Love Is Blue
Johnny Mathis · 1968
30 min · 10 tracks · pop music
Sophisticated melodies weave through lush orchestration, showcasing Mathis's smooth vocals and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Say a Little Prayer Start here — Mathis's rendition transforms this classic into a heartfelt plea, highlighting his emotive vocal delivery and connection to the lyrics.
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The Look of Love — This track captures the essence of romantic longing with its lush arrangement, perfectly complementing Mathis's smooth tones.
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Love Is Blue (L’amour est bleu) — As the title track, it showcases Mathis’s ability to convey deep emotion through both instrumental and lyrical elements, making it a centerpiece of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Mathis's interpretations of pop standards are well-executed but largely conventional, with some standout moments.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestration with strings and brass that complement Mathis's smooth vocal delivery on each track.
- The title track, 'Love Is Blue,' is an instrumental piece that stands out as a departure from the vocal tracks, creating a unique moment in the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- romantic ballads for cozy nights
- smooth vocals for relaxed moments
- for intimate gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy listening experiences
- seek experimental or edgy sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — The album solidified Mathis's place in pop music with a significant hit.
- Themes
- romantic yearning· lush orchestration· 1960s love songs
- Career context
- By the time 'Love Is Blue' was released in 1968, Johnny Mathis had already established himself as a major pop artist with multiple successful albums. This album followed his 1967 release 'Johnny Mathis Sings the Music of Bacharach & Kaempfert,' continuing his exploration of romantic ballads and soft pop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Perry Como· Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole
Tracklist
- 1 I Say a Little Prayer Start here 2:17
- 2 By the Time I Get to Phoenix 3:18
- 3 The Look of Love 3:45
- 4 Don’t Go Breakin’ My Heart 2:24
- 5 Here, There and Everywhere 3:37
- 6 Never My Love 2:41
- 7 Moon River 3:07
- 8 Walk on By 3:03
- 9 Venus 2:40
- 10 Love Is Blue (L’amour est bleu) 3:12
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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