One of the unsung heroes of the rock and roll era, Gene Pitney crossed paths with a wide array of rock royalty — from Phil Spector and the Rolling Stones to Rick Nelson and Carole King — while amassing a sizable string of hits. Pitney arrived on the scene in the late Fifties as a gifted songwriter, capable musician and incredible singer. His dramatic tenor, given to piercing climaxes, was among the more remarkable voices of the age. He could deliver a rocker with panache, as evidenced by his double-tracked vocals ...
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