Poetry in Motion
Johnny Tillotson
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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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Written by: RONALD L MACK
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"Poetry in Motion" by Johnny Tillotson was released in October 1960.
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Chart PerformanceThe song enjoyed immense success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on November 28, 1960, where it stayed for 2 weeks.
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UK Chart Reign"Poetry in Motion" also peaked at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song WritersThe track was penned by Paul Kaufman and Mike Anthony.
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Place of OriginDespite Johnny Tillotson being Floridian, "Poetry in Motion" was padlocked in Nashville.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the label Cadence Records.
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Iconic LyricsIt'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."
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CoversDue to its popularity, "Poetry in Motion" has been covered by multiple artists, including surf rock band The Troggs and singer Bobby Vee.
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Song ThemeThe song lyrically conveys a young man's admiration and love for a girl, whose every move is "poetry in motion".
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Later CareerWhile "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.
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Notable PerformanceIn 1988, Tillotson performed “Poetry in Motion” on The Ed Sullivan Show, drawing further attention to the song.
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Pop CultureThe song frequently appears in popular culture and has been used in several movies and television shows.
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Song's LegacyIn 2008, "Poetry in Motion" was listed at No. 93 in Billboard's top Hot 100 songs of 1960.
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Music StyleThe 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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