOUR HEART.
What a great song. Loved it and brings back bittersweet memories from high school as I drove home with this playing on the radio one night back then.Was visiting a friend recovering from a minor procedure in the hospital. I decided not to pursue her anymore through my tears. Always hoped the best for her though. Gene Pitney was so talented and had a great and unique voice. RIP.
When I was a little girl, this song made me weep every time it came on the radio. And now that I am an old lady, I totally get that the words are oh so true. Thank you so much for your music.
So very true...wisdom is priceless
I was thirteen and i had a little radio i took to bed with ….the music was great then…Gene Pitney , Leslie Gore!so many memories!
I am 75 now
Used to get those feelings a teen and still get them.
old lady you
Are we related? LOL
The genius of Bacharach and David. Dionne Warwick finally did a lovely version of this bittersweet song.
My favorite Gene Pitney song, so beautiful
Mine too. Half Heaven Half Heartache is a close second though.
YES!
@@Appleholic1 Town Without Pity.
In the mid 60's
...high school...in my bedroom...Gene was my shoulder to cry on. From this to Town Without Pity. ❤️🙏❤️ Love and miss you Gene! One of a kind! 😪
it has been 10 years since this great singer left us RIP GENE and thank you for a wonderful voice
I loved him growing up. I just wish I had appreciated him more and listened in our later years before he died. I really loved his voice
16 now - at least Gene didn't have to experience the crapfest that was the last 16 years!
This is a true song with true meaning to the words...only love can break a heart and only love can mend it again...I remember this song from when I was young...
I really love this song from day one
Remember well. RIP
i remember having my heart broken in high school 1980 .. oh man that hurt ah young love .
James darren der Zirkus
Sperren lassen 0
68 but a proud musical traveler. No stranger to Gene.
I'm 70, and I've listened to Gene most of my life. What a great singer.
Its how we fell in love at14 yrs old and now at 72 yrs old I still think of her as Someone I Loved back then sweet memories of my Debbie Lynn Fisher❤
This song brings back memories of my young adult making foolish mistakes , l lost the love of my life
My older sister loved him so I did too! When my sister was dying of cancer I took her to see him, third row, HE SOUNDED EXACTLY THE SAME💕💕
A very kind and amusing man off stage and enchanting on. One that has given me many happy memories 54 years on. Always at the Westbury Hotel (Conduit St. London) and always the warmest of welcomes when I tapped on the suite door.
a great artist with a great voice. You don't hear songs like this today.
no but i wish we did we could start all over and keep our rules & still have god in our schools & every place they took him out.. may be still have our good music with us also to keep our statues up to remember our history that our service men died for & to change our mistakes into good choices.
but still know what we know now
Mick Ross true
Thank God, they'd find a way to ruin it.
@@janicegraham4808
Nope. Seperation of church and state is a defining principle of the United States.
Great singer grew up watching Gene Sing what a great time to be ALIVE!!!
Heres a song I remember, still listen to Gene Pitney I will always be a fan
I remember hearing this song playing on the radio at my grandmother's house. It brings back a lot of good memories. Only love can break a heart, only love can mend it again. I like the lyrics and music, it still is a great song!!
This song touched so many people, especially young people just starting in life, just realizing how painful and deep the experience of love and loss can be to a young person.
Beautiful song and oldie.
My mum loved gene pitney bless her she's no longer here anymore. She's up in heaven somewhere.
In God's loving embrace.❤️
I loved gene when I was 15 years old I’m ow74 and still love him r.I.p gene 💔
@Philip Scott I’m fine and staying safe, “ happy Christmas to you “
@Philip Scott hi I’m in Cambridge uk weather is freezing
This song made my mom smile, thank you for making it.
Fantastic Singer. Rest in Peace my friend.
I was only in third grade when Gene Pitney was cranking out hits. His vocal control was amazing. The background music did very little to support his singing. It was all him. Handsome and still much loved after all these years.
I'm so glad Gene was alive when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Over-deserved! His voice came through me like a whispering chime....and remained. I'm sending this video to the first boy I ever went out with, the boy next door....right now. He's ill...and this tune says it all best of that era of our lives. Thank you, Gene Pitney.
He is any better now?
@Mookie Spindlehurst -- "he never recorded a rock and roll song in his entire life"? Hey, friend, try this one on for size (his first single), whaddaya say? --
ruclips.net/video/lZ4ZQPacNXU/видео.html
so sorry about your friend x
Simplemente maravilloso 👍😍
I'm 72 and for whatever reason this song makes me rememnence of days gone by and brings tears to my eyes because songs today will not be remembered like this and do many others😢
Brings back a time of love and innocence, a time when family, home and happiness were the goals in life.
Love his voice. Rest in heaven and sing with the angels forever.
I’m 80 and everytime I hear him it takes me back to the jukebox days and falling in love with
How very true. Only love can break the heart and only love can mend it again. Beautiful song.
His voice remained the same throughout the years. It never failed him.. One of my favorite voices of youth.
So true, Only love can break a heart and only love can mend it again. WOW R.I.P. Gene. I saw him in Milwaukee and he was great.
Sometimes you just get a song in your head.......and here I am!
can not help good musical taste LISA...Stay well
I never get tired of hearing his voice. Just love this song.
What a talent he had!?
