I was going to name a daughter Laura, but sadly didn’t have one. I’ve loved this song, and all of his since I was a teen in the 60’s. Music with an orchestra!!!
I have known Johnny for about 50 years. I met him driving down Sunset Blvd. He was in his Jag XKE and I was in my 63 Chevy Super sport convertable. I yelled out my window “Johnny Can I Have Your Autograph”. That started a 50 year friendship from going to his house in Sunset Plaza to going with him to the Greek Theatre standing at the side of the stage watching his concerts. Yes 50 wonderful years of a lot of fond memories and I am not gay. we just became good friends! PO
I’ve made it passed 75 years of age, and I’ve lived 65 years of them with Johnny Mathis singing my life’s background music. I’ve seen him in person a number of times. Once I took my daughter with me, so she could hear my idea of a perfect voice. I know Mr. Mathis will likely not ready my comments, but I wish somehow he could know how much his singing has meant to me.
What an artist! Mr. Mathis, does not need any dancers, or flamboyant clothes or fire works to perform. We just need him, unique and a special kind of performer. Thanks Mr. Mathis for sharing with us all.
I also saw the 1944 Film Noir "LAURA" and I liked it very much, especially the musical score; so much so that I named my beloved daughter.....LAURA !❤❤
He takes one there- at the scene- makes the actual movie much more intriguing! The connecting gift of Johnny Mathis. Yes! Singer’s realism established began from his first songs: ‘certain smile’, ‘chances are’ ....&. so on
He hits a few wrong notes in this one because it's live and due to his age, he had a less-than-perfect control of his voice. A flawless interpretation of "Laura" is on his 1964 album Tender Is the Night: ua-cam.com/video/LKafzlb1aiA/v-deo.html&ab_channel=JohnnyMathis-Topic Btw, Ella Fitzgerald's version is just as good.
@@mrleewins Sinatra sang many best versions of the American Songbook numbers, but this wasn't it. The third performance of "Laura" that's better than that of Frankie boy's is Four Freshmen's. They're all on YT.
Thanj you for this video. I 've been a Johnny Mathis fan since 1959 when I first heard him sing, and I love this song. Johnny makes anything he sings sound so romantic.
I was named after this song by my Dad who loved it. It is the first time I am hearing it. It feels weird to know I got my name from this song. Johnny has such an amazing voice.
My dad loved this song too he told us kids he thought of Mom every time he heard it on the radio so many years ago .Dad is gone now but everyone of us think of him when we hear this song and Mom the most.
My name is Laura too, my Dad who loved it. I neve seen my Dad < I was 5 year old,Miracle I just faound Him !!! Thanks God, His told me about this beautiful song cause his putting my Name for tha song!!I love may Dad
To Laura Benysek : In response to your comment 2 years ago about the You-Tube video of "Laura" sung by Johnny Mathis, this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, and I urge you to also see the 1944 "film noir" classic movie "Laura" staring Gene Tierney as Laura and Dana Andrews. Her classic beauty set against this hauntingly beautiful music is wonderful. You may see it on Turner Classic Movies channel, or perhaps on Netflix. Everyone named Laura owes it to herself to see this film and hear this beautiful music.
Me too! I just SWOON! I am absolutely IN LOVE WITH HIM. BEAUTIFUL IN EVERY POSSIBLE WAY. HANDSOME BEYOND WORDS! And when he sings, MY SOUL ASCENDS!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sempre que visiar esse video, vou comentar , essa musica lindíssima fica mais linda na voz maravilhosa e romântica de Johnny mathis , poderia dizer que é a minha preferida, mas são tantas músicas 🎶 maravilhosas que Johnny canta que não da para definir qual é a melhor, tudo depende do momento, neste exato instante que ja me preparo para dormir sou mais laura tenho 80 anos mas ainda sou uma romântica incorrigível e Johnny mathis com sua voz angelical alimenta meus sonhos ele ainda é grandioso e sou grata por essa postagem maravilhosa Parabéns 🎉🎉🎉
O tempo não volta , mas nós voltamos até ele , ouvindo as músicas lindíssimas nesta voz divina de mr Johnny que ainda está entre nós, e que sempre estará em nossas lembranças ❤❤❤❤😢
SR. JOHNNY MATHIS: "LAURA" UNA VOZ INCREÍBLE, INIGUALABLE INCOMPARABLE!!! LAS LÍRICAS E ORCHESTRA ES PRECIOSA!!! ÉSTO SE LLAMA PERFECCIÓN!!! MIL GRACIAS 🌹🌹🌹.
