{"title":"Gene Bourgeois","description":"\u003cp\u003eGene Bourgeois, better known by his stage name Jivin' Gene, is an American swamp pop singer from Louisiana, active primarily in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His signature sound blends elements of rock and roll, country, and traditional Cajun music, contributing to the development of the swamp pop genre. Bourgeois is best known for his 1959 hit \"Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,\" which showcased his distinctive high-pitched, emotional vocal style. Despite his limited discography, his work exemplifies the regional musical culture of the southern United States and has had a lasting impact on the swamp pop genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"look-at-them-leave-me","title":"Look At Them\/ Leave Me","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe A side is a semi-country rocker in the Joe South mold. Incidentally, Bourgeois is the same singer who earlier recorded as Jivin' Gene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gene Bourgeois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514823717097,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_0f560d94-8d1e-4d9c-91b2-e05c4fd8b54e.webp?v=1752191064"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/collections\/gene-bourgeois.oembed","provider":"Classic 45's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}