Johnny Mathis - On My Way To You Lyrics

This song is a work of genius by the masters. The Bermans. Mathis works his magic on it.

good version but Barbra Streisand's arrangement on this song is superb.

OMG, this is so beautiful, first time I heard this. Goose bumps.  Thank you Lenore Mewton

anyone have 99 miles from LA please? rhanks

This is so beautiful. Thank you, Lenore.

How can i make it on my own- Is from "The Best Days of My Life" album which I think was a 1979 release.


My grandmother was a JM diehard fan and I remember when i was a. child, she would play her records every Saturday morning and clean all day. "HOW CAN MAKE IT.." Was one of the songs that just stands out and one that I remembered most. I would love to listen to that song. It will unlock memories for me

How can I make it on my own" IS in fact a JM song. Released in 1979

Iam 100% positive.

I'll take a look to see if I can hear it. Not all of the earlier LPs were converted to Mp3s. If I find it I will certainly let you know. Music and memories- always wonderful. Thanks for sharing the information- and your memory.

looks like you might be able to buy a used CD of it from eBay- from my short search- yes that was an LP- thank you for sharing. here is the link- if it's allowed to show up here http://www.ebay.com/ctg/Best-Days-My-Life-Johnny-Mathis-CD-Jan-1989-Columbia-USA-/3117831

Can anyone post "How Can make it on my own" ? Can't find it anywhere online.

Never sung by Johnny- but i looked it up- if it's the same song- search for "Till I can make it on my own"- Martina McBride seems to have the versions/videos up. 

MotorCityPlayer any one have 99miles from LA please? thanks

thank you so much- so glad you're enjoying these. I love this CD as well- love the magic between Johnny, Michel Legrand and the Bergmans. Inspiring- just magical.

A very beautiful and touching song! Thank you.

@gemeyes2 - I'm sure he would be moved- I can imagine- and what a way to send oneself to their next chapter. Sounds good. hopefully you have many more good years to enjoy him live.

I too am looking for the special song for my final event, but have come to the conclusion, there are far too many beautiful choices from Johnny Mathis, so I am going to make a cd of all my favorites and have it played throughout the final event. They say the hearing is the last to go and I will still be listening to his soothing voice during the transition to where ever I shall go -- cause I'm going out in style thanks to Mr. Johnny Mathis... I love you.

@Heart2Heart76 - Very glad to hear you found it- you will love every song! Johnny sings them with a very special quality of appreciation - they are soft in places and expansive in others. The song "What are you doing the rest of your life" has a fabulous clarinet- i think- horn- part- i think it is Arturo Sandoval. Great music all the way through. Enjoy- glad to be a part of your finding it.

@Heart2Heart76 - I agree- very much. The seamless collaboration between the 4 of these gifted talents is incredible- and Johnny sings this whole CD with such respect for the songs, the emotions- the lyrics- it is- as the Bergman's wrote in the liner notes- a true 'gift' . Deeply touching song. You are so welcome- I am thrilled that you like it so. Please enjoy!

@romympanlilio - thank you so much- it is just that - a marriage of perfection. I hope you enjoy -. The feeling is very mutual:)

A stirring marriage indeed of JM and my favorite trio - Legrand and the Bergmans. Lovely, lovely song in a profoundly beautiful video! I'm glad I found your channel.

@ronfriedlos1 Hello Ron- how interesting to be struck by this song and this 'angelic voice' as celebration of life. I was just having some related thoughts - only moments ago- about how people can enter that next 'chapter' with grace. Not surprising that Johnny has often been asked to sing at end of life events for others. If this provides- I'm pleased it's here for you. You're welcome- and thank you for sharing such a special feeling.

@1uniquemonique - thank you, Monique- i'm glad you are enjoying it- he breathes a different experience into all of songs. Hope you are well.

Lovely photos. That Johnny certainly has a way with words. Thanks for posting, Lenore.

@africanzionflo - you're very welcome- as always, it's a labor of pure enjoyment. Happy you like them- please enjoy.

@beweau Very glad you like it- and the writing- it's easy to use the wonderful words of others. thank you. Enjoy.

Oh how beautiful and the lovely pictures too!

This is so beautiful. And this cd is so special, and I love it. Johnnys emotional voice and the way he use it in each of these songs make me just sit down listening. Beeing norwegian, without your description-skill Lenore, I just love the way you do it. I enjoy your comment so much. The Mathis Magic hits me on this cd. Thank you. Berit.

@jmsgirlger1 - You''re welcome- and thank you:) Please enjoy .

Lovely...thank you!

@mathismagic37 both ways you've said it work! happy that you like it - please enjoy, Carol.. :)

@777Moonbeam - What a wonderful way to say this!!! Lucky you-lucky us. As is written in the liner notes of his CD- 'the music will keep on playing'. Enjoy!

I wouldn't change a thing that happened on my way to you. Your beautiful voice has been a part of my life for many years. Thank you, Mr. Mathis.

@ReadMeReadYou - Thank you- I appreciate your comments- means a lot. I love that last shot too- glad you enjoyed it!

Johnny is always wonderful to hear.....I love his gentle side too. I really enjoyed your video. Beautifully done to fit the mood. Particuarly loved the ending.

@Hetty4u - So glad you like it- . Enjoy!

this is a wonderful song of Johnny, Thank You

@maureen1938 - You're very welcome, Maureen. Such a sweet, delicate song- glad you enjoy it.

Thanks for posting this beautiful song sung so wonderfully by Johnny Mathis.