Johnny Mathis - Once In A While

[Writeowl]

Great video, very well put together. Especially loved the photos of the couple. Assuming that they are of yourself and your husband/partner, you make a very attractive couple! I hope you are both well and enjoying life :-). And thank you for a lovely video.

[ReadMeReadYou]

@Writeowl You're welcome. Happy you enjoyed it. The last two photos are not me and my husband. Just the beginning.

[romympanlilio]

I was and I still am a Doo Wop fan. I love it !!  Thank you for this wonderful video.

[Rusty350]

One of the greatest versions ever of this beautiful song.

[49kasey]

A lot of doo wop songs are covers and re-makes of old standards, you'd be surprised.

[ReadMeReadYou]

@49kasey Yes, a lot are. It's actually a lot of fun hearing them as doo wop which were once old standards before the fities.

[1972usmc]

i all ways loved his voice.

[magcarril]

This Video begins with the Coney Island Cyclone...Bay 14..where all of us from Brooklyn, President St..South Bklyn hung out & "under the boardwalk"..Nathans hot dogs..Hot Summer days, Cool Summer Nights..Lovers Lane...What an enchanted existence! Buon Natale, Feliz Navidad, Merry Christmas from Sunny Puerto Rico...Ciao, Adios Bye Bye...VIVA MARIA! SORRY..JUST LOOKS LIKE CONEY ISLAND.. PEACE.

[ReadMeReadYou]

@magcarril It wouldn't surprise me if we've met. My aunt and uncle lived on President's Street. I was in walking distance away. Those were the days. Yes, Bay 14......strictly for us.

[magcarril]

@ReadMeReadYou We were the first P.R. family on President St & 6th Ave..Emil Stucchio-Classics lived around the corner..My brother's name is Chico & he had a Unisex Clothing store FARM on 20th Ave & 86th St in Bensonhurst..My name is Maria Gonzalez.. Who was your uncle & aunt..Last name? Glad to hear from folks from the Old Neighborhood. Was there a couple of yrs ago & Park Slope looks like Brooklyn Heights looked like then.. I learned Italian in H.S. I speak, Spanish, English & Italian.PEACE!

[magcarril]

This Video begins with the Coney Island Cyclone...Bay 14..where all of us from Brooklyn, President St..South Bklyn hung out & "under the boardwalk"..Nathans hot dogs..Hot Summer days, Cool Summer Nights..Lovers Lane...What an enchanted existence! Buon Natale, Feliz Navidad, Merry Christmas from Sunny Puerto Rico...Ciao, Adios Bye Bye...VIVA MARIA!

[TheKittyfelix]

I just found this last nite wandering around youtube...I got so excited, he is one of my favorites. This brings back a lot of wonderful memories...You have put on some beautiful songs by this great singer and for that I just want to thank you so very much. Will be visiting often! Thanks again.

[ReadMeReadYou]

@TheKittyfelix You're so welcome. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I just uploaded a new one today. Hope you will come back again.

[hillbilly2bill]

I forgot to say we met in Houston and the home of Astroworld which in your

photo says Astroland.. I don't remember it's name being land..I guess

Disney changed his so Astro did also... But that is a site that is not more.

it has been torn down to make something new..like everything in this

world .. Wasn't Johnny Mathis from Houston.. thanks again for the

wonderful memories....

[ReadMeReadYou]

@hillbilly2bill I'm happy you enjyed the video. I loved going back iin time and had fun making it.

Johnny Mathis was born in Gilmer, Texas and moved to San Francisco when he was about four-years-old.

Thanks so much for stopping by and telling me your memories. Always fun to hear.

[hillbilly2bill]

ReadMe, I really enjoyed this song and clip.. I was so excited to see your second

photo actually had a photo of my favorite car the Corvair...I was driving a brand

new 1962 1/2 Corvair Monza Spyder Convertible RED.. with red hair and red

sundress.. he was caught in my web. You hardly ever see Corvair, I have 4

now. We have been married since 12/14/1962..they should make them

again..great on gas and fun to drive..especially '62 "Rosebud" (citizen kane)

reliving his youth with his sled

[ReadMeReadYou]

@hillbilly2bill Oh my, your comment is a month old and this is the first time I'm seeing it. So sorry. Yes, we loved our old Corvair too. So you're a collector. That's great. Ah, "Ccitizen Kane." That was my husband's favorite movie. Thanks for commenting. : )

[dar4869]

Oh My...just oh my..!!...wow..speechless...aga­in..save me..wonderful..!! :)

[doowopnightsdotcom]

What a Great upload! I really am glad you put this one up!

[ReadMeReadYou]

@doowopnightsdotcom Thanks. I'm really happy you enjoyed it.

