Johnny Tillotson and Val Kilmer
One was a singer, the other an actor. Both have left us on First April, 2025.Johnny Tillotson was famous for his good looks and pop hits that are being sung even today. These included, Poetry In Motion, Dreamy Eyes, Earth Angel, Judy, Judy, Judy and others. It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin', was another pop hit, that came up tops in 1962. He composed at least 12 songs since he started his career.
He began in 1958 with the song, Dreamy Eyes but came into prominence with Poetry In Motion. Although there were other holders to this song, his version was the most successful. 2 Grammy Awards, 112 artistes recorded, A-Hurtin' and 10s of millions of records sold.
He was a big scene in Singapore 60s with a huge following and his hits being sung at T-Dances, cabarets and nightclubs by local pop singers. The ladies love him with his own dreamy eyes and handsome features. In the early 80s, he was on a singing tour that included Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
He died at 86 years. "And it keeps right on a-hurtin' since you're gone..."
These two stars are personal favourites of mine and Tillotson, together with Presley, Humperdinck, Jones and Darin were the most influential pop singers that period. Kilmer, a personal opinion, with his rugged and tough guy looks had the suave and personality to be Batman and Hamlet; two entirely different scripts and roles to decipher and act out!
Rest In Peace Johnny Tillotson and Val Kilmer.
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