FIRST TIME hearing Johnny Mathis "Misty" | Opera Singer Reacts

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@bryanspindle4455]

I don't know how an opera singer or anyone in the music business could never have heard one of the greatest singers of all time.

[@hddun]

DANG RIGHT BRYAN --- she must live in a cave somewhere -- Mathis sang that song first --- even in the movie in 1970's -- can't cure her

[@beanvillen24]

The greatest voice ever!! Its angelic

[@joeimbesi99]

Hes Impeccable.

[@michaelsxr7442]

From the era of 'Come back to my place. I'll put on a little Johnny Mathis and we can look at my etchings'.

[@armadillotoe]

His Christmas Albums were a great tradition in my house as a kid.

[@richardmcgeehan6496]

Still the best Christmas Albums of all time

[@edwincancelii2917]

Beautiful vocal music.

[@duanelavely5481]

"Misty" : Erroll Garner (1954), Johnny Mathis (1959), "Play Misty for Me" Clint Eastwood & Jessica Walters (1971) Female stalker movie!

[@lynnmcclaine7683]

Thank you for acknowledging that this gorgeous song was written by Erroll Garner.

[@jimgorycki4013]

It's been years since I heard that song. Excellent choice. My favorite rendition of "Misty". I remember my mom bought his Christmas album. His Ave Maria is superb. The vocals and the musicians back then. Nobody knows how to hold notes let alone sing.

[@bh5606]

Only my 1,000 time hearing this song. I hope for another 1,000 times!

[@rparret]

Mathis had a soothing voice. Love his Christmas songs.

[@JTScott1988]

Still does!!!!

[@roseterry2744]

And Nat King Cole's rendition of "The Christmas Song" (🎶Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire🎶) 💞

[@MaKettle111]

My grandparents lived in Vegas the whole time I was growing up. Every time we went to visit. My mom and dad had to go see a Johnny Mathis concert. I probably know every word, and every song that he’s ever done. Great reaction as usual.

[@marianclough8577]

This was such a hit for Johnny back then. All of his songs are beautiful and we have to give a hat tip to the composers of that day and the orchestras. Perfect for a voice like Johnny's.

[@sandrak.robbins6305]

Thank you! I have always LOVED Johnny Mathis!! Such a smooth beautiful voice.

[@BringItMAGA]

Johnny means so much to me. He's been with me forever. I finally saw him live about 15 years ago. Can a guy swoon?

[@tomwalker779]

A great slow dance with your girl as you softly recite the words in her ear. I still remember the lyrics.

[@capstan50g]

Johnny Mathis contains all the feels in one voice. He's so smooth and controlled. I also love this arrangement. IMHO, it's the definitive version, just edging out Nat King Cole's cover. Great reaction, Maggie!

[@karyn354]

He was my mom's favorite singer and song! Thanks for bringing back wonderful memories. ❤❤❤

[@TheJohnGent1]

Johnny Mathis was a major role model for Barbra Streisand,. You can hear it in their unique improvisations that demonstrate their artistry and enrich their performances immeasurably. I have loved both of these remarkable singers for decades and am glad to think that younger people can find their way to this great music by such stellar artists.

[@kenjordan5750]

Chances Are is one of his best, too. He and Nat King Cole... two of the best.

[@paulr.3220]

This was one of my mothers favorites. I've always liked it too but now I'd like to hear Maggie sing it all the way through.

[@maggiereneemusic]

So glad you enjoyed. I sing it sometimes on my live streams hope to see you then. 🤗

[@dudieb]

OK, don’t get me started in Johnny Mathis. His vocals are insane. I once saw him live and he was one of those few singers that sound just as good live as recorded. All of his music is phenomenal but one of my favorite albums is Goodnight Dear Lord. Although I am not religious he sings some of the most beautiful songs ever. He sings both Ave Maria’s but pick anything he sings and you will love it. Another singer that is not generally known but has a 3 1/2 octave voice is John Gary. My favorite songs by him are If Ever I Would Leave You, Tenderly, and although he is not Hispanic he does my favorit version of La Malagueña. By the way he held several underwater records. I think you will like him.

[@bijanbayne3259]

One of the most acrobatic popular vocalists of the 20th century, and alive in the 21st. His "Wonderful, Wonderful" is fire, and on "Pieces of Dreams" (which she should analyze), he floored late night host Johnny Carson (and the studio audience)

[@lavadamorrison4569]

He had one of those voices that no one could match. My mother use to love his music. His voice is like velvet.

