During an interview, The Monkees‘ Micky Dolenz said he drew influence from Johnny Mathis’ “Misty.” He said the song changed his life and inspired his work. Listeners in the United States and the ...

The following is an excerpt from the chapter "Songs for the Season: The Christmas Albums" from Jakob Baekgaard's Misty: The Music of Johnny Mathis (Sonicbond Publishing, 2022). Songs for the Season: ...

Jul. 9—Chances are, every time velvet-voiced Johnny Mathis takes center stage during his current U.S. tour, the atmosphere could turn misty. Sure, some devoted Mathis fans might swoon teary-eyed with ...

LOS ANGELES — It’s time to get a little “Misty”: Johnny Mathis, the singer who has entertained audiences since the 1950s, is retiring from touring, his team announced Wednesday. “As many of you may ...

Chances are, when velvet-voiced Johnny Mathis takes center stage at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket on May 28, the atmosphere could turn Misty. Sure, some devoted Mathis fans might swoon ...

When he was 19 years old, Johnny Mathis was on his way to being signed to Columbia Records. That was in 1955. On Sept. 30, Mathis turned 83. He’s still signed to Columbia, he’s making an album with ...

Chances are, when velvet-voiced Johnny Mathis takes center stage in two upcoming Louisiana concerts, the atmosphere could turn Misty. Sure, some devoted Mathis fans might swoon teary-eyed with waves ...

You have to wonder how many singers over the years quit when they heard Johnny Mathis. That weirdly beautiful voice, they must have thought, could only be a gift from God. And the way Mathis has ...

Legendary singer Johnny Mathis is officially stepping away from the stage. The 89-year-old announced his retirement from touring and live concerts due to age and declining health. "It’s with sincere ...

Includes fresh insights from Johnny Mathis as well as his producers and arrangers and traces Mathis’s musical journey from the past to the present. Few singers have been able to change with the times ...