Its Not For Me To Say by Johnny Mathis

I believe this is Johnny's first tv appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, probably circa 1957. Johnny's so youthful, green, a certain naivete, a little boy don't-know-how-to-present himself quality, all so utterly endearing. The rarest footage of him, so priceless. Such a handsome young man! Who do you know that is this goodlooking today?

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[Only69now]

This has got to be the most endearing video of Johnny Mathis. He was so young, Oh-oh, I'm repeating what you said, cybernautev, you did it so beautifully, I totally agree with you. I will treasure this. He still has so many of these special qualities as can be seen in later videos. He is something else. GOD gifted us to be in the same lifetime as Johnny to enjoy his exceptional talents.

[cybernautev]

@Only69now Couldn't have said it better! He is very much loved.

[195511SM]

I've had the Greatest Hits album for many years. I remember his music filling our house back in the 60s. THIS is my favorite JM tune/croon......Midway thru watching this.....it suddenly struck me, he looks like that dude from American Idol....Sanjaya?

[cybernautev]

Just as long as Johnny doesn't sing like him!

[headsup3941]

I love love him!

[seileach67]

@scdevon I agree with your first sentence and can't helping LOL'ing at the second one, considering Johnny came out in 1982. Or did you just mean boring, lame, etc.?

[scdevon]

I wish there were more male crooners/singers like this today. (Not the faggy ones like we have now).

[sabbath7081]

tennor.

[Denman58]

Wow! As amazing in Jan 2012 is he was in 1957. Johnny Mathis defines timelessness.

[Teri270]

@195511SM Ditto, I recall as well the albums my mother used to put on the stereo on a Saturday afternoon. Priceless recollection.

[Teri270]

@Only69now I do so agree and very well put on your part!

[OldEnough2drink08]

I'm only 24, but why is it when I hear Johnny sing I am brought to tears? I love his voice

[TheRobertsharp]

Beautiful. As a late-user/finder of this type of listening i now find hours passing by with me being angry that i can't remember all the great singers heard in my house when i was a kid. Johnny is totally unique,a great singer who resonates real feeling and this vid shows he was a natural from a young age. The man was born to sing!

[missohio83]

It's hard to believe that voice is coming out of a 21 year old! He has such a beautiful voice!

[1950ed]

He came to my town ( Bakersfield Ca) this past week , my wife got tickes for the concert for her and my mother, mom's was in heaven after the concert . Im glad we gave this to her because she's has always been a big fan.