Johnny Mathis - What'll I Do

Johnny Mathis sings "What'll I Do" on the Mike Douglas Show. February 1978. Jim Barnett accompanies him on the piano.
From the personal library of Johnny Mathis Fan Club Director and Rojon Productions affiliate Maria Carmen Niemela.
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[@SEPTEMBERANCH]

My friends and I at 16 years old, would sit and listen and cry to the unbearably beautiful sounds of Johnny Mathis. I first saw him in person when he appeared with Henry Mancini and it was one magical evening. Saw him for the fifth time last year and was still mesmerized by the God given talent of this incredible man.

[@norisna]

You were lucky!

[@marcellomentasimonsennico5670]

He never forgot the Masters that came before him. this is a Nat King Cole classic, that Johnny sings indeed from his heart.

[@whodatsuperbowlqueen5778]

The best singer in the world, don't you agree?

[@laurencebarton276]

Anyone who aspires to be a romantic singer will have to fall in line behind this magical gift from above.

[@bobbiewallace4008]

I can't think of any song he could sing that wouldn't sound beautiful

[@TheBerrymo2]

A world without that wonderful voice will be so sad

[@christophersimons128]

Irving Berlin was a Russian Jewish immigrant, who became one of the most successful songwriters of his era, yet couldn't read music, or play any instrument, other than 1 fingered piano. Never give up!

[@mariettaleblanc6681]

My favorite rendition of this song. Nobody does it better than Johnny Mathis.

[@internetmimi]

He is the greatest. No one today can touch him. We were lucky to grow-up with this beautiful man and his marvelous voice. Will love JM forever. God Bless John

[@yardsalemama]

I remember when I was about 14 I was helping my mom go through a bunch of her albums and she was telling me which ones meant a lot to her, she handed me this one and had me put it on the turntable on our huge wooden stereo. As this song played, tears began streaming down my face and I couldn't speak for a few minutes..I'd never heard it before and Johnny's voice literally broke my impressionable heart... she looked at me and said, "see? now you know why I'll never get rid of this one..."

[@annboos9361]

Exactly.....

[@marlenejoyner8208]

I have always loved Johnny Mathis songs and his excellent voice. Every song Johnny Mathis sings becomes his own. His orchestra is the absolute best. My daughter bought me this pad and I’m able to listen to Johnnys songs as much as I want. Technology is a blessing. I’m thankful for so much good in my life. I’ll never stop listening to Johnny Mathis the rest of my life. Thank you Johnny for all your wonderful music. 💕🙏🏽

[@capatga]

I asked my 2 daughters what they knew about Johnny Mathis and they said :isn't he the one that sings that song from that movie "Play Misty for Me",so I told them to go to youtube and listen to some of his older recordings, they were shocked to hear that he had that kind of range and song interpretation, and my youngest said she felt like he had neglected her love life by not acknowledging him sooner, now she's hooked

[@marlenejoyner8208]

I love this song being a Los Angeles resident all my life. It’s beautiful. Thank you Mr Johnny Mathis. 💕🙏🏽❤️

[@dancinman17]

How do you respond to this kind of songwriting and this kind of singing? You humbly bow your head--and clap your hands! What a masterpiece!

[@divamartinsdacunha9479]

Um Amo essa a muito tempo, era tema do filme o grande gatsby, mas somente agora na voz do inigualável Johnny mathis ficou maravilhosa ,estou encantada, mil vezes obrigada por ter postado essa canção, fiquei muito feliz

[@69RedRooster]

Thanks, first, to Mr Berlin for his vision. Thank you to Johnny for making this one his own. One of my favorites and I'm only 40. To all the the Hopeless Romantics out there Happy Valentines Day.... Red Rooster...

[@dickiefeldman]

johnny mathis songmaking always brings tears ...memories from over 50 yrs ago surface and it moves me more now than back then..He is the best!

[@DulcineaLady]

His voice.... his phrasing.... If "being in love" had a voice, it would be Johnny's. Perfect.

[@hoganp711]

If Mel Torme was the Velvet Fog then Johnny Mathis was the Golden Clouds. What a voice!!!! Where are the Johnny Mathis' today?