[@markr.devereux3385]

Johnny mathis is good a really dedicated perfectionist. Perfect for interpreting those wonderful tunes of yesteryears. Im old enough to have plsyed those vinyl albums on my record stereo. He had a few habits that some felt were not for a trained singer. Misty is an absolute gem in any bodys book.

[@lindawarden-burglund9603]

Loved this! I've always been a fan of Johnny Mathis, ever since his first appearance on national TV in 1957 on the Ed Sullivan Show. Thank you Maggie!

[@LebronPhoto1]

I have always been impressed with the way he faded in after the musical interlude with the "oooooooooooooon my own". This is the kind of music you played on a romantic evening with your significant other. I say played because nowadays, people seem to play rap, hip hop and reggaeton on their dates.

[@armadillotoe]

They aren't dates, only hookups.

[@LebronPhoto1]

@@armadillotoe speak for yourself. Many people actually have long lasting meaningful relationships.

[@connieharris2755]

​@@armadillotoe😂, that sounds about right to me, or perhaps that's my generation listening.

[@connieharris2755]

Johnny says he would start that sound while approaching the microphones. Genius!

[@bobbiewallace4008]

Listen to Johnny sing Lately and Brazil

[@rosemarymagrino772]

It’s from the movie Play Misty for Me starring Clint Eastwood

[@bobbiewallace4008]

Great movie. Speaking of stalking

[@DougRayPhillips]

Mathis also had the raw ability to become an Olympic-grade track star. (Maybe exceptional breath control is the common denominator there.) So he had to choose. Couldn't do intense training in both. I saw him in Vegas in 2002. He still had the stuff.

[@jimdrake-writer]

The arrangement was written by Percy Faith with the input of Mitch Miller, then A&R director at Columbia. A symphonic oboist, Miller suggested the solo oboe measures on which Mathis begins the crescendo on the phrase “On my way.”

[@stevenmeyer9674]

johnny was also an all-American track and field athlete at S.F. State. he bested all competitors including a guy named Bill Russell in the high jump.

[@wannabetrucker7475]

How marvelous to be able to sing along with songs, and actually be good at it.❤❤

[@skiptrace1888]

If you set out to create the most amazing voice & delivery you could imagine, it would sound like Mr. Mathis!!!!!

[@CristianAlsina-bh3hy]

Such a voice! Johnny killed it, Maggie! It is so sad music like that is hardly listened these days... Please keep on reacting to Johnny Mathis Great reaction!❤ Greetings from Argentina

[@andreledauphin]

Fanally you made Johnny Mathis .congrats Maggie Renneé .You just pass your class of fifty and sixty .With Johnny Mathis . Thank you for your reaction love it .

[@maggiereneemusic]

🤗🎶💐

[@Chr1sWaterous]

Johnny Mathis might just be my favorite male voice of all time. So many different sounds, such sweetness, such mastery in his choices and dexterity.

[@stevefoulston]

Went to his show in Sydney Australia long time ago great show. Peace out.

[@PatR2243]

Maggie, you have to cover this. It's one of my favorite songs from my absolute favorite singer ever and you'd sound fantabulous singing it.

[@stevenmclaughlin6034]

Johnny Mathis has one of the best Christmas albums ever

[@bobbiewallace4008]

I love hm so. Today's his birthday. Sept 30. Happy birthday Johnny

[@trixiebella]

So smooth and velvety. Just stunning. Love it. Great job Maggie!

[@maggiereneemusic]

🪷🎶🎵💐

[@stevewothers4209]

My mom use to fangirl over him as much as she did for Elvis and Fabian

[@maggiereneemusic]

🪷🎵👍

[@supasoulproductions]

I love how he closes his 'N's and still uses that killer vibrato on them.

[@mikerobertson4041]

Ray Stevens, who is known mostly for his comedy, recorded a wonderful version of MISTY. He and some musicians were in a recording studio, rehearsing and decided to take a break. They began playing around with the song, not making fun of it, but trying some new things. Someone suggested they put it on tape, it was released as a single, and won a Grammy.

[@jamesryan4618]

Thank you for taking us through this wonderful song. I've been a fan of Johnny Mathis since the sixties. His voice is magic. Thank you for the intricate explanation. His rendition of Ave Maria is unbelievable.

