Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa
Gene Pitney · 1963
10 min · 4 tracks · country music
Rich orchestration pairs with Pitney's emotive vocals to create a dramatic exploration of love and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa — The title track stands out for its vivid narrative about a love caught in a moment of decision, highlighted by Pitney's soaring vocals and poignant lyrics.
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Town Without Pity — This track encapsulates Pitney's ability to convey deep emotional resonance through storytelling, becoming an anthem of heartache that resonated beyond its release.
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Every Breath I Take — With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this song showcases Pitney's unique vocal style and his gift for turning personal feelings into universal experiences.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This EP features the hit title track that significantly boosted Pitney's recognition.
- Career context
- In 1963, Gene Pitney was consolidating his rise to fame, following his breakthrough hit 'Town Without Pity' from the previous year. 'Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa' was his fourth studio album, solidifying his place in the pop music scene and showcasing his distinctive voice and lyrical storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Roy Orbison· Bobby Vinton· The Everly Brothers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa 2:58
- 2 Town Without Pity 2:51
- 3 Mecca 2:18
- 4 Every Breath I Take 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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