[@justines7722]

OMG! So hauntingly beautiful, with great passion and emotion! Brings tears to my eyes.

[@anitaschon5133]

What will I do Johnny, but keep listening, watching and loving you. You are the SONG that everyone of your fans love. Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice with us.

[@doctorwu222]

An inspired performance of a great song. It doesn't get any better than this folks!!!

[@jbarnmus]

Thank you, Shirley, for remembering me, Jim Barnett

[@1972usmc]

Brings back lots of memories.

[@ShirleyArleneGray1935]

jazzsynger, The pianist is Johnny's Conductor/Pianist, from 1974-78, Jim Barnett. He says his first "break:" came in February, 1972, when he was asked to fill in, for Johnny's pianist.

[@eglerienzorovai1796]

JHONNY , you are the best! LOVE YOU JHONNY AMO VOCÊ JHONNY

[@marlenejoyner8208]

Dearest Johnny Mathis thank you for singing this song the only way that you could sing it excellently 💕🙏🏽💕

[@dovermoreno]

Had I been in the audience, I'd have given Mr Mathis a standing ovation ! What a class act !

[@annettehills1036]

Very Handsome,INCREDIBLE VOCALS .....I COULD LISTEN TO YOU FOREVER JOHNNY.THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE JOY YOU HAVE GIVEN TO SO MANY PEOPLE......LOVE AND GODS BLESSINGS BE YOURS ALWAYS xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxYOU WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS ALWAYS Annette

[@mellowillow]

What an amazing voice. These lyrics are making my heartbreak. I wish I didn’t know what it feels like to stop and think these thoughts about a love that just couldn’t be.

[@lenoremewton]

more thank yous- truly beautiful. No one 'caresses' a song like Johnny. He is without parallel- and yes, what treasure for the world of music.

[@43anoyes]

@DulcineaLady Perfectally said, how poetic and true. Love Johnny Mathis grew up listening to him

[@kschirod]

All the others have come and gone but Johnny still going on better than ever

[@Joyce-Barker]

Wonderful..

[@arietecosta7203]

How I love this song!!!!!!Mainly when it's you, Johnny,who sings it.

[@lorettalynndavis9695]

Thank God I got to know music like this...

[@lorettalynndavis9695]

No way! If this is really you Mr. Mathis, I thank *you* for your incredible talent, your discretion; staying out of the public eye, and the class you've always displayed when you were. My Parents played you when I was growing up and it was just amazing. God bless you Sir. @Johnnymathis-

[@kschirod]

My absolute all-time favorite Johnny Mathis recording♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@kschirod]

he is the greatest singer of all times. All the others have come and gone Johnny is still better

[@arietecosta7203]

Thank you,dear Johnny,for ALL these moments you offer us with your marvelous voice!

[@garfieldmaloney3861]

When I want to feel happy sad, I listen to this song. What’ll l do.

[@joshuabecker1824]

This is by far my favorite version of this song, I’ve heard many versions over the years and this is still by far my favorite. I wish it was available on Spotify.

[@VegasBabyGirl1]

/What'll I Do, Johnny Mathis floods my heart with memories of my late husband. His voice rips at my heart

[@bh5606]

Wow, what a great ending.

[@anitaschon5133]

Johnny Mathis put all his emotions in this song. So great, thank you Johnny for a beautiful song.

[@1guysrule]

Beautiful song. One of my all-time favorites. Thanks!

[@maryhall5955]

Love this song. Thank You Mary

[@yooel]

I saw Johnny Mathis perform in Atlantic City a week ago, he looked and sounded great!!!!

[@carolconsolo1372]

I have a difficult time keeping dry eyes when hearing a lot of Johnny's music; he has a way of tearing at the heart strings

[@annboos9361]

Reminds me that I will miss you forever....my heart still feels you....Thank you Johnny Mathis

[@Mystic47]

I love this performance, for the simple fact that it shows that nothing phases a legendary singer like Johnny Mathis. Im not sure it can be noticed in this clip, but when Johnny is looking at the pianist at the start of the song, he is actually asking him for the first line of the lyric. He forgot the lyrics, lol. But as the consumate professional, he gets the line and continues as if nothing happened. The end result a beautifully delivered song.

