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Floridian [[Johnny Tillotson]] was born in Jacksonville on April 20, 1939.
As a high school student he gained recognition as a singer
As a high school student he gained recognition as a singer
and while attending the University of Florida, where he
and while attending the [[University of Florida]], where he
earned a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Communications,
earned a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Communications,
he signed a recording contract. Following graduation from college
he signed a recording contract. Following graduation from college
he moved to New York to pursue a music career.
he moved to [[New York]] to pursue a music career.
Johnny first charted with "Dreamy Eyes" in 1958, peaking at #2
Johnny first charted with "Dreamy Eyes" in 1958, peaking at #2
Best Vocal Performance of the year. Johnny also sang
Best Vocal Performance of the year. Johnny also sang
the theme song for the Sally Field comedy "Gidget"
the theme song for the Sally Field comedy "Gidget"
and appeared on numerous television shows and in motion pictures.
and appeared on numerous [[television]] shows and in motion pictures.
During his career covering five decades, Johnny Tillotson landed
During his career covering five decades, Johnny Tillotson landed