Town Without Pity (song)

"Town Without Pity" is a song written by composer Dimitri Tiomkin and lyricist Ned Washington. The track, produced by Aaron Schroeder[1], was originally recorded by Gene Pitney for the 1961 film of the same title. In 1962, the song received a Golden Globe award for "Best Motion Picture Song," and was nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Music, Original Song".

Other versions

Pitney also recorded versions in German (lyrics by Frank Zieboltz[2]), entitled "Bleibe bei mir" ("Stay With Me") and Italian, entitled "Città Spietata". Many artists and bands have recorded cover versions.

YearPerformerAlbum
1966Danny WilliamsOnly Love
1967Herb Alpert & the Tijuana BrassSounds Like...
1978Ronnie MontroseOpen Fire
1980Paul Warren & ExplorerTakin' Her Back
1982The NylonsOne Size Fits All
1987Mathilde SantingOut Of This Dream
1988Thin White RopeRed Sun
1989The DickiesSecond Coming
1990The Stray CatsLet's Go Faster!
1992Dave Vanian and the Phantom ChordsTown Without Pity (single)
1993Neil ZazaThrills & Chills
1996Eddi ReaderCandyfloss and Medicine
1996The Brian Setzer OrchestraGuitar Slinger
1999Mandy BarnettA Walk On The Moon (film soundtrack)
2001Snakeman ShowRadio Snakeman Show, Vol. 1[3]
2001The QuietsTake a flight with The Quiets[4]
2003Zen for PrimatesAlbatross[5]
2004Los StraitjacketsPlay Favorites
2006Richie Cole & The Alto Madness OrchestraRisë's Rose Garden[6]
2007Vidar Busk & The Voo DoodzJookbox Charade

The song was also sung by John Travolta to Kirstie Alley in the 1989 romantic comedy, Look Who's Talking. The lyrics are referenced by Foetus (James Thirwell) in the song, "Descent into the Inferno." The song was also performed by The Voice finalist Lilli Passero, season 12, episode 21, which aired on May 1, 2017.

On Saturday Night Live, (3/26/77) Laraine Newman plays Indira Gandhi and John Belushi plays her young one, who must vacate the premises after losing the election but not before bursting into “Town Without Pity” (New Delhi).

References

  1. ↑ Pitney, Gene, Gene Pitney:25 All-Time Greatest Hits, Varese Sarabande, 1999, liner notes
  2. ↑
  3. ↑ "スネークマン・ショー「ラジオ・スネークマン・ショーVOL.01」｜ワーナーミュージック・ジャパン". Wmg.jp. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
  4. ↑ "The Quiets - Take A Flight With (CD, Album)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
  5. ↑ "Albatross - Zen for Primates | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. 2003-05-19. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
  6. ↑ "Risë's Rose Garden: Richie Cole & The Alto Madness Orchestra: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
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