Johnny Mathis ~ April in Paris ~

Another mesmerizing live performance by Johnny. The fullness and range of his voice is electrifying accompanied by lush orchestration and poignant, wistful horns. Johnny brings the magic of fresh, new love "in Paris" to us instantly. Your heart should skip a few beats listening to this beauty.

A wonderful song, composed by Vernon Duke with lyrics by E.H. Harburg (1932), for the Broadway musical "Walk A Little Faster". Composer Alec Wilder writes " .... This is a perfect theater song... perfectly wonderful".

Only available in rare Quadraphonic LP, "Johnny Mathis In Person: Performance Live in Las Vegas " (1972). I hope this album makes its way to CD form someday soon. It is a treasure trove of beautiful ballads, upbeat rhythms and the longest medley I've ever heard of Johnny's many, many hits.

Please enjoy this yet one more outstanding experience of Johnny's voice and heart.

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• April
• Paris

[internetmimi]

Thank you lenore for your response. There are certain songs that are unavailable on cd so I was so desparate that I resorted to buying vinyl and had to purchase a record player to play them. I will go to any lengths to hear JM. I love the video you put together, it's lovely.

[lenoremewton]

@internetmimi - this is such a beautiful LP- I was fortunate that someone had their copy - LP - made into Mp3'- and gave it to me. You know you can download this with a youtube downloader and then convert it from a movie file to an mp3-. thank you very much for your kinds words- like you- i just love listening to this quintessential song of love and heart of Johnny's.

[internetmimi]

There has never been an entertainer who has brought out feeling so intense to his voice. Love this song and love JM . Thanks

[lenoremewton]

@internetmimi this song epitomizes his capacity to take music and soul to an 'other worldly' level. Very glad you like it- how could you not? you're welcome. Please enjoy.

[flodigarry1]

Another superlative performance by our gorgeous man. This is a wonderful album and should most certainly be released on CD. Many thanks once again for sharing with us all.

[lenoremewton]

@flodigarry1 - I heartily agree- this is a fabulous, fabulous album. Truly a wonderful performance- each song is perfection. Many have been uploaded on YT. I could not resist creating a visual video to go with this gorgeous piece. You're very welcome! Enjoy.

[lenoremewton]

@mimibella12 - you're so welcome- it is a beautiful song- and it IS magic in Johnny's 'hands'- no one can bring such a level of expression to this- he really gets 'inside' the song. Enjoy.

[mimibella12]

That was wonderful! So much emotion! Johnny is always magic for me. Thanks for another great song from Johnny.

[lenoremewton]

@maureen1938 - Thanks so much, Maureen- so glad you like it- I loved making it- it is such a wonderful song- I would've loved to have heard him sing it in concert- such as this concert- ) This brings me as close as I can get to that time-. Enjoy.

[maureen1938]

AWESOME......Thanks for posting this beautiful video.