Historical Artist Profile

Gene Pitney

Biography & Overview

Gene Francis Alan Pitney (February 17, 1940 – April 5, 2006) was an American pop and country singer, songwriter, and musician. Pitney charted 16 top-40 hits in the United States, four in the top ten. In the United Kingdom, he had 22 top-40 hit singles, including 11 in the top ten.

🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History 12 Charted Tracks
"Only Love Can Break A Heart" Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #2
"(The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance" Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #4
"It Hurts To Be In Love" Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #7
"I'm Gonna Be Strong" Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #9
"Half Heaven - Half Heartache" Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #12
"Mecca" Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #12
"Town Without Pity" Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #13
"Last Chance To Turn Around" Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #13
"She's A Heartbreaker" Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #16
"Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa" Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #17
"True Love Never Runs Smooth" Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #21
"Backstage" Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #25
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History 21 Charted Tracks
"I'm Gonna Be Strong" Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #2
"Nobody Needs Your Love" Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #2
"Looking Through The Eyes Of Love" Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #3
"Backstage" Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #4
"Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa" Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #5
"Something'S Gotten Hold Of My Heart" Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #5
"I Must Be Seeing Things" Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #6
"That Girl Belongs To Yesterday" Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #7
"Just One Smile" Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #8
"Princess In Rags" Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #9
"Somewhe In The Country" Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #19
"Maria Elena" Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #25
"(I Wanna) Love My Life Away" Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #26
"Shady Lady" Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #29
"Town Without Pity" Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #32
"Yours Until Tomorrow" Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #34
"24 Sycamo" Entered Charts: 1973
Peak: #34
"It Hurts To Be In Love" Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #36
"A Stet Called Hope" Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #37
"Cold Light Of Day" Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #38
"Blue Angel" Entered Charts: 1974
Peak: #39