Gene Pitney - She's a Rebel

[Littleforbigg]

Along with Del and Roy, Gene was one of the 3 great male solo artists of the 60's. Interesting that all 3 continued to have hits in the UK in the years following the British Invasion while not being as successful here. All died way too young.

[alanvking]

This was actually written as a gee up to Jewish leaders everywhere and was entitled "He's a Rabbi" ! Believe it or not. Well, don't then.

[phillydog17]

Excuse me but FuckingA!!!!!!!

[lazur1]

@w:Gene (live) was an imperfect singer, as far back as '64. It seemed to me he'd risk going off or cracking his voice rather than miss a chance to nail something incredible, (which he also often did!). In the case of 'Rebel', it's more than that, & more than age: It's a song he didn't write for himself, that isn't suited for him, with a lame band, & being compared to a 'force of nature' recording by Darlene Love that no one can ever equal.

[cdough345]

@lazur1 it was that eccentricity in his lyrics and singing that made him so special. He wasnt afraid to speak his mind wether it was belting out a great note or making a rythm with some of his unique vocals. It sounds like he puts so much emphasis and feeling into every line he delivers. Im Glad too share the same birthday with this man 17th of Feb. Its the dawning of the age of Aquarius!

[TheLovelyladylover]

So gorgeous!! And MY man!! Wonderful Ze. Debx

[rokoping]

One of the best singers....this one he composed for the Crystals....ra

[darklove2272]

Amazing..... I love all the old time music... I wish I could have been alive in the day and seen them all play for real... Music is not music today... Bring back the 50's and 60's please......

[dylandollyspud]

I knew he wrote it, but his version is nowhere as near as good as the Crystals version. Just shows what magic Spector did all those years ago

[AdelaideDivine]

@dylandollyspud I love both versions but I'll always be partial to the original in that SHE'S a rebel! Simply love that! Makes it stand out more that way... but, you're right about Spector and the Crystals were, of course, fantastic!

[Rollin558]

Wow. When was this taped? Great stuff.

[COTTONHEAT]

Marc Almond & Gene Pitney Had a number 1 with

Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart

[MRFABIAN2009]

The announcer looks so familiar to me. Is he currently on television today?

[pompeydaz1973]

@MRFABIAN2009 the announcer is Paul Gambaccini and he used to be on Good Morning television.

[MRFABIAN2009]

@pompeydaz1973 Thanks for the information. After i googled his name I saw more recent pictures of him and it finally dawned on me where I'd seen him before. He's usually on The Biography channel whenever they do biographies on people in the entertainment business.

[reddirtgirl55]

ALWAYS MY MAN!! XXXXXXXXXX

[riitade644]

Never knew he wrote this song. Wonder what else he wrote. So sad he's gone from us so soon. What a voice, always loved him.

[VinDcator]

Just enjoy it , and be grateful he shared it!

[saintalb]

i swear half the veiws are me

you cant download this song lol

[estelle715]

a unique voice and unique talent!

[ThatMiserableCat]

Gene Pitney!

Wow--this guy has written so much music behind so many talents! I think the scuttlebut is right...not sure if he ever did have a #1. But that does not matter, nor does it detract from a monumental talent!

Maybe not the best performance I've heard Gene perform; BUT it is HIS tune, and the Crystals took it to #1 in 1962 !

For those not so familiar with this guy's work, may I suggest an hour or fraction thereof sampling this man's recordings here on YouTube.

Blessed 'Be

[hajune]

Gene never had a song that went to #1hit he sang..He had only himself to blame. He had one go to #2 . Which one beat him out? It was the one he was singing , He's a Rebel. He also wrote Hello Mary Lou for Ricky Nelson among others.

[JJMFB1]

Number one does not a super star make CCR had 6 #2's no #1's and Jimi Hendricks never has a #1,go figure

[M3town3]

He sings some songs on back to mono spector, he wrote this no. 1 hit for another artist which also appears on that album/box set.

[ndhudecz]

Half Heaven Half Heartache was one of my favorites

[case139]

Gene Pitney made it look so easy, and this is a very difficult song to sing. Lots of words and phrases without taking a breath is challenging, but Pitney made it work. Still a good song to this day.

[OhBoby2324]

Hello " Ze18613 ", Do you know what "a SIZE" [format] wants to say ? Make a small effort and thinks of the others ! THANK YOU. __________ Sais-tu ce que "un FORMAT" veut dire ? Fais un petit effort et pense aux autres ! MERCI. ______ Friendly greetings. Salutations amicales. Bye bye.

