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Oct 25, 1996 · The term \"pompatus of love\" was coined by Vernon Green, a member of the Medallions, for his song \"The Letter\" in 1954. Steve Miller borrowed it for his hit \"The Joker\" in 1973, along with other R&B influences.
The Pompatus of Love is a 1996 American comedy film that tells the story of four guys discussing women and the meaning of the word "pompatus". This made-up word is found in two Steve Miller songs, "Enter Maurice" and "The Joker", the latter of which contains the line "Some people call me Maurice / 'cause I speak of the pompatus of love".
Oct 15, 2019 · One line in the song has always confused fans (and critics alike). When Miller sings : "Cause I speak of the pompatus of love". Watch in the clip below as he tells the history of his first Number one single and finally clears up the confusion over that word "Pompatus".
Jul 26, 1996 · Four friends discuss their romantic troubles while quoting the Steve Miller song \"Joker\". The film features Adrian Pasdar, Paige Turco, Arabella Field and other actors in a satirical and humorous story.
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May 11, 2020 · The pompatus/pompitous of love is a nonsense lyric, based on a lyric originally written by Vernon Green. However, Vernon Green did have the imagination to say that it was about intimate things that you would tell only to a close and special person.
Learn the origin and meaning of the phrase \"pompatus of love\" from this classic rock song. Find out how it relates to other songs, movies, and pop culture references.
Aug 9, 1996 · A movie about four friends in their mid-30s and their love troubles, featuring a word from a Steve Miller song. Roger Ebert criticizes the overdirected and overedited film, and praises some of the scenes and characters.
