Released 40 years ago
16 Most Requested Songs
Johnny Mathis · 1986
47 min · 16 tracks · pop music
A lush collection of romantic ballads, featuring Mathis's smooth vocals over orchestral arrangements that evoke nostalgia and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Chances Are Start here — This track exemplifies Mathis's signature style with its heartfelt delivery and lush orchestration, resonating deeply with fans of romantic ballads.
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Misty — A classic, this song highlights Mathis’s vocal range and emotional depth, making it one of his most enduring hits that remains popular today.
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It's Not for Me to Say — The poignant lyrics paired with Mathis's soulful interpretation showcase the artist's ability to convey complex emotions through simple melodies.
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(Where Do I Begin) Love Story — This track is notable for its sweeping orchestration and tender lyrics, encapsulating the essence of romance that characterizes much of Mathis’s work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- romantic ballads for intimate moments
- velvety vocals for relaxation
- timeless tunes for nostalgic reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation of popular songs showcasing Mathis's style, but not a primary entry point.
- Themes
- romantic storytelling· nostalgic ballads· velvety vocal delivery
- Career context
- Released in 1986, '16 Most Requested Songs' arrived during Johnny Mathis's enduring career, following a series of successful albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s. By this point, he had established himself as a beloved figure in pop and easy listening music, known for his rich voice and romantic songs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Perry Como· Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole
Tracklist
- 1 Chances Are Start here 3:03
- 2 It's Not for Me to Say 3:05
- 3 Misty 3:35
- 4 Wild Is the Wind 2:28
- 5 Wonderful! Wonderful! 2:49
- 6 Maria 3:47
- 7 The Twelfth of Never 2:30
- 8 Small World 3:19
- 9 Evergreen (Love Theme from "A Star Is Born") 3:16
- 10 Love Theme From "Romeo and Juliet" 2:56
- 11 What Will My Mary Say 3:11
- 12 When Sunny Gets Blue 2:43
- 13 A Certain Smile 2:48
- 14 (Where Do I Begin) Love Story 2:47
- 15 Didn't We 2:46
- 16 Gina 2:45
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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