“Even though there's no forum for me on the radio for the kind of music I sing anymore, I am still excited about having a career where I can sing the best music in the world, and people will come and hear me because of the hit records I've had in the past.”

American singer

Johnny Mathis is an American singer best known for a long recording career that began with singles of standard music. Born John Royce Mathis, he became a major popular vocalist of the 20th century and is counted among its best-selling recording artists. He later gained particular success as an album artist. Several of his albums earned gold or platinum status, and 73 reached the Billboard charts, reflecting the steady commercial reach of his work over many years.