[Muskokamummy]

You did a fantastic job in putting this video together. Thanks for the memories! I was a teen in this era and it was the best time of my life! I especially thought it was wonderful of the young couple on the Merry-go-round and then the older couple. How perfect!!

[ReadMeReadYou]

@Muskokamummy Thank you. I'm so happy you enjoyed it.

[Cupcakealex]

When puberty struck, Johnny Mathis was there to sing about my adolescent [late onset, I'm afraid] angst. He was able to but all my emotions into splendid song. Romance, and love, he sang only for me. Later, Barry Manilow was able to sing of unrequited love once I was whomped a few times but Johnny always was there to give me hope for the future. I am now over 70. Now the magic of Mathis bring fond and enduring memories, thanks to you and Mr. Mathis.

[nykfanatic]

ReadmeReadyou.

Thankyou for this.It brings lovely memories back to me. What a wonderful song and singer.Thanks again.

[ReadMeReadYou]

@nykfanatic You're very welcome and thank you for commenting.

[cutanea2]

Beautiful song, sung beautifully, why don't they write songs like this anymore?

[maureen1938]

Beautiful video, another wonderful wonderful song from the one and only Johnny Mathis. Thank you again for posting this little gem.

[ReadMeReadYou]

@maureen1938 You're welcome and thank you for the kind words.

[wuncarlos]

Great song sung by a great singer, got to be one of the great singer's of our time, and does wonder's with any song he sings.

[Cupcakealex]

Just grand! I am now 70 [and a half] and boy does Johhny Mathis still ring the bells! Thanks so much for this.

[nancyfloressantos]

"..........once in a while...will you try to give one little thought to me....". Nostalgic.

[ReadMeReadYou]

@secondchancehelen  You're welcome and thank you for the nice comment.

[Puzzler4879]

I've never heard this one before, and thanks for sharing it! Johnny is the greatest, and this is super.

[smagisa]

For you my dear darling B.L. I miss you so much dear one. You usually dedicate that song to me my dear one.Thank you dear one I love you. Hope to see you in Paradise earth soon.

[smagisa]

For you my dear darling B.L. I miss you so much dear one. You usually dedicate that song to me my dear onein all your show ,Thank you . I miss you dear one I will never for get you dear one . I just hope to see you in paradise earth. I love you dear.

[inihcram51]

I only wish this generation could appreciate johnny mathis the way I do.

[ReadMeReadYou]

You're right but you'd also be surprised at the young people that I get comments from. A couple are just teens. Once they hear him, they love him. Romance knows know age limit and JM is the voice of Romance,. I thank you for stopping by and appreciate your comment.

[cutanea2]

@ReadMeReadYou I agree, why don't they write songs like this any more,? beautifully sung by Johny Mathis.

[javcampbell]

REALLY FABULOUS

[atursix]

Brings back MANY, MANY good memories from my youth. I'm turning 65 in a few weeks, but still get a warm fuzzy listening to this.

[ReadMeReadYou]

I'm happy you enjoyed it. Wishing you a Happy Birthday for your upcoming 65th. : )

[TheSciencefiend]

Wonderful, the guy can sing anything and make it his own. I can't count the number of times I've listened to this.

[ReadMeReadYou]

I'm so glad you like it and I appreciate your coming by and commenting. Thank you.

[looniespoons]

Pure artistry. Paint that picture Johnny.

[stillleenie18]

BEAUTIFUL - ABSOLUTELY

[oldiesforever64]

I have been a fan of johnny for 52 years and he is the best.

[nancyfloressantos]

Very nice version. Johnny Mathis is always at his best with his songs. Thanks so much for posting.

[DooWopsForU]

WOW having listened to this, ican think of at least 20 or more doowop song that this master of voice can sing. All to a perfection. Where were you when i was doing doowops on the streets of the Bronx Mr Mathis. Thank you for this rendition of this lovely song.

[ReadMeReadYou]

You're welcome and thanks for coming by. You should be able to find at least two more of the "doo wop" type sound with JM singing, on my channel...."Since I Don't Have You" and "For Your Love." You can find them by clicking on the photo of JM on the top right which leads to my lists of songs here. Enjoy.

[Staengn1]

This song says it all. Today, on Facebook, I came across the girl I fell in love with 40 yrs. ago when Johnny was singing 'The Twelfth of Never" and 'Wonderful, Wonderful'.

[ReadMeReadYou]

Oh, how nice. I'm glad you shared a piece of your life with us. Thank you.

[bandstand16]

Thank you for this wonderful video. What a pleasure to listen to words that have no cursing, beautiful smiles, clean and neatly dressed couples. How could the music take such a drastic dive, does anyone fall in love anymore or is that a thing of the past also?