[Ze18613]

Hello "OhBoby2324". Now tell me what your message means and for what purpose. You sparked my curiosity

[OhBoby2324]

Hello "Ze18613",

This video has a narrow and high image. Gene Pitney sees itself "stretched". Image crushed to the left and to the right.

A Size or 'Format' it is: 3:4 or 16:9 ( HD). Sorry, but I am a Legionary, not enough time for YouTube.

But Gene Pitney is a formidable singer !

Greetings and saddened for this delay -

[Qrayon]

@Ze18613 He's trying to ask you, "Do you know what a format MEANS. Make a small effort and think of others." I figured it out from his French which is much better than his English. Other than that, I don't know what he's talking about, either.

[ozerob]

El Paso is the song I will remember him most by ...it it is most interesting that green day took She's a rebel and turned it into something quite different - now - what if Iggy Pop redid this- everything old can be new again. And - why not.

[mrsnips1]

El Paso was sung by Marty Robbins

[rwells47]

Thanks for this video- Gene Pitney's music will last forever! He had such great songs to go with his great voice. Gene is now singing with the Heavenly Choir! Gene, RIP!  Ron

[reddirtgirl55]

@rwells47 he certainly is, but I miss him terribly!!

[rwells47]

@reddirtgirl55 - I know Deb, I miss him terribly also! Ron

[mkl8000]

Same incredible one of a kind tenor voice, and same looks, except for a little gray, as in the 60's. No one will ever match him

[bufb]

Such a beautiful gray too. Still as handsome and that voice...he never lost it

[bmason1287]

Star quality shines through. What a great voice and delivery. The song brings back so many happy memories. Gene's music lives on. Thanks for posting this.

[ivycompton]

Why is the screen so skinny? Looks strange. Love Gene, of course.

[ariesgypsy]

What an artist!! He had such a baby face, and the prematurely silver hair just emphasized that. But his singing, emoting and delivery were always wonderous.

[reddirtgirl55]

@ariesgypsy ,remember my darling....................he is mine .Lol. Debsxxxxxxxxxx

[reckonman]

the dude was unique

[pilesovinyl]

Very underrated and always sounded great. There was a quality to his voice that was very appealing..

[birdbath7]

Although I love Elvis first, Gene Pitney is second. He has just had soooo many songs that I like and can passionately sing along with. Especially songs of love. I sing karaoke, (Queen of Karaoke) and his songs just reach my heart. Saw him in Vegas and he was sensational.

[oceanbound222]

Gene Pitney is god !!!!!!!!!!

[weciner]

No, he is not god. He is a human who has done the best with his potential and for a man, he is the greatest. It would not be hard for a god to be a great singer but for a man, it is fabulous.

[kikii1]

Why is the screen so narrow?

[idedaryl]

He almost sounds like an Englishman himself here! Is it because he came from Conn.? My Mom came from Waterbury and she had an accent, too. What a great guy...I didn't know he ever worked with Spector et al.

[jonven]

Thanks for this, I love this song. I saw Gene many times when he came to the UK. I've been a fan for many years. Sadly missed, his music will live on.

[fhardyb]

GP is simply one of the top 3 male 'pop' vocalists of the entire 20th Century.

That's all.

[POPPYCANDLE81]

A few years ago I went to see Gene Pitney he sang this song, he said he wrote this one for The Crystals, I love this tune, and I love all of Gene Pitneys songs, he was a great man, may he rest in peace, I miss him.

[honeymoonlady]

10/3, 4th and 5th, 2008 - SCHEDULED: This October 4th & 5th Russ's Time Rock and Roll Diner in cooperation with the Gene Pitney Commemorative Committee, Inc. plans to hold A "Gene Pitney Fan Convention" in Rockville, CT. USA. the birthplace of Gene Fans and friends from everywhere are invited to attend.

Friday, October 3, 2008 - Fan Get together / Saturday, October 4, 2008 - Fan convention and Tony Lee's Tribute to Gene and parade

[surfcottage]

he's wonderful..RIP, Gene

[spacepatrolman]

Good womans liberation version of his song.

[terrafirma91]

He played a major role in the 60's sounds. He also performed well in live performances. Thank God for Gene!

[sxcnshyhunni78]

i love gene pitney god rest his soul.

i seen him twice when he came to australia n it was the best night of my mlief to c my idol,gene u will always b in my heart.

r.i.p. gene pitney he will walways b my idol.

[johncfl]

That must have been fantastic.

[MerrittStDiner]

What's the name of the show Gene is appearing on, and, what year is this appearance?

[luvut]

Thanks for this posting of Gene. Love his music.