September 28, 2008
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…he can still sing!
Boy, can he sing! Johnny Mathis sounds as good (or better) than he did 40 or even 50 years ago! The concert was fabulous, and everyone sitting around us agreed that his voice is still wonderful….and probably will be until The Twelfth of Never.
I didn’t get any pictures because I wasn’t close enough, but I could see that Johnny has only gotten better looking, too, especially when he smiled that Certain Smile. He’s still very shy and reserved when he speaks, but his songs say it all.
There were the old standards and some newer ones, each one perfectly rendered. The Springfield Symphony backing him up did a terrific job, especially the oboe player who had a few special parts. My favorite might have been 99 Miles from L.A., which was performed acoustically with only his guitar player. All in all, it was a wonderful, magical evening.
The crowd was large and quite vocal in their appreciation, but I tried to be subdued. I’d like for Stan to take me to another such sometime, so I didn’t want to be obnoxious and swoon or scream, but some of the women did just that…scream. And they weren’t young kids, either. They REALLY enjoyed it.
While we were waiting for the concert to begin, as the crowds kept filing in, I noticed an old friend from our college days (Small World, Isn’t It?) march right down to near the front. I kept my eye on her, and during the intermission I marched down there to see her. After our hugs and expressions of mutual Johnny-love, she exclaimed, “I think I could marry him! He’s still so good-looking!” My friend has been a widow since her three boys were very small, and she hasn’t found anyone who lives up to the standard set by her late husband. We had a good laugh at the idea that Johnny might be the one…
I wish you all could have been there with me! Thanks for all your cute comments, even yours, prairiecowboy. I’ll bet your long-haired sweetie has endured a few hours of “stuff” for your sake, as I have for my good man. It’s nice for the favor to work both ways…really just All In The Game!
Comments (8)
LOL!! I am so glad you enjoyed the concert!! He is amazing.
Sounds like so much fun! I’m so glad you got a chance to FINALLY see him in person, and hear him up close. Stan is a good sport, too, to take his bride to see the other Love of her Life!
You’re so right! Glad you had a good time.
I’m so glad he turned out to be as good as ever. Know it was such fun for you. Isn’t it interesting how often you run into people you haven’t seen forever in Branson?
I am glad you didn’t scream and faint and embarrass us all! lol
Branson is one place I have on my list of places to visit someday! I’m going to have to go look up some Johnny Mathis music. I remember my parents had an old LP record of his guitar playing, but growing up Mennonite we didn’t have much secular music in the house at all, so I missed the privilege of falling in love with him myself. LOL But I do love a good crooner and have been glad that there are some new artists coming along that espouse that particular genre–I have their CDs. =) Glad you enjoyed your concert!
That sounded Like so much fun
He is a wonderful singer even after all these years..That shows he has real talent .I bet you are still singing his songs since you been home
It’s great that you were not only able to go but also able to convince Stan to go too. It’s wonderful to be able to share a highly emotional experience with someone you love. I remember dancing to Johnny Mathis records as a freshman in college. I can’t remember the guy, but I sure remember the music.
You’re such a fan that I’m sure you already know this, but just in case you don’t. According to the paper today is Johnny Mathis’ 73rd birthday! Makes that voice even more amazing doesn’t it?