[@MrAlexsegal]

Thanks for the information about Johnny forgetting the lyric and asking the pianist about it. I had no idea this was what was going on.

[@nickbigd]

It just doesn't get better than this.

[@Skyblossom1]

@africanzion Yes, he is wonderful, wonderful. Blessed to have seen him perform just last night. He'll be 76 on Sept. 30... and he sounds great. He touches my heart.

[@Araconox]

What an emotional song..the lyrics tear at your heart. At least they do mine.

[@breezycovergirl]

l think we have all been in this place. Johnny Mathis you sing beautifully .🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@lornamacneil2895]

The voice and face of an angel. 💕

[@davidsolomon8203]

Such beauty brings tears to my eyes! How much can the heart contain?

[@gemeyes2]

Crystal clear footage -thanks for posting a gem of Johnny Mathis.

[@happymez]

WOW!!!. what a style to sing!!! Absolutely marvelous!!! Nobody can do it the way Johnny Mathis do!!!. I want to show my admiration for him and thank you 19rebel57 for give us such a treasure!!

[@summer4ever469]

Every song that Johnny sings, turns into something really beautiful.

[@SEPTEMBERANCH]

He still has the most beautiful voice and breath control. I have actually worn out 2 of his Christmas albums. The ones he recorded with Percy Faith.

[@lorettalynndavis9695]

Me too!

[@maureen1938]

FABULOUS....Thank you for posting this gem. I love it and Johnny Mathis.

[@judymybaby]

Love this - he is one of my faves singing one of my all-time favorites. When I was 10 years old I told my family I was going to have him sing at my wedding! Thanks for posting!

[@natdgc1951]

Perfection, shear perfection dearest Johnny, thank you from my heart… Copa girl.

[@doniellestenson5231]

nat dgc he never misses. Always on point.

[@paintedlady82]

Great piano as usual, Jim!

[@Molly1932]

Beautiful! Just Johnny and a piano, with his wonderful voice that is all he needs to accompany him. And haven't we all been in the situation where 'What'll I Do?' sums our feelings up perfectly? Thanks 19rebel57.

[@renoirmedical6412]

One of my favorites! Perfection from John! Love that ending! So melancholy and heartfelt. Thank you, Maria!

[@anitaseseschon]

OMG, I love watching him. My HEART!!!The smile is so captivating.

[@pamelatilton8884]

No words🥰so lovely 🥰

[@tomteow1619]

18042020 sat Soothing for - in Covid 19 pandemic.

[@doctorwu222]

THE DEFINITIVE VERSION OF IRVING BERLIN'S GREATEST SONG. THE SUPERLATIVE JOHNNY MATHIS.

[@markdezii]

WOW!! Fantastic. Love Johnny. He's in a league of his own.

[@lenoremewton]

so very beautiful- haunting - well put (below)- dreamy- and ethereal. Thanks so much for posting- well worth coming back to see again and again.

[@hectormauriciorivera]

What a rendition.. indeed!

[@annince5125]

Love everything John sings so special xx

[@maureen1938]

BEAUTIFUL....Thanks very much for sharing this with us.

[@anitaseseschon]

OMGOODNESS, I will be dreaming of him again.

[@varadero1839]

Exquisite! This is total Johnny! A charming song made even more so by his interpretation! Thanks so much for posting!

[@johnbailey781]

varadero1839 B

[@maureen1938]

This is sooooo beautiful thank you for sharing with us Johnny Mathis fans...

[@thnlness]

Mad Men brought me here :)

[@allynysantiago8027]

Me too

[@janavan820]

Johnny lives each song as he sings it. That kind of emotion along with his gorgeous voice put him in a class all by himself. I just had the privilege of seeing him live a week ago- even at the age of 80, his voice is flawless!!

[@JOHNTHEPOST]

There is no one even comes close to the magnificent Mr Mathis xxxx Susan uk

[@beneditoalmeida4501]

Johnny Mathis é o maior interprete que o mundo já viu Deus te abençoe sempre

[@partridgelady]

Oh My, Oh My, what a beautiful new video shared by 19rebel57, as always. The quality of your videos just get better and better, they're the REAL deal and I am so happy that you are sharing these with us. Please keep them coming, they always rate the 5 stars that I'm leaving. Thank you again.

