More PEOPLE Have MADE-OUT To His SONGS Than Any Artist in History! | Professor of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What has the MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICE in the HISTORY of Recorded Music?

[@christineml1476]

Nat King Cole

[@rogerdeahl9629]

Barry White Frank Sinatra Bill Withers Dan Fogelberg

[@JamesDavis-sh9gh]

Karen Carpenter

[@lmpotter13]

Celine Dion's rendition of "Oh Holy Night"... could bring me to tears. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKS6hoqwls5rhposi=SY1pgZw042WSSZ_x

[@williambarry8015]

Female-Roberta Flack Male-Johnny Nash tie Art Garfuncle

[@killrmillr]

My mother went to see Johnny Mathis last week. Guy is 89 and still performing live.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Awesome!

[@blankslate8912]

You answered all of my questions ! Is he still alive ( thought this might be an old clip), if so, how old is he and he still has that smooth voice.

[@cc1k435]

Had no idea he was still around, and I was just listening to him a couple weeks ago. ❤😂😊

[@JK-g62]

Hes amazing

[@Jim-u8b]

He doesn't look 89 at all , He looks like he could still live another 15 to 20 years and still sing ( and sing very good ) for another 15 years

[@harlowrioux5790]

I was a late eighties teenager with spikey blond hair, wearing a leather jacket, ripped jeans and black leather boots with skull buckles on them. But, every Christmas, Johnny Mathis had my heart.

[@jeffhatcher6585]

Thought for a second I’d already commented. Your description sounds like me! My mum cut the buckles off my boots when I was home on leave from the Navy. 😂

[@lLushKitty]

My dudes/dudettes... Late 1980s? Nonono... ripped-up-in-the-knees-shredded-close-to-our-no-no parts, and under-the-bum, bleach spotted denims (mine were Gasoline and Guess brands) were worn in 1984. I also tie-dyed white denim and white cotton trousers and thigh-high mini-skirts. Gen Xers were living MONSTROUSLY large . We were the most unique generation of "fast fashion".

[@tominglis6308]

When he said he did the Christmas album for his Mom, my eyes filled with tears. His beautiful voice is a reflection of who he is as a person. Thank you for this interview Professor.

[@kateyare4708]

Well said. I thought exactly the same as I listened to him talk.

[@marksmorphs]

Yes! He seems so humble and no ego at all. Which is insane to think about for someone who is so successful in the music industry

[@Code.Name.V]

It is amazing that you were able to get this interview Adam! What a treat!

[@rickyrydell]

How does an 89-year-old man look and sound this incredible?!

[@barrysmith8920]

WOW!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 What a coup!! You got Johnny Mathis! Gotta be in your top 3 greatest interviews easily..♥️ MERRY CHRISTMAS to you Professor.. you just made me happy, I am alone today due to illness. Thank you ! 🌹

[@lynnestamey7272]

Merry Christmas Barrysmith8920, I hope you get better soon!

[@barrysmith8920]

@ Thank you kindly!

[@jakeoncall]

Merry Christmas. Hope you feel better soon.

[@barrysmith8920]

@@jakeoncall Thank you!

[@JamesDavis-sh9gh]

Merry Christmas to Adam and the Reader family. Thank you for making sure no one forgets Mr. Johnny Mathis.

[@marilynjohnson8529]

Johnny is a national treasure. He seems to be so kind and gracious. Love him and his music even more now since this interview! Thank you!

[@lepoetress]

"Oh well, gotta play something" ... what a humble thing to say ❤❤❤ You need to keep this up, Professor. A wonderful interview

[@67nearmint]

I am struck by this man's humility. His respect for the songwriters and the musicians with whom he has worked is refreshing.

[@treystone1993]

Johnny Mathis is a beautiful human being and his music is a great reflection of that. Great interview.

[@AlanSpringer2074]

What a positive and humble man. Some of nowadays entertainers could learn from him.

[@kellybridwell7250]

This might be the most wholesome thing I've ever seen...Johhny is so gracious and everyone should have someone who looks at them with such appreciation as Adam did in this interview. This was a joy to watch. Merry Christmas.

