Johnny Tillotson Interview Video - Official Johnny Tillotson Video

Johnny Tillotson Early Influences, Favorite Songwriters, Favorite Performers, Career, Hair

[@kijchajarnsurachatawong4101]

Johnny, you are still my great singer since I was a teen (more than 50 years ago) I am76 now , love & impressed truly

[@jerryrice8860]

Way back in 1962, I ran the audio board for Johnny's lip-sync of Poetry in Motion at WLKY-TV, a brand new UHF station in Louisville. I was 18, a film editor, and given a crash course on cueing records and starting turntables. Minutes later I was following the Director's cues as Johnny gave a flawless performance. This was for Boyd Bennett's (of Seventeen fame) Dance Party, a local version of American Bandstand. I remember being scared to death not to bump the turntable - thus began my fifty-year career in media!! Johnny has always been one of my favorite artists. Such a special voice and style. God bless ♥️✝️.

[@doclampton]

What a down to earth guy, as humble as he is talented!

[@Fabsurf101]

Thank you, Mr. Tilotson, I enjoy many of your hits when I was a kid in the early 60s.

[@larrybeitel8952]

I first met Johnny in a crews ship dining room. It was later in the evening and Johnny had done his show as part of Rocky and the Rollers " Rocking the Caribbean". I told him just how much I enjoyed his show and how well he sang. Later in the week there was a Q&A with the some of the artists doing the show. Johnny was asked what arrangements were necessary when one artists covers other artists song. Johnny was quick to say that Elvis had recorded "It Keeps Right On A Hurtin", and how much he liked Elvis and how thrilled he was to have Elvis do one of his songs. While Johnny was saying this, the shows DJ queued up Elvis' version of Johnny's hit single and started playing it in the background. We all saw a smile on Johnny's face that defies description. What a truly wonderful and talent person Johnny is.

[@stevesizemore6274]

Johnny, thanks for all the great songs. Hearing them always improves the day.

[@nicholassolomos2097]

I was glad to find this interview; I always liked Johnny. I would like to see him live, even now in 2020.

[@ginastrella9666]

JOHNNY TILLOTSON YOUR SUPER THE BEST SONG WRITER AND SINGER, I CANNOT FORGET YOU THE GREAT SONGS YOU DID ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@memagail1]

Couldn’t know a nicer, more honest person. Love the songs

[@gns423]

I met Johnny at a performance at Solon High School, a suburb of Cleveland in 2009. One of the nicest gentleman I have ever met. God bless you Johnny. Still love your music.

[@euterpekombos9299]

Not only does this man have a beautiful voice, he also seems to be a down to earth decent human being. Not so easy to find such men.

[@barrygioportmorien1]

Johnny is one of the greatest voices god ever created to sing, rock n' roll, pop, or country. And very talented songwriter. Thank you Johnny for this interview.

[@barrygioportmorien1]

My three favourite rock n' roll singers are Elvis, Ricky Nelson, and Johnny Tillotson, and Johnny mentions his favourite Country singer, Faron Young. I rate my three top country singers as Jim Reeves, Marty Robbins, and Faron Young. and I love all of Johnny's country songs.

[@colbyburkhart3835]

You never age you look great!!

[@veronicakaese7655]

One of my most favourite singer Enjoy singing along With his songs.

[@tonydawson2670]

Love this guy. His songs tell the story of my life. I only wish I could have seen him when he came to a town near me - long long time ago... Maybe I should have stolen the money to go...

[@garyhobson1671]

Glad he's still alive. Dad used to play his songs back in 80s. Memories

[@suerussell8005]

What a gem.

[@francisharmon5504]

I love the song Talk Back Trembling Lips it means a lot to me and I love to hear you sing it

[@jimmontrealca.9000]

Wonderful singer ,thank you.

[@KD-cg9iq]

Happy 82th birthday Johnny from Belgium

[@tedkelly4663]

Thank you Johnny, I danced to many of your songs in the 60's, Great guy.

