1960 Songs: Poetry in Motion

Tweet

Tommy Smothers died in 2023, but his memory lives on in the yo-yo weather we’re having. Shirt sleeves yesterday, hoodie with a jacket over it today. I skipped everything with my allergist yesterday by replying when he asked me how I was, “Same as everyone else in the Ohio Valley right now.” Here’s another song that’s celebrating its 65th birthday this year, along with me. Poetry in Motion - Johnny Tillotson Johnny Tillotson died last week. He was 86. This, and “It Keeps Right on a-Hurtin’,” were his biggest hits. Where do we categorize Tillotson? It’s hard to say. This really leans more toward the rock and roll of the time, but “It Keeps Right on a-Hurtin’” was pretty darn country. In fact, it was covered a number of times in country music. This is a cool song, fun and innocent and reflective of those times. We’ll miss you, Johnny. Poetry in Motion Written by Mike Anthony and Paul Kaufman Recorded by Johnny Tillotson Released as a single, 1960 When I see my baby: