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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.
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Plot. The film revolves around four friends and their relationships with women. Set to the background of upscale Manhattan bars, lofts and apartments, the guys engage in sharp banter and one-upsmanship.
Oct 15, 2019 · 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".
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.
Jul 26, 1996 · Four friends discuss their romantic troubles while quoting a Steve Miller song. IMDb provides cast, crew, reviews, trivia, and more for this 1995 movie.
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.