[@coco667]

Watching from TENNESSEE June 2021 LOVE you Johnny. You are GREAT

[@jimburgett4522]

Johnny Tillotson, one of my favorite people, we played Harrah's Lake Tahoe at the same time, became friends I have a picture of Johnny and I taken on my birthday at the glass crutch in Tahoe, a wonderful person.

[@MayPina]

You are wonderful Johnny

[@Plymouth-xo7lt]

dear Johnny, I remember your songs, when I was very young, then I completely forgot, and my wife found you on KZbin, and she told me your name, I remembered you and , and I listened to your songs again, and I love them as much as before even seeing more, and I hope to hear you again, bye

[@lindabell7714]

JOHNNY.. I met you at a club called HOME CLUB in HINSDALE MA, ABOUT 20+Years ago.. I was on a date, and we did not know you were going to be there, till we arrived at the door.. That night was a total blast. I stood dancing right in front of you and singing all your songs along with you.. .That night you stared at me, made me pretty scared, i wasnt sure if you were gonna yell at me to stop singing or pull me up on ur stage... lol...Your record called IT KEEPS RIGHT ON A HURTING was my very first record i got free when I bought my first sterio... THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SONGS.. THERE WASNT ANY SONG YOU SANG THAT I DID NOT LIKE.. I wish you would come to MASS MOCA, North ADAMS, where i live , so i can go to see you sing again...

[@victoriamarino3467]

Great interview from you!! Great joy to see you on the screen. Would love to see a performance again!♥️🎼🎶♥️ Love to Nancy and you, Victoria

[@scotttillotson1389]

I'm sure we are cousins . enjoyed this.

[@aldo9887]

Johnny : Thank for Your beautiful Songs ; Thank for Your GREAT LIFE .- ( a Fan from Italy ).-

[@gloriaandrade6092]

I don't have the words to say how good it was to see and hear Johnny on this interview. Hope you do more of these. God Bless!

[@memagail1]

I have known Johnny since high school and as far as I can tell he is still the same nice, honest person he always was. Enjoyed his music very much.

[@gloriaandrade6092]

Gail, thank you for replying to my post. I've loved Johnny since the release of Poetry In Motion. Great singer, great songs, most importantly a very special man.

[@francisharmon5504]

I love the song Talk Back Trembling Lips it meant so much to me

[@marieholt690]

So proud of you 💯❤️🙏 Love your video and you sharing some of your life with everyone. 🌟

[@freddieka4065]

Iam a big fan ,and i love all your song...i have ur cd and lp

[@meenyminymoe]

Good to see you, Johnny. I still listen to your music!

[@myMotoring]

I NEVER KNEW YOU STILL ALIVE. I'm so glad to see you still active!

[@ZJ-ne9kn]

been lucky enough to meet this guy twice along with brian hyland both great gentleman

[@joanellis9475]

One of the greatest male singers of all time. I am so sorry you lost your beautiful daughter at such a young age .

[@bobtannler295]

My all time favorite album “It keeps right on A Hurtin”, I’ve listened to it a gazillion times. Thanks Johnny, and your interview was awesome.

[@charlesgreene9434]

This is one great interview. Hope there is more to come. There’s never been a better singing voice.

[@Music4allofU]

What a Voice! Still a huge fan. Those MGM days were some of the best times in music.

[@erikamendoza1002]

Poesia en movimiento que bello tema

[@elvis12893]

Nice to see Johnny giving his own life story. Great singer who does not get enough attention.

[@milobuchanan9369]

Didn't knew there was a KZbin channel of you! Thank you Mr. Tillotson for all the songs you sang. Gave me so much memories!

[@sharonpatrick3269]

Hi Johnny..you are a very special man. Love your singing. Just finished watching your interview. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I could feel that you are a humble honest man. God bless you.

[@waterschannel7987]

I drive by 1601 North Pearl St. often on my way downtown to a bookstore. I posted some photos of it on a local Facebook page that started a lot of memories rolling.