Johnny's concerts are so simple, all the stage needs is him and his orchestra, none of those stuff they use for other singers to attract attention. We love to see him, just him , he is a COMMAND PERFORMANCE by himself. Thanks for sharing this lenoremewton.
I've been enchanted by his voice since I was a teenager (he's 3 years older than I am). Saw him in Pittsburgh for the first time on 7-22-2017 with The Pittsburgh Symphony. Frankly, I would have loved to have had him sing only with the piano and Gil's guitar.
Irene Kent Hello , I second your expression! I saw that you had a couple of comments about Laura. I’ve not shared like this before. And if you would like to hear another rendition of this song by myself. I sure would like to share it with you. I published 7 songs to date . The publisher also put my songs up on UA-cam. 50% of the profits of the music are earmarked for Orphaned children stricken w HIV. I felt like doing something after viewing a documentary titled Blood Brother. Its a story that will break your heart. A man named Rocky Bratt has committed himself to this cause. Beautiful man. I hope you see this Bless Rudy Ponzio Ps the greatest compositions for me have already been written. Those are where I go for aliveness. Thank you
There is no music and singing more beautiful than this! I own the vhs with this concert. A tribute to Johnny Mercer, this artist with wonderful lyrics. I will never be tired of 'watching it. "Laura" is one of my many favorites. I also own a collection of Andy Williams- shows, and Johnny Mercer is a guest in one of them, singing a medley'with Andy, melodies with titles starting from A and out the alphabet. Johnny Mathis is the reason I purchased it!! From Norway: Berit.
This is a Don Costa arrangement and JM recorded it in 1963 on his " Tender is the Night" album. It's amazing that 34 years later it sounds exactly the same, and he looks terrific at 62 years old ( he turns 80 this year) in this video.
Agree, Bill. You know, Poe once wrote that the most tragic story is the death of a beautiful, young girl. And I can think of no more beautiful a young girl to die so tragically, so horribly, than Gene Tierney in the movie. Still brings a lump to the throat as Dana Andrews falls in love with her portrait.
I have , not one, but TWO daughters named Laura. After this most beautiful song, of course. A world class pianist in Savannah, Ken Palmer, played this so perfectly, it was impossible to ever forget it. Mathis does it justice.
Johnny Mercer was primarily a lyricist who wrote the words to David Raksin's "Laura." in 1944. Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney starred in the non-musical of Laura.
We traveled from Boston to Pittsburgh this past summer to see Johnny. He appeared with the Pittsburgh Symphony. Always a class act. Johnny's performance of this standard, alone, made the trip worthwhile. There is simply no one like him. Unique in every way. A treasure, still performing superbly at 80!
Johnny Mathis is TOPS...He could never NOT have a hit....He is MR. MUSIC. He must be appauled by the GARBAGE out there today. His voice, tone, and style are so unique. Thanks for this great melody and for JOHNNY!
so true- and a legend deserving of wide acclaim. By the way, he's not doing badly in this century either! Agreeably he made his famous mark back 'then'- . Still performing to sell out crowds. enjoy.
No one sings this song better than the one and only Johnny Mathis.❤
I was going to name a daughter Laura, but sadly didn’t have one. I’ve loved this song, and all of his since I was a teen in the 60’s. Music with an orchestra!!!
