Johnny Mathis - Why Did I Choose You

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  • čas přidán 4. 09. 2024
  • This song is a treasure. It's actually from a DVD of the program, "Live By Request," starring Johnny Mathis. I, myself, own two copies and also buy them and give them out as gifts. If you cannot see Johnny in person, for whatever reason, I highly suggest this DVD. It's the next best thing to being at one of his concerts.

    The night it was filmed, one phone request came in from, none other than, Nancy Reagan. Johnny has fans, from all walks of life, and we are all united in our love for his beautiful voice. If you want to find out what she requested, you'll have to buy the DVD. No, it's not one that everyone asks for, in case you're curious.
    Composers: Herbert Martin and Michael Leonard
    Photos. A thank you for a lovely Greek sunset from a kind lady.

Komentáře • 126

  • @serpentinecreature
    @serpentinecreature Před 13 lety +9

    Folks,anyone who reads this,Johnny reaches into the very soul of me! I hope I am not losing myself here,explaining this.Its too much for me to really explain,but NO ONE else but Johnny Mathis can do this for me.He even makes me "see" the face of one wonderful man(now deceased) with whom I fell deeply in love with.One day maybe in the other dimension I may see him again.Forgive me if I said too much.Thank you and bless you for sharing this.

    • @anthonygondolfo7622
      @anthonygondolfo7622 Před rokem

      Ppp

    • @judithhenkin8612
      @judithhenkin8612 Před 2 měsíci +1

      It’s so strange that you should post this.. I feel like it was me that did.. I love Johnny with every fiber of my being.. I too also lost the love of my life. I woke up n found him in bed next to me from an overdose.. I’m so sorry for your loss.. you never get over it…. Take care of yourself.. sending love n prayers your way.. at least we still have this magnificent man.. there’s no one like him.. he’s as beautiful as his beautiful voice.. gong to see him for the second time since January.. can’t wait.. stay safe❤🌹🙏

  • @epbottom
    @epbottom Před 13 lety +19

    No one can touch Johnny Mathis, no one!!!!

    • @louisvaccaro5865
      @louisvaccaro5865 Před 2 lety

      why would anyone want to touch a beautiful rose, admire the beauty.

    • @bossdog1480
      @bossdog1480 Před 2 lety

      Gotta love "Going Home"

  • @paulcaminiti5160
    @paulcaminiti5160 Před 3 lety +3

    Although this wasn’t our wedding song, at our 50th anniversary party, I asked my singer bother to sing this to my wife. Very special moment.

  • @garyrichley8491
    @garyrichley8491 Před 2 lety +2

    Listening to him before I married my wife I was 21 she was 19 now she is gone and I still listen to him at 85yrs old.eyery beautiful song he sings reminds me of her gary Richley

  • @anitaseseschon
    @anitaseseschon Před 6 lety +12

    Listening to him at 5AM makes me cry. How sweet is this voice?

  • @garyrichley8491
    @garyrichley8491 Před 2 lety +2

    All his songs remind me of my wife that I lost after 6o yrs together this was 3yrs ago that she passed iam 85 and when I hear him I just want to be with her 💔gary Richley

  • @lindabell8222
    @lindabell8222 Před 5 lety +14

    Every song he sings just melts my heart

  • @haveagreatday2823
    @haveagreatday2823 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Simply THE BEST!!!

  • @mimibella12
    @mimibella12 Před 14 lety +8

    One of the sweetest songs I've heard. Johnny is the greatest! Thank you.

  • @rickw1100
    @rickw1100 Před 14 lety +5

    This track is off of his A&E LIVE BY REQUEST Performance. It completely blew me away. Johnny Mathis is second to none- not Sinatra, Cole, Williams, Como, or Michael Jackson- he stands alone as---- the Best.---- Period.

