Yes, many sad stories. But let’s remember that Mathis was the king of make out music in the 50's and try to dwell on the good things. Let's try to live in the now. There are much more sad stories in our future should we not rise to our calling, yet once again, and fight for what is good and right in this world. Think of those who were born into this world not having anything to say about the way it is run or what is done to them.
@railwalker1 ~ I have waited to respond because I am not sure how to. Vietnam was an overwhelming place to be. Nobody laid in bed waiting to die from a chronic illiness. Those that died, and I knew many, left this world instantly, and violently. And those are memories I have never been able to escape from. But it is important that I thank you, personally, for caring about me and all the others that served in that living hell. I know, now, that individuals like you are far more important.
This was my Mom and Dads song they would have celebrated 50 years this November 4 but cancer took Mom in 2009.My amazing,thoughtful girlfriend posted a link to this video on my Facebook on their anniversary.It took my breath away in its simplicity and grace.What a wonderful clip and what a wonderful woman I am blessed with.
Hey Railwalker- Like Ronnie G I appreciate your service and glad you came back- not in a body bag. I served from 77-1990. I know what it's like to lose love espcially when you are 1000;s of miles away.It happens to us females too.
This song was our first dance song at our wedding in 1960. Two 18 year old kids with our whole lives ahead of us. Six kids and 50 years later we're still married and in love..... . :-)
This song was our first dance song at our wedding in 1960. Two 18 years old kids with our whole lives ahead of us. Six kids and 50 years later we're still married and in love..... . :-)
I saw Johnny Mathis in concert one romantic evening in 1964, at the Cherry Hill Inn dinner theatre in NJ. I was madly in love with my wonderful date, and though we didn't survive the Peace Corps (he went; I didn't), I still think of him so fondly. And I'll always love Johnny Mathis...
Johnny Mathis was "in Concet" in Hong Kong at Lee Garden. I spent HK$200 to see him there. The HK$200 at that time equal to $300 of today's money. He was just all around perfect and even at today when I think about it and it is still every bit of very enjoyable.
Johnny Mathis was "in Concet" in Hong Kong at Lee Garden. I spent HK$200 to see him there. The HK$200 at that time equal to $300 of today's money. He was just all around perfect and even at today when I think about it and it is still every bit of very enjoyable.
it was the first version that i heard long time ago, I feel like having a time travel to my past life though I really don't know what it feels like being there...great song!
railwalker1...Thank you so much for telling me of the Twelfth Of Never...Someone sent me this song in 1968 along with "Chances Are" wich was very beautiful as well....and I agreed with you no one did as well as Johnny Mathis
I asked the love of my life (Kathy) to marry me while listening to this same 45 RPM single. It was April of 1968, I was just 21 and she a month for 20. Sadly, on the 5th of February 1969 I was drafted and by June of that year I was in Southeast. In August she wrote that she simply could not wait for me. I will never ever forget the pain of that hot August late afternoon in
Vietnam. Tens of years have passed but I will never forget her or that moment.
@MrRonnieG Thank you for sharing such a poignant episode in your life. How courageous for both sharing, and, being in Vietnam. Ahhh. It's my hope you have someone else in your life just now to love, and that time has healed the wounds.
Thank you to rainwalker1 who took the time to post this beautiful love song.
@MrRonnieG Sweet and sad story Mr.Ronnie, I'm happy you made it back from that experience safely.....I hope you are happily married with 20 grandchildren, or not!!
@MrRonnieG You were in Hell and got a Dear John letter. How awful that must have been. I have great empathy for you. If she couldn't wait for you to come home from that particular hell, she obviously was NOT good enough for you. Thank You, thank you for going. WE are lucky you were able to come home after your service for our country. I remember the reception soldiers got when they came home and I'm ashamed of the conduct of most. When I hear this song now, I will always think of you.
@MrRonnieG P.S. I have tears now after reading your story. This is such a beautiful song, I hope you did meet the woman who loves you enough to stay by your side, be it any of your tours of duty or any of life's hard times, until the 12th of never. God Bless and may all your days be happy. I'm from the Vietnam era and I do know how truly awful that time was.
