How Old Is Singer Johnny Mathis

So, I was at this retro music festival last weekend, you know the kind, where everyone's dressed like they're in a time machine from the '60s. I'm grooving to some tunes, when suddenly, this voice so smooth it could melt butter, starts crooning "Misty". I turn around, and there he is, the man himself, Johnny Mathis. I mean, I knew he was still around, but seeing him there, looking like he could be someone's cool grandpa, I started wondering, just how old is this guy?

Well, let's rewind a bit. Johnny Mathis was born on September 30, 1935, in Gilmer, Texas. That makes him, drumroll please, 86 years old as of 2021. I know, right? I felt like I needed a history lesson just to wrap my head around that. But hey, age is just a number, and Johnny's been proving that for decades.

From Texas to the Top of the Charts

Mathis started his musical journey in the church choir, which is where many great voices get their start, right? He moved to San Francisco with his family when he was young, and that's where he honed his skills, singing in nightclubs and on local radio. His big break came in 1956 when he was discovered by jazz producer George Avakian. The rest, as they say, is history.

Mathis' first album, "Johnny Mathis: A New Sound in Popular Song", was released in 1957. It was a hit, and the rest of his career has been a string of successes. He's sold over 40 million records worldwide, had 73 hit singles, and even has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Not bad for a guy who's been around longer than most of us have been alive.

Still Going Strong

Mathis is one of those rare artists who's managed to stay relevant and popular for decades. He's still touring and releasing new music. His latest album, "Sending You a Little Christmas", came out just last year. I mean, if that's not a testament to his enduring appeal, I don't know what is.

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So, the next time you're listening to "Chances Are" or "It's Not for Me to Say", remember that the voice behind those songs is that of an 86-year-old man who's been serenading us since before many of our parents were even born. Isn't that something? It just goes to show, talent truly is timeless.

And hey, if you ever get the chance to see him live, do it. You might just find yourself dancing with history.