  • @debbie6533
    @debbie6533 Před rokem +2

    An angel in disguise who is singing to all of our hearts.❤

  • @ggslaughter
    @ggslaughter Před 13 lety +2

    There are many great voices but his is so unique and pure...I've seen him four times in concert and hope that I will be able to see him again...he's lovely...

  • @louisemusil9179
    @louisemusil9179 Před 2 lety +2

    Have been a fan from the very beginning. Giving my age away. This one is so beautiful, next year our 60th Anniversery so this song really does mean a lot to us.

  • @jeh500
    @jeh500 Před 12 lety +9

    No make singer can touch Mathis for sheer tonal
    beauty and expressive phrasing. Barbara Cook's
    version of this song is also a real beauty. But Mathis ...

  • @carollancaster2389
    @carollancaster2389 Před 3 lety +4

    What a beautiful love song!

  • @maryhall5955
    @maryhall5955 Před 5 měsíci

    A VERY SPECIAL SONG FOR SPECIAL COUPLES.❤❤

  • @sharigellmandince
    @sharigellmandince Před rokem +1

    As I lie awake at 3 AM and listen to John sing this I know I’m listening to a miracle. There is nothing like this, no other sound like this, No other song like this in existence. I love you John for everything you’ve given us and everything you’ve given to me over the years… Many many years.❤❤❤

  • @jeanwilson1270
    @jeanwilson1270 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank You. LORD JESUS. ..
    ART WANTED JEN..❤❤❤❤

  • @06Tennessee
    @06Tennessee Před 10 lety +18

    This is a beautiful song and sung by such a wonderful man.

  • @billyboylb
    @billyboylb Před 14 lety +5

    He's my favorite male vocalist. Streisand does an outstanding version of this as well.

  • @beweau
    @beweau Před 14 lety +1

    This is another of my favorite John Royce- song. His voice with this lyrics makes me fly 5cm over the floor when I walk over it. There neves has been, and never will be anyone with such a voice, and with such a personality with it. I have adored this person in nearly 50 years. It began in my very early teens. From Norway: Berit.

  • @johndoee3850
    @johndoee3850 Před rokem

    He is a winner 🥇.

  • @pennycasey9160
    @pennycasey9160 Před 11 měsíci

    A heart you hid so well ❤

  • @fishelbresler3870
    @fishelbresler3870 Před 4 lety +1

    I heard the composers, Herb Martin & Michael Leonard, sing this at a "backers' audition" in the '60's for their show "The Yearling." It was pure magic. JM's singing certainly does the song justice (though he could have done fine with a simpler backing). The Yearling, alas, failed, but some of the fine songs - this one among them - survived...thanks to recordings like this one.

  • @JPBaker67
    @JPBaker67 Před 2 lety +3

    Beautiful arrangement, lush chords, masterfully sung!

  • @maureen1938
    @maureen1938 Před 15 lety +3

    THANK YOU for posting this beautiful video. Johnny Mathis has such a wonderful special voice and the song is suuperb.

  • @lorrainechandler7864
    @lorrainechandler7864 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful💙Thank You

  • @judydennis1242
    @judydennis1242 Před 6 lety +1

    Describes my husband so perfectly! Whom I've loved for 50 yrs. Thank you sweetheart. 💖×50

  • @beweau
    @beweau Před 13 lety +1

    @lincolnadmirer I so agree with you. His voice is THE VOICE of our time. He is 63 yrs as he sings this, and he hits every note just as soft and perfect as he ever did. Nobody compares. Berit.

  • @conniehelinsky277
    @conniehelinsky277 Před 8 lety +6

    This is me and my late husband. I loved him so much and,he chose me.

  • @eileenmarie332615
    @eileenmarie332615 Před 13 lety +1

    @ReadMeReadYou There is such a sense of peace and serenity that comes over me when we listen to this together. You can't imagine how much we both love this song.

  • @marykelly6187
    @marykelly6187 Před 7 lety +9

    When I first started listening to Johnny I got the the first pangs of what love might be like. He is magic. God bless you, darlin;. xxoo

  • @Rpmbd1937
    @Rpmbd1937 Před 12 lety

    These words are so meaningful. I dedicated them to my husband. He was so touched. Thank you.

