Johnny Tillotson - Talk Back Trembling Lips
Johnny Tillotson's artistic ability and energetic personality consistently delight audiences of all age groups.
He was born in Jacksonville, Florida but, at nine years old, he was given the responsibility to take care of his grandmother in Palatka, Florida, some 50 miles away. He traveled back to Jacksonville to be with his parents each summer. It was at this early age that he decided to be a singer and with the encouragement of his Mother and Grandmother, Johnny began to perform at local functions and on the radio. By the time he entered Palatka Sr. High School, he had quite a reputation as a talented singer throughout the state of Florida.
His first television appearance was as a guest on the "Toby Dowdy Show". Johnny's performance produced a steady stream of fan mail and resulted in a three year contract as a regular on the country-oriented show. When the "Toby Dowdy Show" went off the air, Johnny had the opportunity to do his own show. He successfully juggled his weekly TV show and his studies at the University of Florida until graduation.
It was during these years that Johnny began writing songs. In 1957, a local D.J. submitted a tape of Johnny's singing to the National Pet Milk Talent Contest. Johnny was chosen as one of the 6 national winners from this tape, which afforded him the opportunity to perform on WSM radio in Nashville, Tennessee,where he was to receive his biggest break. Miss Lee Rosenberg, a Nashville music publisher, was so impressed with Johnny, she took his tape to Archie Bleyer. Archie was the owner of Cadence Records and the force behind much of the success of The Everly Brothers, Andy Williams, 'the Chordettes' and many other artists.
While Johnny was finishing his studies at the University of Florida, (He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism and Communications in 1959), Archie recorded Johnny singing his own composition "Dreamy Eyes". This song went to the top of the charts in Florida and many other parts of the country, which proved to Archie that Johnny had what it took to sell records. He invited Johnny to move to New York City immediately upon graduating from college. This was the start of a string of chart records, "Poetry In Motion", "It Keeps Right On A Hurtin", "Without You", "Send Me The Pillow That You Dream On" and many more. It was "It Keeps Right On A Hurtin", one of Johnny's own compositions, which brought Johnny his first Grammy nomination along with the distinction of becoming one of the first "cross-over" artists. This established Johnny as a country-pop star. The song went on to be recorded by 108 artists including Elvis Presley and, most recently, it became a #l selling country hit by Billy Joe Royal.
With 18 Chart records to his credit, he moved to M.G.M Records where his first release, "Talk Back Trembling Lips", was a huge success. This was followed by another 8 chart records including "Heartaches By The Number", which gave Johnny his second Grammy nomination for Best Vocal Performance. He also recorded the popular hit theme song for the T.V. show "Gidget" (1965), starring Sally Field. His other hits included "She Understands Me", "Worry", and "You're The Reason". These hits and his endearing personality and stage presence have enabled Johnny to have a very successful concert career, entertaining audiences all over the world.
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It's a shame today's generation could never appreciate classics like this gem
@Joshua69th
Ай бұрын
I'm 15 and I do
@GUNSnBACON318
11 күн бұрын
Thank goodness for KZread.
Born in 1946, I must've sung this song to myself a million times.
@johnnymac8680
24 күн бұрын
I was singing this song on the bus this morning, July 10, 2024.
From my favourite era for popular music, 1955-63.
My grandma used to love songs like this... Espcially this one... But 2 years ago she died from cancer...R.I.P LOVE YOU GRAMMY!!!!
He's such a decent guy grew up taking care of his grandmother who taught him to be well mannered.
@kellyfuller6903
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Cheryl, How are you doing
I use to listen to Johnny all the time. You can understand what he is singing, not like todays music!
@laurenbornemann8996
Ай бұрын
So called "music." 🙄
Whenever I listen to any of these old country classics they put me in a better place.
@jonnndoe8538
4 жыл бұрын
Better times for me too. From Jerry Bast
@christinevicker9017
2 жыл бұрын
U r so rite johnny at his best
@clath2823
Жыл бұрын
It’s funny because I absolutely loathe modern country music but the old stuff is absolutely incredible.
