Jive Five - My True Story

Eugene Pitt and The Jive Five singing "My True Story" in 1992

[@dougc52346]

You can't say enough how much this music means to us older folks who lived and grew up with it. At all the parties, kids would bring their latest 45's and it was always a great time for all. Thanks to all Doo Wop groups that made it happen.

[@mahalkita7351]

Doug C o didn’t grow up with this but I lissnd 2 oldeez & it also holdz my soul,..

[@yachaenma2036]

From Algeria ... this tune is Fantastic. Thank You brother🥇🥇🥇

[@pips98]

Rest in peace Eugene Pitt. 🙏 1960 smashing hit (My True Story). Brooklyn born although several personnel changes Eugene kept his original 1960 hit My True Story song 🎵 that filled your soul and heart with memories ❤ as you sit and listen original recording and live performances Eugene always kept his signature hit close to his original recording. My True Story will never get old to listen. Enjoy the Late Great Eugene Pitt and his Jive Five.

[@DooWopLive]

R.I.P. Eugene, Thanks for your great music.

[@creolelady3519]

Schrooms73 Saw them in concert 2016 he was on a cane that night. My heart is broken didn't know about his passing, could you please give me some details about it.

[@DooWopLive]

Don't have much info, other that he died at 80 years of diabetes complications. Saw him in person a number of times also and always put on a great show. Thanks for your comments.

[@MegaDianal]

This music will never die. I listen to it constantly. Love this group

[@charlesgalbosr6344]

Eugene I met you at Ronnie Italianos wake, you were a real gentleman, miss you.🎼🎶👍❤️

[@themaltshopjukebox3039]

It doesn't get much better than this!

[@ritajohannessen1212]

Oh what a voice!!! I grew up in late 60 and was into rock and soul. So a resturaunt I go to plays doo wop so the rest is history. If it sounds good, I listen.💖💝😘😘😘😘🥰😍

[@doowop-]

Today we lost one of the best, Mr Pitt...we all loved him. His Group. R&B. May he RIP.🌈

[@SoulSister66]

Thanks for the friendship of 55 years, hangin`, recording sessions, gigs, the music and the bond, Sam. What memorable times, thanks for memories Eugene "Sampson" Pitt.

[@celestepitt]

Great song. Brings back so many good memories. RIP Frank Pitt I miss you very much. Best dad in the world 😢

[@HollyBoWood]

Jive Five, you truly are sensational. In person you are very, very, special to the musical industry. Keep it up, the public needs your music.

[@ragamuffin92]

this is the best rock and roll song ever...

[@joannzeringue299]

We listened to the best back then.

[@bluenote824jones7]

gene pitt a super talent.

[@jamesyoungblood4419]

Yes no question about that

[@music4me50s]

NO ONE AND I MEAN NO ONE CAN SING THIS LIKE EUGENE PITT. I LOVE HIS HIGH NOTES. WHAT A SINGER. MY TRUE STORY IS ONE OF THE BEST EVER. I COULD LISTEN TO EUGENE 24/7.

[@barbaraibubeleye3316]

One of my favorites… I adore this melody.🎩🗝🙏🏼🎶

[@sauquoit13456]

'Her name was Sue, yes, His name was Earl, His love was Lorraine, she's a wonderful girl' On this day in 1961 {August 25th} the Jive Five performed "My True Story" on the Dick Clark ABC-TV weekday-afternoon program 'American Bandstand'... At the time the song was at #21 on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart, three weeks later it would peak at #3 {for 2 weeks} and it spent 19 weeks on the Top 100... And on September 5th, 1961 it reached #1 {for 3 weeks} on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart... The Brooklyn, NY quintet had three other Top 100 records, "Never, Never" {#74 in 1961}, "What Time Is It?" {#67 in 1962}, and "I'm A Happy Man" {#36 in 1965}... Lead singer and founding member Eugene Pitt will celebrate his 80th birthday in three months on November 6th {2017}...

[@hillaryhinton8426]

been listening to this song for over fifty years and it still moves me.

[@BenjaminGonzalez-wv3cy]

I love this song, because I lost a girl to a friend, but GOD blessed me with a much better woman!

[@johnnybravo965]

RIP Gene Pitt! Just ward the news today. Thanks for the music and god bless your family and fans!