[@saren1955]

I met Johnny when I was very young and he worked at the Wynn Dixie off Main St at 15th. Many times he carried my mother’s groceries because we lived half a block away. He was a teenager and I has a big crush on him and it hasn’t changed. Love you Johnny and love the music.

[@lynmorris399]

You’ve been my most favourite singer since I was a young girl, Johnny! I loved your music way back then, and I still love your music to this day! Wish we could download your songs though😥

[@betsyheimbuch]

Ebay has some cd's & vinyls.

[@annakaczmarczyk9574]

Thank you. You´re wonderful! Your songs are unforgettable, always alive. I love them all. I wish You all the best. Greetings 😘😘

[@jeanbridgman7513]

I have Johnny's album given to me in 1962. I still listen to his music. Thank you Sir. Loved the video. God Bless 🙏💖🇺🇸

[@billtallant]

Loved your interview, I’m from Jacksonville and grew up with you, the last time I saw and talked to you I was in the army , caught you getting out of a cab you stopped and talked to my friend and I ,that was in June 1964 .

[@georgegaines9858]

I've always been a big fan of Johnny. I knew his brother when I was in high school but never got to meet Johnny. Johnny is so genuine and humble unlike today's "artists." He never forgets his roots.

[@darrenwarren9203]

Johnny Tillotson is well represented in my music collection. His 1962 hit version of Hank Locklin's Send Me The Pillow That You Dream On is my favorite by Johnny

[@davidbennett906]

Bless you Johnny. You probably won't even notice this post, but "Poetry In Motion" was one of the first songs that really resonated with me as a teenager. Hearing you talk about how you got started and what inspired you is a privilege, and you still sound as good as you ever did. Thank you so much.

[@Tonetwisters]

"The silence of a falling star, lights up a purple sky ... and as I wonder where you are, I'm so lonesome I could cry ... " JT is one of many Jacksonville talents, including Mae Axton who wrote, "Heartbreak Hotel" for Elvis. I LOVE that this guy is still alive and well!! I'm happily stunned!

[@vijayasinniah2901]

Judy Judy Judy, my all time favourite. During the sixties i loved hearing this song. 👌

[@elvis12893]

I have been a fan of Johnny from the beginning of his career. So good to see this interview with him.

[@stationmanager2567]

Brilliant interview with such poise, skill, and happiness. Amazing man, a deserving man, Jonnie Tillison is really a man that sings so well.In essence "he polishes the lens of one's soul" with his great voice and songs "

[@sayerin]

love you🤩🤩❤️

[@AnderDawgMusic]

Man, I'd love to meet Johnny again now that I write songs. I met him every year as a kid at the Cerebral Palsy Telethon in the 70's when he hosted it in Oklahoma City, back then, I thought he was just a local average Joe who worked at the TV station. or United Cerebral Palsy lol Hey Johnny, if you see this, hit me up man.

[@rae0521]

In 1962 or 63 you interviewed with me when I was working at CFCF Radio & TV in Montreal. I can't say I remember what we talked about but I do remember your kindness and most personable style. I've enjoyed listening and following your career ever since. We're both about the same age and we've both still got our hair! Nice to see you again if only on the screen.

[@laneheape4295]

my mom is a tillotson and met him many times and was in contact with johnny. she always told me how so nice he was.

[@elli1961]

Very happy I listened/watched this video. I moved to Alabama in 1961 and learned about Hank Williams right away as well as Bear Bryant. Have always loved music and now love football too. Poetry In Motion is my favorite of your songs and I also love Dreamy Eyes. Thank you so much for sharing this video.

[@rkid6793]

My dad used to play your songs when I was a kid. I. Particularly love Poetry in Motion ❤I still play it every now and then ❤️one of the best songs ever ❤️😊

[@mynewsong9035]

Thank you Johnny. You have touched my heart with your story. Hope to meet you some day.

