British guitarist analyses Gene Pitney live in 1974!
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- Опубликовано: 23 янв 2020
- Tonight we're taking a look at Gene Pitney live in 1974!
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I wish you would analyse Gene Pitney and "I'm Gonna Be Strong", especially for the huge vocal crescendo at the end.
Your knowledge of music and Gene Pitney is impressive. Thank you
I met him a few times and my band played for him and some friends at his private club. A really nice guy.
Never heard a bad comment about him.
Your knowledge of music and Gene Pitney is impressive. Thankyou
Gene is one of my all-time faves and you Fil are the king of Ahhhhhhhhhhhh's! Rock on! 🎹🎸🎼🎵🎶
Can tell that's a British audience from the pints, what a treat seeing someone like Gene Pitney at your local club
I'm so glad you did gene pitney fil.....was my mums all time favourite, so brings back huge happy memories. Gene's voice was, as you say, completely unique voice. Nobody else sounds like his.....one of my favourites is "just one smile"...i'm 59 now and he's still one of my favourite singers.....:)
Unique vocal abilities always set apart and immediately recognizable... 💙💙💙
He had so many different styles. Live him! Listen to his Italian songs.
Definitely a unique vocal performance. He definitely could write and perform. Another good analysis.
"I'm gonna be strong" his best single
My favorite one too!
"Backstage" just beats it for me.
I love Gene Pitney thanks for discussing this. Something's Got a Hold on My Heart is a big favorite ❤
I have always been surprised by how many songs Gene Pitney wrote (and produced!) ...glad you're taking a look at this talented man, so now I can appreciate how unique his singing was, too.
Lynn Do... If you have not seen the concert of Gene Pitney from 2000 enjoy! all of his hit are there. ruclips.net/video/QPTUzOa98K0/видео.html&feature=emb_logo
I became a fan at 14 in 2007. I am glad that someone fairly youngish is paying attention to him. A vastly underrated singer/songwriter.
Spot on, as usual. What is amazing is how Gene's career trajectory is very much like the Everly Brothers. When their popularity waned in the United States in the 60s with the British Invasion, they became extremely popular in the UK, then worldwide. All with country roots, which is amazing in itself since Gene was born in Connecticut. I was fortunate enough to see Gene four times in concert in the 60s, then he all but disappeared statewide. I knew about his songwriting, but I never knew until recently that he played numerous instruments since he did not play those on stage. What an amazing artist he was. I am so glad he's not forgotten because I never stopped enjoying his music all these years.
What a unique voice he had. I remember listening to him sing 24 hours from tulsa on am radio. And I think his best song "only love can break a heart" It is beautiful. He had lots of hits. I remember them all now that I have listened to them on youtube. Thanks FIl, I had forgotten about him. I wonder who else I never think of anymore?..lol In 63-69 (when I graduated) AM radio was all we had, and only at night when the signals were strong. Our best station came from two states away, KOMA in Oklahama City. Sometimes really late we could hear a feint Louisiana hayride from across the country, It was really weak with lots of static . And sometimes we got Woflman Jack's show coming from a big tower in Mexico. Those stations in Mexico had a huge part in music radio for the USA in those years. I am rambling again..lol. Loved hearing Gene Pitney again. Fil.
So glad to see you analyzing the great Gene Pitney and others from this era. Awesome!
I’m leaving just as soon as I finish this beer...
Always a favorite of mine ... "If I Didn't Have a Dime" (on my turntable now), "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance", ... and more...
" Only Love Can Break A Heart" / "Half Heaven Half Heartache."
These are my 2 favorites by Gene, but many more really good songs.
@@riverrafter5799 "I'm Gonna be Strong" was another good one, I think Cyndy Lauper covered that when she was with Blue Angels.
