Johnny Mathis

Johnny Mathis

American pop singer

A hugely successful balladeer who possesses an incredibly distinctive voice, and shows remarkable durability and professionalism.

Born	September 30, 1935
Hometown	Gilmer, Texas, United States of America
Net worth	$400 million
Height	5'7" (1.71m)

Parents

Clem Mathis , Mildred Boyd

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Paul Vance, songwriter responsible for the song Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini – obituary

Paul Vance, who has died aged 92, wrote scores of songs for artists such as Frank Sinatra, Perry Como and Johnny Mathis, but will be remembered chiefly for the novelty tune Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, a worldwide hit in 1960.

MOVIES & TV SHOWS

The Big Record

The Big Record

0h 30min

1957

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