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1. In what state was Gene Pitney born?
2. Gene achieved success as a songwriter and singer beginning in the early sixties. He eventually signed a contract with Webcor Records and had his first Webcor hit in 1961. What was the title of the song?
3. Gene eventually teamed up with producer Phil Spector. Which one of Gene's hits did Spector produce?
4. Which Pitney composition did Phil Spector record with his girl-group the Crystals?
5. Gene became involved with recording on some of the Rolling Stones' sessions. Which Jagger/Richards composition did Gene record?
6. Which country and western legend did Gene Pitney record two albums with?
7. Which number nine hit for Ricky Nelson did Gene Pitney compose?
8. Gene Pitney had success with movie theme songs. Which movie theme did he record in 1961 and perform at the Oscar ceremony the following year?
9. Which song went to number one for Gene Pitney in 1989?
10. What was the first label that Gene Pitney recorded for?
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