One of my favorites from my 1960's days. He was great and unique..a one and only. I spent my afternoons wallin' with Gene in the bedroom mirror as a very your teenager. LOL Thank you for bringing him forward in my memory and I'm really looking forward to your further review. He had so many fantastic songs!..Liberty Valence, 24 Hours from Tulsa and of course Town Without Pity.
I have always been a GP fan. He has so many great ones. It is so unfortunate (and embarrassing) that he was a bigger success in Europe than his home country. He was a genius in so many aspects of music.
The Rockville Rocket! Had the pleasure of sneaking into the Crystal Lake Ballroom to hear him years ago...
One of the great singers, for sure. Thanks for this analysis video. Cheers, Fil!
Thank you, Fil. I have been a BIG fan of Gene Pitney since I was a kid. Love his voice. In 1984 - 20 years removed from his heyday - I saw Gene in concert, and I came away a bigger fan than I had been before. His voice was even more impressive than it was/is on record.
This was so interesting regarding the different types of vibrato. Thank you, FIl, for another great lesson!
Another great reaction Fil. 💝🙋♀️🇦🇺
Interesting life story and an accomplished songwriter. One of those guys who stayed more traditional through the 60s and 70s music explosion. Thanks Fil
Gene Pitney a great artist...
My favorite song by him is of course A town without Pity... He was original for sure lol but my favorites by him were ballads Thanks again FIL for taking me back to better times all the time!!! You should have been born in those times to have been able to see them live... I never did get to see Gene sing live, sadly ..you are so appreciative of good talent !!!
I've known this song forever, but never heard of Gene. Thanks for sharing!
I always thought it was a Buddy Holly song.
Gene Pitney wrote it for Ricky Nelson.
High skirts and a jacket that creates optical illusions... Gotta love the 70s...
Wheeltapper & Shunters' Social Club. Need I say more? I loved the show.
Gent Pitney I remember and met him too. Outside the Worcester, Mass. auditorium on the sidewalk. I think it was 67, he was singing before the Byrds came on. I recall how he was dressed in a suit coat and tie. While the kids there were getting into the hippie thing, he stuck out. It's vague from this point, I remember the Byrds fairly well!
Those Brits of a certain age will recall (as BBC4's current 'Top of the Pops' repeats bear out) Gene topping the UK chart in 1989 with Marc Almond, doing 'Something's Got A Hold Of My Heart' and a cursory examination of his writing and singing credentials don't disappoint. Crucially, he had a distinctive voice that has not been copied. And that's pretty rare.
I loved that song. I lived there then ran right out and bought that song.
🥺 24 hours from Tulsa, Only Love can break a heart ,
Liberty Valance, Mecca, etc. He wrote and sang so many. I only know of Ricky Nelson singing this song of Genes. I think
Ricky Nelsondid a fine job, on it. Wish there was a video of Gene doing his other hit songs, Fil. Thanks for the analysis on this super talent; Gene Pitney.
The night Gene died he had sang the last song in a concert in UK “Town without Pity”. That song was nominated for an Academy award but lost out to “Moon River”.
Great analysis Fil. Love it. Still waiting on that Sweet Analysis, I have faith that it is coming. Love ya' brother. Happy days.
This is gene singing in a Yorkshire club love him xxx
What a voice Gene Pitney had, as You mention He was a great songwriter! always like The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Town Without Pity, among other. excellent breakdown and analysis Fil. feel free to do another one on Gene! thanks for this one.
We had a show on tv here in Canada when l was a young boy called Pig & Whistle which was set up to look like it was in a British pub and featured Singers of past and present. I can still hear the opening theme song in my head. My father watched it faithfully. Gene had one of those great unique voices that didn't sound like anybody. Great songwriter for others and a nice string of hits of his own. I remember him all over the radio as a young boy. Enjoyed this Fil. Thanks for another excellent analysis. 😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦
I like the old guy with the hat behind the backup singers, looking up their skirts. 😮
Super talent...so handsome
I only watched this to support you Fil, because you're so good at analysis. Gene Pitney is unique alright, but I always thought he sounds weird at any speed - but now I'll appreciate him for being a songwriter.
