How Do You Keep the Music Playing?
Johnny Mathis · 1993
46 min · 11 tracks · pop music
A lush collection of romantic ballads, adorned with smooth orchestration and Johnny Mathis's signature emotive delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Summer Knows Start here — This track highlights Mathis's ability to convey deep emotion through subtle vocal nuances, beautifully capturing the essence of nostalgia.
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What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? — The song stands out for its poignant lyrics and intricate melody, allowing Mathis to showcase his interpretative skills and charm.
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How Do You Keep the Music Playing? (Finale) — As the title track, it encapsulates the thematic heart of the album, blending lyrical introspection with soaring melodies that are quintessentially Mathis.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- romantic ambiance for intimacy
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- gentle soundtrack for relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Released after a hiatus, it showcases Mathis's continued relevance and vocal prowess.
- Themes
- romantic nostalgia· intimate reflections
- Career context
- Released in 1993, this album marked Johnny Mathis's return to the studio after a hiatus following his 1987 album 'The Christmas Album.' At this point in his career, Mathis was already an established figure in pop and easy listening, known for his timeless vocals but seeking to reconnect with his audience through new material.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Perry Como· Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole
Tracklist
- 1 How Do You Keep the Music Playing? (Introduction) 1:26
- 2 The Summer Knows Start here 4:20
- 3 Something New in My Life 4:11
- 4 What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? 5:59
- 5 The Way She Makes Me Feel 4:02
- 6 I Was Born in Love With You 4:46
- 7 On My Way to You 5:03
- 8 After the Rain 4:10
- 9 The Windmills of Your Mind 4:31
- 10 Summer Me, Winter Me 3:40
- 11 How Do You Keep the Music Playing? 4:43
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
In the Wee Small Hours
Frank Sinatra
Features lush orchestral arrangements and explores themes of love and nostalgia.
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
Tony Bennett
Carries a similar romantic sentimentality and smooth vocal style with orchestral backing.
Como Swings
Perry Como
Offers gentle melodies and intimate reflections, blending easy listening with orchestral depth.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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