Friends in Love cover

Friends in Love

Johnny Mathis · 1982

37 min · 10 tracks · easy listening

A smooth blend of lush melodies and heartfelt lyrics that epitomizes early '80s easy listening.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • heartfelt lyrics for connection
  • for romantic evenings
  • gentle background for conversations

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat tempos
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 5, 1982, 'Friends in Love' marked Johnny Mathis's return to the studio after a three-year hiatus. This album came during a period when Mathis was refocusing his career, transitioning from pop ballads to more contemporary sounds while maintaining his signature romantic style.
Stylistic neighbors
Perry Como· Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Got You Where I Want You 3:43
  • 2 I Remember You and Me 3:46
  • 3 When the Lovin’ Goes Out of the Lovin’ 4:19
  • 4 Somethin’s Goin’ On 3:21
  • 5 What Do You Do With the Love 3:28
  • 6 Friends in Love 4:03
  • 7 What’s Forever For 3:22
  • 8 Warm 4:39
  • 9 Memory (Theme From Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Musical “Cats”) 3:00
  • 10 Lately 4:05

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