  • @MJLeger-yj1ww
    @MJLeger-yj1ww Před 7 lety

    Wow -- the sun streaming through the clouds, that rainbow, the low sun shining red over the water, the vertical rainbow going into the mountains, the prow of the boat sailing into the sunset, (I'm from the west coast so must believe that's a sunset) just beautiful with Johnny's voice and the words to the song, what a feast for the soul!

  • @aliciasai3296
    @aliciasai3296 Před 6 lety +5

    Thank you so much for archiving this music for us. I truly appreciate your efforts!

    • @ritabarton8860
      @ritabarton8860 Před 5 lety +1

      I have loved this man all of my life his music is untouchable he soothes the most horrible times with his voice I'm so glad I've had him in my life thank you Johnny I love you Rita bottom.

  • @MrCarltonjsmith
    @MrCarltonjsmith Před 6 lety +3

    Damn! Johnny Mathis is a treasure. I'm feeling some kind of way just listening to his magical voice.

  • @ReadMeReadYou
    @ReadMeReadYou  Před 15 lety

    Thank you for coming by and being so nice. I appreciate it. : )

  • @marcusribeiro2427
    @marcusribeiro2427 Před 11 lety +1

    Wonderful voice. Very beautiful music.

  • @emeldalawson5737
    @emeldalawson5737 Před 7 lety +1

    Beautiful and so Honest!

  • @ReadMeReadYou
    @ReadMeReadYou  Před 15 lety +2

    Thank you so much. You're comment was wonderful. I sure tried to catch the "emotion" in that song. This is a really BIG favorite of mine by Johnny. His depth of feeling touches me so.

  • @bufb
    @bufb Před 15 lety +1

    This lovely video and JM voice...........just perfect, I saw him sing my foolish heart and I could never find that on a cd....beautiful words..

  • @jeanwilson1270
    @jeanwilson1270 Před rokem

    I will see the Best Man on Earth
    ART WILSON..WIFE..JEANNIE.
    MISS U SO MUCH...

  • @karenbillingsley5587
    @karenbillingsley5587 Před 5 lety

    JUST A BEAUTIFUL SONG♥ GIVING IT FIVE 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

  • @marilynhudson8426
    @marilynhudson8426 Před 7 lety +2

    soooo Romantic, ♥♥♥♥♥.love you Johnny Mathis

  • @onlybosslion9267
    @onlybosslion9267 Před 5 lety

    Very nice. Nothing but the best from Johnny. ❤️

  • @ReadMeReadYou
    @ReadMeReadYou  Před 15 lety +2

    You're welcome. I agree. No one compares. I love Barbra too.

  • @martinpalmer5204
    @martinpalmer5204 Před 4 lety

    pure class

  • @ReadMeReadYou
    @ReadMeReadYou  Před 15 lety +2

    You're right....That's what I see looking at him too and when he sings this in concert, I melt. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

  • @MJLeger-yj1ww
    @MJLeger-yj1ww Před 9 lety +6

    Someone presents the most breeathtaking photography with some of these videos!! THANK YOU. It is often so poignant and sometimes really matches the words of the song. Amazing. We love it, it makes a beautiful song so much more so.

  • @Chapjen324
    @Chapjen324 Před 10 lety +4

    This song is so dear to me.. Thank you for posting it.

  • @capatga
    @capatga Před 13 lety

    Whe I go, I want to go out with Mathis palying in the background , I told this to my children

  • @ReadMeReadYou
    @ReadMeReadYou  Před 15 lety

    Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed Johnny's version of this song and the photos as well.

  • @sharlenebette518
    @sharlenebette518 Před rokem

    BEAYTIFUL

  • @aslanlion1516
    @aslanlion1516 Před 9 lety +4

    First time i heard this, Marvin Gaye was singing. This is second time, both times it's beautifully done.