I’m 75 and have loved his music since I was 18. Still listening to his music today. Wonderful person and a fabulous voice ❤️
Me too-I’m 78
I AM 73, Y LO ESCUCHO DESDE HACE COMO 60 AÑOS.-
Love Johnny Mathis. I heard him long long time ago.
My favorite all time song❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.
Johnny is some kind of magic. I can't put into words how wonderful he is and this song is gorgeous
Perfect he is always perfect😊😊
I have known Johnny for about 50 years. I met him driving down Sunset Blvd. He was in his Jag XKE and I was in my 63 Chevy Super sport convertable. I yelled out my window “Johnny Can I Have Your Autograph”.
That started a 50 year friendship from going to his house in Sunset Plaza to going with him to the Greek Theatre standing at the side of the stage watching his concerts.
Yes 50 wonderful years of a lot of fond memories and I am not gay. we just became good friends! PO
dude hate to tell you but including you are not gay proves you ARE NOT his friend though he may think so
I think I was in"Trees" at that Greek Theater Concert...you are a lucky man!!
@@jadezee6316
Love song reminds of my son being so shy meeting girls in his teen years.
Johnny Mathis: one of the last great, truly great, singers.
I was named after this song and movie. Love my name and this song! 💃😘🌷🕯✝️💝
ESCUCHO A JOHNNY MATHIS DESDE HACE 60 AÑOS.- BELLISIMA VOZ.- VENUS, WONDERFUL, MISTY, ETC.- TIERNOS TEMAS.- BUENA PERSONA Y EXCELENTE VOZ.-
I’ve made it passed 75 years of age, and I’ve lived 65 years of them with Johnny Mathis singing my life’s background music. I’ve seen him in person a number of times. Once I took my daughter with me, so she could hear my idea of a perfect voice. I know Mr. Mathis will likely not ready my comments, but I wish somehow he could know how much his singing has meant to me.
Laura, Johnny, a glass of wine… I guess it can’t get any better!
Superb nothing more to say.
Oh! Johnny how I love you! Lucky enough to have see you many times in person! By the way my name is Laura!
Lovely.. so much feeling
My daughter is named after this song,its as beautiful as she is.
I was also named after this song❤
Got to see him for a Christmas concert in So Cal! Hes still got it!
What an artist! Mr. Mathis, does not need any dancers, or flamboyant clothes or fire works to perform.
We just need him, unique and a special kind of performer.
Thanks Mr. Mathis for sharing with us all.
What a fabulous delivery!
Real music, real singing.
Yeah
I also saw the 1944 Film Noir "LAURA" and I liked it very much, especially the musical score; so much so that I named my beloved daughter.....LAURA !❤❤
Good to read others names their daughter Laura after the song. My dad was a piano singer in nightclubs in southern ca during the early 60's
We are blessed to live in the same age as Johnny Mathis.
Amen, brother. AMEN.
Indeed, very much so...thanku Lord...
He takes one there- at the scene- makes the actual movie much more intriguing! The connecting gift of Johnny Mathis. Yes! Singer’s realism established began from his first songs: ‘certain smile’, ‘chances are’ ....&. so on
It doesn’t matter what age it is Mathis is timeless. I’ve been listening to him since the late 1950s. What more can I say?
@@sharigellmandince Me, too.
I was named after this...can hear mama singing along from heaven 🤍😇
His voice is a dream love you JM xxx ❤
What a beautiful voice!
That Mathis 'thing' is called Mathis Always~Always Mathis. ❤ The thrill never wanes.
Amar un sueño. Un imposible que nos acompañara toda la vida. Con esta bella cancion. Que suena en nuestro corazon y en nuestra alma
Hauntingly beautiful song sung so hauntingly beautifully by the one and only Johnny Mathis.
true- haunting- everyone has such wonderful descriptors- for a man that defies description - he is just that- the one and only- never another.enjoy
mui bom
Yes absolutely
Gordon H. I agree. thanks👍🏿🍌🙏
The absolute best. Love his talent. Passion. Effortless. No one like him.
