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  1. www.straightdope.com › 21342137 › in-steve-miller-s-the-jokerIn Steve Miller’s “The Joker,” what is “the pompatus of love”?

    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.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Pompatus_of_LoveThe Pompatus of Love - Wikipedia

    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.

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  4. songsfrommemory.com › pompatus-of-love-what-does-it-meanPompatus Of Love: What Does It Mean? - Songs From Memory

    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.

  5. wzlx.iheart.com › featured › kenny-youngSteve Miller Reveals What The "Pompatus of Love" Really Means -...

    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".

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  7. www.imdb.com › title › tt0117357The Pompatus of Love (1995) - IMDb

    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.

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    • Comedy, Drama, Romance
    • Richard Schenkman
    • 1996-07-26

  8. archive.nytimes.com › www › libraryThe Pompatus of Love - The New York Times Web Archive

    You won't find pompatus in your office dictionary, but yes, it's in the lyrics of the Steve Miller song "The Joker." But to really find out, it is necessary to see "The Pompatus of Love," a...

  9. www.moviefone.com › movie › the-pompatus-of-loveThe Pompatus of Love (1996) - Movie | Moviefone

    Visit the movie page for 'The Pompatus of Love' on Moviefone. Discover the movie's synopsis, cast details and release date. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and movie review.