Poetry in Motion Vinyl Memories.

Poetry in Motion vinyl memories was originally written about our most popular American pastime, girl-watching. 

A fun "Soda Shop" song that would send Johnny Tillotson to fame and fortune.

Lyrics by Mike Anthony and Paul Kaufman return many of us to 1960 with special memories of this #2 song.

When the song was released I had just turned sixteen and my girlfriend's mother, while driving us to school, would smile when this song came on the radio. I believe she viewed "Poetry in Motion" simply as a cute and funny song.

Another song she seemed to enjoy just as much was "Pink Shoe Laces" another one of those "Too Cute" songs on this site.

It seems as though she enjoyed the music as much as we did as teens. Of course, the song was among the many feel good tunes played on the radio in those memory-filled days.

I will always be grateful for the kind way her mother treated me and my friends during those teen years. My mother in turn was always respectful toward my friends when they came over to our house to listen to music and hang out.

She enjoyed listening to our music and I'm sure she was entertained just watching us make fools out of ourselves.

Life was a bit more on the relaxed side during those magical fifties and early sixties. This song is just another great memory of those wonderful times I shared with my friends.

Girl watching has long been a popular American pastime. Millions of men spend parts of their lunch hour watching the pleasurable form of a woman walking by, sharing memories of their own special girl, or just thinking of the gal they'll be meeting when the workday is done.

Songwriters Paul Kaufman and Mike Anthony looked up from their work one day and saw a parade of young ladies passing by their window.

One of them remarked, now that's "Poetry in Motion", and together wrote a song that would send Johnny Tillotson to fame and fortune.

We can only imagine what they were thinking. A sunny day with a gentle breeze in a busy city. The streets are alive with energy, and girls walk down the sidewalks, each playing favorites to their unique style and confidence. The melody of "Poetry in Motion" by Johnny Tillotson plays in the background, adding a lyrical and poignant touch to the scene.

The first girl that catches your eye moves with such grace she seems to glide effortlessly down the pavement. She's wearing a flowing dress that catches the wind just right, making her look like she's dancing to the tune of the song. Her steps are light, almost floating, and you can't help but think that she embodies the very essence of "Poetry in Motion." With every stride, she paints a vivid picture of elegance and charm.

Next, you notice a group of friends laughing and chatting as they stroll together. Their camaraderie is palpable, and their synchronized steps create a rhythmic pattern akin to a well-rehearsed dance. They are a living, breathing poem, their interactions flowing seamlessly like verses in a lyrical composition. Each girl adds her own rhythm to the group's movements, creating a harmonious blend that mirrors the cheerful beat of the music.

Further down the street, a girl wearing headphones walks to her own beat, completely engrossed in her world.

Her movements are bold and confident, each step a declaration of her gentle sway. The song playing in her ears must be her life’s soundtrack, guiding her through every twist and turn. She is the epitome of modern grace, defining her own style while unknowingly contributing to the street's collective symphony of motion.

As twilight approaches, the streetlights cast a warm glow on the pavement, and the girls' silhouettes become part of the evening's shifting canvas. Each stride, each gesture, each little moment becomes a line in the ongoing sonnet of life. The melody of "Poetry in Motion" ties them all together, a gentle reminder of the beauty in every movement and the poetry in everyday existence.

Recorded in Nashville in 1960 with Boots Randolph on sax and Floyd Cramer on piano, "Poetry In Motion" vinyl memories became Johnny's first hit peaking at #2 during the fall of that year and going to #1 in the UK the following January.

Enjoy the fun Poetry In Motion vinyl memories, and the sing-a-long classic oldies lyrics sung by Johnny Tillotson and remember...