[@rogercaruso9337]

You can see him on the Ed sullivan show and other variety shows back in the day. Magical voice

[@roycopeland165]

Check out his The twelfth of never.

[@arm6372]

Thank you Mike

[@maggiereneemusic]

👍🪷🎵

[@cspringer333]

Saw him awhile back and one of the funniest things I've seen in an act was when he came to the high to low part of "On my own" the band stopped.and it was completely quiet. Suddently all you could hear was all of the females giant unified fainting and swoons, "Ahhhhh" and everyone broke out in laughter. He obviously knew how to play the audience.

[@daveg.6820]

Hi Maggie. Thanks for doing Johnny Mathis. He is from my generation. The "look at me" at the very end was unlike Ella Fitzgerald's rendition. That was almost what? Plaintive? Hint - Sohyang does a bluesy Ella-version of" Misty" on her "Begin Again" tour that is breathtaking. Cheers.

[@kschirod]

Johnny mathis's an American treasure

[@billdomitilli8125]

Early on, the late Max Weiss of the original Fantasy Records in SF, heard him and said. "He sounds like a nanny goat", and passed on signing him. We teased him forevermore with new artists. with "Nanny goat, Max!"

[@Dsmiling]

He is amazing!!! Thank you for bringing out so many intricate abilities he possesses. His talent is a gift to us!!

[@elausente21]

Oh God... now I would really love to hear your own version Maggie... Lovely tune, I need to see if you have already reacted to "Chances are".

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thanks so much hope to see you on my next live stream and I can sing this for you! 🤗

[@smg85051]

His cover of "Maria" from the original "West Side Story" is excellent as well

[@Metellus-e7y]

Have you seen or heard his performance on a Lawrence Welk show were he sings one note for about a minute and a half while some women sing the song "Johnny one note"?

[@Donnagilbert6497]

Dreamy ❤ Try his “Chances Are.”

[@spencerbutterbaugh6104]

Now one sings this like Johnny. One of my all time favorites. If old time singing is what you like listen to Lucy Thomas sing Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. No one sings it like her. Heavenly! Thanks for your reactions. P.S. You have a beautiful voice also.

[@BringItMAGA]

Johnny owns this song. Johnny is velvet. Meow.

[@percarlemil]

HEAVENLY VOICE SO SOFT AND TENDER LOVE FROM DENMARK

[@Jesusfreak-m3x]

Check out "The Twelfth of Never" and "There I Said it Again", my favorite song, from twelve until eighteen.

[@mikenolan8044]

Thanks! Did I get a glimpse of a dreamy Look? :-) ⛅

[@maggiereneemusic]

🧚👨‍❤️‍👨🌈☁️

[@Jesusfreak-m3x]

Point of interest there is a Clint Eastwood movie about a stalked DJ called, "Play Misty For Me".

[@wesalker3479]

The word "smoove" was created to describe Johnny . . .

[@jdee4956]

You should listen to his A time for us - probably the best version I have ever heard.

[@spvz29bb]

I would love to hear your reaction to Johnny's version of Pieces Of Dreams -- not his recorded version, but the arrangement that he adopted later that is captured both on The Tonight show and a special Johnny did In The Canadian Rockies. He holds the final note for so long one feels that he must have broken something.

[@renatoaxelrud6302]

Johnny is something as an instrument.

[@LambentOrt]

Such a beautiful voice.

[@prmpatti]

Lovely song, voice & man. Happy you loved it, too! ❤

[@andrelimoges3654]

I would love to see this on a duet with Johnny and Maggie

[@kibidango3889]

my grandma fav singer👍❤️

[@Amarti58]

Beautiful music accompaniment for sure.

[@kevinfessler6831]

The echo that you hear I believe is in the production. They recorded a number of artists from that era this way. Listen to many of Tony Bennett's tracks from the 60's and there is a similar quality. I love it. It adds an aura elegance and timeliness.

[@MEGACAB59]

Have you watched the video from André Rieu with Emma? Outstanding talent.

[@steveheck4348]

Johnny was also a track star.

[@brucefelger4015]

It was Johnny Mathis' greatest hits that Pink Floyd's Dark side of the Moon pushed out as the longest run on Billboard top 200

[@ppresley9208]

What ever happened to beautiful music like this ?