  • @lenoremewton
    @lenoremewton Před 15 lety +1

    this is such a wonderful video- the mood you've captured through the thoughtful, deep and provoking photos- are such a match for the depth and beauty of this song- and the rich warmth Johnny brings to it. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and caring this way.

  • @ReadMeReadYou
    @ReadMeReadYou  Před 11 lety

    I love that DVD. It's like being there with him.

  • @RoseStonier-ox4yf
    @RoseStonier-ox4yf Před 8 měsíci

    I would allways choose you.

  • @pennycasey9160
    @pennycasey9160 Před 11 měsíci

    Choose you❤

  • @ReadMeReadYou
    @ReadMeReadYou  Před 15 lety +1

    He never recorded, "My Foolish Heart." I wish he would too. Thanks for the kind words.

  • @lindadiubaldi2001
    @lindadiubaldi2001 Před 10 lety +5

    amazing as usual. Love him

  • @charlottefinklea8223
    @charlottefinklea8223 Před 9 lety +3

    Heaven help me, my feelings are so strong for this person and Johnny isn't helping. His voice is so smooth just like this person speaking to me. How wonderful love is and the feelings that go with it. If you know who you are, tell me. Thank you Johnny

    • @philhouserful
      @philhouserful Před 9 lety +2

      Charlotte, this song speaks to so many emotions, I hope all of yours are complete!

  • @mikevallen999
    @mikevallen999 Před 7 lety

    So very very sensitive and emotionally sublime .

  • @maureen1938
    @maureen1938 Před 14 lety

    Thanks for posting this beautiful beautiful video. I love it so much.

  • @bille1954
    @bille1954 Před 14 lety +1

    so true.....

  • @onlybosslion9267
    @onlybosslion9267 Před 6 lety

    Lovely song.

  • @MargaretD44
    @MargaretD44 Před 11 lety

    Just lovely I have the dvd. must watch it again soon.

  • @charlottefinklea8223
    @charlottefinklea8223 Před 8 lety +10

    It makes me cry or want to hold on to someone

  • @beweau
    @beweau Před 13 lety +11

    @leahcimber Yes, Johnny Mathis does that, because he IS the best singer ever lived on our planet.
    That is a fact. Berit.

  • @BuckieBear
    @BuckieBear Před 9 lety +7

    Beautiful, and so nice that you created this video for this song! Thank you.

  • @oucutie1
    @oucutie1 Před 5 lety

    Johnny Mathis has never performed badly. He presents with class and his sound is original to him. May I suggest Barbra Streisands version and also Bill Evans performance done instrumentally on piano. This is a lovely song with lovely lyrics. Thank you for sharing Mathis. Haven’t heard him a long time. Shame on me!

  • @NilsenMultiserviceArtTaste
    @NilsenMultiserviceArtTaste Před 11 lety +1

    without any doubt just wonderful song the words touching the heart so gently

  • @deniselefeuvre1956
    @deniselefeuvre1956 Před 11 lety +1

    OMG just beautiful grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

  • @eileenmarie332615
    @eileenmarie332615 Před 13 lety

    @ReadMeReadYou Thank you for this--it means so much to us each and every day.

  • @charlottefinklea8223
    @charlottefinklea8223 Před 8 lety +1

    thank you PHIL

  • @SueliSantos-nq2gl
    @SueliSantos-nq2gl Před 2 měsíci +1

  • @MJLeger-yj1ww
    @MJLeger-yj1ww Před 7 lety +6

    What a beautiful song, and an incredible video to accompany it -- both are simply gorgeous, thank you for posting both! Very touching, Johnny does it so well. I will come back and watch and listen again, it strikes a chord in me, almost painful. And incredible photos along with it, what more could you want!

  • @whatadollslife
    @whatadollslife Před 9 lety +1

    love this

  • @bh5606
    @bh5606 Před 12 lety

    The best...

