Vocals: Tillotson, Johnny

Johnny Tillotson

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Catalogue Number: QLDVD6600

UPC: 022891660095

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In 1960, Johnny Tillotson recorded an up-tempo teen number called "Poetry in Motion," which caught on quickly and went to number two in the USA and number one in the UK. Tillotson's baby-face and slight frame made him an ideal teen-idol for the early 60s, but his musical preference was country music. The self-penned country ballad called "It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin'" went to number three in the USA in May, 1962 and was nominated for a Grammy Award. The song has since been recorded by over 100 performers, including Elvis Presley. "Heartache By the Number," gave Johnny is second Grammy nomination for Best Vocal Performance and in all, Tillotson chalked up 26 charted hits between 1958 and 1965.