Johnny's Greatest Hits
Johnny Mathis · 1958
34 min · 12 tracks · easy listening
A smooth blend of romantic ballads and lush orchestration that captures the essence of late '50s pop.
Why this album works
This album became one of the first compilation records to achieve significant commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard charts and remaining there for an impressive five weeks. It has also been recognized for its enduring influence on the pop music landscape, paving the way for future greatest hits collections and earning Mathis enduring acclaim as a romantic icon.
- Career context
- When 'Johnny's Greatest Hits' was released in March 1958, Johnny Mathis was already an established artist, having made his commercial breakthrough with hits like 'Chances Are' in 1956. This compilation album solidified his status as a leading voice in the easy listening genre and showcased his vocal prowess across a range of heartfelt ballads during the peak of his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- R. Stevie Moore· Nancy Sinatra· Nikka Costa· Harry Nilsson· Aretha Franklin· Cher· Elvis Presley· Dolly Parton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chances Are Standout 3:03
- 2 All the Time 2:45
- 3 The Twelfth of Never 2:30
- 4 When Sunny Gets Blue 2:43
- 5 When I Am With You 2:59
- 6 Wonderful! Wonderful! 2:48
- 7 It's Not for Me to Say Standout 3:05
- 8 Come to Me 3:06
- 9 Misty Standout 3:35
- 10 Gina 2:47
- 11 Wild Is The Wind 2:28
- 12 What Will Mary Say 3:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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