This was before my time but I grew up with these songs played around the home. I’m now realizing what a songwriter and musician he really was, this one was always a favorite
I was listening to gene Pitney from 1965 loved all his meaningful love songs all the best lyrics who like me are still listening to gene Pitney today in 2024 R.I.P GENE PITNEY 🇬🇧💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
Hi @Susan1958 I'm still here in November 2024,thoroughly enjoyed his songs since the 60's too. My Mom and Dad took me to hear him live when I was 15 in the 70's. Ended up seeing him four times,was intending to see him for the fifth time,when very sadly he passed away in 2006 on his United Kingdom tour
Unrequited love sung to perfection! For sixty years I've been a huge Gene Pitney fan in England, he died far too young but will be remembered forever. Many thanks to GenePitney1for this, memories are precious.
I know this song was released in the early 60's. ( I was prob 2-3 yrs Old.) But, it describes how I felt for this 1 lady back in 1986. OK MIND-BLOWN !!!!! Songwriter, take a bow
Lyrics: It hurts to be in love, when the only one you love Turns out to be someone who’s not in love with you It hurts to love her so, when deep down inside you know She will never want you, no matter what you do And so you cry a little bit (hurts to be in love) Oh you die a little bit (hurts to be in love) Day and night, night and day It hurts to be in love this way How long can I exist? Wanting lips I’ve never kissed She gives all her kisses, to somebody else She thinks I’m just a friend Though it hurts, I must pretend The only way to keep her, is to keep it to myself And so I cry a little bit (hurts to be in love) Oh I die a little bit (hurts to be in love) Day and night, night and day It hurts to be in love this way And so I cry a little bit (hurts to be in love) Oh I die a little bit (hurts to be in love) Day and night, night and day It hurts to be in love this way It hurts to be in love, day and night, night and day It hurts to be in love, day and night, night and day It hurts to be in love, day and night, night and day……
Fantastic song and beautiful words Gene sung a perfect tune. Later Dan Hartman would cover this song too. But Gene Pitneys version is classic and the original so nostalgic and with a crystal clear vocalists sound. Authentic Rock N' Roll of yesterday but timeless and historic. He was one of the all time great singers from the 1960's so smooth and passionate professionalism RIP in Heaven. Your music will live on into eternity.
In Gedenken an meine Schwägerin, die mit 73 Jahren verstorben ist. Sie hat mir Gene Pitney so was von näher gebracht, als ich noch Kind war. Ich finde die Songs heute noch absolut super. RALF mit 64 Jahren.
i have the rare mix of Neil Sedaka's version which was recorded and there was a dispute on the song that they took Neils voice out of the recording mix and steps in Gene Pitney's version and they used the background music from Neils recording and i also have the rare version of both of them singing the song together. Neil would've had the hit if the co didn't get greedy and toss out Neil sedak's version but he had the last laugh as the song was such a big hit he had plenty of money from all the royalties. Neil had the last laugh.
@@charlesaguilar1708 yes he did. and recorded it also Neils Version is the original and gene Pitney was the second person to record it. i have both versions and the two together singing it. scroll up till you see my name and i tell you the whole story.
I saw him live a year before he died, and the show was amazing. My mother loved his music as a kid and I grew up on it to through her playing tapes of his.
I am so thankful that I grew up in the 50's and 60's. We had the best of everything; music, movies, cars and Drive In's. Yes Sir, I'd go back in a second if I could. I was in love with a special someone in High School when I was 17 who didn't know I existed. I'm now 78 and I still remember her.
Originally a demo by Neil Sedaka for Screen Gems/Columbia music, but rejected as a single release by RCA Victor. Gene dubbed his voice over Neil's, and this is the result. Also, Gino Vannelli did NOT write this song; it was written by Neil Sedaka & Howard Greenfield. Gino Vannelli was still an unknown pre-teen in Canada at the time, and wouldn't issue his first record until 1973.
@@perrimeno Sorry, sometimes a record collector like me has to realize that he is human and errs. By looking at the record label I have, Neil didn't have anything to do with the lyrics or the melody, but his longtime partner Howie Greenfield was involved, so maybe that's why I was confused. Screen Gems publishing did employee all three songwriters. But I do know that Gino Vannelli, a Canadian pop singer from the 1970's & 1980's didn't compose it, unless he has a song that has a similar title to the 1964 song.
![Neil Sedaka - "It Hurts To Be In Love" [demo version] (1964)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/stzl0yHUcOw/mqdefault.jpg)
Does anyone remember when Gene Pitney's songs touched our soul to the core.😩😊♥️
Yes indeed I do
Big time..He was big.But then The Beatles came..
