Title: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: chapperz66 on February 09, 2014, 01:22:22 PM
Post by: chapperz66 on February 09, 2014, 01:22:22 PM
It's been a while since I've posted anything. Life took over for a couple of years although I popped in (in lurking mode) regularly.
Let's see if I can remember how to do this...
Always been a fan of Ronnie Montrose, and in my ignorance I assumed that he wrote this when I heard it on vinyl years ago. Turns out it was a hit for Gene Pitney. Anyway - here's my take on it.
Hope you like it.
Paul
Let's see if I can remember how to do this...
Always been a fan of Ronnie Montrose, and in my ignorance I assumed that he wrote this when I heard it on vinyl years ago. Turns out it was a hit for Gene Pitney. Anyway - here's my take on it.
Hope you like it.
Paul
Title: Re: Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: chapperz66 on February 09, 2014, 01:23:46 PM
Post by: chapperz66 on February 09, 2014, 01:23:46 PM
No - it looks like I don't remember how to do it.... I'll try again later.
Got it - when in doubt read the instructions....RTFM
Got it - when in doubt read the instructions....RTFM
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: Farrell Jackson on February 09, 2014, 01:53:22 PM
Post by: Farrell Jackson on February 09, 2014, 01:53:22 PM
Well done Paul! I remember the Pitney and Montrose versions. The layoff doesn't seemed to have dulled any of your guitar skills...great playing!
Farrell
Farrell
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: 64Guitars on February 09, 2014, 02:18:17 PM
Post by: 64Guitars on February 09, 2014, 02:18:17 PM
Nice to hear something new from you, Paul. It has been a while. And what a fabulous comeback performance! Excellent guitar playing and production. I'm familiar with Gene Pitney's hit single of "Town Without Pity" from 1962 but I didn't know that Ronnie Montrose had covered it. I'm really only familiar with the 1973 debut album by Montrose, which is fantastic.
By the way, Gene Pitney didn't write the song. It was written by Dimitri Tiomkin and lyricist Ned Washington and recorded by Pitney for the 1961 film "Town Without Pity" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055539/) starring Kirk Douglas.
So this is really Chappers covering Montrose covering Gene Pitney's performance of a song written by Dimitri Tiomkin and Ned Washington for a Gottfried Reinhardt film written by Manfred Gregor, George Hurdalek, Jan Lustig, Silvia Reinhardt and Erwin C. Dietrich and starring Kirk Douglas, E.G. Marshall, Robert Blake, Richard Jaeckel, Frank Sutton, Mal Sondock, Alan Gifford, Barbara Rütting, and Christine Kaufmann. ;D
By the way, Gene Pitney didn't write the song. It was written by Dimitri Tiomkin and lyricist Ned Washington and recorded by Pitney for the 1961 film "Town Without Pity" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055539/) starring Kirk Douglas.
So this is really Chappers covering Montrose covering Gene Pitney's performance of a song written by Dimitri Tiomkin and Ned Washington for a Gottfried Reinhardt film written by Manfred Gregor, George Hurdalek, Jan Lustig, Silvia Reinhardt and Erwin C. Dietrich and starring Kirk Douglas, E.G. Marshall, Robert Blake, Richard Jaeckel, Frank Sutton, Mal Sondock, Alan Gifford, Barbara Rütting, and Christine Kaufmann. ;D
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: cuthbert on February 09, 2014, 05:41:35 PM
Post by: cuthbert on February 09, 2014, 05:41:35 PM
I know I've heard the version by Gene Pitney a few times in the past - I like your version better! Flying fingers on those guitars, and a solid arrangement beneath them. Welcome back!
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: Oldrottenhead on February 10, 2014, 01:18:42 AM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on February 10, 2014, 01:18:42 AM
i'm not familiar with this one, tho i have always loved gene pitney, not really that familiar with ronie montose either, tho am aware of them.
i digress, great to hear and see you back paul. and what a way to comeback too, fab playing and great production.
i digress, great to hear and see you back paul. and what a way to comeback too, fab playing and great production.
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: Geir on February 10, 2014, 03:59:58 AM
Post by: Geir on February 10, 2014, 03:59:58 AM
GREAT to have you back Paul! I always enjoy your posts.
This is absolutely fabulous ! I love your guitartone here. Almost dry, nowhere to hide, and certainly no need to, 'cause the playing is exceptional! WOW WOW WOW !!!
I'M A FAN !!!!!!!
This is absolutely fabulous ! I love your guitartone here. Almost dry, nowhere to hide, and certainly no need to, 'cause the playing is exceptional! WOW WOW WOW !!!
I'M A FAN !!!!!!!
