Poetry In Motion

Johnny Tillotson

About Poetry In Motion

"Poetry in Motion" is a UK number-one hit single in 1961, recorded amongst others by Johnny Tillotson. Tillotson had the most successful recording of the song. The song "Love Potion No. 9" is referenced in this song. ("No Number Nine Love Potion/ Could make me love her more" )


Year:
1988
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When I see my baby
What do I see
Poetry
Poetry in motion

Poetry in motion
Walkin' by my side
Her lovely locomotion
Keeps my eyes open wide

Poetry in motion
See her gentle sway
A wave out on the ocean
Could never move that way

I love every movement
And there's nothing I would change
She doesn't need improvement
She's much too nice to rearrange

Poetry in motion
Dancing close to me
A flower of devotion
A swaying gracefully

Whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa

Poetry in motion
See her gentle sway
A wave out on the ocean
Could never move that way

I love every movement
There's nothing I would change
She doesn't need improvement
She's much too nice to rearrange

Poetry in motion
All that I adore
No number-nine love potion
Could make me love her more

Whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa

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Johnny Tillotson

Johnny Tillotson (born April 20, 1939 in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American singer and songwriter. He enjoyed his greatest success in the early 1960s, when he scored 9 top-ten hits on the pop, country and adult contemporary billboard charts including "Poetry In Motion" and the self-penned "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'". He also sang "Yellow Bird", an adaptation of the Haitian song. Johnny's version is quoted as being a favorite of the former head of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, because he and his wife had enjoyed it during their honeymoon. (BBC Interview) more »

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Written by: RONALD L MACK

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"Poetry in Motion" by Johnny Tillotson was released in October 1960.
Chart Performance
The song enjoyed immense success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on November 28, 1960, where it stayed for 2 weeks.
UK Chart Reign
"Poetry in Motion" also peaked at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Writers
The track was penned by Paul Kaufman and Mike Anthony.
Place of Origin
Despite Johnny Tillotson being Floridian, "Poetry in Motion" was padlocked in Nashville.
Record Label
The song was released under the label Cadence Records.
Iconic Lyrics
It's best known for its catchy chorus that goes, "She's poetry in motion/walking by my side/her lovely, locomotion/keeps my eyes open wide."
Covers
Due to its popularity, "Poetry in Motion" has been covered by multiple artists, including surf rock band The Troggs and singer Bobby Vee.
Song Theme
The song lyrically conveys a young man's admiration and love for a girl, whose every move is "poetry in motion".
Later Career
While "Poetry in Motion" is Tillotson's best-known song, the singer enjoyed a steady career, continuing to produce hit pop and country songs well into the 1980s.
Notable Performance
In 1988, Tillotson performed “Poetry in Motion” on The Ed Sullivan Show, drawing further attention to the song.
Pop Culture
The song frequently appears in popular culture and has been used in several movies and television shows.
Song's Legacy
In 2008, "Poetry in Motion" was listed at No. 93 in Billboard's top Hot 100 songs of 1960.
Music Style
The song is considered one of the iconic early 60's pop songs, characterized by a sweet melody, catchy lyrics, and orchestral arrangements common during the era.

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