[@erikafreebird6449]

I joined the Johnny Mathis fan club in 1980. I saw him in concert that same year in Milwaukee Wisconsin..I was 17...That experience was life changing...it was like hearing an Angel sing in person. Love you Johnny. Thank you for all the beautiful music and Merry Christmas.❣️🎄🙏💖🌲⛄🎄❣️

[@joelcopeland3018]

Wow, you actually got to talk to one of the best voices ever heard in music... What a life you live... Keep it coming brother... God Bless and Merry Christmas....

[@lynnestamey7272]

This was a delightful interview. I have never seen him like this, and he sounds like a wonderful guy, and a beautiful son to his Mom!

[@b5maddog]

Thank you Johnny for sharing your beautiful voice and so many classic amazing songs. Merry Christmas 🎄 to you

[@ProfessorofRock]

Merry Christmas!

[@nancybarnum3493]

My older sister loved Johnny Mathis and therefore I was exposed to his beautiful singing at a pretty young age. Even though I loved the Beatles, Stones and most of the British Invasion groups, still listened to his albums all the time. A totally fantastic performer!

[@surlechapeau]

Great interview POR!! What a treat to hear from the legend. He's age 89 now, God bless him!

[@lepoetress]

He still looks good, God bless him!!

[@The_Naughty_Kitten]

🙏🏻☦️✝️ agree! Amen - GOD Bless him.

[@Sheamarie]

One of the best voices ever. I love everything he sings. 89 yrs old and I believe he still sings live for an audience.

[@bpabustan]

He still gigs although not as often as before, and still live at 89. Compared to Frankie Valli who had been lip synching for many years (he can't even move his lips now)

[@MetFan37]

Johnny Mathis has given so much of himself for over 60 years. He is a National Treasure.

[@lmpotter13]

Johnny Mathis looks fantastic...I hope I look that good at nearly 90 ❤

[@chrisbenson6683]

No kidding. I would have guessed more like early 70s.

[@SirKevinH]

Plus Johnny still has that singing voice. Amazing!

[@rogerdeahl9629]

DOUBLE BONUS TODAY! Johnny Mathis has a super smooth voice ❤. The old crooners really were great! MERRY CHRISTMAS PROFESSOR! And all my classmates. 🎉❤

[@laurahykes9206]

WOW!!! Johnny Mathis!!! What a voice. Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

[@ProfessorofRock]

Merry Christmas!

[@edwardmartinelli7295]

Just last week my wife and I were talking about Johnny Mathis and his music. Chances Are is “Number One in My Heart” and his Christmas songs are just the best. This was a great Christmas gift from the Professor. Thanks so much!!

[@lkmiii5619]

Haha. Cool. Played his christmas album several times this year.. old original vinyl from before bar codes even.. what a voice! ❤

[@susanhuber1932]

What a delightful interview.

[@robinkent7378]

What a nice interview. Mr. Mathis is so humble and grateful. It's lovely to hear how his parents were so important in his pursuit of music. ❤ As a teen in the late 70's/ early 80's, I would listen to a Canadian AM station in my '73 Comet. Of course they played Johnny Mathis. I know so many of his songs and the nuances of his voice.

[@magneto7930]

Johnny Mathis is always a joy to listen to, whether he's singing or speaking. I saw him many years ago in concert, his voice is always perfect!

[@miker718]

Such a talented and humble person. Thank you for the Christmas present Professor.

[@Arcege]

Love this interview! Thank you and Merry Christmas.

[@SusieRedus]

I adored his songs so much. His vocals were so smooth and, seemingly, effortless. Plus, he has that unique, distinctive sound.

[@chrisclinton5424]

Music is a wonderful gift! Thank you Johnny Mathis! 🎶🎵✨

[@trinaq]

Happy Christmas, Professor. I love your interview with Johnny Mathis, he comes across as very articulate and well spoken.

[@sherriebrunell2151]

His Christmas album was what my dad would put on as we opened gifts. We did this as a family for decades, even after my mom and then my dad died. My sister still put it on before we open gifts. The songs bring back so many wonderful memories. Thank you for this, Adam. I'm crying tears of grief and love.

[@bebeautiful6613]

Music stirs the memory our souls ❤ thank you for sharing your memory 🎄

[@gioknows]

I just love Johnny Mathis. Listening to him sing always makes me feel joyful. And what a pleasant man he is. Lovely story. “It’s Not For Me To Say” and “Chances Are” are two of my all time favourite songs. Johnny, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra…you can’t beat those guys. Merry Christmas, Prof. Cheers from Tulua, Colombia 🇨🇴

[@johntiggleman4686]

@gioknows I will respectfully add Tony Bennett.