My Uncle Denny. use to babysit me. when I was very young and we would listen to Gene Pitney. I was hooked ever since.
heck yes we remember
This was before my time but I grew up with these songs played around the home. I’m now realizing what a songwriter and musician he really was, this one was always a favorite
who's listening in right now great then you and I got great taste in gene Pitney soulful epic voice ENJOY and thanks for a excellent upload 💯👍🎵🎶
He still makes me FLOAT!!!One of the most accomplished musicians of all time!!!
Everytime I hear him singing what an amazing singer no one could touch him
Yes I remember raised in that era
I'm 75 now and still enjoy his songs 😢
I'm 75 next month and I remember listening to this in 1965.
I 67 years old and I still know all the words to that song 🎶
I was listening to gene Pitney from 1965 loved all his meaningful love songs all the best lyrics who like me are still listening to gene Pitney today in 2024 R.I.P GENE PITNEY 🇬🇧💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
Hi @Susan1958 I'm still here in November 2024,thoroughly enjoyed his songs since the 60's too. My Mom and Dad took me to hear him live when I was 15 in the 70's. Ended up seeing him four times,was intending to see him for the fifth time,when very sadly he passed away in 2006 on his United Kingdom tour
Such a strong powerful voice. I loved growing up listening to him.
A true gentleman, knew him well . God bless Gene .
Unrequited love sung to perfection! For sixty years I've been a huge Gene Pitney fan in England, he died far too young but will be remembered forever. Many thanks to GenePitney1for this, memories are precious.
Gene Pitney is/was one of my favorite singers growing up. I still play his record albums and 45s
This was a big part of the music of my youth.
I always loved his voice ❤
Memories of the 60 s are great and you were one of the greats. Love your songs brings back memories.
A gem 💎 of a song miss you so much all ways will been a fan since 60s I am 74 now
I loved him since 60's I am 72 yrs. Now & still love him,
I do and he still touches my soul❤❤
I know this song was released in the early 60's. ( I was prob 2-3 yrs Old.) But, it describes how I felt for this 1 lady back in 1986. OK MIND-BLOWN !!!!! Songwriter, take a bow
Loved Gene Pitney. Music that touched our young souls.
This brings me back to 1974/5 when I was in love for the first time. 😢
I absolutely LOVE Gene Pitney's song's, and that voice! Beautiful! ❤🌹
Wow good 👍👍👍thank you God bless you gene pitney magic voice thank you miss you ☺ so much
All thumbs up for this great song !!!
“The Rockville Rocket”.
Unbelievable talent, I’m was bless to have his music in my lifetime .
Lyrics:
It hurts to be in love, when the only one you love
Turns out to be someone who’s not in love with you
It hurts to love her so, when deep down inside you know
She will never want you, no matter what you do
And so you cry a little bit (hurts to be in love)
Oh you die a little bit (hurts to be in love)
Day and night, night and day
It hurts to be in love this way
How long can I exist?
Wanting lips I’ve never kissed
She gives all her kisses, to somebody else
She thinks I’m just a friend
Though it hurts, I must pretend
The only way to keep her, is to keep it to myself
And so I cry a little bit (hurts to be in love)
Oh I die a little bit (hurts to be in love)
Day and night, night and day
It hurts to be in love this way
And so I cry a little bit (hurts to be in love)
Oh I die a little bit (hurts to be in love)
Day and night, night and day
It hurts to be in love this way
It hurts to be in love, day and night, night and day
It hurts to be in love, day and night, night and day
It hurts to be in love, day and night, night and day……
Fantastic song and beautiful words Gene sung a perfect tune. Later Dan Hartman would cover this song too. But Gene Pitneys version is classic and the original so nostalgic and with a crystal clear vocalists sound. Authentic Rock N' Roll of yesterday but timeless and historic. He was one of the all time great singers from the 1960's so smooth and passionate professionalism RIP in Heaven. Your music will live on into eternity.
Pitney is my favorite male vocalist from the 60's.
Loved Gene Pitney and his songs could listen to them all the time.
From my home state Connecticut.It is said that Gene Pitney has a better voice than Bobby Vinton.Agree?
Gene. Did. Reach. Our. Hearts. Such. Feelings. When. We. Were. Young. And. In. Love.
THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND AWESOME. LOVE LOVE IT.
I haven’t heard gene pitney in years. So glad to have found this channel! I love his songs!❤️
Lovely looking man when he was young and older, brilliant song.
In Gedenken an meine Schwägerin, die mit 73 Jahren verstorben ist. Sie hat mir Gene Pitney so was von näher gebracht, als ich noch Kind war. Ich finde die Songs heute noch absolut super. RALF mit 64 Jahren.
A lovely story, continue enjoying
This guy poured his heart out in every song
What a powerful voice.
Excellent ❤
In the sixties we were spoilt for choice in music
Gene had such a great voice and many great songs 🎵
So good looking ,such a voice he is a babe ,,love all his songs ,
Funny, friendly & kind also. Just about the nicest person i ever met.
