He was one of of the modern famous Country Singers; from his 16 yrs to 86 yrs. At first, I was his Steel Guitar. But fast, he got on the Big Songs. From a show in Jacksonville, FL; to the Grand Ole Opry. Then the NY "Big" Singers got him. And He went as high as you could do it.
I was so proud of Him; through is life. His wife Nancy Tillotson told me; Johnny passed one. I cried all day. I really loved that young man. He was so Handsome; through all the way. The girls went crazy over him. Of Course!
Before it happened; I told him that he as going high in NY. He said, "NAH, NAH"! But he did. And Jesus rest his Soul, Amen!
c. Dixon
Johnny Tillotson passed away...
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Johnny Tillotson passed away...
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Re: Johnny Tillotson passed away...
I am saddened to hear this. Bought all his records back in the 60s,, and walking through some big hotel in Las Vegas in the mid 70s, saw him entertaining in the lounge. Another great one has passed on.
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