[@PiratePrincessYuki]

My mom loved Johnny Mathis’s songs. I know… I have her vinyl collection. I actually danced to Chances Are at a couple of military functions as my father’s dance partner.

[@jvee2901]

Johnny Mathis brings back so many wonderful memories. Thank you.

[@KLS48]

My grandmother went to heaven in August and this Christmas wasn’t the same without her. She loved Johnny Mathis and his Christmas album has been a Christmas staple with great holiday memories and will continue to be for decades to come. Thank you so much for this video. Merry Christmas.

[@Mark_Wheeler]

One of the greatest voices of all time, and a wonderful human being as well. Adam, I am so envious of your job!

[@JohnDrummondVA]

I just love that he seems so lovely. Thank you! Merry Christmas

[@johnholliday5874]

I was just a little boy when my older sisters and mom were listening to Johnny's first big hits -- and I'm 73. How much longer will we have him? 😔 When you have recorded songs that still resonate 70 years later you know you captured something really special.

[@babybro70]

1 of my all time fav Xmas albums What a Wonderful Voice!

[@RReese08]

Johnny is not only an amazing performer, he’s a pioneer in how artists conduct business in the music industry to protect their rights, music and financial income. That and much more. A real legend. 🙂

[@randyspung9024]

My 68 years of Christmas memories has always included Johnny Mathis. Distinctive and smooth as any singer ever born. ❤🎄

[@Zatoichinisanyon]

Wait, what? The interview just ended and I needed more. Johnny Mathis makes me think of my parents. Merry Christmas, Prof.

[@johntiggleman4686]

@Zatoichinisanyon Yeah, it just got chopped off. Usually Prof will add a comment after a review or interview.

[@tinaheadrick536]

Thanks for this one, Adam. I’ve always loved Johnny Mathis, and this episode was a real treat, for sure! But let’s not forget the movie titled, “Chances Are”, that really showcased the song. So much to love.❤

[@MzzzNettie]

Johnnys Christmas album is played at our house every year. It’s a must.

[@rogertemple7193]

I've been hearing Johnny Mathis singing on the radio and seen him on many TV shows singing several of his songs over the years and glad to see that he is still performing thanks for your interview with him and listening to him thank you Professor have a nice rest of your Christmas Thank You.🎶🎶📻🎶🎶

[@mattbelinski7760]

Glad I caught this...thanks soo much Professor!!

[@Jims_Camera_at_dawn]

What a great Christmas gift, POR. Thank you. ☕️☕️🎶🎵🎶

[@mammahasspoken]

Thank you so much for this episode! This brings back so many memories of growing up and my mother would have his Christmas album on the turntable as we decorated the tree, made pies, and just get us into the Christmas spirit! I was talking about this with friends that I miss hearing that album, I knew every song by heart. Think I'll go on line and find it now.

[@ryant3600]

Everytime I see or hear of Johnny i get great memories of our shag carpet in our living room (that we weren't allowed to sit in as kids) but in it was gold velvet chairs, my moms piano and a huge wooden piece of furniture that if you opened the heavy lid it had a radio, 8 track player and record player in it and my parents played Johnny on it every weekend. :)

[@dustybrand]

Did you have the special carpet rake to fluff up the shag carpet? We did.

[@ryant3600]

@@dustybrand Of course we did. I used to chase my sister around the house with it.. she was younger and it terrified her to have a rake in the house ha..

[@christineml1476]

A second PoR video on Christmas Day is the bestest gift - Merry Christmas everyone!

[@glasswingbutterfly]

Thank-you for this wonderful Christmas gift. Johnny Mathis is a precious soul. One of a kind. His voice, so smooth. Merry Christmas to all!

[@rickrickard2788]

Merry Christmas & a most wonderful New Year, Professor of Rock- Thank you for keeping REAL music, and the truth of it alive, for all future generations to enjoy.

[@archivist17]

Absolutely unique voice - unmistakable!

[@qwaszxpolkmncvb]

I start humming his Christmas songs to myself right around Thanksgiving. I've done it since I can remember. It was on the radio everywhere we went during the holidays.