[@froggiechar]

I was thrilled to hear Johnny's Interview! Johnny Tillotson was always one of my favorite singers! Such a nice voice he has! God bless, you, Johnny! Peace and happiness, Brother Charlie Pratt ...I subbed to this great channel!

[@dengelking2121]

hi Johnny love always loved your song Poetry in Motion and Keeps on hurting always loved 60's music you are a class act:) I was born in 1967 and always preferred 1960's music over the 1980's stuff that i grow up with.

[@helenmarshall7785]

Loved this interview, grew up loving Johnny's songs and still do now. Especially Poetry In Motion, Talk Back Trembling Lips and Judy, Judy, Judy. Such an articulate, humble, talented and nice guy with a beautiful voice. Great stories about Elvis.

[@breezycovergirl]

Johnny tillotson, l met this lady that said she was married to you. I had never heard of you, but l did listen to your music after she told me about you. I am a music teacher and l think your music is very good.

[@babyvalenton8037]

Wow he was truly an amazing artist in the field of music. I love his voice. All hi songs have meaning and it touch the souls of the listeners.

[@2011Mrmusicman]

Johnny, your music is still current today, thoroughly enjoyed listening to you talk about your career! GP

[@michaelfernando523]

I really like True True Happiness- that was more of a 'Feel good' number which i heard way back in 1961.I made a mistake by comparing him to Neil Sedaka, but later discovered the name Johnny Tillotson.

[@annbell153]

Wow, I remember the first time I heard you sing, Talk Back Trembling Lips, I was 13 back in 1963. I just listened to your interview and was blown away with all the songs you did. Thank you, gonna listen to some more now.

[@MrDaffyduck80]

Always loved your music. Magnificent voice & great choice of music recorded over the years. Wonderful seeing this "fireside chat". Very interesting and loved your smile and laugh!!

[@marieholt690]

My sweet Johnny so many things I want to say. But can't. Love you & your video so much. So many of your songs touch my heart with such deep love and emotions. You are the only one I have felt I could trust completely. It keeps right on a Hurtin Im so lonesome i could cry Talk back trembling lips That's one thing I never quite learned how to do. Lol I love these songs so much. I pray you are happy and doing well. Coming up on 3rd birthday of Waiting and Hoping that somehow. We will have a chance to talk again. You have always been a huge part of my life. Forever Loving you

[@CGH1934]

Saw Johnny T at The Latin Quarter in New York City in 1964, great show..

[@nutcharm7715]

💖💖💖💖💖

[@Spacebeagle]

Poetry In Motion & Dreamy Eyes maybe the ones I like best but for emotional attachment I'd choose Judy, Judy, Judy (one of my favourite videos the one with Judy Garland) and Where Is She. The KZbin video with you, Lesley & Del is special.

[@cjdmiracle]

Good interview. Looks happy.

[@bardosgaborne3747]

Örülök, hogy rátaláltam erre az interjúra Johnny Tillotsonnal ! Nagyszerű Ember , szerény kedves , az énekeit ismerem, de a beszédét a kedves őszinte mosolyát igazán csak most láttam ! Nagy öröm számomra és Tisztelem a munkásságát , a segítő készségét ! Köszönet Érte ! Jó egészséget kívánok !

[@MyRebel44]

You are a great guy ,enjoyed this I grew up in Jacksonville and have liked your music from the beginning, I was at that big show you talked about the first time Elvis Presley came to town .talked to you on the side walk in New York City.1964.keep it up

[@moogdome2562]

You look great Jonny. Love your songs. Stay safe.

[@MelissaThompson432]

His smile is every bit as cute as it was in 1965....

