HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHNNY MATHIS

Johnny Mathis is a legendary American singer who is best-known for his classic sound and smooth, velvety voice. Some of his most popular songs include “Misty”, “It’s Not for Me to Say”, “Wonderful! Wonderful!”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).

In the year 2003, the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presented him with the “Lifetime Achievement Award”. 

On this very day, September 30th 1935, John Royce Mathis was born in Gilmer, Texas. In celebration of his birthday, exactly 89 years ago today, I’ve chosen a classic ballad that was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame (in 1998). Released as a single in August 1957, here’s today’s birthday boy, JOHNNY MATHIS, with “CHANCES ARE”….