@jameseast7966
Жыл бұрын
Mr Tillotson was a major crossover artist.
Imagine an artist recording a song like this today in our age of quick and dirty electronically generated music. When you think about how much went into a 2-1/2 minute pop tune back in the 60s, full orchestration, words you could understand, it's head and shoulders above today's stuff Thanks for posting!
@christinevicker9017
2 жыл бұрын
So very true wot u say we live in a sadder world music wise today
@suzettebavier4412
Жыл бұрын
So True‼ 🤜🤛 👍
@adotintheshark4848
Жыл бұрын
rehearsing over and over again
@murraywood7480
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree with your wonderful comments . Simplicity in the form of a wonderful singing voice/talent/ presentation/ wonderful presentation along with a simple orchestral backing , pure talent. So much better than the garbage churned out today . Can you imagine the 'artists' of these days being asked to do this Mmm. me thinks not ! Peggy Wood (Aotearoa)
@betsyheimbuch
10 ай бұрын
I love his back up musicians - they are not only talented but unique. I have watched the way some of them play & it's different than today's junk.
Take away computers cell phones, all the high tech stuff of today and give me back my 1965 falcon and my radio--and Johnny of course!! Still love this man!
@MikeJones-kr6ig
6 жыл бұрын
Lin Lou I agree! I grew up in the 50's & 60's! Fun times! The Best music!!!
@rhondaboncutter5812
6 жыл бұрын
Back in the Real Day was the best! Love when I grew up!
@jaricajohnso4567
5 жыл бұрын
There is no other music like this music. This stuff they call country music is terrible I don't care for the music of this eria
@Mike8981
5 жыл бұрын
You can still buy that old stuff - its available on Ebay! It's ironic that you are using fantastic modern technology to listen to this!
@annamartin4502
4 жыл бұрын
Johnny was among the greatest singers of my time. The music of the 50s & 60s was the best. I switched to country music in the early 70s.
Born in 1958 and still listen to an a.m. radio station that plays music the way it was when music was music. today's music sucks. too much screaming and swearing. no beat. no theme to songs. Since I own a bowling alley, I can honestly say: press my reset button also!
"Talk Back trembling Lips" is one of quite a few excellent works done by JT. His voice is great for love songs and those songs have a story or message . One of the great performers of the American era in pop music.
@adotintheshark4848
Жыл бұрын
Pretty good country singer too
@murraywood7480
Жыл бұрын
Well said, totally agree.. Peggy Wood (Aotearoa)
How could I have nearly forgotten Johnny Tillotson? Many thanks for all the memories his songs have brought back!
Old time country music is the only country music I listen to.
My mom got me hooked on this man, Johnny Tillotson, while growing up. He is a great singer and I love this song!! Oh.. and I think he is so cute!!
@deborahvelez102
Жыл бұрын
Me too! ❤️❤️❤️
I got to meet him when I was 14yo. He is the most wonderful person. I'm 71 and still listening. Love his music and him. One of my favorites I RISE,I FALL
@deborahvelez102
Жыл бұрын
You're so lucky.
@davislouis212
Жыл бұрын
Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy. I hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face.
I Miss those days. So many wonderful music came out back then!
50s. 60s and 70s are the years of greatest music of all times.
@barbikelly9143
10 жыл бұрын
You will never get an argument from me about your comment:)
@ellenthorne1168
9 жыл бұрын
I agree with you but I admit that one or two from the later years have slipped through don't know why. Love Dance The Night Away by The Mavericks
@rhondaboncutter5812
6 жыл бұрын
You are so right! These were great times for music!
@rhondaboncutter5812
6 жыл бұрын
Amen! The best!
@rhondaboncutter5812
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they sure were! I stay up so late at night just to listen to all the good oldies!
This one of Johnny Tillotsons best ever singles
@christinevicker9017
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with u
@sarahnewcomb738
2 жыл бұрын
Me tooo...
Someone has to be with me my kids are all working or out of town❤🎉
BORN 1949...THIS IS THE MUSIC I GREW UP WITH......I FEEL SORRY FOR THE PEOPLE THAT LISTEN TO THE CRAP THEY HAVE NOWADAYS
@clancypatrick4711
7 жыл бұрын
Steven Teague amen.
