Jivin' Gene, born Gene Bourgeois, is an American swamp pop musician from Louisiana, well-known for his 1959 hit "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do." His music style is a unique blend of rhythm and blues, country, and cajun, typical of the swamp pop genre. Despite a relatively brief peak in popularity, Jivin' Gene's impact on the development of the Louisiana music scene and his influence on later swamp pop artists is significant. His emotive vocal style and distinctive swamp pop sound continue to resonate with audiences.