If you feature Gene again, please do Town Without Pity. Really showcases his voice. Love that you keep us entertained with so many genres. Thanks, Fil❣️
That was my very favorite of all, too. I LOVED it!!
1974, the year I graduated from highschool. Lol. Thanks for all the info and history.
FiI, I really appreciate the time you take in analyzing how an instrument or voice achieves their sound. You are not just a talented musician/performer, you are also a born teacher. Coming from a family of teachers, in my opinion, that is the highest complement there is. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. They are miles above most reaction videos. Thank you.
Fil - your enthusiasm in these videos makes watching a pleasure.
I so love seeing clips I’ve not seen. Some were people I heard my parents enjoy and others are from my own era. You are special and are introducing some of the worlds greatest voices and performances.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance was one of his good ones.
Never heard of this Gent, but as always you open up new or "old" artist to me. Definitely appreciate your vocal analyses of Mr. Pitney. Having a spouse who has taught voice, I can really appreciate your take, Thanks Fil
Good look Fil. I grew up in the late 50's amd sorta considered myself a music snob over here in the colonies. Didnt realize we had a home grown genius here. Sorta thought of him on the same level as the rest of the manufactured singers here in the states. (They were reason why the Beatles took off so hard over here) Having quite dismissed him to a pop act, i moved on with the Beatles and never looked back. I should have. Funny how it takes a trip down memory lane with your explanations to wake me up. Good job.
A Town Without Pity was a classic...
Such and interesting discussion of vibrato, Fil! Gene Pitney was the greatest. He didn't write in the Brill Building like many others of that era, but his publisher was in the Brill Building so he got to know all those writers even though he lived in Connecticut (so basically, he was the square suburban kid taking the commuter train into the city haha). One of his great early recordings, even before Town Without Pity was Every Breath I Take a really great doo woppy performance of a famed Brill Building writer Carole King song. He had such a wide range - he recorded a whole album of Burt Bacharach songs, really before Bacharach and David had locked in their signature style. He recorded a country album (or two?) with George Jones. Phil Spector produced some of his early songs, but again, it was before Spector's wall of sound had been fully refined. Those 2 seems like such opposites personalitywise, I can't see them enjoying a long career together (and they didn't). I love his recordings of The Street Where You Live - he takes the Street from London and moves it to New York, Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart (the original, not the duet) and of course his best recording ever: Town Without Pity - such a classic song - sounds great even today. I could go on and on. He also had about the strongest work ethic of any top performer ever. Of course he died while on tour, in Wales I believe.
Sound of 60's 🖒🖒🖒
Gene Pitney was great and had so many hit songs.
Hi again Fil! I bet you had parents, or family that loved the sixties, or seventies..I say this because of my own daughter..she was raised with so much of my music that when she got to college her friends were amazed at her knowledge of the oldies...she informed them that she cut her teeth on that music! I often have wondered who influenced your love of the early sounds! Just an observation! Hugs Fil!
Wow professor Fil, great verbrato demo, thank you for doing this one, Jeff in LA USA
WOP i must say you're a cool guy the way you're into an extreme variety of music styles and the way you break it all down. Makes me appreciate music a lot more. Well done!