[@reversefulfillment9189]

Fascinating gentleman. Merry Christmas

[@juirafonseca5699]

I'm 54 yo, almost 55, and one of my very first musical memórias is Johnny Mathis voice. "Mistiy" is my fav.

[@shellymedley6795]

Can you imagine a collaboration between Johnny Mathis and Barry Gibb? Pure heaven!!!!!!!

[@johnnyirwin9838]

Great singer 😊

[@jamesbullock9209]

Working with Percy Faith was destined to be pure magic!!

[@lauriesolonka2477]

Merry Christmas Professor & fellow music junkies ❤🎄✌️

[@marcobahon]

Merry Xmas and happy New Year to Adam & the wild bunch of music junkies from Spain. 🫂😘🍾🎅🤶🎄🎁💝

[@davidmorrill2943]

I grew up with Johnny Mathis on vinyl ...33&1/3. My parents loved him, and so did I . Ican remenber. t was about 15 y/0 laying . . on my back on the living room carpet. Lights out listening in the dark on a hot summers night in Michigan with the breeze blowing g though the screens of the window. What a memory. I still think about it 50 yrs later. Thanks for the memories memory Mr. Mathis and you to Mr Professor.

[@renatatarnawski5974]

Merry Christmas 2 you and yours dear Professor

[@Turbobrat_Motorsports]

Merry Christmas, Adam, from our family to yours!! You do an A-MAZ-ING job, and we look forward to another year filled full of musical goodness!! --Turbo and fam.

[@btchhopperou812]

MERRY CHRISTMAS Adam, I hope you and the entire POR family, here and at home are having a fantastic day today- Peace & Joy on this special day!

[@bonglandgreg]

Wow!!!!! Johny mathis!!!! Bloody hell!!!!! Merry Christmas

[@Charly_Dont_Surf]

Beautiful episode. Thank you 🙏

[@leopardontheprowl]

Blimey, that's a STAR. What a great interview.

[@GR8Eight1]

Fantastic interview. What a voice!

[@PirateMTH_ToddH]

I am definitely a child of the 80's. For as long as I can remember, this nearly 70 year old album ushers in my Christmas season. I thank my Mother for making this great music a staple of my Holiday season. Of course my two Boys have grown up with it and as you eluded, it will be a mainstay for decades to come. Great interview. Thanks for sharing it with us. 👍🏻🎄🎁🎀

[@Opiemus]

My mom had Johnny Mathis, Perry Como and Frank Sinatra Christmas albums every year. 😁👌

[@marktait2371]

my late dad had sinatra and como xmas records i found sinatra copy a few years ago dad as teen had story caddied for perry como old flushing golf club gave him a tip like 5 bucks many entertainment stars came there he recalled but just a caddy gopher would see the limos pull up to the clubhouse

[@jonhunt1419]

My mom had Mathis and Como also - nice!

[@Sarabella68]

Hearing him sing his Christmas songs makes me smile. I feel like I'm a child again. Christmas was absolutely magical for me as a child.

[@phodough7201]

grew up in a divided house, mom was a huge fan of Johnny , dad couldn't stand him. one of my best memorys is mom and i singing along while dad was at work

[@jcgolf32]

My mom loved Johnny. She even bought an old 8track player so she could play his tape that she was given. She's been gone now for almost 27 years. Bet she is still listening to him. My favorite is the theme from "Same Time Next Year" with Alan Alda, "Last time I felt like this."

[@ProfessorofRock]

Hope you enjoy!

[@bigdeal6852]

Johnny Mathis is a Legend ! First time i heard Johnny Mathis, i was about 11 or 12 and my Mother had his album. I remember asking my Mom who is that and she told me it's Johnny Mathis. Then she bought an 8 track (remember those) so she could play it in the car. I still remember...that i would take the 8 track to my room and would listen to it for hours. Beautiful voice ! 😊 👍

[@FavoriteMovieDate]

One of the greatest singers ever. Have loved Johnny Mathis my whole life.

[@orbyfan]

"WKRP in Cincinnati" fans will remember that a sleeveless copy of "Johnny's Greatest Hits" was the only record owned by Les Nessman. That album held the record for many years for consecutive weeks on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. The B-side of "Chances Are" was "The Twelfth of Never," which deserves a "Just as Good" episode. Merry Christmas, Professor, and Johnny!

