Johnny Mathis Quotes

Nat was my hero right from the very beginning. My dad brought his music into the house and played it over and over again.

Johnny Mathis

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• Nat was my hero right from the very beginning. My dad brought his music into the house and played it over and over again.

  

  Johnny Mathis
  • Music
  • House
  • Dad