@Albensav
7 жыл бұрын
Same year, same sentiment.
@neenkey2988
7 жыл бұрын
I was born in 1949 too. I love to sit and listen to these songs and I also try to get my Grandson on board. I just bought him an IPOD. He has a lot of songs in his Itunes account, but nothing like these songs from the 60's. He does like Blake Shelton. He seldom listens to his music now, too involved on his IPAD listening to KZread and watching KZread videos. He is 8 years old. I had a transistor radio back when I was 8, burning up batteries while listening to my kind of great music back in the day.
@steventeague6194
7 жыл бұрын
Johnny Tillotson, Sonny James, Ben E. King and so on...This was real music....WHAT HAPPEN ????????????
@mr.warmth1511
7 жыл бұрын
me too born in 44
Haven't heard this in years! Love his voice!
Wow I've been listening to this song for about 60 years
One of my favorite pop/country singers in the 1960’s. My mom’s too.
@mrshaboom1
Жыл бұрын
me 2
He was a great singer from back in the early 60's. He had super hits which you cannot find today. Thank you Johnny!!.
@davislouis212
Жыл бұрын
Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy. I hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face.
@virginiabecker4694
3 ай бұрын
He still is. He just cut a song bill anderson wrote back then called "get a little dirt on your hands". Still has that smothering voice❤
The era of crying in your beer music, I love em!
Good stuff for sure. The "music" of today can't hold a candle to songs which one could understand and sing along with.
There never will be another johnny t, ever, that was the good times❤
@patriciafraser5657
2 ай бұрын
Did you ever hear him sing the song, Another YOU? It was on the album I had. You can probably Google it. I love that song.
He has such a beautiful voice.Love this song.
I never grow tired of this song and many others by Johnny Tillotson. I can still do this word for word and in his voice. My close friend, the late Alton (Al) Hendrickson did the guitar for this one, and countless others as 1st studio guitarist in Hollywood for over 40 years.
TOLLER SÄNGER UND KOMPONIST!!! ER HATTE EINIGE GROßE HITS!!! DAUMEN HOCH!!!!
Great song from 1964!!!
love his music , one of my old time favorites singers . never get tired of hearing his songs .
@DeborahVelez-me2rv
Жыл бұрын
Ditto. Love Johnny! ❤️
@tommymitchell2935
Жыл бұрын
Same here
Love you Johnny! 😍😍😍😍😍
I ran into Johnny at Disneyland last week with his family. He was very gracious and friendly as can be. Great singer!
@commenteroftruth9790
8 жыл бұрын
Really???
@deborahvelez102
Жыл бұрын
I'm so jealous that you were with him. I would give anything to meet him. 😞🙏
@wanderer299a
Жыл бұрын
@@deborahvelez102 it can be arranged.....
It is a good song and it brings back memories. I would also give a thumbs up, but it won't work for me any more since KZread denied me that feature. Supposedly, I gave too many thumbs up.
I remember this from my childhood! Love this and all of his songs!
@wolfedavid3700
9 ай бұрын
johnny was at fort jackson s.c. when he recorded this classic..............a friend of mine knew him then..........
Wow... cute and sweet vocals ♡ why can't music today sound like this anymore? These songs back then had meanings. Golden classics, best era for music hands down!
@37rainman
10 жыл бұрын
There still is good music being produced, It just will never get onto the typical "country music" radio station. I listened to real country music starting in about63 when 12 yrs old. It was absolutely magical. It sent shivers up your spine. Today, the worst torture would be to put me in a room and force me to listen to modern country music indefinitely. It has changed that much. Why the change? These are far different times. One small reason might be that most of these singers from those earlier years learned to sing in church. Think about that fact, and (all it implies) for a while.
@ddarkshark
10 жыл бұрын
37rainman the awesome influence of GOD is what methinx.
@ddarkshark
9 жыл бұрын
He created free will...that's what ....no 'ifs' about it!