Written by Neil Sedaka, Gene Pitney's version of IT HURTS TO BE IN LOVE made it one of the monster hits of the 1960s.
i have the rare mix of Neil Sedaka's version which was recorded and there was a dispute on the song that they took Neils voice out of the recording mix and steps in Gene Pitney's version and they used the background music from Neils recording and i also have the rare version of both of them singing the song together. Neil would've had the hit if the co didn't get greedy and toss out Neil sedak's version but he had the last laugh as the song was such a big hit he had plenty of money from all the royalties. Neil had the last laugh.
Unmistakable, Neil Sedaka song. Sung by a master.
Did Neil S. write it?
@@charlesaguilar1708 Yes, he did.
This guy could sing always top off the pops as good as Del Shannon I once meet 👍🏻
@@perrimeno Sorry that you are wrong, Greenfield and Helen Miller, were the songs co-writers.
@@charlesaguilar1708 yes he did. and recorded it also Neils Version is the original and gene Pitney was the second person to record it. i have both versions and the two together singing it. scroll up till you see my name and i tell you the whole story.
I like his songs
I do remember! At that age, he was the love of my life. His songs bring back so many memories. RIP Gene.🙏
Love the drum rolls.
Great Vocalist
Awesome!! I loved his music.
One and only gene the voice gets to me fav song thank you !
The best of our time. Thank you Gene.🙏
Awesome
Beautiful love genes voice xxx
great singer love half heaven half heartache
I;ve loved him since I was a kid in the 1960's. I wish I could have seen him live.
I saw him live a year before he died, and the show was amazing. My mother loved his music as a kid and I grew up on it to through her playing tapes of his.
My favourite singer. A legend.
They still do❤️
Great memories!
Dzięki piękne za przypomnienie 🌹😁💋❤️
Many know Gene by all of his singing, but he was one helleva of songwriter too! I' ll see if I can get a lost of hits he wrote for others!
I’ve always loved him be great if you could put the songs he wrote on utube
@@merylparks1584 I will but I'll try check on what Google says. I prefer to be. accurate
Reading about Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway brought me here. (Although they aren't the composers.) I forgot what a great song this is.
Gene😍😍
Could you try to get other Gene Pitney songs like Mecca and 24 hrs from tulsa Man who shot liberty valance too?
GENE. Grande cantante.. sempre ti ascolto.
Gene voice was so extreme! His big”❤️album is still one of my favorite! What a talent!!’
Classic
Still got the 45
Bravo🎸🥁🎶🎺♥️
@GenePitney1 Thanks.
Where could I have heard a stereo version of this song with the handclaps separated?
Gene Pitney Good Memories In Australia 🦘
Rest in peace 🪦 Amen 🙏🏻
♥️🌟✨🤗great😍
Oh yes, I do. He left us way too young! 😢
I am so thankful that I grew up in the 50's and 60's. We had the best of everything; music, movies, cars and Drive In's. Yes Sir, I'd go back in a second if I could.
I was in love with a special someone in High School when I was 17 who didn't know I existed. I'm now 78 and I still remember her.
Nothing like yesterday everything was simple love my memories
Paul wella,amazing.❤
i always enjoyes genes singing
Gene Pitney the new polish prince
Love Gene Pitney!@!!
Originally a demo by Neil Sedaka for Screen Gems/Columbia music, but rejected as a single release by RCA Victor. Gene dubbed his voice over Neil's, and this is the result. Also, Gino Vannelli did NOT write this song; it was written by Neil Sedaka & Howard Greenfield. Gino Vannelli was still an unknown pre-teen in Canada at the time, and wouldn't issue his first record until 1973.
The songwriters are credited as Greenfield and Helen Miller.
@@perrimeno Sorry, sometimes a record collector like me has to realize that he is human and errs. By looking at the record label I have, Neil didn't have anything to do with the lyrics or the melody, but his longtime partner Howie Greenfield was involved, so maybe that's why I was confused. Screen Gems publishing did employee all three songwriters. But I do know that Gino Vannelli, a Canadian pop singer from the 1970's & 1980's didn't compose it, unless he has a song that has a similar title to the 1964 song.
Takes this 66 yr old man back to better times
Eugene Pitney 1940- 2006
I do!
Wow good 👍one
Non mi stanco mai d'ascoltarlo. 🌹🌹🌹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
I had Tea with him on his first tour with the Kinks...
1:39-1:52 What instrument is playing here? Is it a pipe organ? Love this interlude!
Can anyone find the Dan Hartman cover?
Adriano celentano
Fantastic Voice. Went To Four Concerts In Ireland.
I think Nick Lowe used these charts for " Cruel to be kind."
Credit is given to incorrect songwriter.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏👏👏👍
HOW MANY. PEOPLE. RELIZE. GENE. PITNEY. WROTE. A SONG. FOR. ""THE. ROLLING STONES !!!!!
He was great. But i hated the relentless double tracking when his voice was good on its own. Just production values of its time