Johnny Cymbal - Mary in the Morning

Johnny Cymbal, at the March 11, 1993 Writers in the Round, performs his composition (cowritten with Michael Rashkow) of "Mary in the Morning," which was recorded by Glen Campbell and Elvis Presley, to name a few. This footage was shot just days before Johnny died.

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[lowlights]

JC was such a great songwriter. New CDs of songs he wrote in the 70s/80s came out, called "Some Songs I Left Behind (Volume 1 and 2)" is out - check iTunes for it - he wrote GREAT songs.

[bufb]

I love this song...a masterpiece

[barrygio1]

I am a fan, I have a number of his songs, I never knew he lived in canada though, he should of had more hits, he had the voice.

barrygio1

[MyBonnieblue]

Al Martino's version is the BEST......it was his record that made this song popular.  Johnny should have acknowledged that.

[lupe2067]

Fantastic. Love Elvis's version. JC does a great job. He wrote such a beautiful song.

[jcfreema]

Glenn Campbell sings this better than anyone that has recorded it. (my opinion), but great writing...Thanks Johnny. Did you write any of the other songs that Glen recorded? I loved his style of singing back in the 70's.

[rachelfyre]

@lowlights Not every songwriter can do justice to a great song that they wrote. A prime example is the song "City of New Orleans" by the late Steve Goodman. While I also enjoy his performance of it, Arlo Guthrie really did it justice. I get choked up every time I hear Arlo sing it. Having said that, Johnny Cymbal did this beautiful love song justice as well as a few other recording artists. I'm grateful that he wrote it as it is one of my all-time favorites.

[mrhayz600]

my grandmother ,Mary, used to play Al Martinos version while doing housework,,i guess it was a good peptalk for her...,what a fantastic love song!

[homemoviescolorado]

JC must hold the record for recording/writing under multiple names

[mankielty]

thank u

[JerryFranklinLebanon]

I never knew about Johnny even though he lived in the Lebanon, Tennessee area during the latter part of his life. I recently had the good fortune of purchasing the D-18 as well as his Case/Capo and tuner that he used on the road.....I learned about this song from his wife.....and set about to learn the words and music......Awesome talent, only a few have the ability that he had....He is missed!

[JerryFranklinLebanon]

I never knew about Johnny even though he lived in the Lebanon, Tennessee area during the latter part of his life. I recently had the good fortune of purchasing the D-18 as well as his Case/Capo and tuner that he used on the road.....I learned about this song from his wife.....and set about to learn the words and music......Awesome talent, only a few have the ability that he had....He is missed!

[EMarkosek]

I don't know whether I'm more moved by the beauty of this song, the talented rendition by its composer, or the thought that he passed away less than a week after this performance.

I nearly died of a heart attack myself a year and a half ago, and have learned to follow that heart and do what I think is most important in this-my second chance at enjoying life.

One of my new practices is watching videos like this so I can reflect upon the beauty of living, and this is one of my favorites.