Heavenly voice...WOW.
Wish these songs were still playing today instead of all the trash out there.God bless Mr.Pitney soul.
Whistling, Strings, Choir.Superb arrangement and Gene.Does it get any better than this?
He also sang many of the songs on THE BANANA SPLITS show along with Barry White and Al Kooper!
This recording was crafted perfectly, excellent use of multi-track stereo, and mood.
Great coda.
If you took your clothes off, maybe)
No
@@blaneblue1739 I tried listening to this naked and it sounds just the same !! I think I'm missing something. LOL
My late wife and I listened to this when we were courting, so many memories.
Call me old... but my generation had music that will NEVER be matched... now prove me wrong!!!
Gene Pitney had a beautiful voice. I love him. R.I.P
Gene was a Master you could feel his words.
The One! The Only! Gene Pitney! Thanks!
I loved his music. My teen age years.
THE STRONGER THE LOVE,
THE DEEPER THE PAIN.
How true the hurt so deep it never heals 😭😭
So true
Saw him on the Gold Coast around 94. He was an absolute gentleman and master at his craft. He has Left us with some beautiful songs and memories.
I did too. Wasn't he great?
No one can sing like you. You will always be remembered 💖 Thank you for giving my life pleasure and so many good memories.
Roy Orbison.
@@richardjacobson1735
"Incomparable" Roy Orbison ❤
When I was in my early teens we listened to Gene Pitney by the hour on transistor radio.
Dedicated to my mom Joan. She listened to this in the sixties, now we all love this music.
Only Love can break a heart " Oh Yes.. this is such a true song... Only love can mend it again.... Only Love.. can do this ... what a beauty.... Love you for always and always..
Only Love....
I could put this on replay and listen forever... Thank You Gene Pitney for your wonderful voice, also to RUclips for the precious gift of memories - precious today, priceless tomorrow
This is how we fell in Love in our younger days we fell in love with our girlfriend back then real love from the Heart ❤️
I remember this from those Ktel records commercials! I LOVE THIS SONG!❤
I remember having to walk out of a college class when my friend text me that he passed away..crying. I wanted to see him live and missed it. He died too soon :-/
Such a wonderful voice.
He is a member of the RHOF. Now for Neil Sedaka and Bobby Vee.
@John O She didn't word that well. She meant someone sent her a text that Gene Pitney died, and she had wanted to see him in a live performance, as he was still performing. Cause of death: Heart attack
Date of death: April 5, 2006
Place of death: Hilton Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom
He was my best friend's cousin a real nice guy came from Rockville Connecticut
John O I meant hearing about Gene passing away. There are always dick trolls. Regardless, he was one of the best 1960s singers.
@@claytonmcarthur6907 The Rockville Rocket.
I have all his songs in my playlist.
Happy heavenly Birthday Mom..❤
My first concert I was 11 years old. Clearwater Florida. Clearwater auditorium A J Perry's Star Spectaculars. Started my musical career dreams. I've been playing since I was 14. Now 65 Was one of the BEST singers for his time
One of the best singers of ALL time!
Lo Amoooooo😢❤
So very true broke my heart ❤❤❤ when you passed away love this song xx
Such a beautiful song. Always reminds me of my dad❤️
Gene Pitney has a voice that is meant to melt hearts!
I listened to a 8 track of Gene Pitney in my VW on way to High School in late sixties , great memories ❤️
This song has the best ending of Any song
A great great singer gene pitney I have all his CDS AND WILL REMAIN A DEVOTED FAN OF THIS MAGICAL VOICE SING WITH THE ANGELS GENE
Pitney was touring the UK in the spring of 2006 when his manager found him dead in his hotel room in Cardiff, Wales, on April 5. An autopsy found the cause of death to be a heart attack and that he had severely occluded coronary arteries.[15] His final show at Cardiff's St David's Hall had earned him a standing ovation; he ended with "Town Without Pity".[16] He was buried at Somers Center Cemetery in Somers, Connecticut.[17]
~~~wikipediaa
One of my favorite singers in my teens. I had all of his albums and 45's. RIP. 💖💖💖
A Great vocalist.
My favorite Gene Pitney song right here!
sad songs but great
Z I hear you ,I love Gene Pitney too, I could listen to him all night especially since I lost my husband it brings back those beautiful memories we shared for such a long time together
What a song.Takes you back to when music was great.WOW!!
We love you from Birmingham UK 🇬🇧💙💙💙
Wow so good 👍👍👍 👍 God bless you gene pitney miss you you broke my heart ❤ when you passed away so sad 😢xx
Love this song !
A lovely lovely man! Great voice.
I'm 68 now and I grew up with this man's music played often in our household. He had such a beautiful voice and as a young lad I fell in love with his music. I have an eclectic taste , even for some of today's music, but if I'm feeling a little down in life I always go back to listen to music by artists like Gene Pitney who could belt out tunes with the best of them.
Thank You Gene!! Great Song!!!!
I remember going to see Gene when he appeared at the demontfort halls in Leicester England on my 33'rd birthday with my then best friend back in the early 80's. I'm now coming up 68 and still remember singing along to all his hits. Oh what a fantastic night that was. Thanks for the memories . ☺☺💖
Gene Pitney's range never ceases to amaze me. Love his music
Great song by a great performer he is missed RIP