Gene Pitney was another fabulous singer that my mum introduced me to as a youngster! He had such a unique voice and I still listen to him today! Liberty Valance is my all time favourite of his! Brilliant Fil! Cheers Mario! 😀👌👍
Love Gene Fil❤️ this song was not his best, he has such a beautiful voice. Half Heaven and Liberty Valance were great songs to hear his range! I will listen to him till I die. Plus he was Handsome till he passed, Great Man❤️
Its 6:03pm Saturday ,Jan 25th, good evening, Fil. (Also read some of comments you stated, that: good taste you have Mr. Jimi Hendricks tee shirt on , admire this guitar genius greatly very influential he's was still is, again thanks fil) Apologies I did see your analysis once this morning and had to listen 2 more times. It was like being in a Physics class with you speaking about :'Resonance Chamber' the sound quality in the voice and in a anatomy /physiology class when your spoke about chest voice vs. Head voice and the muscles it entail( I remember this from school and before my accident I was a nurse and biologist, so really thanks for being informative intriguing and displaying quiet nonchalant wisdom). As well, being able to understand how to use these gifts of technique to give that dramatic effect to the audience. I have a lot to say and I took notes that was how great your analysis was, awesome.... the best one yet, Fil. Massive appreciation. Also, I never heard of this gentleman named: Mr. Gene Pitney but now ,I respect him and will be looking at videos on his performance and his music more now when my time permits.Thank you Fil.
You also, mentioned about the 'flip up' quality country music singers used and my mind iterated when you discussed Ms. Patsy Cline, Fil. I am tired and not feeling well and do not want to be verbose again. And I will comment more on your analysis some other time.
But wanted you to know it was great today and learned a lot. Similar to video I saw on:Glissando, my violin teacher on RUclips who stress when to use certain techniques judiciously especially when audience follow the journey, story the performer is presenting and the anticipation something coming and then a beautiful finish and it's almost to what you always discuss Fil. So , I have sent support today Jan 25th so look for it and appreciate all you doing and keep it up, Rock....🧸🎸🥠.
I love Gene Pitney. My favorite is, Something's Gotten Hold of my Heart", with Mark Almond.
I have to admit that "Town Without Pity" and "It Hurts to Be in Love" belong to Gene Pitney. Unfortunately in this case is that Ricky Nelson is one of my vocal heros since I was 7 or8, I miss hearing his deep warm vocal tones of Ricky Nelson on "Hello Marilou." "Town Without Pity" was perfect and haunting because of his voice. In my humble opinion, of course!
For Gene Pitney I meant about "Town Without pity". Gene OWNS it!
Gene wrote the song.
Keep them coming Fin and thank you-
"24 Hours from Tulsa". To this day, him singing that song still gives me chills.
His concert from 2000 is pretty amazing, he even still looks the same. If you want to know how epic this dude was check out his after 2000 preformance's.
Really interesting to hear his vibrato slowed down.
Never saw backup singers reading the lyrics before.
I know! How weird is that???
They'd never seen him before and they can actually read music? It looks like a UK working men's club?
When you can hear someone's voice and hear the whole song without the sound. A Town Without Pity
Great voice.
I really like your vocal appraisals, it's educational for singers. I do think Gene had other songs that showed off his voice greater than this one.
I have his greatest hits album. One of my all time favorites
The Man who Shot Liberty Valence...he was pretty big in the US in the 60s.
😳 Woahhhh. Someone else I’ve never heard of . 👍
Hi Fil! Have a happy weekend! I have Gene Pitney music on my playlist! His voice is recognizable the minute he starts singing! One of my favorite singers from my high school days! He does Ricky Nelson music pretty good! He is truly missed! Thanks for taking me back to my music! My favorite song of his was Only Love Can Break a Heart....loved him! ✌️
I have Gene on my playlist too. My favorite one would be " I,m gonna be strong ". Fil had so many options ( I assume) analyse a great Pitney song ,but why he selected this performance is beyond my believe.
Your demonstrations are extremely helpful. Thanks, again.
Don’t know who suggested this to you Phil, but this is the absolute worst sample that anyone familiar with Genes huge catalog of high quality performances would want to see. He typically performed live with full orchestra back up and his many hits would have given you so much more to work with in your analysis. I love your work but the late great Pitney deserved better. His vocal prowess helped put Burt Bacharach on the map and his writing helped several pop stars of the 60s
I totally concur Marc !!!!
