Johnny Tillotson

About

Johnny Tillotson (born 20 April 1938 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA; died April 1, 2025) was an American singer and songwriter remembered for his successes in the early 1960s when he scored nine top-ten hits on the US pop, country and adult contemporary billboard charts including "Poetry In Motion" and the self-penned "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'". In 1957 while still in high school, Tillotson was making records and performing on stage; as a student at the University of Florida, he had his own musical variety show on regional television.

Top Tracks

1. 1

   Poetry In Motion

   110327 plays
2. 2

   Why Do I Love You So

   23488 plays
3. 3

   It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'

   22884 plays
4. 4

   Dreamy Eyes

   16792 plays
5. 5

   Talk Back Trembling Lips

   15570 plays
6. 6

   Send Me the Pillow You Dream On

   11005 plays
7. 7

   Why Do I Love You So - 1960 #42 Billboard chart hit

   10597 plays
8. 8

   You're The Reason

   9846 plays

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