In 1957 while still in high school, Tillotson was making records and performing on stage; as a student at the University of Florida, he had his own musical variety show on regional television. Following graduation in 1959 with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Communications, he signed with Cadence Records and moved to New York City to pursue his music career. In 1960, he recorded his first hit, a composition entitled "Poetry in Motion" (written by Anthony/Kaufman), that went to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and #1 on the UK Singles Chart.
A "crossover" artist, several of Tillotson's songs were successful on both the country music charts and pop charts. He earned a Grammy Award nomination for another of his own compositions, "It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin," and also for the song "Heartaches by the Number," nominated for Best Vocal Performance of 1965. He also appeared in the 1963 film "Just for Fun" and sang the theme song for the 1965 Sally Field television comedy "Gidget".
In a career spanning more than 40 years, Tillotson has recorded 26 singles that made it onto Billboard's charts, and performed at venues across the United States and other places around the globe.
He was featured in the 1966 camp comedy The Fat Spy starring Jayne Mansfield, Jack E. Leonard, Phyllis Diller, Brian Donlevy and Jordan Christopher & the Wild Ones. This film was featured in the 2004 documentary The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made (#46).
True True Happiness
Johnny Tillotson Lyrics
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True true happiness will folow if you'll only follow
True true happiness will folow if you'll only follow me yeah yeah
When you're feeling lost inside let my true love be your guide
True true happiness will follow if you'll only follow me yeah
True true happiness will folow...
Come with me and find the way you can trust me when I say
True true happiness will follow if you'll only follow me yeah
True true happiness will folow...
Let me lead you like a steady take my hand and say you're ready
True true happiness will follow if you'll only follow me yeah
True true happiness will folow...
The lyrics of Johnny Tillotson's song True True Happiness convey a message of assurance and support to someone who is feeling lost and directionless. The singer offers himself as a guide and promises that happiness will follow as long as the person trusts him and follows his lead. The repetition of the phrase "true true happiness" emphasizes the importance of sincerity and authenticity in finding true happiness.
The lyrics suggest that the path to happiness is not necessarily an easy one, but rather requires trust and commitment to someone who can serve as a reliable guide. The repeated use of the phrase "if you'll only follow me" emphasizes the importance of obedience and trust in achieving happiness. Overall, the song's message is one of optimism and encouragement, suggesting that despite the difficulties and uncertainties of life, happiness can be found through the support of others.
Line by Line Meaning
True true happiness will folow
If you follow me, I promise that genuine happiness will come into your life.
True true happiness will folow if you'll only follow
The only way to obtain true happiness is if you follow me.
True true happiness will folow if you'll only follow me yeah yeah
I'm urging you to follow me, as true happiness can be achieved by doing so.
When you're feeling lost inside let my true love be your guide
When you feel lost, allow my love to guide you to a happier place.
True true happiness will follow if you'll only follow me yeah
If you trust and follow me, I promise that true happiness will come into your life.
Come with me and find the way you can trust me when I say
Come with me and discover the path to true happiness. You can trust me when I promise this.
True true happiness will follow if you'll only follow me yeah
Only by following me can you obtain true happiness.
Let me lead you like a steady take my hand and say you're ready
Allow me to lead you firmly, take my hand and tell me you're ready to follow me.
True true happiness will follow if you'll only follow me yeah
If you can trust and follow my guidance, you will experience true happiness.
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Written by: HAL GREENE, RICHARD WOLF
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Camila Vilches
Que hermoso encontrar esta canción 😻 mi abuela me la cantaba cuando era pequeña y falleció hace dos años 😭, escuchar esto me hace revivirla en sus mejores momentos. Gracias!!
Priscilla Kabiling
This song was recommended by Father Orbos of the Shrine of Divine Word last Sunday. It flasbacked to me. I searched for this and found in Safari App. OH ! I love this song and will share to my daugthers who might not have heard the lyrics and the music.
Leonora Sombero
I searched this song because of Fr.Orbos.He used to sing this song in his homily.
Annabelle Natividad
Me too, heard it too from Father Gerry❤💖
Mariah Ella Villahermosa
Same here po. While watching today's gospel of Fr. Orbos. As 26 years old like me this songs seems soooo interesting.
God bless us all! 😇
Cesar Damalerio
A nice song I heard 61 years ago. It still linger on my ears and I feel happy and at ease.
carmenhi Muñoz
Oh!!!! Le alegría poder encontrar esta canción,,, en Español se llama pequeña Felicidad,,,,mi Hermano cuando era muy pequeño la tarareaba,,,,y lo Recuerdo con mucho Amor. ,,Cuando fuimos Felices con los Abuelitos y Nuestros Padres,,,,Pequeña felicidad x que Hoy ya no están, QEPD,,,,gracias youtube
Pete Mago
Se llama Verdadera Felicidad en español. Fue muy popular en Chile en los sesenta...
Carlos Gustavo Contreras Calderon
Excellent song that I heard once in my childhood, listening to it, I moved immediately 30 years to the past
Salvador Catuncan Jr
Same here