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Live

Johnny Mathis · 1984

43 min · 12 tracks · easy listening

Johnny Mathis's live performance radiates warmth, intimacy, and smooth vocal mastery over timeless romantic ballads.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey
  • intimate live performance feel
  • warmth in romantic ballads
  • for cozy evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced tracks
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1984, Johnny Mathis was already a well-established artist with a career spanning over two decades. 'Live' marked his return to the concert stage after several years of focusing on studio albums, showcasing his enduring appeal as a live performer during a period when many artists were embracing new wave and rock sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Perry Como· Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Believe in Love 3:43
  • 2 Misty 3:12
  • 3 Begin the Bequine 3:54
  • 4 Fly Away 3:58
  • 5 A Certain Smile 3:47
  • 6 Memory 3:36
  • 7 The Twelfth of Never 3:19
  • 8 Try to Win a Friend 3:34
  • 9 99 Miles From L.A. 3:42
  • 10 Chances Are 3:14
  • 11 Orange Colored Sky 3:04
  • 12 When a Child Is Born 4:48

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata