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500 Listening to Gene Pitney yesterday on the radio and hearing the DJ say "The late great Gene Pitney," made my heart sink. I was just stunned! I remember Gene Pitney very well during my younger years. His name was mentioned frequently in my presence. As a teen, I so wanted to meet him. My father, Christopher Spinosa was VP of International Sales at Musicor Records in New York City, at a time when Gene Pitney was connected to that label. My Dad knew Gene at a time when he was soaring. Although my Dad is gone now, (also left us at an early age, 68), I'm sure he is welcoming Gene in heaven with open arms. We have lost one of the most unique & talented voices of our time. My heart goes out to his family. Sincerely, 499 Another legend has left us. But thankfully legends never die. Thank god I went to see Gene last year in Tunbridge Wells. God Bless you Gene. And thank you for for your voice and songs. Michelle Rivers UK. 498 Dear Pitney Family: From Ron Rene 497 "In The Cold Light of Day", I heard of Gene's
death and was deeply saddened. Also a fan since the mid '60's, I was finally
fortunate to see him perform at the Mohegan Sun Casino in CT last November.
What a thrill to watch this dynamic man with a voice that sounded even
better than any old 45 I own. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his wife
and family as we all share their immense loss. 496 Ich habe vom Tod des wohl bekanntesten Sängers der
60er Jahre gelesen und bin tief erschüttert. Gene, deine Musik wird
weiterleben und alle deine Fans werden, über deinen Tod hinaus, dein
Vermächtnis von guter Musik und einer unnachahmlichen Stimme nicht
vergessen. Du bleibst immer ein Teil meines Lebens......Danke für
die wunderschöne Zeit in der ich deine Lieder hören konnte. Ingo Franke aus Berlin Germany 495 Gene's music has been so much a part of our lives that
we feel we have lost a part of our family. We saw him as teenagers in
the sixties, and last year were lucky enough to get to meet him after
his amazing performance at Casino Rama. He was truly a down-to-earth gentleman.
It was an honour to meet someone you have idolized for over 40 years and
find out he exceeded all your expectations. There will only ever be one
Gene Pitney. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. 494 Our best wishes to Gene's family and friends. 493 Like many Pitney fans, I'm shocked to hear of his death.
I want to send my condolences to his family and to the many friends who
worked with him on his tour. I will always remember Gene for his kindness
in autographing a couple of his record albums covers for me this past
few months. Like a lot of his fans who spent our teens listening to Gene
and his good friends, Bobby Vee, Johnny Tillotson, I will appreciate his
music even more. I'll forever treasure his autographed album covers, which
are displayed in my music room, as I listen to his old vinyl recordings.
Again, my condolences to his family and dear friends. 492 Our hearts are saddened at the loss of Gene Pitney. 491 Our deepest sympathy, love and thoughts go out to the Pitney family,as we are very saddened at such a great loss of an all time great. His music will live on in our hearts forever, as being lifetime fans, every song has a time and place in our lives. His live performances were so majestic and strong, a truly unique voice and a great man. We will always think of Gene when we play his records and relive the wonderful memories he left us. Love from the Bevan family from Australia. 490 Hello, I was saddened to hear about the death of Gene Pitney
this week. My Best Regards, Susan Brochin for the whole Brochin family (Esther, Lori, Mike, and 489 This is very hard for me. I am a Black woman, now 57,
and continue to enjoy his genius voice. The man I grew up listening to
and continue to enjoy today. I still have his Greatest Hits Album in mint
condition. I so loved his music, I bought two of them. I will treasure
them all the more. May God keep his family in His care. 488 I was so upset to hear the news that Gene Pitney had
passed away in his sleep. He was such a nice person and had a wonderful
voice. 487 I have been a fan of Gene Pitney's from the first time
I heard him sing "Town Without Pity". I believe he had one of
the greatest voices in the recording industry and the way he sang his
songs alway grabbed my soul. I am deeply sadden by his passing. I have
seen a few of his shows and I am one fan who will truly miss his proformances. 486 The world has lost not just a great voice but a wonderful
man who bought pleasure to many many people...I can still recall seeing
him in Sydney too many years ago...my condolences to his family. 485 "If I didn't have a dime and I didn't take the time/
to play the jukebox/ oh oh Saturday night / would've been a sad and lonely
night/ for me.." 484 Please pass on my sincere condolences to Gene´s
wife and family. 483 He was really beloved also in Italy in our youth.Condolences
to His family. 482 From my heart, I send my condolences to the family of
Gene Pitney. The Robert Doolittle 481 Just wanted to add how saddened I was to hear the news,
I loved his voice; he was a great man. 480 My deep and sincere condolences to Gene Pitney's family. I also feel as though one of the greatest artist, good friend, and a family member has passed. I grew up through the 60s, 70s and 80's. I had all of Gene's LP albums and now CDs.. I have seen Gene in concert through out his career. Gene's music has taken me through good times and some very tragic times. And through it all, there was always one constant and that was hearing his voice singing his music. I will miss Gene Pitney, it is truly a sign of an end to a musical era, which he was one of the headliners. Regards Donald L Scholinski 479 I was greatly saddened to hear of the death of Gene Pitney. What a voice especially when one has been able to hear him sing live three times. Another star of the fab sixties has gone to the next world. At least we have our memories. Ted Shepherd 478 A true loss! I never had the opportunity to see him perform,
but I Jim 477 Just wanted to add my heartfelt condolences at Gene Pitney's
passing. 476 I was shocked and so, so sad at the news of Gene's death. I was lucky enough not only to meet him but to be his nurse a few times several years ago. He was such a kind and giving person. He brought me a beautiful picture that he wrote a lovely personal message on. He gave me several CD's that he signed. The material things were lovely..but what he gave me was so much more. He talked to me about his life but he cared enough to ask about mine. I will always remember this wonderful, warm person as he was..and listen to his music and smile..My deepest sympathies to his loving family. Sincerely, Harriet 475 My husband & I saw Gene on Sunday 2nd April at the Symphony Hall Birmingham and he set the hall dancing. We have been fans for 30 years and could not believe it when we heard that he had died. He is a bright new star and heaven is rocking and rolling. We will miss him so much but his name will live on forever thanks to his talent a one off. Our deepest condolences to his family who were sadly not with him they are in our prayers. He left us with great songs to sing but left us to soon. God bless you Gene Thank you for many years of songs and concerts. Pam & John Smith Sutton Coldfield England 474 I was saddened to hear of Gene passing, as a kid growing up with his mu ice, that gave me and my wife so many good years of listening. We lived in Ma and always went to Warwick theater in R.I. to see him. People like Gene are put here by GOD to give us all enjoyment in life. No one can live for ever, but for as long as I live Gene will in our hearts. I like to thank his wife for allowing him on the road being away from family to bring us joy. We will miss him Robert and Vivian Bartlett 473 I want to express my heartfelt condolences to Gene Pitney's family, and loved ones, relative to his untimely death. My heart is breaking over this great loss to the Music World and to myself personally. I was just a few nights ago, perusing the internet for recent information about Gene Pitney. I did download a clip of one of my favorite songs: "24 hours from Tulsa". I have appreciated and enjoyed Gene Pitney's music since I was 9 years old! I attempted to do an interview with him in 1996..... as he was preparing to do a concert here in Minneapolis, Minnesota at that time. He was a great singer, and left a rich music legacy. I will long remember him. The Lord bless, and comfort his dear family at this sad time. Sincerely, Kafi Cosette' Sondai 472 Hi just a few words to say how deeply upset i was of
the news of gene passing on, he was one of my all time favourites. I was
so lucky too see him on his recent uk tour in worthing as a birthday present,
he was excellant and will be sadly missed by me and my fiancee and our
two friends we all loved him. Our thoughts are with his family. 471 was in the UK this week when I saw the headline in the
evening paper that Gene Pitney had passed away in his sleep. It saddened
me greatly. It would be an exageration to describe me as a big fan, but
I loved his singing style and it reminded me that one of the first LPs
I ever bought back in the early 1960's was a compilation of Gene Pitney's
Greatest Hits. I have no idea whatever happend to that old LP, but many
of the songs are still very fresh in my mind after 40 years. I send my
condolences to Gene's wife and sons. 470 Hello,just to say i'm still in disbelive about what has happened,i met Gene 3 times,which i shall never forget,why you were taken so soon,still does'nt make sense,please rest now Gene. Perry Loughton,essex. 469 My deep and sincere condolences to Gene Pitney's family. I also feel as though one of the greatest artist, good friend, and a family member has passed. I grew up through the 60s, 70s and 80's. I had all of Gene's LP albums and now CDs.. I have seen Gene in concert through out his career. Gene's music has taken me through good times and some very tragic times. And through it all, there was always one constant and that was hearing his voice singing his music. I will miss Gene Pitney, it is truly a sign of an end to a musical era, which he was one of the headliners. Regards Donald L Scholinski 468 Gene was a great singer and will be sadly missed, i was
lucky to see gene in concert and even more so as a birthday gift to my
man Richard we saw him in Worthing at the Pavilion on march 25th 2006.
He was just great full of life and great energy and the voice so wonderful,
we will never forget that night and will as always continual to play his
music. Mirella and Richard xxx 467 466 465 i am sad to hear that gene has died my thoughts go out to his family at this time, i recently saw him live at fairfield halls croyden uk on 24.3.06 his peformance was briliant. i took my 10 yr old son and gene made a point at the end after he sung town without pity to go over to him and shake his hand my son will remember that forever thank you for that gene you wil always be remembered for your music and the joy you gave millions of people all over the world rest in peace gene and thank you for sharing your life with us mark davenport 464 Gene: Will be missed greatly by all his fans....His music
brought us joy over the many years of his carreer. Like Bing Crosby he
died doing what he loved to do....We should all be so lucky.. 463 Over 25 years ago i was the a&r man for an offshoot of musicor and had the opportunity to release a greatest hits package and had to make decisions on what to pull off the compilation. Some of his misses were better than the hits (ex. Backstage). People don’t realize the strong influence he had in rock particulary with the “art rock” acts. His tremelo and moody delivery influenced people like david bowie, marc bolan, brian ferry, morrissey and even donovan to name a very few. God bless gene pitney John Veranes 462 So sorry to hear about Gene. He was one of my favourites. My condolences to his wife and family. Barbara Hunt 461 As a life long fan of Gene's, we're about the same age, I always found something unique and moving in his style of delivering a song. He infused his lyrics with an emotional quality that just touched a cord within me. Some singers just have that ability to somehow stimulate your memories and transport you emotionally for a few minutes to places and people who impacted your life and all the feelings and emotions that were associated with them. His music will live on but it will be a sadder world knowing that somewhere out there crowds will no longer be jumping to their feet in standing ovations for this gifted artist. Dan Devlin 460 I am Very sad to hear of Gene pitneys death, we loved his performances and he was a truly great artist who will be sadly missed, he was simply the best. His music will be with us forever. Geoff & Hazel Belson Brentwood uk 459 There was a 2 ½ to 3 hour Gene Pitney Anthology on XM Satellite Radio on Wednesday and it was very good. They played many of Gene’s songs from the 60’s as well as those that he wrote, and during the course of the show was an interview with Gene, which was wonderful. I cannot tell you how fortunate I felt to be able to hear all of his songs and hear him talk about his life and career. Deborah Lynch 458 I, too, am mourning the silencing of one of the most beautiful sounds I have ever heard. I only wish I could have enjoyed more live performances. My prayer is that his family can find comfort in the memory of him, of his warmth and kindness, and know that he brought joy to many, all over the world. Maggie 457 I have been a huge fan of Gene Pitney since the very start of his career. I first saw him at a Dick Clark Caravan of Stars show in Pennsylvania in the early 60’s. Most recently, my ex wife Tina and I saw him do a benefit concert for public radio in Allentown, PA. If anything, he was better than ever! His unique talent and humility will be sorely missed and impossible to replace. My heart goes out to all the people he’s impacted over the years. I know they feel the same way.
Vince Krevinas 456 When I was a teen-ager Gene used to perform at a local
night club here in Baltimore. I couldn't wait until I turned 21 so that
I could go to this night club. You see I was convinced that once I met
him, we would connect and I would one day marry him. Unfortunately, the
nightclub closed before I turned 21. 455 I'm so sorry to hear of the death of Gene Pitney he was
a great singer,he will be surely missed 454 My thoughts and prayers go out to the Pitney family.
May the memories of their father and the support of family and Friends
get them through this shocking painful time. I had the opportunity to
get to know Chris Pitney when he lived in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Please
forward this e-mail to him and let him know that the Collin's family the
Doyle family and Beth (Ward) Davis are remembering him and all the great
times we had together! 453 I still remember the very frist concert I went to back in the 60's as a young teen was to see Gene at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pa..... I was so lucky to get a front row seat.....so you can imagine how great that was......In recent years...I have enjoyed watching him on PBS.......will surely miss his smile and singing..... Grammie juju 452 I’d like to extend my deepest sympathies & condolences to the family of Gene Pitney, especially his son, Chris. I worked with Chris at an ad agency in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and know how proud he was of his father…and rightly so. Again, my thoughts & prayers are with the family during this very sad time. He will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Mary Miller (formerly Michaelis) 451 Gene Pitney was my favourite singer when I was growing
up, I am still and always will be a fan. Deepest Sympathy to Gene's family,
who have lost a wonderful husband and father. I know we all feel your
pain at this sad time. 450 I was exposed to gene as my older sister loved him and
then i grew to also. What an exceptional voice and talent hw was. I had
been listening to him in the car and heard of his passing. My synpathy's
go out to the family. Their loss can only be imagined. 449 It is with great sadness that Gene has passed away. My wife and I have been fortunate enough to see Gene on his last two appearances at Fairfield Halls in Corydon, and the only reason we could not see him two weeks ago was due to Pam having an operation. Gene was a wonderful performer with a unique voice and a person dedicated to his craft and with total respect to the audience Gene will be sadly missed by us and millions of other fans through the world. Please send our thoughts to his wife and children during this sad time, they will feel justly proud of the pleasure he has brought to all his fans.
Pam and Alan 448 Just want to say It was a pleasure to have such a wonderful
"HEART THROB" way back in my early teens. Will always remember
you with love and affection 447 what a wounderful man never to be forgoten Sandra Biss 446 I played ,and listened to his music all my life,he had a special voice that captured the heart of millions. He will be missed, but his music lives on. WE miss you gene. deano 445 What a sad day April 4th 2006 has turned out to be. I've grown with Gene from the heady days of the very early 60's through to this very day. I've got my collection of LP's to remember him by and that's something that I can cherish for ever. I was 17 I reckon, when I first heard Gene, in 1961 or thereabouts and I was astounded at his range and the passion in his voice. It is a sad loss for all and I would like to say I wish the Family of Gene all the best and I'm sure they are playing some of his greats as we speak. Irreplaceable. Allen Gledhill 444 Hi Michelle Heslop here from sunderland united kingdon i would just like to offer my condolences to gene pitney's family. i'm 25 years old and my mam has two cds of gene pitney and my favourite
my condolences again. 443 Gene I feel devastated- not only has the world lost the
best singer and song writer - your fan club has lost a true friend - I
have been a devoted fan since age 13 when I was lying in the sun with
my transister radio playing and heard - 24 hours from Tulsa - . In April
last year my 3 sisters and I flew from Wellington New Zealand to Sydney
Australia to your show and had the privilege of meeting you before the
show - what a moment - what a show and I have been to 7 - but if that
had to be the last it was the best for sure. Gene your music has been
my life thank you for the pleasure it has given me. You rest in peace
you will be missed. My husband Kevin our daughter Andrea - [who cut her
teeth on your music] and I sent our love and heartfelt sympathy to your
lovely Lynne, Todd, Chris and David and family. 442 I was shocked and saddened to hear that another great
talent has left the stage. 441 We never forget our first love and Gene Pitney was mine.
Wednesday's news was devastating and I cannot imagine what agonies his
wife and sons must be suffering at his passing. 440 G reat loss with deepest 439 For forty years, since I was thirteen, Gene has provided
the soundtrack for my life. 438 It was a very sad day indeed, the day Gene Pitney died. Having only lost my own husband last year Gene Pitney's poor wife and family back home in America must be devastated. As a Hull girl I have happy memories of seeing Gene Pitney at the ABC in Hull, England back in 1964. As a 12 year old I wrote him a fan letter and was shocked to say the least when he read it out from the stage and invited me up to be sung to. Of course I just sat in my seat and cried buckets. Two women sitting next to me (in about the 5th row in the stalls) did their best to encourage me to shout out and even spoke to the usherette but all I could do was sit and watch the show through my tears. When Gene Pitney realised I was not going to go forward he dedicated the song "Princess in Rags" to me. Ever since that day I have regretted not having gone to the stage but all I thought then was he wouldn't want me going forward. When I got to school the next day some older pupils closer to the stage couldn't believe that I had missed such an opportunity. Of course there wasn't photocopy machines in those days so I don't have proof of the letter but my memories are enough. I did go and see him on his next visit to Hull but I wasn't as brave as to even write to him then. Even though I have seen Gene twice since that time - once in Edinburgh and once in Glasgow - I never did manage to meet him face to face. I had hoped to have done so when he came to Edinburgh this coming Sunday. God Bless him. Margaret Wilson 437 I have been a fan of Gene’s since the early 60”s. I first saw him as a teen in my home town of Beckley, West Virginia. One of my most memorable life experiences was actually talking with him on the phone about 25 years ago while still living in Beckley. A few years ago I was in Dublin and got off the train and saw a poster advertising an upcoming concert in Dublin. I tried to change my reservations so I could stay for the show, but it didn’t work out. I am now a 57 year old very successful professional living in Florida. I literally sat at my desk this morning and cried this morning when I read about Gene’s passing. I have several of his CD’s in my truck and will listen to him much in the next few days. I will also get several phone calls from friends and family because I have always been known by them as a huge GENE PITNEY fan. A big part of my life for over 40 years is gone. Larry Harrah 436 I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Gene's
family at this time. 435 434 WENDY WAY 433 Si mi ricordo di lui ero una ragazzina piccola ho 50
quest'anno mi e' dispiaciuto tantissimo quando l'ho saputo. Saluti 432 Thanks Gene for your wonderful music and lots of memories
from the past 40 years! We never met, but I feel that I knew you. You'll
be missed. 431 430 Claus Nybroe 429 Hello, 428 Although very saddened by his death, he will always be
my all time favorite male singer. The first 45 record I ever bought was
"the last exit to Brooklyn". charlie szilagyi 427 426 Mandy - Newcastle Australia 425 We at Modern Guitars Magazine are all saddened by the
passing of Mr. Pitney and loved the music he wrote and the songs he gave
us that will remain among our very 424 Maureen & james keelan 423 "Do Not Weep" I have loved Gene's songs since I was a teen and heard him sing Backstage. 422 Gene's family, 421 420 to all of mr pitneys family and friends , my sister and i went to his concert in birmingham uk on sunday 3rd april and will never forget it , he was brilliant , having grown up listening to my mums records of him we had always wanted to see him perform , we feel terribly blessed to have been given that chance . we send our deepest sympathy and hearfelt wishes to you all at this sad time Hugsalot 419 Our sincere condolences
418 Sympathy to Lynne & Children 417 To the family of Gene Pitney my sincere condolences his
voice has and will continue to bring great joy and sorrow and will not
be forgotten. 416 When Gene played in Minnesota a few years ago, I was I'll always cherish the moments he took the time chat My heart and love go out to his family. Becky(aka t-rose) 415 Heard the news on public radio, am deeply saddened. Grew up listening to one of my all-time favorite artists. Just recently picked up on what Gene was doing and was looking forward to one of his performances this year. Magnificent entertainer who will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers to the family. Frank Meridian, Mississippi 414 Just to say thank you Gene, although I did not know you
directly, I appreciated your musical talents May your golden voice continue, on your new venue! Fare thee well, baladeer.... from this plane of existence... Online Traveller
413 Sam Lewis 412 411 Our first thoughts are with Gene’s family and we send our sincere sympathies to them at this so sad time. May the strength of your family give you comfort. We share your loss. Thank you Gene so very much for over 40 years of your music and wonderful concerts, from our Teens to this very day you have been with us and will remain in our hearts, the friend we have never spoken too, but so sadly mourn. God Bless you Sue Chris & Jenny 410 Gene was a one of a kind and we were all blessed to have
traveled the road of life together. He sang from his heart and touched
all of us with his songs, he'll never be replaced. 409 Hello my name is Bobbie , my two sons , my x husband my sisters all would like to express our deep sadness by the passing of this man . my sons who are 17 and 14 , and myself who is 49 never liked the same kind of music until it came to Gene Pitney. when we would go for long rides in the car I would get out my Gene Pitney cd and know one would argue about the music. we enjoyed every song on both the cd's I had . I grew up listening to him. and had the great pleasure of seeing him twice, both times at the Sumerfest grounds in Milwaukee WI which is about a 30 minute drive from my home town of Kenosha, both times I saw him he was outstanding. In fact the newspaper said that Gene Pitney rocked the house . just wanted to let you know he will be greatly missed by a family in Kenosha WI. a forever fan, Bobbie and boys 408 Sitting here listening to my favourite song - Gene are
you there, Over the last 35 years I have had the everlasting pleasure of To the Pitney family my sincere thoughts and prayers are with you The world is a sadder place at loosing a true performer Mr Gene Pitney To my fellow fans of the immortal Gene Pitney, sit down and play your
favourite songs - it does help God Bless you All 407 406 Mary Ellen 405 I spent hours and hours in my youth singing along with
Gene Pitney songs. Sunni Fisher 404 Just want to say that Yes, I was very sad when I heard
that Gene Pitney had died. But then I thought of all the beautiful, timeless
music he had given us, and my heart became glad again. Rather than mourn,
I decided I will simply celebrate the life of a beautiful and very talented
soul! Have fun up there, Gene! 403 402 401
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