Johnny Mathis Live Stage Rehearsal 1960

[@darkhoarse820]

My mother is one of the dancers. She showed this to me late last night in a state of total shock.

[@nonicosio]

is that not great; i was born in mexico, my father in California, 1925, moved to pasadena in late 60's he is my all time favorite out of my country singer...which is your mother? hope she is around, still

[@bh5606]

This is like finding gold.

[@joycespark305]

That's how I feel when I see his beginnings.

[@jamesdunn9714]

Yes. Gold records.

[@chenzenzo]

Solid fucking gold!

[@Spartanm333]

The greatest popular singer of all time. Sit down Elvis and Frank, you are both outsung and outclassed :)

[@TheObserver2]

Totally agree. Johnny has no equal. Simply the best.

[@Djm8520]

Wrong! Whilst Johnny belongs in the top 5, along with Tony Bennett, both Sinatra and Tom Jones rank above Mathis‼️

[@jody8526937]

@@Djm8520I love Tom Jones but Johnny is more of a big band swing style than the Welsh Wonder.

[@dbrownboy]

TV One needs to do an Unsung episode about this guy... always felt he didn't get the recognition and acclaim that he truly deserved.

[@Calvin375]

But, Johnny Mathis is world renowned famous. He's been in show business for 64 yrs, and he is still selling out auditoriums and concert halls all across the world. Hos Christmas album is the biggest selling Christmas album of all time. He's won countless awards and he's sung and performed with some of the biggest names in show business in R & B/Soul, pop, contemporary pop and jazz music. Believe me I say, he has a career most people would dream of having and still would love to have if given the opportunity. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Mathis#Grammys

[@Spartanm333]

One reason in the 60s at least was that the ruling entertainment mafia, largely led by Frank Sinatra, didn't like John. Several reasons, not least the fact that he was a gay man who didn't conform to their stereotypical gallivanting, womanising Rat Pack click. Personally, I always felt that they were threatened by his talent and popularity on the romantic ballad side of things - they would regularly 'out' him on stage as that 'African Queen' - yes, not so 'good old Frank' after all. And what Sammy Davis Junior was thinking about this rap at the time, I have no idea. Still, John had the last laugh - still popular 30 years after they are dead and gone.

[@timothyhughes1904]

He was one of the best singers around in the late 1950's, early 60's.

[@lisalewis-peck6333]

I agree

[@juancarlosmontes]

He's had nothing but TV specials, recognition, and awards since his youth. He's had dozens of Billboard hits in my lifetime. He has led a life of unfettered success and adulation from his fan base. Your comment is bizarre to me but I guess we each have our own perspectives.

[@peterrotundo5994]

Still the greatest singer of the all! Amazing!

[@JerriBerriBoBerri]

It's a beautiful trip with all John's music since 1956. Thank you for every note Johnny.

[@billbrimmer1739]

Filmed 60 years ago. Creative routine very un-Mathis like, but it shows he really could make the moves.One of his brother’s looks like his twin. Great rendition of Sinatra’s “Come Dance With Me.” One of the greatest popular singers we have ever had.

[@RodrickColbert]

He has always had a very distinct pleasant voice.

[@rmari8413]

A 25 year old John can really sing like no other ballad singer back then in 1960. His appearances on Ed Sullivan really helped to make him a worldwide sensation. Now in 2023 he can still sing many of his big hits, and command a devoted fan base even 68 years later.

[@toscaengisch9178]

cannot express how much this song is so WONDERFUL sung by Mr. Johnny Mathis.

[@sage4nowty129]

An excellent rehearsal!! Truly awesome!!

[@carolconsolo1372]

He does it all well, fast and bouncy, the quiet intense love songs, and he dances! What a great show that would have been! My Love for a You is a killer!

[@auction00]

MY Love For You........this song shows off his wonderful signature voice. Golden Voice

[@dianabeurman364]

SO AWSOME !!! SEEING HIM AT THIS STAGE OF HIS CAREER! THANKS FOR UPLOAD!

[@jacintadavis7634]

Always eager and professional in his approach to his work to this day

[@marcellomentasimonsennico5670]

Nat Cole, Frank Sinatra, Billy Eckstine, Johnny Mathis; these are the guys!!

[@marjoryrainey9360]

MARCELLO MENTA SIMONSEN NICO And Lou Rawls these guys are top of the line. A cut above the rest!

[@glory5918]

Bobby Darin too

[@JerriBerriBoBerri]

Ladies and gentlemen pay attention because he's the one and the only. The perfect voice mold was broken after God gifted Johnny Mathis.

[@dianabeurman364]

No kidding!

[@bettylagana1309]

Always loved Johnny (Wonderful,)wonderful Voice ❤️theBest!

[@bettylagana1309]

Like to hear wonderful

[@bettylagana1309]

@@dianabeurman364 not Kidding Diana

[@bettylagana1309]

Please play

[@patyrod]

Thank you for this gem. Johnny is a legend. I have loved him forever.

[@JerriBerriBoBerri]

Heaven sent him to us.❤

[@lonestarfriend]

That second number “Come Dance With Me” is really Sinatra-esque. Johnny did a fine job with it regardless. :)

[@miuzefreak]

incredible! that makes me smile.

[@JerriBerriBoBerri]

God bless whomever posted this beauty. ❤❤❤

[@stevenwashington8763]

What a shimmering talent!

