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Introduction
Have you ever stumbled onto a song so tender it feels like a secret whispered just for you? That’s exactly what happened when I clicked on “Love Story ~ Johnny Mathis ~ (HD)” and let his velvet voice wash over me From the very first note of “(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story,” you’re transported into a moment of pure, heartfelt nostalgia—like finding an old love letter tucked inside a forgotten book.
This song wasn’t born in a recording studio, though—it first took shape on the silver screen. In the 1970 film Love Story, Francis Lai’s haunting instrumental theme was paired later with Carl Sigman’s lyrics to capture the ache of star-crossed lovers When Andy Williams turned it into a chart-topping hit in early 1971, it cemented itself as one of those rare melodies that feels both intimate and universal
Enter Johnny Mathis, the “Voice of Romance,” whose version leads off his February 10, 1971 album Love Story Mathis doesn’t merely cover the song—he inhabits it. His phrasing slows just enough to let each word linger; you can almost hear the gentle catch in his breath as he asks, “Where do I begin to tell the story of how great a love can be?” That subtle vulnerability is pure Mathis magic, and it’s what turns a beautiful melody into an unforgettable moment.
What makes this performance so special isn’t just the technical perfection—it’s the way Mathis invites you in, as if he’s sitting beside you on a quiet evening, sharing memories of first love and the bittersweet ache of goodbye. You’ll find yourself closing your eyes, picturing the film’s heroine gazing out at falling snow, or recalling your own heart-fluttering moments. That’s the power of a song that speaks straight to the soul.
So next time you need a little romantic escape—fifteen minutes of pure, unhurried feeling—press play on this HD rendition. Let Johnny Mathis guide you through every delicate turn of phrase, and rediscover why some love stories never really end.
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Lyrics
Where do I begin
To tell the story of how great a love can be
The sweet love story that is older than the sea
The simple truth about the love she brings to me
Where do I start
With her first hello
She gave new meaning to this empty world of mine
There’d never be another love, another time
She came into my life and made the living fine
She fills my heart
She fills my heart with very special things
With angels songs, with wild imaginings
She fills my soul with so much love
That anywhere I go I’m never lonely
With her around, who could be lonely
I reach for her hand-its always there
How long does it last
Can love be measured by the hours in a day
I have no answers now but this much I can say
I know I’ll need her till the stars all burn away
And she’ll be there
How long does it last
Can love be measured by the hours in a day
I have no answers now but this much I can say
I know I’ll need her till the stars all burn away
And she’ll be there