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Welcome to the Grapevine News. This section of the Mathis
Chronicles contains my views about anything I find or am sent about
Johnny Mathis on the Internet and elsewhere, that had been overlooked by the "official" sites. Occasionally, I report on things not directly
related to Mathis but have a connection, may even make up a question
to ask myself and try to answer. Readers are welcome to share their
experiences here also. So enjoy and thanks for coming.
VOL. 2 NO. 4 - FEBRUARY 18, 2003
IT'S GRAMMY TIME: This coming Sunday we get to see Johnny Mathis get his lifetime achievement award...maybe. I haven't taped a Grammy since the last time Mathis was on the show, in 1991, when he presented Natalie Cole with her Grammy for "Unforgettable". Wouldn't it be wonderful to have her turn the tables on him? Oh, well, I'm not writing this script...we'll just have to see what happens!
CHANCES ARE: Speaking of 1991 (or thereabouts), I see to my surprise that the live concert Chances Are from twelve (!) years ago, with Grammy nominee Patti Austin as special guest, is out on DVD! Has the same stuff the video has, but has extras like a discography and a photo gallery. That's the good news. The bad news is, it's not for sale in this country! It apparently is a wonderful gift for his Brazilian fans, because an exhaustive search finds no sellers in North America! However, they are starting to appear rather readily on eBay, so buyer beware. However, as soon as I find an accessible seller, I'll provide the link either here in the Grapevine, or in my Buy Mathis Music section.
TOUR BUS: The bus stops next in
Memphis, Tennessee. Visit See Mathis
Live! for details.
God Bless You and Please Keep Well,
Mr. Mathis.
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