  • @justines7722
    @justines7722 Před 11 lety

    Amazing!!!!

  • @rtacob454
    @rtacob454 Před 9 lety +2

    Renee, your love and caring heart, that's why I chose you

  • @TheDiscoDays
    @TheDiscoDays Před 13 lety +1

    @lincolnadmirer .Steisand quit singing because she said it became too hard to perform !!!! What???? There's no quitting when you have a talent.............That's what makes Mr.mathis the best ever...........he still performs in concert at his age............And it must be harder for him than Streisand since she is about ten years younger than him....

  • @ReadMeReadYou
    @ReadMeReadYou  Před 15 lety

    Thank you, Rolando. I love this song. : )

  • @joycebloem
    @joycebloem Před 14 lety

    ReadMeReadYou, You are amazing! I stop by often to hear your selections, You have all my favorite Johnny's. I can't thank you enough.

  • @tubecantar
    @tubecantar Před 15 lety

    Angela, THANK YOU again for posting this beautiful video. The warmth and richness of JM's voice always gave a feeling of peace and tenderness and the beauty of your video stream is really a treat.
    ************************************s

  • @Joycie63
    @Joycie63 Před 7 lety

    Wow...wow..😢😢😢

  • @MJLeger-yj1ww
    @MJLeger-yj1ww Před 8 lety +3

    Johnny's rendition of this is beautiful, Freddy Cole and Streisand also do nice versions of this, -- it's a very lovely, meaningful song! It sounds like something Nancy Reagan would request, she and Ronnie were so in love, from start to his end, she never loved anyone again after he died.

  • @chettahalo
    @chettahalo Před 11 lety

    i love this song also like marvin gayes own too it sound very heartwarming also.

  • @provence51
    @provence51 Před 15 lety

    Thanks for sharing al the info. about the song and the DVD. It's a great song- and I love your photo stream. I enjoy your videos very much.

  • @blancacarro3330
    @blancacarro3330 Před 6 lety

    My Heart is Your Heart.......

  • @ReadMeReadYou
    @ReadMeReadYou  Před 13 lety +3

    @eileenmarie332615 I know what you mean. I feel that way too. Johnny doesn't just sing. He puts himself in the position of the person who is singing those words and "feels" the feelings and that's what makes him the best of the best.

  • @ReadMeReadYou
    @ReadMeReadYou  Před 15 lety

    Thank you for stopping by and commenting. I'm happy you liked it. Good thoughts your way.

  • @RoseStonier-ox4yf
    @RoseStonier-ox4yf Před 8 měsíci

    Isaw a special love.in you

  • @queensweetsensation3048
    @queensweetsensation3048 Před 8 lety +1

    Marvin gate did an excellent version of this song he put so much soul into it

  • @bscnyc9948
    @bscnyc9948 Před 5 lety

    May I know my LOVE!!! Why? 🤔😊😍💋

  • @cliffshell
    @cliffshell Před 5 lety +1

    I've always liked Mathis. My wife and I caught him onstage with Mancini in the Midwest. That said, as a retired DJ, this recording is overprocessed with way too much reverb....he didn't need it!

  • @ReadMeReadYou
    @ReadMeReadYou  Před 14 lety

    @paulisarunner Thank you so much, Charlene. I'm happy you like it.

  • @RoseStonier-ox4yf
    @RoseStonier-ox4yf Před 8 měsíci

    Sucha lot to say thatwas neverspoken

  • @ReadMeReadYou
    @ReadMeReadYou  Před 14 lety +1

    @joycebloem You just did. You made me feel very happy.

  • @ReadMeReadYou
    @ReadMeReadYou  Před 14 lety

    @joycebloem I'm so glad you enjoy it here. Thank you so much for the nice comment.

  • @ReadMeReadYou
    @ReadMeReadYou  Před 13 lety

    @Babbarum3 You're welcome. So happy you enjoy stopping by.