[@Richibald1]

What would be Johnny's best ever selling track? My favourite was & still is... Funny how time slips away. The words are so easily identifiable for anyone and I don't think Johnny missed a single note. Irreplaceable music. My only hesitation is am I getting the full original in digital when it was converted from vinyl? Pretty sure I wore out a pickup needle in the phonograph arm 🤭 What a tremendously dynamic talent. No one else I've heard (including Elvis) can sing Funny how time slips away, even nearly as well. To say the song suits him would be a massive understatement. Obviously I think it's his best track by far but I wonder what his fans said with their purchases? Amazing talent in so many songs that I also enjoy very much but for some reason Funny How Time Slips Away rises above all those excellent oldies. I can't even seem to hit all those notes vicariously never mind the real deal! Irreplaceable music I can't get enough of over and over, perhaps Hello Walls is my second favourite but he's always so effortless! God gifted singer for certain. 🙂

[@rogbrown1458]

Met Johnny back in 62 after a concert .Had a short chat and he signed the program.Rog.Pacific Sunset( LA) Records.

[@kristinbrown9354]

Good to see you doing well- Kristin (Farrar) Brown ❤️

[@kristinbrown9354]

A highlight? I was Kellis best friend until the day she died I also threw up all over your bathroom once and all I get is a highlight ummmm okay

[@xavierchue4855]

Thank you jhonny for that great interview i love your music

[@AJRA02]

I ❤u johnny ! Love ur songs😘💕

[@michaelfenemore1168]

In June of 1962, at eleven years old, I was asked to sing and play guitar at my elementary school graduation in Toronto. My mom suggested I sing The Young Ones by Cliff Richard and the Shadows. However, I wanted to sing Without You, and that's what I did. I still have the program for that event. I was really nervous, but I really wanted to sing like Johnny Tillotson.

[@marieholt690]

Love you so much. Great to hear your stories. Once again

[@trishfranc4841]

Johnny Tillotson you were always one of my top favorite singers and you always will be. ❤

[@eileen94]

I'm sure your children inherited your love of music and people and talent

[@sammypus]

Lovely man lovely music.

[@brucecole4991]

Thank you Mr Tillotson for many years of your music I have been a big fan forever I will continue to listen to you forever God bless you sir you are truly loved by many many people

[@miltonmoore8369]

This is my favorite interview of any celebrity vocalist. (Al Martino had some great ones, and a rather brief interview with Brook Benton can be googled on "THE JOE FRANKLIN SHOW.) Johnny Tillotson shall turn 85 years old on April 20th, 2023. Even now, he has the distinction of being the oldest living former "teen idol" pop singer who was a legitimate celebrity, who had many charting songs, and LP albums that contained "album filler tracks" that were more meritorious than other stars hits! (Paul Anka comes in at second place, at age 81.) Faron Young, Al Martino, Brook Benton, Engelbert Humperdink, Elvis Presley, George Morgan, Jim Reeves, Steve Lawrence, Tony Martin, David Houston, Roy Drusky, Gene Autry, Slim Whitman, Vic Damone, Frankie Laine, Johnny Mathis, Dean Martin, Robert Goulet, Ray Price and Mr. Johnny Tillotson are my favorite male vocalists. Each are to be equally esteemed in their own distinctive ways. It was wonderful to hear Mr. Tillotson give credit to God Almighty, "The Divine Architect of the Universe and Creator of All Things." I sincerely believe that God has blessed Mr. Tillotson with fine health, a solid family, a fabulous career and a resoundingly happy, long life. "I OWE TO GOD THE GIFTS THAT WERE BESTOWED UPON ME, TO GOD ALONE. WITHOUT HIM, I AM NOTHING." Sergei Vasilievitch Rachmaninoff. 🌠Milton Moore🌠 🎆Las Vegas, Nv.🎆

[@robertboone7860]

Dont forget the theme to "Gidget"

[@lestariapriliani5946]

Oh my dad.i like your songs

[@joegeorge3889]

Glad to see johnny is doing well

[@frederickeng135]

You always touched a nerve...thank you

[@carolinacontapay2010]

Just love the songs of this great singer! I appreciate him more than ever after l viewed this video. More power to you, Johnny! An avid fan from Cebu City, Philippines!

[@randyhenry2477]

When Out of My Mind Over You got air play, I had to stop what I was doing and stick my ear in the 5 tube A.M. radio speaker.