This is from the 1972 album of the same title. I read about the song and if the story is true, it makes it even more romantic. I read that it was written by a Scottish man named, Ewan MacColl for his wife and then, recorded about 10 years later. What a lovely man to see that beauty in his wife. What a perfect rendition by Johnny Mathis. No one else could bring this much soul into any song.
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Always love this …
Always love this song.
Johnny You ARE THE …
Johnny You ARE THE BEST ALWAYS HAV BEEN & ALWAYS WILL BE!! WTG JOHNNY:):)
This just made me …
This just made me cry… I adore Johnny Mathis, his velvet tones and depth of feeling.
maestro!
maestro!
Thank you for …
Thank you for stopping by and saying so. He is magical.
Mathis magic …
Mathis magic through and through
Yes, the album is …
Yes, the album is from 1972. Happy it brought back good memories for you.
Wonderful version! …
Wonderful version! This song reminds me of my college days @ JRC… way back in 1970 to 74…so this song must be forty years old now, right? JM is great!
nobody can sing it …
nobody can sing it like mathis himself. 13 times live…can’t get enough
Both Ewan MacColl’s …
Both Ewan MacColl’s parents were Scottish therefore he was – just because you are born in a stable doesn’t make you a horse! Yes he changed his name – to a pen name which expressed his commitment to Scots folk music and the Lallans Scots tongue of which he was a great exponent. Even his songs were influenced by the Celtic musical style and ballads of which he was so fond – this song being an example – see Barbara Dickson’s rendition on youtube. The name Miller is not only to be found in England!
Not a bad song …
Not a bad song pretty beautiful for people who are in love I guess!
Thank you so much …
Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting.
the first and only …
the first and only time I ever heard this song was by Roberta Flack. Johnny’s version is quite impressive. Never knew the story behind it. In fact, I thought this was a “Roberta Flack original.”
Great video!! Thanks for posting!!!
ayudaaaaa si …
ayudaaaaa si alguien me puede decir donde encuentro I`m just aboy of love de johnny mathis se los voy a agradecer, no la encuentro por ningun lado, gracias
He was not Scots, …
He was not Scots, English – changed his name from Miller.
Thanks, I’ll do …
Thanks, I’ll do that.
yes look up peggy …
yes look up peggy seeger.she was his wife it was written as a folk song.she’s still alive .cheers
Thank you for the …
Thank you for the added information. So, the family was filled with talented people. Her father had a way with words. Gorgeous lyrics.
the song was …
the song was written by kirst’y McColl’s father for his wife in 1958
I did some more …
I did some more research and it appears this song was played in the movie, I learned the following — “There is one odd montage in the middle of the film which is like a music video set to Roberta Flack singing “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” in which the characters Tobie & Garver roam through the landscape and end up in a secluded pond. The use of this two year old song in the film actually propelled it to #1 on the charts and made a star out of the relatively unknown Ms. Flack.”
I don’t remember …
I don’t remember this song being played in the movie “Play Misty For Me,” but it could have been. I rmember the caller, played by Jessica Walter, called DJ Clint Eastwood making a request saying, “Play Misty For Me,” which meant she wanted the song “Misty” played which he would do.
I agree the …
I agree the greatest male singer in the world.
You are so luckey to be able to see him live.
I’m glad you liked …
I’m glad you liked it and thanks for sharing a bit of your Johnny meeting. Always fun to hear about them.
Angela
Johnny Mathis does …
Johnny Mathis does a simply flawless version of this song. It’s absolutely beautiful. There is no better singer in the world or this lifetime than our dear Johnny Mathis. I love him and ALL of his music. I just saw him in Cleveland, Oh on Nov. 6th, 2008 and got my picture taken with him plus he was kind enough to autograph 2 photos made out to me…Thank you for sharing this song/video for all the world to hear.
I knew about the …
I knew about the movie. You and I seem to like the same songs. I’m so glad you like this one. As I played it before uploading, I got all teary-eyed. It’s such a lovely rendition of the lyrics. And, as I also said in a comment here, it does sound like a hymn. Right from the soul.