Johnny Mathis ~ Long Ago and Far Away ~~

Johnny singing my most favorite of all from the 1986 album, "Hollywood Musicals", Mathis and Mancini magic at work. While tough to choose as this is a beautiful CD, each song a treasure. "'Long Ago and Far Away' is one of Jerome Kern's most haunting melodies--his 'last great masterpiece,' in the words of his biographer, Gerald Bordman..... In Johnny's hands this 'haunting' essence and emotional appeal to the sweet memory of love emerges effortlessly. While there is a live version of this up on YT, I wanted to offer just one other perspective with a focus on the entirety of the song's origin, including some photo stills of Johnny that I hope will touch you as much as the song. Please enjoy. This IS romance at it's very, very best. (Read on for more history of Gershwin, Kern and history of the song and film for which it was written- "Cover Girl", '44, and the 'breakthrough' roles for Hayworth and Kelly).

[PaulineBoulton-bs]

A Johnny Mathis fan since the 60's I dedicate this song to my first love, I hope your still listening to Johnny and remembering how in love we were..

[dudley]

When Jerome Kern and Ira Gershwin wrote this song for the film "Cover Girl" with Rita Hayworth with her beauty and talented dancing, it was such a perfect. one. It remains one of the best love songs ever written. Johnny does it quite upload, Thanks!

[andyblyth]

I bought this wonderful album when it first came out. Johnny Mathis on great form with the masterful arrangements of Henry Mancini. This song is just a classic. He did a beautiful medley also on the album, but this one and You stepped out of a Dream, When you wish upon a star, magical. What passes for music now is utter only in its' awfulness. There's a reason why these songs are so good, that's the reason!! Sublime melodies tied to beautiful words.

[patriciabrewer]

This is the song that my husband and I danced to at our wedding reception over 50 years ago. Perfect!

[annince]

Simply the best is Johnny Mathis. Love him from England ❤

[ThomasCapiga-pkym]

Tremendous Song sung by a Outstanding Performer

[TheJohnpandy]

I saw Johnny at The London Palladium in the 1980s. Of course he was wonderful more than that. I got the chance to see someone that I loved who could really touch my soul. An indelible memory. John Sivorn

[kathymarik]

There never was and will never be, another Johnny Mathis

[annince]

Happy Birthday John, hope you have a great day. Love you forever xxx

[carlhursh]

He;s 84 now, but you never get tired of hearing his voice.

[Moonbeam]

Chills run up and down my spine by listening to Mr. Mathis. It doesn't get much better than this glorious voice. Thank you.

[FranciscoFerrerGaliana]

Maravilloso tema . Magnifica interpretación de Jhonny mathis.!!

[justines]

Johnny Mathis is the embodiment of LOVE! Chills run up and down my spine everytime he sings...TO ME; and goodness....so handsome and unassumingly sexy. Thank you Lenore for posting this beautiful video.

[maureen]

Still LOVE this AMAZING singer and this after so many fabulous....!!!!

[PCplays]

Our country would have missed out on so much wonderful music if it hadn't been for Johnny Mathis.  What a voice. What a terrific talent. 

[Phaedrax]

I listen to this every evening before going to sleep - just so lovely - 'night all :-)

[joelucia]

reminds me of a ex who i still love for over 50 years an will love her till i am gone

[Zamigirl]

Every time someone broke my heart I listened to you my "Johnny -One -Note"
You were the balm that soothed my heart.You're a classic.

[marilynhudson]

Johnny Mathis, ..Is totally the best in my opinion..Unbelievable

[katherinelaird]

His talent is unsurpassable , always