Written by Jerry Liivingstone and P.F.Webster--it went to #9 on the Billboard charts in Oct,of 1957,charted for 14 weeks..The "A" side had gone to #1 in September of 57,stayed on the charts for 22 weeks--song called "Chances Are"..Both songs have been recorded by other artists since then but no-one did them as well as Johnny did,.
Yes, many sad stories. But let’s remember that Mathis was the king of make out music in the 50's and try to dwell on the good things. Let's try to live in the now. There are much more sad stories in our future should we not rise to our calling, yet once again, and fight for what is good and right in this world. Think of those who were born into this world not having anything to say about the way it is run or what is done to them.
djfisher3 1 month ago
@railwalker1 ~ I have waited to respond because I am not sure how to. Vietnam was an overwhelming place to be. Nobody laid in bed waiting to die from a chronic illiness. Those that died, and I knew many, left this world instantly, and violently. And those are memories I have never been able to escape from. But it is important that I thank you, personally, for caring about me and all the others that served in that living hell. I know, now, that individuals like you are far more important.
MrRonnieG 3 months ago
@MrRonnieG --You fought a war and came home to an ungrateful nation ,we all should be THANKING YOU!
Thank you ,I wish you the best today and always..Merry Christmas --
railwalker1 2 months ago
This was my Mom and Dads song they would have celebrated 50 years this November 4 but cancer took Mom in 2009.My amazing,thoughtful girlfriend posted a link to this video on my Facebook on their anniversary.It took my breath away in its simplicity and grace.What a wonderful clip and what a wonderful woman I am blessed with.
nosurfinsd 3 months ago
Hey Railwalker- Like Ronnie G I appreciate your service and glad you came back- not in a body bag. I served from 77-1990. I know what it's like to lose love espcially when you are 1000;s of miles away.It happens to us females too.
Drive on buddy- and best of luck
Zamigirl 6 months ago
For September ..........You are the Love of my life, I Love you Forever xxxxxx
Foreverseptember1 8 months ago
It is my understanding that the basic melody goes back centuries........."I gave my love a cherry"........an old Brit tune.
lrp50nc1 11 months ago
How good was the 45. Chances Are and this beautiful song, sung by one of our greatest singers.
skipper8257 1 year ago
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This song was our first dance song at our wedding in 1960. Two 18 year old kids with our whole lives ahead of us. Six kids and 50 years later we're still married and in love..... . :-)
dorchestergirl41 1 year ago
This song was our first dance song at our wedding in 1960. Two 18 years old kids with our whole lives ahead of us. Six kids and 50 years later we're still married and in love..... . :-)
dorchestergirl41 1 year ago 2
A rekindled love from 40 years ago - we let each other go then. But not now. Thank God for second chances at love and life.
My Donny - I will love you for the rest of my life.
Your Sweet Girl
yoursweetgirl1 1 year ago
@yoursweetgirl1 I am the one who thanks God every day and night for finding you again. I love you now and forever, my Sweet Girl. Your Donny.
partlymedia 1 year ago
I saw Johnny Mathis in concert one romantic evening in 1964, at the Cherry Hill Inn dinner theatre in NJ. I was madly in love with my wonderful date, and though we didn't survive the Peace Corps (he went; I didn't), I still think of him so fondly. And I'll always love Johnny Mathis...
upenn66 1 year ago
Just saw Johnny Mathis this past Saturday eve. Felt as if I was listening to this same 45 single.....pure heaven..
vmsscuba 1 year ago
this has got to be what God would sound like if we could hear His voice
julietissolikekool 1 year ago 2
What a beautiful, timeless song! Thanks for putting this online.
teerod39 1 year ago
Johnny Mathis was "in Concet" in Hong Kong at Lee Garden. I spent HK$200 to see him there. The HK$200 at that time equal to $300 of today's money. He was just all around perfect and even at today when I think about it and it is still every bit of very enjoyable.