[ReadMeReadYou]

Thanks so much for the kind words and I totally agree with you. I hope these songs never go out of style and that the younger generation hears them and realizes what they are missing. Thankfully, I hear from young people who really love Johnny Mathis music and also, in my own family, the young people do. So, there are quite a few young girls and guys who realize the value of this music.

[bandstand16]

Well at least we are sure of two things, the young people in your family and the young people in my family are exposed to all this wonderful music. In fact, Johnny Mathis Christmas CD (the one with him holding skis) is the Christmas CD that my children play 1st before any other holiday CD.. Maybe as we get closer to the holidays, you can put a Xmas video together..

[ReadMeReadYou]

I will try to do that. I have something in mind for the holidays. Yes, you're right. The kids have to be exposed to this music to appreciate it. I have an eight-year-old granddaughter who said to me the other day...."Put on some Johnny music" which isn't the first time she asked. However, this time she added, why don't I like the new music, Grandma?" I guess because she has a good ear.

[bandstand16]

Well once again we have something in common, you have an eight year old granddaughter and I have two granddaughters, a 10 and 15 year old. When they were a few years younger, I dressed them up with poodle skirts, white blouses, and a neckerchief tied around their necks, like I used to wear, and had them learn all the words to 'Lipstick on your Collar" by Connie Francis. They did a great job performing for the whole family, and every time they hear that song, they know all the words.

[nancyfloressantos]

Beautiful version. Thanks for sharing.

[ReadMeReadYou]

I love this song. If you like this one, you will like what I have coming up in a few weeks that I've been working on. : )

[ReadMeReadYou]

I agree. Johnny Mathis just seems to know how to put just the right emotion into a song. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I'm happy you liked it.

[PaulinaRena]

We just don't hear good music like this much anymore. The music itself, along with the lyrics, is wonderful to listen to even if it was only an instrumental . I like other artists' versions, too, but for me Johnny has the perfect emotion to put this beautiful song over. Whomever wrote it did one heck of a job with such meaningful lyrics. Thank you once more for sharing this classic. - Paula

[baloc72]

This is fantastic

[ReadMeReadYou]

Thank you. He's just great.

[smagisa]

I love the song hope all love it as I open this songs.......

[maureen1938]

Another beautiful video from you ReadMeReadyYou, your videos are sooooo appreciated, thanks for posting.

[ReadMeReadYou]

Aren't you nice. Thank you so much.

[enochalvarado]

I agree 100%

[tubecantar]

Thank you for posting this song that I really love. You are doing a great job.

[ReadMeReadYou]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[summerbelle303]

Love it...... Thank-you

[ReadMeReadYou]

I'm so glad you enjoyoed it. Thanks for stopping by.

[thomashuggins]

oh and i love this video so much boy grandma your better than me

[ReadMeReadYou]

Nobody is better than anyone else. We are just all different. You make wonderful videos.

And, I still like you even though you call me Grandma. LOL!

[cybernautev]

It's amazing this song was written in '37. It sounds so 50's!  Never heard Johnny sing this one before. Thanks!

[ReadMeReadYou]

You're welcome.

[PaulinaRena]

I do so lonv this old classic.  It's done so beautifully by Johnny and your pictures here are done so well. This song is really great to dance to - a sweet waltz. Thank you for posting. - Paula

[ReadMeReadYou]

Thank you. Yes, he was quite handsome. I wish the last picture showed up clearer in the video. Don't know why it wouldn't when it was fine on my computer. I don't own any of those fix-the-picture programs. :)

[liskris]

What a touching video!!! Love the past/present picture of the couple on the merry-go-round. Beautiful job! And, you are right, the husband was GORGEOUS!  :)

XOXO

[ejworthy]

Great job..

I'm going down to the corner soda fountain to get two scoops, wanna go!;D

-Emile

[ReadMeReadYou]

I'm so happy you enjoyed it.

[ReadMeReadYou]

Oh,I'd love to go back in time and do it all over again too. :) Thanks for stopping by.

[thomashuggins]

oooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh my gosh grandma i love this song and i would like to know if i can make a video to it cause we can be partners oh granma love the song sssssssoooooooooooooo much lol

[stillgotit01]

Great job here with the pictures, a trip back in time there.

[ReadMeReadYou]

Thank you. It was for me making it too.

[lenoremewton]

if it's possible, you may have outdone yourself this time- this is terrific! great pictures, wonderful effort of time . Love the ending!

I'm sure it's a great trip down memory lane for many:)Happy Thanksgiving- and thanks for giving everyone on YourTube so much pleasure through your truly unique videos.

[ReadMeReadYou]

Thank you so much. I had more pictures but they were so faided or damaged over time. The one in the booth, taken at Coney Island, is almost 40 yeaars old. :)

[lenoremewton]

great- the older the better! even faded ones add a certain touch. thanks again.