It seems that the older he gets, the better he gets...
Beautiful versión, thank for your romantic performance
I love how he sings
Wow, nobody sings this like Johnny, superb!
He hits a few wrong notes in this one because it's live and due to his age, he had a less-than-perfect control of his voice. A flawless interpretation of "Laura" is on his 1964 album Tender Is the Night:
ua-cam.com/video/LKafzlb1aiA/v-deo.html&ab_channel=JohnnyMathis-Topic
Btw, Ella Fitzgerald's version is just as good.
@@deanronson6331 Sinatra sang the best version of this beautiful melody.
@@mrleewins Sinatra sang many best versions of the American Songbook numbers, but this wasn't it. The third performance of "Laura" that's better than that of Frankie boy's is Four Freshmen's. They're all on YT.
Thanj you for this video. I 've been a Johnny Mathis fan since 1959 when I first heard him sing, and I love this song. Johnny makes anything he sings sound so romantic.
Happy Birthday 🎉
I have been a fan for over 55 years. Love seeing you in concerts.
Love, Kathy from Maryland.
The best version of this song
Andy Williams and Matt Monro do this song justice, as well ...
A beautiful song. So many memories. Great movie also.
JOHNNY MATHIS: LAURA
AN AMAZING VOICE.
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL + ENCHANTING!!! LUV 💞
THIS PRECIOUS SONG AND SPLENDID MOVIE!!
TQ KINDLY 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Here, the great Johnny Mathis shows us what the skill is that the finest singers share:
through his singing he tells an actual story to us!
They don't make them like Johnny Mathis anymore.
I was named after this song by my Dad who loved it. It is the first time I am hearing it. It feels weird to know I got my name from this song. Johnny has such an amazing voice.
My dad loved this song too he told us kids he thought of Mom every time he heard it on the radio so many years ago .Dad is gone now but everyone of us think of him when we hear this song and Mom the most.
My name is Laura too, my Dad who loved it. I neve seen my Dad < I was 5 year old,Miracle I just faound Him !!! Thanks God, His told me about this beautiful song cause his putting my Name for tha song!!I love may Dad
To Laura Benysek : In response to your comment 2 years ago about the You-Tube video of "Laura" sung by Johnny Mathis, this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, and I urge you to also see the 1944 "film noir" classic movie "Laura" staring Gene Tierney as Laura and Dana Andrews. Her classic beauty set against this hauntingly beautiful music is wonderful. You may see it on Turner Classic Movies channel, or perhaps on Netflix. Everyone named Laura owes it to herself to see this film and hear this beautiful music.
I get goose pimples Every time I hear Mr Mathis sing "Laura", so hauntingly beautiful and touches my soul.
Johnny'v voice is magic!
HAUNTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS MAN IS THE ONLY SINGER THAT MESMERIZES ME. LOVE YOU MY FAVORITE MALE VOCALIST FOREVER.
I agree his voice is mesmerising ...........no one has ever tried to impersonate him, he
is unique...I love you Johnny Mathis
This man melts my heart when he sings
Me too! I just SWOON! I am absolutely IN LOVE WITH HIM. BEAUTIFUL IN EVERY POSSIBLE WAY. HANDSOME BEYOND WORDS! And when he sings, MY SOUL ASCENDS!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@marieharris1230 > pienso exactamente cada palabra escrita por ti ...♡♡
@@marieharris1230 > I think every word said by you...he is unique ..♡♡
La voz varonil mas dulce del mundo ❤
Hermosa música me trae muchos recuerdos bonitos de México Norma.
Maravilhoso, como tudo que é feito por Jonhy Mathis.
As long as you live, Johnny, Your voice will not desert you. We all love you.
