Floridian Johnny Tillotson was born in Jacksonville
on April 20, 1939. As a high school student he gained recognition as a
singer and while attending the University of Florida, where he earned a
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Communications, he
signed a recording contract. Following graduation from college
he moved to New York to pursue a music career.

Johnny first charted with "Dreamy Eyes" in 1958, peaking at #2 on
the Hit Parade in 1960 with "Poetry in Motion." "Without You" was
top ten in 1961 and "It Keeps Right On A Hurtin," a top five hit on both
the Pop and Country music surveys in 1962 also earned Johnny
a Grammy nomination.

In 1965 his "Heartaches By The Number" was nominated as Best
Vocal Performance of the year. Johnny also sang the theme song for
the Sally Field comedy "Gidget" and appeared on numerous television
shows and in motion pictures.

During his career covering five decades, Johnny Tillotson landed on
the Pop and country music Hit Parade a total of 30 times.  An
international favorite, he recorded hits in five different languages.

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