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: Speed Demon on February 10, 2014, 06:09:06 AM
Post by: Speed Demon on February 10, 2014, 06:09:06 AM
Welcome back, Paul!
Best version I've ever heard of this song. Far surpasses the original.
Well done!
Best version I've ever heard of this song. Far surpasses the original.
Well done!
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: steelguitar on February 10, 2014, 11:33:33 AM
Post by: steelguitar on February 10, 2014, 11:33:33 AM
Everybody say it's a fantastic tune..
But I don't know why, I have a empty thing with no player at all!!! I can not listen to your tune! :(
Can you post a link where it is possible to listen to it, please?
Jean-Sébastien
But I don't know why, I have a empty thing with no player at all!!! I can not listen to your tune! :(
Can you post a link where it is possible to listen to it, please?
Jean-Sébastien
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: Flash Harry on February 10, 2014, 04:12:30 PM
Post by: Flash Harry on February 10, 2014, 04:12:30 PM
Fantastic! What a brilliant track - awesome guitarwork.
Nice to see you around
Nice to see you around
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: Groundy on February 11, 2014, 12:49:57 AM
Post by: Groundy on February 11, 2014, 12:49:57 AM
This is Brilliant Paul, Thanks for sharing.......Alex
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: SwanSong on February 13, 2014, 03:15:51 PM
Post by: SwanSong on February 13, 2014, 03:15:51 PM
Mind blowing version . just loved it
cheers and to the top this goes Neil.!
cheers and to the top this goes Neil.!
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: Speed Demon on February 13, 2014, 03:21:04 PM
Post by: Speed Demon on February 13, 2014, 03:21:04 PM
Bump!
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: SE on February 15, 2014, 05:38:20 PM
Post by: SE on February 15, 2014, 05:38:20 PM
Great track stand back and admire the guitar cause it,s seriously good!!!
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: Geir on August 02, 2014, 03:47:49 PM
Post by: Geir on August 02, 2014, 03:47:49 PM
This deserves a bump .... not just because it is a fabulous track, but also because Paul is one of the silent heroes here. He's posted over 70 replies on others posts since this fantastic post.
I'm a fan!
I'm a fan!
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: chapperz66 on August 03, 2014, 04:22:19 AM
Post by: chapperz66 on August 03, 2014, 04:22:19 AM
Thanks Geir. You are a gentleman!
Paul
Paul
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: chapperz66 on August 03, 2014, 04:26:01 AM
Post by: chapperz66 on August 03, 2014, 04:26:01 AM
I have a few more pieces on the way. All I have to do is actually finish something! Just as a little teaser - I have bought a mandolin. I can't really play it very well but it's great fun. Watch this space....
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: Hook on August 03, 2014, 04:33:49 AM
Post by: Hook on August 03, 2014, 04:33:49 AM
Some stellar playing here, what an arrangement, I dig that 3 minute section in to those blazing riffs & horns around 3:30 & that that sequence around 4:00 & again at like 4:40ish...very cool man, very cool! I've always really liked the original but I love this to no end!
Quote from: Geir on August 02, 2014, 03:47:49 PMPaul is one of the silent heroes here. He's posted over 70 replies on others posts since this fantastic post.I've noticed that also, not the numbers (I'm kinda stupid) but the less than lurking, good to see you back.
I'm a fan!
Quote from: chapperz66 on August 03, 2014, 04:26:01 AMI have a few more pieces on the way. All I have to do is actually finish something! Just as a little teaser - I have bought a mandolin. I can't really play it very well but it's great fun. Watch this space....Rock on brother!
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: cuthbert on August 03, 2014, 11:21:30 AM
Post by: cuthbert on August 03, 2014, 11:21:30 AM
Great bump...still digging those harmonizing guitars, brass stabs, and flying fingers leads. 8)
Looking forward to it!
Quote from: chapperz66 on August 03, 2014, 04:26:01 AMI have a few more pieces on the way. All I have to do is actually finish something! Just as a little teaser - I have bought a mandolin. I can't really play it very well but it's great fun. Watch this space....
Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: Farrell Jackson on August 03, 2014, 02:01:20 PM
Post by: Farrell Jackson on August 03, 2014, 02:01:20 PM
You are a real guitar star on this Town Without Pity cover Paul! I look forward to hearing what you do with the mandolin.
Farrell
Farrell
Title: Re: Town Without Pity Chappers covers Montrose covering Gene Pitney
Post by: Mike_S on August 03, 2014, 05:01:27 PM
Post by: Mike_S on August 03, 2014, 05:01:27 PM
Absolutely brilliant... top drawer playing with real feeling. I love to hear great guitar playing where no notes are wasted.