Yes he is the voice of our generation gentle a talent no one can quite out into words but we love him
Sempre que visiar esse video, vou comentar , essa musica lindíssima fica mais linda na voz maravilhosa e romântica de Johnny mathis , poderia dizer que é a minha preferida, mas são tantas músicas 🎶 maravilhosas que Johnny canta que não da para definir qual é a melhor, tudo depende do momento, neste exato instante que ja me preparo para dormir sou mais laura tenho 80 anos mas ainda sou uma romântica incorrigível e Johnny mathis com sua voz angelical alimenta meus sonhos ele ainda é grandioso e sou grata por essa postagem maravilhosa Parabéns 🎉🎉🎉
*The laugh that floats on a summer night, that you can never quite recall.* Wonderful.
I saw Mr. Mathis in person in concert and was awed by him...."Laura' is perfect for him....musical, mystical and beautiful....
Beautiful
Ele é lindo! Ele é fabuloso! Ele é o melhor de todos. Ontem hoje e amanhã Amo Johnny Mathis para sempr
e. 💛
Beautiful song, I love it
Sing it Johnny! My sister Charyl loved you! RIP Sissy. 😢
Johnny you caused Laura to be real!
I have been charmed by this man for over 60 years. I will always love his music~ Suzy
「Laura」は easy listening 曲の最高峰です 🥰😍
My favourite singer of all time. What a voice.
Johnny, with his great voice, gives a great rendition of one the best classics of all time. Thanks !
I agree - this is such a wonderful collaborative effort- between composer/lyricist and Johnny- . He brings emotion to this song like none other.
lenoremewton
and the arranger, Don Costa, who based it on the movie's soundtrack
Jonny é a perfeição pura cmo cantor ....Adoro ....
I love Johnny Mathis! He is great artist and singer!
John is the best, i missed him this year. We don't know when we will see him again. Love you mucho JM.
An exquisite arrangement by Johnny Mathis of one of my favorite songs from a golden era of wonderful music.
Guy NZ e
Tempos que não voltam mais.Cantores muito românticos com interpretações perfeitas.
O tempo não volta , mas nós voltamos até ele , ouvindo as músicas lindíssimas nesta voz divina de mr Johnny que ainda está entre nós, e que sempre estará em nossas lembranças ❤❤❤❤😢
This is a beautiful arrangement of the song. Johnny's voice is a national treasure!
SR. JOHNNY MATHIS: "LAURA" UNA VOZ INCREÍBLE, INIGUALABLE INCOMPARABLE!!! LAS LÍRICAS E ORCHESTRA ES
PRECIOSA!!! ÉSTO SE LLAMA PERFECCIÓN!!!
MIL GRACIAS 🌹🌹🌹.
Que bien canta Johnny, es un fuera de serie....tiene un dominio vocal, un vibrato, y un registro maravilloso
Exquisite, haunting, and ethereal, just like the absolutely extraordinary, in every way, man himself. And "Laura" is his favorite song to sing!
Simply amazing ❤❤❤
Johnny's concerts are so simple, all the stage needs is him and his orchestra, none of those stuff they use for other singers to attract attention. We love to see him, just him , he is a COMMAND PERFORMANCE by himself. Thanks for sharing this lenoremewton.
I've been enchanted by his voice since I was a teenager (he's 3 years older than I am). Saw him in Pittsburgh for the first time on 7-22-2017 with The Pittsburgh Symphony. Frankly, I would have loved to have had him sing only with the piano and Gil's guitar.
I miss your so beautiful songs JM. Haven't listened to you for long 🌟🍌!!! mNy thNks.. 🤪
yes... everything's good about you🌟..... thanks JM👍🏿
NITA S. I agree. thNks😊💯
Hauntingly beautiful
Irene Kent
Hello , I second your expression!
I saw that you had a couple of comments about Laura.
I’ve not shared like this before.
And if you would like to hear another rendition of this song by myself.
I sure would like to share it with you.
I published 7 songs to date .
The publisher also put my songs up on UA-cam.
