Wonderful! Wonderful!

Johnny Mathis

About Wonderful! Wonderful!

"Wonderful! Wonderful!" is a popular music song written by Sherman Edwards, with lyrics by Ben Raleigh. The song was first published in 1957. In the United States, a recording by Johnny Mathis reached number 14 on the Billboard charts.


Year:
1977
3:05
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Sometimes we walk hand in hand by the sea
And we breathe in the cool salty air
You turn to me with a kiss in your eyes
And my heart feels a thrill beyond compare
Then your lips cling to mine
It's wonderful, wonderful
Oh, so wonderful, my love

Sometimes we stand on the top of a hill
And we gaze at the earth and the sky
I turn to you and you melt in my arms
There we are, darling, only you and I
What a moment to share
It's wonderful, wonderful
Oh, so wonderful, my love

The world is full of wondrous things it's true
But they wouldn't have much meaning without you

Some quiet evening I sit by your side
And we're lost in a world of our own
I feel the glow of your unspoken love
I'm aware of the treasure that I own
And I say to myself
It's wonderful, wonderful
Oh, so wonderful, my love

And I say to myself
It's wonderful, wonderful
Oh, so wonderful, my love

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Johnny Mathis

John Royce "Johnny" Mathis (born in Gilmer, Texas, on September 30, 1935) is an American singer of popular music. Starting his career with singles of standard music, he became highly popular as an album artist, with several dozen of his albums achieving gold or platinum status, and 73 making the Billboard charts and Guinness World Record music chart historian Paul Gambaccini, confirms "Johnny Mathis has sold well over 350 million records worldwide". more »

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Written by: BEN RALEIGH, SHERMAN EDWARDS

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9 facts about this song

Artist Background
Johnny Mathis is an American singer known for his smooth vocal style. He was born in Texas in 1935 and has released numerous albums throughout his lengthy career.
Song Popularity
"Wonderful! Wonderful!" is one of Johnny Mathis's most popular songs. It reached number 14 on the Billboard pop singles chart in 1957.
Song Composition
The song was written by Ben Raleigh and Sherman Edwards. It is often recognized for its easy-listening style and romantic lyrics.
Unique Record
"Wonderful! Wonderful!" has a unique record as it spent an outstanding 39 weeks on the Billboard pop charts. This, at the time, was the longest run by a song in the chart’s history.
Song Influence
The song has proven influential and has been covered by many notable artists, including Aretha Franklin, The Supremes, and The Zombies.
Cultural Impact
"Wonderful! Wonderful!" became a pop standard and was adopted as theme music by a Philadelphia television station for its late-night movie program during the 1960s and 1970s.
Media Appearance
It famously appeared in an episode of the American television serial drama, "The X Files." In a 1998 episode titled "Home," the song plays a significant role, adding a disturbing undertone to the show’s narrative.
Sales Achievement
"Wonderful! Wonderful!" was also released as part of the album "Johnny's Greatest Hits" which went on to become one of the most popular albums of all time, staying on the Billboard Top Albums Chart for a record 490 consecutive weeks.
Enduring Legacy
Over six decades after its release, "Wonderful! Wonderful!" remains one of Johnny Mathis's best-known and most beloved recordings.

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