[@The_Naughty_Kitten]

♥️💚♥️

[@lauranowak3632]

The original Johnny Mathis “Merry Christmas” album from 1966 was a staple at our annual Christmas Eve party’s for decades. Johnny, thank you for making what are some of the most wonderful memories of my lifetime even more spectacular! ✨🎁🎄✨

[@TriciaHopeAlive]

whoa! I didn't know he was still alive. He's such a legend. Loved his duet with Deniece Williams back in the day

[@kimschannel5567]

Yeah! I think it was called “It’s Over.” Great song!

[@MyName-pl7zn]

This is one of the most amazing artists of any era! I love these interviews of artists who are the music you grew up with but don't real know them as people. Johnny Mathis is an absolutely fantastic person, love his personality and he still has sharp as a tack and loves the beautiful music he gave us. What a great great episode!

[@brdrcli1]

What a wonderful surprise Professor. Thank you!!! Perfection achieved. 🎉❤

[@rgopryc104]

He looks that good and thinks and speaks that clearly at 89?! Man I hope I look and think half that well at that age.

[@ronjones1077]

Thank you for showing this interview with Johnny Mathis again. My two favorite male singers ever are Johnny and Andy Williams. Both of them and Sinatra, Bing& Perry were the tops for me. Today most singers are not capable of reproducing a sound similar to their studio recordings on a live stage. Without electronic assistance they have very little that is relatable. The only singer today who can deliver the warm, emotional feelings of these older classics is Angelina Jordan. She is 18 years old, from Norway and is actually better live! She won Norways Got Talent at 8 years old and can sing, Sinatra, Williams, Adel, A Winehouse, and Elvis! No computer enhancements needed. She just did a Christmas concert in LA a week ago

[@jroden06]

Amazing interview. Bless Johnny ❤

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

What a lovely gentleman 😊❤ Bless you for speaking with him and reminding us how fantastic he has been all our lives! Have a wonderful time, however you celebrate the holiday season. Peace and blessings to you all.

[@briansnow9865]

Merry Christmas POR. What an extra gift today!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Merry Christmas!

[@steveb7310]

What a cool guy Johnny Mathis is. It must be so wild to hear your song on the radio. Merry Christmas Adam and Johnny.

[@alanhawkins_44]

My father played Johnny Mathis over and over. Those melodies filled my head when I was just a grade schooler. I had no idea he was still going.

[@paulendicott9151]

I hope you got what you needed for Christmas. I loved that interview with the grat one. As a kid, my mom listened to his songs alot. Grat show.

[@rlrudedog]

I listened to many songs of Johnny Mathis. His voice was so smooth. This was a great interview. Listening to him thanking the people who helped him get started and continued to be by his side. It was interesting about him no knowing his father could play the piano. What surprised me more was his father putting together the piano so quick. I know about those family secrets I do not know today over 60 years. Thanks, PoR for this story. Merry Christmas hoping it was enjoyable and safe.

[@jawkneekat]

The man I was named after. It's not hard to love Johnny Mathis. Such a nice guy and that voice. A rare talent.

[@thomastarwater6035]

I had a feeling it was going to be an interview with the great Johnny Mathis. A few of his early hits, including “Chances Are” and “It’s Not For Me To Say”, were backed by Ray Conniff And His Orchestra. One of his later hits was “Life Is A Song Worth Singing” from the 1975 album “I’m Coming Home.” Mathis even embraced disco! That’s versatile talent!

[@MadMonk67]

What a humble, grounded, and grateful guy! Glad to see he's still around, sharing his amazing voice.

[@pennyfraney8863]

I have been a huge Johnny Mathis fan for decades! That voice could melt butter!!

[@lizjo7213]

Love Johnny Matthis ❤...the use of one of his songs on the X Files episode " Home" was absolutely brilliant 😅...

[@ShowdogTiger]

The first song I played on my little record player was Johnny. Long Ago and Far Away. I still love that song.

[@NDFlyFisher]

Wow! This is such a great interview. Thanks. His songs, especially Chances Are, was a staple of every junior high and high school dance. In the midst of 60s rock and roll and the wild dances of the era, everyone loved the slow dancers to his songs.