Town Without Pity

Artist Bio:
Gene Pitney was an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 1960s with hits such as "Town Without Pity" and "Only Love Can Break a Heart". He was born on February 17, 1940, in Hartford, Connecticut, and began his music career as a songwriter, penning hits for other artists before launching his own successful solo career.

Pitney's music often blended elements of rock and roll with orchestral arrangements, creating a unique sound that set him apart from his contemporaries. He continued to release music throughout the 1960s and 1970s, scoring hits like "24 Hours from Tulsa" and "I'm Gonna Be Strong". Pitney was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 and continued to perform and record music until his untimely death in 2006 at the age of 65.