[@johnl5316]

the PhD clinical psychologist that I was a client of on my way to becoming a clinical psychologist was originally trained at Juliard and then worked with Judy Garland & Pearl Bailey

[@thesilentdiva]

He's in an actual echo chamber recording .... And he physically walked up to the mic to fade in for the onnnnnn my own...... So cool

[@LucreciaZegarra]

É a voz mais linda que apareceu no mundo da música americana. Voz de veludo , celestial. Eu amo este cantor desde 1958.

[@stevetillcock7361]

This is all out there. Look for it.

[@RobertDeMartin]

Anyone who has felt love for the first time and was overwhelmed by such a relationship and 'felt like a kitten up a tree' will cry like a baby when they listen to this, their first love. And it won't matter how much time has passed by, the feeling will always be there. Note: How great was this song? Johnny Mathis produced a greatest hits album and 'Misty' was not included because it was felt it would so dominate a listeners attention it would be better to leave it out and feature it in another album. Many years later, in fact to this day (October, 2024), another song has been produced which can relate to this beautiful song as another example of a love influenced by a "misty' relationship and the song is 'Bad Valentine' (the jazzy version) sung by Angelina Jordan (at 18 years old) and written and produced by Angelina and Toby Gad. Post script: Maggie, I know I'm commenting to an older video and that you have already reacted to Angelina's beautiful new jazzy song so that fella in 'Bad Valentine' surely will melt when he listens to the great Johnny Mathis sing one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded, 'Misty'.

[@dangelo1369]

This song was written by Errol Garner (1921-1977) jazz pianist. This was actually his signature song. Was a self taught pianist and played by ear. Johnny Mathis' version was a hit in 1959

[@edwincancelii2917]

I’m requesting another Johnny Mathis comeback song; Too Much, Too Little, Too Late (It’s Over), duet with Denise Williams.

[@wannabetrucker7475]

I love that song

[@helgar791]

Johnny and Sarah Vaughn own this song. Yes, there are many versions, (Nat King Cole and Mel Torme's versions come to mind), these two, IMO, are the toppers.

[@richarddaugherty8583]

I grew up on this music! Love this song and Chances Are! A singer I'd really like to hear you react to is Diana Krall. She doesn't have the greatest range but she really knows how to phrase a song. My guitar teacher turned me on to her for the song When I Look In Your Eyes (originally sung by Rex Harrison in the original Dr. Doolittle to a seal at sea after a shipwreck). He called it the most b-e-autiful love song ever written. (He didn't do the b-e-a part... I did that for you!). She's not old enough to know the songs she's singing! She also plays jazz piano and she's drop dead gorgeous! I also love Popsicle Toes, Besame Mucho, and Frim Fram Sauce. She's a huge Nat King Cole fan (as am I). Love your reactions and the way you break it all down!

[@stevetillcock7361]

Big fan from my childhood onward.

[@billdomitilli8125]

BTW, this song was known to make bra clasps fling open of their own volition, back in the Day.

[@sherigrow6480]

His Christmas album is still the best ever.

[@davidmartin1949]

You need to listen to Mr Mathis do Johnny one note .

[@keithwest2148]

Johnny Mathis' version was my in-laws' song. It could always get them out on the dance floor. Being a jazz snob, I would tell them that I preferred the Oscar Peterson recording I owned. However, I secretly would sing along to it using my best Mathis impersonation.

[@JonS0107]

For fun, if you ever want to check his breathing control, listen to his televised performance of Johnny One Note.

[@Melbnolan]

3rd most popular US singer after Elvis and Frank, over 400M albums sold

[@terezajesus7900]

Meu Deus! Ela é fantástica, com a voz do Johnny Mathis ❤❤🙏👏

[@docdurdin]

I wore out many Mathis songs on my turntable as a young man. Nat King Cole, Mathis , Ella Fitzgerald, and other contemporaries understood the dynamics of emotional intonation. Enduring beauty of the classics.

[@bobpat56]

For a totally different, novelty take, try the Ray Stevens version of Misty. 😜

[@lynne5322]

Gosh.... I love how much you appreciate these yummy, rich details. 💕

[@cindylovemassoud3788]

I would say that you should look for his AMC Live by request version of Misty. Compare how much his vocals have matured!! I love the Live by request!! And I love Johnny Mathis. I have been listening to him for years.

[@pres96ton]

If you like vocal shifts, Listen to Linda Ronstadt ADIOS arranged by Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys with beautiful harmonies...and Lind's voice is incredible...

[@sidneypereiradelimadelima6993]

O melhor cantor de todos os tempos 👊👏👏👏