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The fourth of seven children, John Royce Mathis was born on September 30, 1935 in Gilmer, TX to Clem and Mildred Mathis. As a small boy, the family moved to Post Street in San Francisco. It was there that he learned an appreciation of music from his father who taught him his first song, “My Blue Heaven”. At age eight, his father purchased an old upright piano for $25. When he brought it home, it wouldn’t fit through the front door. So that evening, Johnny stayed up all night to watch his father dismantle the piano, get it into the small living room of their basement apartment and then reassemble it. Clem Mathis, who worked briefly as a musician back in Texas playing the piano and singing on stage, would continue to teach his son many songs and routines. Johnny had proven to be the most eager of the children to learn all about music. He sang in the church choir, school functions, community events, for visitors in their home as well as amateur shows in the San Francisco area.
Johnny was 13 years old when Clem took him to see Connie Cox, a Bay Area voice teacher, who agreed to take on the youngster in exchange for his doing odd jobs around her house. Johnny studied with Connie for six years learning vocal scales and exercises, voice production, classical and operatic skills.
At George Washington High School, Johnny was known not only for his singing ability but his athleticism as well. He became a star athlete on the track and field team as a high jumper and hurdler and played on the basketball team.
Johnny was 13 years old when Clem took him to see Connie Cox, a Bay Area voice teacher, who agreed to take on the youngster in exchange for his doing odd jobs around her house. Johnny studied with Connie for six years learning vocal scales and exercises, voice production, classical and operatic skills.
At George Washington High School, Johnny was known not only for his singing ability but his athleticism as well. He became a star athlete on the track and field team as a high jumper and hurdler and played on the basketball team.
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It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
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Sleigh Ride
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When A Child Is Born
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It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
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Winter Wonderland
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The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
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Chances Are
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Misty
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It's Not for Me to Say
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Silver Bells
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I'll Be Home for Christmas
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A Certain Smile
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Wonderful! Wonderful!
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Blue Christmas
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The Twelfth of Never
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trishbell wrote:
How great to know his career took off in San Francisco! www.kabl960.com Sunday Sounds 10am - 1pm PST
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davidthemugman wrote:
i have a load of records on this guy my first offcal one was 99 miles to L.A. that was the first i think i have over 30 records on him and about 7/8 cassette i love his deep vosice
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deniseejorge wrote:
Que voz maravilhosa!!
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deniseejorge wrote:
As musicas dele me encanta.Me faz viajar
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kookoocachoo wrote:
could you imagine dissasembling a piano? ha good talent
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peejay33950 wrote:
great stuff as usual from johhny
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crmt wrote:
great ....
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LinethC wrote:
Desde niña me encanta, ahora tengo 47 igual me encanta. Un beso desde Nicaragua gissellecerda@yahoo.com
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rosebudz wrote:
wonderful..wonderful.......
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tsitsioe wrote:
a once in alifetime singer
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kalex49 wrote:
i have adored johnny mathis for most of my life
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jacomonero wrote:
La croisière s'amuse ?
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merciasz wrote:
EVIE it´s all!!!!!eu amo esta música.
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DinToo wrote:
Wonderful voice!
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arnosgrove wrote:
When a Child is Born is belting out in the local market place - Xmas is here! One of my dad's few records that got plenty of spins during the festive season on the old Ferguson Studio 7....
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ericorbit wrote:
Johnny Mathis + Andy Williams = xmas
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frederickellis wrote:
Drove up to Preston Guildhall to see him live- he`s fantastic- would drive to China to see him again- especially if my wife has anything to do with it.
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Sweans wrote:
Johnny Mathis IS Christmas for my family
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2ndLifeEnt wrote:
I't not Christmas in my house without Johnny.
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fiona_stewart wrote:
When a child is born - my party piece on the piano every xmas. seen him perform 2 times in Edinburgh- he's greatttttttttttt
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- Nov 29 Johnny Mathis Christmas CNU Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News, VA, Virginia Beach, United States
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