L.A. Times - Entertainment — An unlikely act stole the show last month at the annual all-star gala Clive Davis hosts the night before the Grammy Awards. more info

The Telegraph — Even at 78, Johnny Mathis still retains an astonishing voice, says Neil McCormick more info

USA Today Music — Elvis, Wham! and Bing Crosby also have top holiday jingles more info

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People.com — The singer and actress revels in "an evening of surprises," including a performance by Johnny Mathis more info

WFMU's Beware of the Blog — Ronnie Hawkins - The Ballad Of Caryl Chessman (Let Him Live, Let Him Live, Let Him Live) Hoyle Miller - Twelve Years On Death Row Country Johnny Mathis - Caryl Chessman In July 1948, Caryl Chessman, also known as "The... more info

Guardian Music — Virtuoso violinist heard on a string of classic Hollywood movie scoresThe American violinist Israel Baker, who has died aged 92, was renowned among his fellow musicians but unknown to most of the millions who heard him play on the soundtracks of such... more info

Guardian Music — The height of Britpop wasn't the best time to launch a band who were in thrall to American rock There's never really a good time to be a British band in audible debt to Cheap Trick. On the rare occasions when powerpop has gained a toehold in Britain ... more info

Popdose — There are TV themes you remember. “All In The Family,” with its way-back talk of President Hoover and LaSalle cars. Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams cooing together, “What would we do, baby, without us?” Bars where everybody knows your name... more info

Guardian Music — Naomi Grimley lifted the lid on the D-notice system, while Alice Cooper had a secret of a different sort to impart as The Old Grey Whistle Test marked its 40th anniversaryD for Discretion: Can the Modern Media Keep a Secret? (R4) | iPlayerOld Grey Wh... more info