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

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   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 ".

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

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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.

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

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   May 11, 2020 · Song: The Joker (1973) Artist: Steve Miller Band. Album: The Joker (Capitol) It is one of those musical ironies that so many people wonder about the lyrics to Steve Miller’s song, The Joker, “the pompatus of love.”. The song is catchy and it is one of those classic rock songs you can’t help but sing along to. But let’s face it.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PompatusPompatus - Wikipedia

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   The Pompatus of Love, a 1996 film starring Jon Cryer, featured four men discussing a number of assorted themes, including attempts to determine the meaning of the phrase. Jon Cryer was also a writer of the film, and describes finding out the meaning of the phrase during a phone call with Vernon Green in his autobiography "So That Happened" in chapter 22, page 217.

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   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.

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

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   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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   What does the pompatus of love mean?

   • Four guys sit around drinking beer and talking, trying to figure out the meaning of "the pompatus of love" (from the Steve Miller song "Joker") and analyzing their relationships with women. The title phrase was taken from two songs by Steve Miller. The mysterious word "pompatus" was originally spelled "pompitous" in the printed lyrics.

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   What is the pompatus of Love based on?

   • We only know this because there is a 1995 movie directed by Richard Schenkman and starring Jon Cryer called The Pompatus Of Love, titled after the line in "The Joker." In the film, the main characters analyze the line and draw connections to their love lives. They posit that Miller could be singing "pompadours," "impetus," or "prophetess" of love.

   The Joker by Steve Miller Band - Songfacts

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   Who sung the poem pompatus?

   • He sent it to us. Speculation about “pompatus” was a recurring motif in the script for The Pompatus of Love. While the movie was in postproduction Cryer heard about “The Letter.” During a TV interview he said that the song had been written and sung by a member of the Medallions named Vernon Green.

   In Steve Miller’s “The Joker,” what is “the pompatus of love”?

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   Is 'pompatus' a real word?

   • Regardless of what meaning Green gave to them, both neither word is a real word. The Joker was not the first time Steve Miller used the word pompatus, however. He was actually referencing an earlier song from 1972 called Enter Maurice from the album Recall the Beginning: A Journey From Eden.

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10. www.tvguide.com › movies › the-pompatus-of-loveThe Pompatus of Love - Where to Watch and Stream - TV Guide

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    1 hr 40 mins. Comedy. R. Watchlist. Tale about four buddies who can't cope with the requirements needed to sustain mature relationships with women. Jon Cryer, Tim Guinee. Phil: Adam Oliensis. Josh ...