Gene Pitney died today

Just heard on the radio that Gene Pitney died, today, aged 65, mid tour of the UK.

Famous for " 24 Hours to Tulsa" and "The Man who shot Liberty Vallance". (Valance?)

One of the best pop voices ever, from the 60's, he'll be sadly missed by my generation. Bazza

 

Only 2 reads, and 1 reply. Guess it just shows how old I am. Bazza

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LOL. Me too I guess. I remember his songs well.

Just did Gracelend yesterday with Sgt. Tibbs, who was passing through this area. Lived here 6 years and never went. They have a LONG hall with all of his gold and platinum records lining both walls. Went down it saying "yep, I remember that, yep, I remember that, yep, ......" Like him or laugh at him, Elvis had a HUGE number of number one hits back in the day.

 

Yep, I think "Heartbreak Hotel" was one of the first 45's I ever bought. Young ones won't probably know what I am talking about. Bazza

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