I enjoy all your reviews, but in this case, yes, you should have Gene singing "Half Heaven, Half Heartache",or "I'm Gonna Be Strong", or some other of his hits live. This is OK, but not close to any of his truly outstanding appearances. "Hello Mary Lou" is sung here live in England on The Wheeltappers and Shunters program. On this same date he also sang "Princess In Rags". In another appearance on the show He sang "Half Heaven, Half Heartache", and "Blue Angel". I saw Gene at The Front Row Theater in Highland Heights, Ohio in 1983. It was a great 1 1/2 show with Gene backed by a 17 piece orchestra!
@@jeffgreen7499 I've already commented on this above. I saw him in 1995 with his orchestra, what a star. I'm going to find Town without Pity to calm down.
He was in his prime here, the fella can't be more objective.
I'm 35 and I adore Gene Pitney's singing. I'm very glad to see someone appreciate Pitney.
I confess I prefer Ricky Nelson's version of this song to Gene's, but the man was an AMAZING talent! I could listen to "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" on a loop! :D
Come on when you listen to this who wouldn't smile? We get your professional analysis that comes with that killer smile of yours no matter who it is. Fil you are such a unique person who radiates a positive loving glow of personality. Thank you. If I ever won the "big" lottery in the USA, I would cross the ocean to meet & help you! 😍😚💕👏🤗
Sorry but this tune is owned by Ricky Nelson. "Town Without Pity" is Gene's best and the one you should have reacted to.
Finding a live version isn't easy unfortunately!
I enjoyed it.
Listen to Gene sing "Town Without Pity" then tell me what you think.
Do one of his good ones please how about town Without Pity is a great one!
My 18yo daughter is a big Gene Pitney fan and she has some vinyl albums of his. She will be thrilled that you covered Gene. Thank you so much.
I also like the doom speed version of this song. but seriously thanks for all the great music lessons🎸
Thank you, Fil, for appreciating Gene Pitney's vocal technique in this performance. He would have only in his early 30's at this stage. Judging by his appearance, especially the glassy eyes and bloated face, I would say he was probably suffering from advanced alcoholism. Definitely sad as his contribution as a pop songwriter and singer makes him one of the greats. In any case, I really loved your analysis that included the vocal demonstrations. This makes for more appreciation of this craft. -- And can I say thank gawd for the people in the UK and other parts of Europe who provided support for America's discarded great artists during those times. Had Gene Pitney been in better health and lived longer, there probably would have been a great rebirth of appreciation for him over here in the U.S. to include touring . . .
This is a few years past Gene Pitney's heydey in the USA but highlights his talent. I really found it interesting the singers were reading sheet music which indicates some formal training in music. Gene was the singer of some great songs like "Town Without A Pity." He had tremendous charm.
The 'barmaids' were backing singers on the 'Wheeltappers And Shunters Show' this was a variety tv show in the UK hosted by 2 comedians Bernard Manning and Colin Crompton, the girls were just playing along with the skit, if you watch the full video you'll see that better. They didn't need the music and you see them 'reading' it when they are just oooooooing and ahhhhhhing.
@@OldiesAl Good info. Thanks. Gene Pitney and Johnny Rivers are some of my favorite 60's singers. I saw Johnny Rivers last year and the guy kicks butt well into his 70's. Amazing!
Do you know that he was very popular in Italy when I was a teen? He used to sing in Italian and we loved him! Check on RUclips Gene Pitney San Remo. He sang quite a few songs in Italian and he competed with some of the most famous Italian singers at our most important musical festival called “ festival di San Remo. I am not sure but he might even have won one year.
Anna, discovering those videos of Gene at the San Remo Music Festival made me an even bigger fan. He also recorded songs in German for the market in Germany. He was quite incredible.
Rene LeClerc Rene, I did not know that but I am not surprised because he was really a great artist. I wonder what happened to him. That was such a long time ago, for me at least.
@@annabaldi8648, Gene's been gone since April 5, 2006. He was appearing in Cardiff, Wales, and died in his sleep after his show there.