[@mcoble84]

Great

[@aucksmix]

Irving Berlin and Johnny Mathis. Doesn't get any better.

[@laurencemiles3618]

What can anyone say that hasn't already been said or thought by anyone who has been touched by Johnny Mathis? He is the VERY BEST and because he is SO Special, cannot be compared with anyone else...that would be unfair to them. I've and my wife have been lifelong followers of him and been blessed to meet him several times...ALWAYS he has been the perfect gentlemanly and I once told him, in London, 'The World is a much better place, because He was in it!'...he shook my hand and said 'Bless your heart!' He has personified himself as one of the finest example this world has ever been blessed to encounter...we've been fans since 1958 and never wavered. May God bless him as He has blessed us by placing Johnny in our lives. With love to ALL from Laurie and Ena Miles Bristol, England May 2017

[@laurencemiles3618]

What can anyone say that hasn't already been said or thought by anyone who has been touched by Johnny Mathis? He is the VERY BEST and because he is SO Special, cannot be compared with anyone else...that would be unfair to them. I've and my wife have been lifelong followers of him and been blessed to meet him several times...ALWAYS he has been the perfect gentlemanly and I once told him, in London, 'The World is a much better place, because He was in it!'...he shook my hand and said 'Bless your heart!' He has personified himself as one of the finest example this world has ever been blessed to encounter...we've been fans since 1958 and never wavered. May God bless him as He has blessed us by placing Johnny in our lives. With love to ALL from Laurie and Ena Miles Bristol, England May 2017

[@helenlesleyduffy5298]

@@laurencemiles3618 .

[@jerrypullen4890]

An underrated singer he is good

[@lilyalilya1808]

потрясающий пианист я в восторге

[@frankieheartsful]

Just think! Had he made a different decision early on, we would be thinking of him as a retired high jumper!

[@lidiaesteves1]

Que voz celestial! Que interpretação! Quanta emoção! Johnny (maravilhoso) Mathis. Deus o conserve assim para nosso deleite. Obrigada 19rebel57 por nos proporcionar estes momentos. jesus o abençoe.

[@bettyfantoo]

Thanks for sharing this one with us 19rebel57. Absolutely fantastic video! Only Johnny Mathis can sing such a beautiful song.

[@divamartinsdacunha9479]

Não tenho certeza, me recordo que ouvi essa música no filme o grande gatsby se alguém lembrar confirma para mim ,na voz de Johnny mathis ficou maravilhosa como tudo que ele canta ,me lembrei do aniversário dele ontem brindei com uma taça de champanhe, sou sua contemporânea e brindo todos os anos meu cantor mais amado

[@LDixon007]

If you like this - the original is on his great album "Warm".

[@joycespark305]

Thank you! I'll sure look for that.

[@MsMimi49]

@charlibing i agree with you completely, it was Linda's version. that i first heard this beautiful song from. then , when i heard it from johnny i was moved to tears, love Irving Berlin, all is music, move me, thx. i also love Cole porter,

[@alfiebear2647]

I have never seen JM perform...but if I had only one song choice request, it'll have to be :"Yellow Roses on Her Gown." I think nobody dares!!!!It's like Karen Carpenter singing HenryM's daughter's composition "Sometimes."

[@betoriosvillarreal]

LO MAXIMO

[@MARTS54]

Wonderful video! One of my favorites songs - and Johnny sings it the best! Thanks 19rebel57 for this fantastic song. Excellent quality.

[@andreaweaver-sc1mo]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@frankieheartsful]

It's the middle of the night and it's just me and Johnny Mathis. It's better than sex. Well, almost!

[@rickrock51]

This song was put in beautiful context at the end of a Season 2 "Mad Men" episode Rick Rock Roeder

[@ReadMeReadYou]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! And, now I need a Kleenex.

[@stanburdick9708]

good one by the brilliant Mathis, Chet baker also does a good version

[@IamNotANumber]

Wow.

[@andreaweaver-sc1mo]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍

[@cakienudge]

Lovely video!! This is beautiful. Thank you 19rebel57.