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Johnny Mathis
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Mar 8, 1987
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Johnny Mathis has been making very popular records for some 30 years. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his childhood in a poor part of San Francisco, his great success as an athlete, the difficult decision he made to become a singer instead and the trials and tribulations of touring.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: Lujon (Slow Hot Wind) by Henry Mancini and his Orchestra
Book: Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Luxury: Golf bag
Book: Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Luxury: Golf bag
Released:
Mar 8, 1987
Format:
Podcast episode
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