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Johnny Tillotson (April 20, 1938 – April 1, 2025) was an American singer-songwriter and one of the popular teen idols of the late 1950s and early 1960s. He blended pop, country, and rock 'n' roll influences, achieving major success with smooth, romantic ballads. Early Life and Career Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Tillotson grew up around music—his father was a mechanic and his family had ties to local radio and country sounds. He began performing young, appearing on radio shows as a child, and later studied at the University of Miami while pursuing music. He signed with Cadence Records and broke through in 1958–1959 with songs like "Dreamy Eyes" (his own composition). His biggest hit came in 1960 with "Poetry in Motion", which reached No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the UK charts. Key Hits and Achievements He scored multiple Top 10 hits in the US, including: "Poetry in Motion" (1960) "Without You" (1961) "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'" (1961, a country-flavored ballad) "Send Me the Pillow You Dream On" (1962) Others like "Princess Princess", "His Latest Flame" (later covered by Elvis Presley), and more. Overall, he had 9 Top 10 hits on the pop charts, 16 Top 40 entries, millions of records sold, and several No. 1 international hits. He was a two-time Grammy nominee, a BMI award-winning songwriter, and inducted into multiple halls of fame (including the Florida Artists Hall of Fame). His style often featured heartfelt lyrics and a clean-cut image typical of the era's teen idols. Later Years and Legacy Tillotson continued performing and recording into later decades, maintaining a fanbase through live shows and nostalgia circuits. His official website (johnnytillotson.com) highlights his enduring career. He passed away on April 1, 2025, in Los Angeles at age 86, due to complications from Parkinson's disease, as confirmed by his wife Nancy and fellow artists. His music remains a nostalgic staple of early rock/pop, especially tracks like "Poetry in Motion" which still get airplay on oldies stations and playlists.