@ronpolo
6 жыл бұрын
Everyone needs to stop complaining about todays music. Every generation has their own special 'sound'. Don't insult others because you are stuck in the past.
@davidwareham104
6 жыл бұрын
Roberta Mitsy because country music died in the 80s
Born 1989 and i like this kind of music, by the way both of us were born April 20… 😉
These were the ultimate love songs. You can hear the words, great melody, can dance to.
Nice clean cut, even wearing a suit. A man who doesn't have to prove a thing & soft voice, where do I get me one!!
@jorg8714
6 жыл бұрын
This was our style in those days. If possible, wearing also glasses to impress the girls. Don't believe but it worked .... :-)
This dang song is so catchy I wake up with song stuck in my head on repeat.
he was so darn cute...loved this guy in 1964......i had a mad crush on him....and yhat voice, so smooth....
I AM VERLIN AND I LIVED THROUGH THE 60'S AND I WOULD HIT THE RESET BUTTON IN A HEART BEAT
@John1948SevenD
9 жыл бұрын
I would too Verlin. And I would have even more fun knowing what I know now!
@marleneham2123
9 жыл бұрын
ME TOO.
@13lonewolfe
9 жыл бұрын
+Delores Tidwell me too. I figure I survived the 60's. Navy 66-70. Nam 67-68. even with all that going on, i'd hit the reset button if I could find it. bless you and your family.
@Cissy2cute
8 жыл бұрын
+Delores Tidwell Amen to that! If only we could climb in that time machine....
@FlyboyLWB
8 жыл бұрын
+Delores Tidwell ME TOO
I love this song
I used to drive to Palatka all the time, worked in a little town called Salt Springs, FL. If I would have known then..that Johnny lived there, I'd have at least tried to look him up. I met him at the MGM in Las Vegas back in the early 70s, even got my picture taken with him.
Great song,nice voice, great entertainer Mr. Johnny Tillotson Thanks.
The best of johnny tillotson
I played a show with Johnny and Paul and Paula back in 1963 with our band The Seventeens - at Evansville, Indiana.. Johnny Tillotson was an awesome entertainer.. It would be nice to go back to those days....
@stevenmoore9128
8 жыл бұрын
+Bill Smith Bill, you were so very fortunate. We can't go back but we can cherish our memories, can't we!
i was born in 54 & cant remember not hearing this tune on the radio
@Cissy2cute
8 жыл бұрын
Yes, I was so young but I can remember my father playing the radio in the car and this was sooo popular. Oh, the memories.
@rhondaboncutter5812
6 жыл бұрын
I was born in 53 and have loved these songs all of my life! Music today is good, but does not have their hearts into it!
This was a big US hit for Johnny in 1963. One of his best.
I fell in love with music as a little boy and by high school I knew music was going to be my obsession ! I haven’t heard this song in a long time !
Merci pour ce partage en live Johnny Tillotson est vraiment un grand chanteur. Superbe chanson de 1964 Très agréable à écouter
@davislouis212
Жыл бұрын
Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happier. I hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face.
Lovely Johnny....So many memories🎵🎶🎼📻 LOVE THIS one
This guy put out some beautiful songs. Thank you for posting his best.
I remember playing this repeatedly on the Wurlitzer at the local soda shop down the block. Still a great song!
We were standing back stage talking with him right before he went on the Teen Jamboree show in Little ROck in 64....he almost wore out that little comb he kept using, before he went on.
Beautiful Voice Beautiful Song..💕
I loved this guy and that song was so popular - why did we lose all these excellent artists - damn!!!
He is a great singer and this is one of his best. It is hard to pick the best version; this or the original by Ernest Ashworth. They are both excellent.
@davislouis212
Жыл бұрын
Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy. I hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face.
@DeborahVelez-me2rv
Жыл бұрын
Johnny hands down!
Another great composition by John D. Loudermilk
While Johnny Tillotson had this hit on the Hot 100 pop chart, a year earlier Ernest Ashworth hit #1 on the Hot Country Tracks chart with this song.
how can any one hate this song and music is beyond me
@DRGAS339
9 жыл бұрын
classic country sadly we don't have talent like this any more
@msredboot7
8 жыл бұрын
+tampicokid aww but you are so wrong, I love love love new country,,,,but i still will listen to this and love love love it too!! I have room in my heart for both!