[@sharigellmandince]

Happy birthday John I hope your day is wonderful. Love you❤

[@pgadrmer1]

Since I was a little boy Johnny Mathis' 1958 Christmas Album has been playing in our home. The album came from my grandparents who also loved Johnny Mathis. We will put his Christmas Album on early in December to get us all in the Christmas Spirit as its not Christmas without Johnny. What a kind soul that can be evident in his music and that amazing voice. Just yesterday I purchased tickets to his Christmas Concert on Dec.9, 2023. Thank You John Mathis for everything you do and have given all of us. Side question.... what car is he driving down Lombard St. in this video. Anyone?

[@christianclements61]

1960 Mercury Park Lane

[@markdorais2846]

Absolutely wonderful. Thank you for sharing

[@RobertStambaugh-l5r]

Great !

[@bettylagana1309]

What a voice!!

[@letequerida2808]

How fantastic he was, with a beautiful athletic body, of course he was a great athlete, I'm glad we were lucky that he chose music ❤️❤️❤️❤️😊

[@dddddadadad1796]

Oh how I wish I could’ve been there❤

[@tomteow1619]

Sat17102020:::2101:::Flawless + Priceless + Loving = Perpetual. Before landing on e Moon~> before landing on Mars ***** Mathis Is. Stay Safe n be Blessed Johnny.

[@vanessashaw5365]

Look at my Johnny dancing, y’all. And is he too cute.

[@SHANIA59]

Johnny is fantastic ❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@renoirmedical6412]

Adorable! As always!

[@aquarius12670ify]

He was not born in San Francisco. He was born in Texas.

[@zeez9234]

Gilmer TX

[@cynthiafeagin5185]

Gilmer is a suburb of Longview tx.sixty miles west of Shreveport LA

[@fromthesidelines]

October 16, 1960.

[@steverector6850]

My love for you gave me cold chills

[@kevingoins9858]

Too cool for any school!!

[@joyce3778]

His brothers are the cutest and proudest 👏🏼 👏🏼 for their shooting to the stars Brother johnny 🌠 ✨ On the road to GREATNESS like no other ! ❤ Total knockout

[@nyunn-yaabyzz-nyass3977]

gorgeous

[@mreunome]

Gee, Johnny was about 25....85 today and still singing!

[@catholiccowboy8545]

i'm 75 and still jerking off.

[@excepticayselectiva]

Wow!!!

[@jw4321]

Never heard him sing this!

[@JerriBerriBoBerri]

Sweetest.

[@cynthiafeagin5185]

His hometown is gilmer tx before moving to San francisco

[@bernardrubin5816]

Forget he could also dance!

[@mudgebauer]

The best part of this video is the last song...My Love for You... I dont care for the fast up beat songs at all. He should always stick to the ballads where he excels.

[@christianclements61]

At almost 88 I am sure he will so don't worry!

[@drianej]

I’m not sure this was in 1960. Ed Sullivan refers to a proposed tour to Australia. That took place in November 1958. Mathis also performed in Australia in 1980. I saw him on that occasion.

[@catholiccowboy8545]

.. i think it's 1960 not 58 because that's a video recording and they didn't have videos in 58 + It's maybe " October 16 of 1960" (60:10:16) as showed in the littering. That's what i think.

[@christianclements61]

It is 1960 as that is a 1960 Mercury he is driving.

[@cynthiafeagin5185]

Gilmer tx is like a suburb of Longview tx in deep East Texas.between Dallas tx and Shreveport la.

[@pennycasey9160]

My love for you ❤❤

[@znrctrnn]

Johnny was born in Gilmer, Texas.

[@pete3883]

Gay much, love it !

[@bettylagana1309]

Never heard this before

[@JENNDOMI]

ODD QUESTION .. anybody know what kind of car that was on Lombard st ?

[@christianclements61]

I know it is a 1960 pretty sure it is a Mercury Park Lane. Not odd question a great question !!!!!

[@magovenor]

After seeing his brothers they look like they come from India. Especially what he looks like now since he’s aged.

[@mikejaques6573]

Time code couldn't be helped I guess I see that a lot in many vintage videos I always wondered what they are there for

[@chenzenzo]

It's because it comes from the footage before it was aired. This was rehearsal. It's solid gold and still perfect and incredible, but looser than live TV or the used take. They probably used a few of these takes in the broadcast, but this is absolutely beautiful!

[@zyxwut321]

Oh, look. There's Midge Maisal. LOL ;)

[@janetaldrich7747]

I think Shy's cuter. 😆

[@inasez]

I think this video needs a little more Contrast!!

[@honkymonkey9568]

Way before he came out of the closet.

[@catholiccowboy8545]

Mathis is good alright but what about Ed Sullivan here, sitting in Mathis car, his hand on Mathis knee and whispering a torch love song in Mathis ear. That's Ed at his sweet best !

[@albertramos7937]

Wasn't born in San Fran.

[@whatadamnusername]

I just think it's funny listening to the first songs because he probably would've rather had one of those guys he was dancing with.

[@m.sewell230]

Too true!

[@dddddadadad1796]

How about he probably DID.. and could you blame him or them?! Everyone was GORGEOUS

[@jamespicado1896]

*****.

[@peeh.]

Nessa época eu tinha 16 anos morava em s Paulo, fazia acrobacias nos bailes mais também dançava músicas românticas, sonhando com um grande amor, Johnny mathis fazia parte de minha vida nessa e ainda faz, suas músicas me trazem muitas lembranças e emoções boas seja qual for o estilo, que bom que ele ainda está entre nós. Que abençoe sua vida sempre

[@Nahulanham]

I'm glad he got away from that schlock in the first part of this video and develop the latter.