[@creolelady3519]

John When did he pass, I didn't hear about it. Could you please give me the details. Saw them in concert 2016 he was on a cane.

[@45aceman]

The last 1 min. and 25 sec. on this song by Eugene Pitt just sends romance chills out!

[@jamesyoungblood4419]

Yes he did like he never got over it i can relate

[@reagangal]

Love...this is real music!

[@williamdrews9577]

When music was great.

[@larrydorfman2741]

GREATEST GROUP AND LEAD OF THE 60'S! EUGENE STILL HAS IT NOW IN 2017 TG

[@maxineboatwright2012]

I was seven years old when this song was release. My sister was 12 years older then me. So alot of songs I remember because of her. This was one of my favorites. The Jive 5 still have the it factor they still sound good.Those were song that made you feel good. I miss those feelings.

[@13loomisst]

Thanks very much.

[@Voythus]

This song and performance is so beautiful and heartfelt, it still moves me and gives me a sad feeling in my gut. These guys are awesome.

[@ritahassell2196]

Beautiful harmony. I love Doo Wop. I can listen to Doo Wop all day. the words have so much meaning. Nothing like music in this day and time.

[@danielcavillomeza2030]

la mejor etapa de mi vida y de mi hermano luis la vivi con esta musica gracias

[@SuperWoodyH]

EXCEPTIONAL !!!

[@108jayadev]

FABULOUS. Sorry I didn't even know it existed till today when a dear friend sent the link. Thank you Miles!. Love Jayadev

[@arizonadoowopper148]

It breaks my heart knowing Pitt is gone. What wonderful songs he left behind for us to forever enjoy. RIP

[@paulburek7530]

miss you so much eugene pitt

[@MrChefKurt]

Just great

[@TheBillyChocolate]

one of the greatest songs ever!

[@cristinacalvillo7355]

I love this song since i met it.

[@brucer12]

One sad-ass story which Jive Five made a winner.Great stuff for a lot of us.

[@ASTROHOTROD]

Class !!

[@jeffrobdine]

Eugene Rocks !

[@VincentTPackhorse]

What a classic!

[@1royalpalm]

I have the original on a 45 and I've seen numerous renditions of the Jive Five singing My True Story -- but this rendition is without a doubt (at least IMO) the best one of all that I've seen. Eugene really gets down at the end that it gave me chills!

[@charlesgalbosr6344]

Miss you so much, hope the rest of the group is still singing the great songs you guys made.🎶🎼❤️👍👍😂

[@jackmiller9310]

Superb performance of an incredible tune by one of THE greatest groups there ever was or will be.

[@LizRobbinsGauna44]

Old "Cool"... They still sound great.

[@hotrodmama]

I love, love LOVE this song! Thank you for sharing! :)

[@beverleyschmidt4697]

What a voice....love his music...💜💙💚

[@lorrainefilosa7388]

Love u guys, so happy I was a part of yhat te.love sll your songd, oh my nz me I'd lorraine lol

[@lcar4000]

Excellent video, great performance

[@music4me50s]

GUESS WE ALL HAVE HAD A "MY TRUE STORY". LOVE GENE PITT! NO ONE CAN SING THIS LIKE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@williamdrews9577]

Another great song by a great group.

[@marilynlesjinks1724]

Great heartbreak song..

[@alvinantone3076]

God, I do love Doo Wop. Music for the ages.

[@terryjames548]

Outstanding. Mr. Neville did a good job on this, too.

[@GloryOfLove52]

I love this song.

[@deturosam]

This was a great song RIP Mr Pitts.

[@orientalcastilliano6570]

Now I need a drink! :)

[@richadolphus7308]

I was THE JIVE FIVE in Staten Island in 1961

[@enriquejaramillo4244]

This is mucho nice Mr. Pitt you will be in our hearts for ever thank you for those lelodies.

[@larryfarmer5241]

It get's no better than this.

[@crusher1944]

GREAT WHAT CAN I SAY

[@ellenreed8861]

I love, love, love, those Jive FIVE , one of the best ole school groups still performing, remember the singing and harmonizing on the street corners back in the day, thats when singing was singing, and love was loving, thanks so much for the post and memories Mr. Schrooms u truly know your music, I enjoyed . 😉😉😀💕👍👍

[@scatoni]

Ellen Reed forever and ever

[@HurdyGurdyProject]

Live and magnificent. It happened to me. No more tears, no more tears. . .