Rene LeClerc I had no idea, so sorry to hear. He must have been in his 70th... he did not suffer at least, that is good to know. Wow...we come and we go.
He was only 66(Born Feb. 17, 1940) He worked out regularly, was in apparently good health, when he had an unexpected heart attack. He died in his sleep in a hotel in Cardiff, Wales after what was his final concert. He was on his bed fully clothed, it was said that it looked like he just resting, and went very peacefully. The last song he sang was "Town Without Pity".
Gene Pitney my favorite is Town without Pity. I used to get tears in my eyes. He was so good at making you feeling this song. USA he had that hit. Thank you Fil🤘
He came close several times, but I don't think he ever topped that one... epic performance
This is a fascinating video. I get it.
Уважаемый автор, у вас чудесный английский, хорошо различаемый на слух даже мной :))) Приятно слушать, факты - интересные. Как раз искала факты из жизни Джина. Спасибо и привет из Украины.
My bad!
"Songwriters: Cayet Mangiaracina / Gene Pitney
Hello Mary Lou lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc
,I never knew til today!
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Loved the analysis Fil! Great demonstration! And the performance and audience were a good laugh!
Covered by Ricky Nelson. Town Without Pity was his big hit. He was mentioned by John, Paul and George as being one of their influences concerning Beatle music.
Okay, I see why you chose a song that Gene did not make famous in America. He wrote it. I did not know that. 🙂 But it is such a pop song. I much preferred Ricky Nelson’s voice/version. You do not get to hear the intensity Pitney reached on songs like A Town Without Pity, It Hurts To Be In Love, Half Heaven, Half Heartache. We cannot forget my favorite movie song, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance...my favorite western movie as a 6-7 year old. I’m happy to hear you say you will look further into his music and career. I hope you enjoy the journey!
Wonderful. Very informative and knowledgeable. Have you covered Mat Munro?
Awesome analysis Mr. Fil, thanks, I am really liking the demonstrations :)
wow. what a WILDLY deep in the weeds analysis. really fun.
but Fil, i have a mild but persistent obsession with Gene Pitney which i hope you will tackle. more to the point, my obsession is with his hit Town Without Pity.
TWP is so very very over the top emotionally that it stands out like a freak, but it is impossible to ignore it's power. i am curious as to who got that performance out of Gene. must have been a producer, because the musical arrangement is every bit as dramatic as the vocal. it brings to mind some of the Italian torch songs.
hope your curiosity is piqued.
thanks for this look at this milquetoast song.
Gene had an unusual voice and he had a long and varied career.A little known fact is that Gene played piano on several early Rolling Stones recordings and also opened for them on some of their early tours.This is undoubtedly when he achieved something I envy him for.He bonked Marrianne (un)FAITHFUL(think driving piano riff on"Let's spend the Night Together-apparently THEY DID!)Another famous singer who also "did the deed"with Ms.FAITHFULwas lead singer Allan Clarke of the HOLLIES,a band that had a collective crush on Marianne to such a degree that they felt compelled to put it to song,but changed the first letter of her name so that their crush wouldn't be quite so obvious.That song of course,their hit,"HEY,CARRIEANNE"(can anybody play ?)
Really? Very interesting. Love Carrie Anne by the Hollies. So unique. As far as Gene goes, l never knew he wrote such great songs. Straight shooter.
@@juliestrom412 Yeah I googled Pitney to verify what I was talking about and also found out that some of the Hollies and Gene Pitney and Phil Spector worked together on three or four early Stones songs.I'll bet Marrieanne had a field day at those sessions.LOL
@@juliestrom412 RUclips has a really nice Hollies live video of them singing" Carrie Ann"right after Graham Nash left to join Crosby Stills and Nash and they replaced him with the very capable and charming Terry Sylvester.
What's your game now ..can anybody play ??? Yes .🎶
2 minutes in and I still think it's a comedy routine.
Rockville Rocket
Home boy