50% of the profits of the music are earmarked for Orphaned children stricken w HIV.
I felt like doing something after viewing a documentary titled Blood Brother.
Its a story that will break your heart.
A man named Rocky Bratt has committed himself to this cause.
Beautiful man.
I hope you see this
Bless Rudy Ponzio
Ps the greatest compositions for me have already been written.
Those are where I go for aliveness.
Thank you
Absolutely wonderful a singer never to be forgotten.
Best version i have ever heard of this haunting tune
Johnny you are incredible what is sound
The way Mr. Mathis caresses those lyrics and sustains those notes are the epitome of excellence and class!
There is no music and singing more beautiful than this! I own the vhs with this concert. A tribute to Johnny Mercer, this artist with wonderful lyrics. I will never be tired of 'watching it. "Laura" is one of my many favorites. I also own a collection of Andy Williams- shows, and Johnny Mercer is a guest in one of them, singing a medley'with Andy, melodies with titles starting from A and out the alphabet.
Johnny Mathis is the reason I purchased it!! From Norway: Berit.
John again gives us his heart through song. Beautiful man, beautiful music. Never be anyone like him. Love,Love
Gorgeous song perfectly sung by the great Johnny Mathis.
one of the most beautiful songs with many memories
This is a Don Costa arrangement and JM recorded it in 1963 on his " Tender is the Night" album. It's amazing that 34 years later it sounds exactly the same, and he looks terrific at 62 years old ( he turns 80 this year) in this video.
Agree, Bill. You know, Poe once wrote that the most tragic story is the death of a beautiful, young girl. And I can think of no more beautiful a young girl to die so tragically, so horribly, than Gene Tierney in the movie. Still brings a lump to the throat as Dana Andrews falls in love with her portrait.
I love Johnny singing Laura,it teamed me ages to fall asleep,doesn't help that I have it on repeat Vivien Shaw
Gosh, the way he catches the tone after the introdution... is so... so right!
this - simply- is magnificent-a true example of Johnny's expressive vulnerability- delivered via the velvet strings of his voice.
@@lenoremewton
I have , not one, but TWO daughters named Laura. After this most beautiful song, of course. A world class pianist in Savannah, Ken Palmer, played this so perfectly, it was impossible to ever forget it. Mathis does it justice.
Johnny Mercer was primarily a lyricist who wrote the words to David Raksin's "Laura." in 1944. Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney starred in the non-musical of Laura.
Gene Tierney was so beautiful, she will always be LAURA to me!
Nossa que lindo ❤
I was named after this song. My best memory of my mother is her singing this song to me.
Romantic
Extraordinario Jhonny Mathis,uno de los inmortales.......
Beautiful......the man and his song.......no other words are necessary.....
and Johnny's voice and Mercer's lyrics- are a wonderful match- as well as all the wonderful composers.
Anyone else notice the subtle "Doppler Effect" at the first instance of, "on a train that is passing through?"
His exquisite vocals send chills up my arms.
We traveled from Boston to Pittsburgh this past summer to see Johnny. He appeared with the Pittsburgh Symphony. Always a class act. Johnny's performance of this standard, alone, made the trip worthwhile. There is simply no one like him. Unique in every way. A treasure, still performing superbly at 80!
Love this man to the moon and back
My Mother's name is Laura she has passed missed but not forgotten
Johnny Mathis is TOPS...He could never NOT have a hit....He is MR. MUSIC. He must be appauled by the GARBAGE out there today. His voice, tone, and style are so unique. Thanks for this great melody and for JOHNNY!
Always lovely Johnny Mathis! Perhaps, the best last century singer.
so true- and a legend deserving of wide acclaim. By the way, he's not doing badly in this century either! Agreeably he made his famous mark back 'then'- . Still performing to sell out crowds. enjoy.
Thank you!
very haunting music
A fabulous song from a classic movie... always. There is only ONE Johnny Mathis.