[@gthefirm8986]

The way music should be!

[@MrLyndarenaud]

Schrooms73 ....Thank you so much.This was excellent...I saw just watched one where he is much older but does not look it and the voice just keeps on going...tugging at the heartstrings....looks great as he grows older...Keep up the good work...Thanks

[@memom010605]

Thanks Schrooms 73 for sharing this great song!!!

[@TheOldieman1]

Great song from the mid sixties, when I first heard it

[@irenechavez3455]

"WE ALL HAVE A TRUE STORY"💞

[@memom010605]

Thanks Schrooms73 for sharing this great song. I luv this and "What Time Is It?"

[@DooWopLive]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@memom010605]

OKIE DOKIE I did enjoy it!!!!!

[@michaelcharles4671]

Ain,t it great!!!!

[@TheZeevik]

LIVE AWESOME SONG

[@peterdeamicis1546]

Schrooms, You always find the best renditions to share. We are grateful to you!

[@DooWopLive]

Thank you Peter. It's appreciated.

[@DAVESOUNDSMATAMP]

WoW that was seriously good! thanks very much for posting.

[@valorieemmett5592]

Words could never express the love I feel for the music of the sixties. Thank you very much for making it possible . God bless you.

[@joe6pack9]

Great tune

[@nickmad887]

love it

[@SirSpooky0461]

RIP Mr Pitt

[@haltmusic]

Bellissimo!

[@charmq777]

Beatrice Best...Gold Suit, far left. You will be missed!!! 💖

[@hollywoodjoe123]

BEAUTIFUL - - HELLO FROM HOLLYWOOD JOE !

[@gregorygualtiere9607]

Love It, the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@laykaljos]

Ahhhh the music and the memories...Thank you!

[@jamesletchworth9067]

Mali B. Letchworth. 8. 12. 16. l love the oldies..Doo all..will never go out of styles. wish there were more..much more..oldies concerts,dances like there were once upon a time.. in Austin Texas. I love to dance(pretty good)..sing( not so good) Thank you for these beautiful songs,choreography...😄🙌👗👠👜🎤🎶🎤🎶

[@hurdygurdyproject7500]

Signature doo wop performance by a band whose name will live forever.

[@suidenvasquez4762]

no me canso de escuchar esta cancion desde venezuela

[@edwardwbalen]

This was a UGHA aka United In-Group Harmony production.

[@helenroth]

Grandes!!!!!!

[@DADDYCOOL1776]

IN MY OPINION GREATEST LEAD GROUP/LEAD OF THE 60'S. EVEN IN 2015 GENE STILL HAS IT, ANOTHER ONE WHO STILL CAN REACH THOSE NOTES IS TIMOTHY WILSON(TINY TIM AND THE HITS/WEDDING BELLS)

[@tutu148368]

my grandmother seen this group and got a picture with eugene pitt

[@kidblast41]

We can always depend on this uploader Schrooms73 for posting the very best of the best ... and in sync, too!

[@deborahpatterson7692]

I married a man who was a friend of a man that LOVED me and I had no clue. He told his friend he was going to get me back -we married and remained married til DEATH.

[@AnitaLife27]

The band is really dragging this! But the quality of the Eugene and the lads is still fantastic! Love this song sooo much! Thanks!

[@roadhawg3]

Sue or Lorraine? I dont know, but this is my absolute favorite "do wop" song of ALL time!

[@DooWopLive]

You're Welcome. Glad you enjoyed them.

[@DooWopLive]

@Cooper on my head Yep still kicking Still looking for good tunes.

[@chetholmes4068]

my true story

[@jamesletchworth9067]

DOOWOP!

[@DooWopLive]

You are Welcome. Glad you enjoyed this.

[@drodad]

Our basketball team in intramurals was the "Jive Five". Go figure where we got that from. BTW we won!!!

[@TheZeevik]

in 2012 still a killer

[@antoniamatheus1210]

Out of your pain. I created this beautiful song.Sorry I were hurt. But just look at this way. Look wntnu created. This song is just over the top. Thank.u for the memories.

[@loisweiss6678]

that bad ass background. work it Jive Five