@msredboot7
8 жыл бұрын
+tampicokid lol, not sure what you mean, but i have a heart way bigger than the average Texan, lots of room to love♥
@allenkreymborg7492
8 жыл бұрын
+tampicokid the new its shit !
@allenkreymborg7492
8 жыл бұрын
+msred boot come on it has no melodie , it just dadadadadadfa
I used to go cruising with friends and listen to this kinda music .miss those days
What a great entertainer.Part of my life growing up.
@John1948SevenD
10 жыл бұрын
Best time ever to grow up. I'd hit the reset and do it all over if I could!
Excellent
Very good song, remember listening to this song on radio when I played hookie from school
Smashing footage, love it
i was born in 1965 i was brought up on this music, thank you.
His eyes are so delicate this is a very musical and spiritual man. A jewel.
You can see how much he enjoys singing. He's the best singer. Music I have lived thru. Wish I could do it again. I'm glad there was so much good music then.
My Mother use to love this song, Miss ya Mom,
My grandmother loves this song!!!! Keep up the great work
♡Oldies but Goodies
I love listening to the old classic country songs
Back in 1962 my girlfriend was friends with Johnny Tillotson,,now every time i hear him i think of Linda Tyson ,after all those years !
Still have Lead in kidneys❤🎉😢
He was a special singer and will not be forgotten.
I grew up with your songs what a delight to listen for ever and ever.
I had a crush on this guy when I was a kid love him still love him 70 years later ❤❤
I couldn't choose between Johnny's version of this song and Ernie Ashworth's version. They are both excellent!
Love Johnny alaways have
Great old song!
Beautiful... been listening to this stuff my whole life...and I'm not even thirty...
@christinevicker9017
2 жыл бұрын
Gees great RI c someone u age enjoying this music good on u
@kyleethekelt
2 жыл бұрын
@@christinevicker9017 Yep, I'm 55 now but I also came to this music as a teenager. It's classic and almost universally appealing - from the era when everyone who recorded could genuinely sing without the aid of horrible pitch correction technology.
I have not heard this for many years, i use to have this on plastic, well before cd's...you have done a good job putting this on...thank you.
@kellyfuller6903
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Christine, How are you doing?
@mhenry7962
Жыл бұрын
I wonder if you meant 'vinyl' instead of 'plastic'?
Also born in 1949.....Grew up on this.......Only vomit out there today......
love this song, great to dance to and greater to listen to, love this man......
My sister Janet always sang that song ,miss her so much.
Sure, this era, to me, seems incredibly charming and in ways more simple, which I would appreciate. I wouldn't go ahead and say our time right now is 'doomed' or as bad as a lot of people on here say, not at all. There are completely different set of values today, for a lot of people, so of course songs and music will change their theme, moods, beats, speeds; you name it. Almost certain though, that there are people, who love this type of music but also pursue to revive it. All music that ever was, still is. Cheers. -M
❤I love the old music and Johnny has a beautiful voice ❤
I was a kid in the time this song was a hit, but I apprecaite it and enjoy it now.
Brings back great memories. Oh, Talk Back All Those Memories.
THE MUSIC TODAY IN 2017 CAN"T HOLD A CANDEL TO THE MUSIC WE GREW UP WITH IN THE 50 60 70 80"S.
Wow what a great artist great voice classic
I have his greatest hits playing in my car ... private dance party every time I have to stop for lights ... brilliant singer
Always been one of my favorites!
Another Johnny Tillotson favorite. God wouldn't I like to be able to go back to the first time I heard this one.
can we please go back to them there days
Thanks for the nice song.
Is he not one of the greatest singers of his reign Such passion and sincerity in his words Love that era
I love this older music!it had so much meaningful verses that it it just the best!!! And nothing can nothing can be compared to it!it is just the very best stuff you can listen to!❤️👍💝😘