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- Town Without Pity is a song written by composer Dimitri Tiomkin and lyricist Ned Washington. The track, produced by Aaron Schroeder, was originally recorded by Gene Pitney for the 1961 film of the same title. In the US, the Gene Pitney recording went to #13 on the Hot 100.
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Town Without Pity is a song written by composer Dimitri Tiomkin and lyricist Ned Washington. The track, produced by Aaron Schroeder, was originally recorded by Gene Pitney for the 1961 film of the same title. In the US, the Gene Pitney recording went to #13 on the Hot 100.
Songfacts®: "Town Without Pity" was Gene Pitney's first hit. Its success was partly due to it being from the movie of the same name, with the star appeal of Kirk Douglas attracting a lot of attention. The song won the very first Golden Globe award for best original song, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song.
Town Without Pity Lyrics: When you're young and so in love as we / And bewildered by the world we see / Why do people hurt us so? / Only those in love could know / What a town without...
Apr 29, 2024 · “Town Without Pity” was written for the 1961 film of the same name, which is a portrayal of the trial of four American soldiers accused of raping a German girl in post-war Germany. The song was subsequently nominated for Best Song at the 34th Academy Awards.