siuwahchan 1 year ago
Johnny Mathis was "in Concet" in Hong Kong at Lee Garden. I spent HK$200 to see him there. The HK$200 at that time equal to $300 of today's money. He was just all around perfect and even at today when I think about it and it is still every bit of very enjoyable.
siuwahchan 1 year ago
I remember reading in a 1959 TEEN magaizne that this was the Mouseketeer Darlene's favorite song. Funny the things you remember!
motowngirl65 1 year ago
it was the first version that i heard long time ago, I feel like having a time travel to my past life though I really don't know what it feels like being there...great song!
bluesillhoutte 1 year ago
railwalker1...Thank you so much for telling me of the Twelfth Of Never...Someone sent me this song in 1968 along with "Chances Are" wich was very beautiful as well....and I agreed with you no one did as well as Johnny Mathis
Musiclover2Ms 1 year ago
I asked the love of my life (Kathy) to marry me while listening to this same 45 RPM single. It was April of 1968, I was just 21 and she a month for 20. Sadly, on the 5th of February 1969 I was drafted and by June of that year I was in Southeast. In August she wrote that she simply could not wait for me. I will never ever forget the pain of that hot August late afternoon in
Vietnam. Tens of years have passed but I will never forget her or that moment.
MrRonnieG 1 year ago 14
@MrRonnieG --Vietnam was not the best of times,for us or this Country..
Have 4 things to tell you---
1. Appreciate you going-
2.Happy and grateful you made it back
3.Your girl was Not a Keeper --if she couldn't wait a year there's no way she'd stayed for a lifetime..
4.Don't lose tomorrow.reaching back for yesterday--never to late to BE HAPPY !
railwalker1 1 year ago 18
@railwalker1 What great advice for RonnieG. Thanks for posting.
fbenenati 1 year ago
@MrRonnieG Thank you for sharing such a poignant episode in your life. How courageous for both sharing, and, being in Vietnam. Ahhh. It's my hope you have someone else in your life just now to love, and that time has healed the wounds.
Thank you to rainwalker1 who took the time to post this beautiful love song.
northzona 1 year ago
@MrRonnieG Sweet and sad story Mr.Ronnie, I'm happy you made it back from that experience safely.....I hope you are happily married with 20 grandchildren, or not!!
barbarasarro 7 months ago
@MrRonnieG You were in Hell and got a Dear John letter. How awful that must have been. I have great empathy for you. If she couldn't wait for you to come home from that particular hell, she obviously was NOT good enough for you. Thank You, thank you for going. WE are lucky you were able to come home after your service for our country. I remember the reception soldiers got when they came home and I'm ashamed of the conduct of most. When I hear this song now, I will always think of you.
BgMsDangerus 4 months ago
@MrRonnieG P.S. I have tears now after reading your story. This is such a beautiful song, I hope you did meet the woman who loves you enough to stay by your side, be it any of your tours of duty or any of life's hard times, until the 12th of never. God Bless and may all your days be happy. I'm from the Vietnam era and I do know how truly awful that time was.
BgMsDangerus 4 months ago
Sorry to hear about your son. Yes, it would be a good song for his memory.
I'm in Canada and have had three relatives serve in Afghanistan since 2001. I'm thankful they all arrived home.
Take care.
Tanya242 2 years ago
Always been one of my favourite songs by such an awesome legendary singer. Still gives me goosebumps after all these years.
Tanya242 2 years ago
I'd forgotten how beautiful that man's voice is.
janiskennel 2 years ago
my favorite song of all time, and
has been since Nov 1957
bisonette5 2 years ago
Is this original? Who wrote this song? I love it....Thanks
Musiclover2Ms 2 years ago
Written by Jerry Liivingstone and P.F.Webster--it went to #9 on the Billboard charts in Oct,of 1957,charted for 14 weeks..The "A" side had gone to #1 in September of 57,stayed on the charts for 22 weeks--song called "Chances Are"..Both songs have been recorded by other artists since then but no-one did them as well as Johnny did,.
railwalker1 1 year ago
BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks for posting!
4smokers1 2 years ago