Love Is Everything
Johnny Mathis · 1965
36 min · 12 tracks · easy listening
A lush tapestry of romantic ballads showcasing Mathis's smooth vocals over orchestral arrangements.
Why this album works
'Love Is Everything' features the hit single 'Go Away Little Girl,' which reached number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The album further established Mathis as a dominant force in the genre during the mid-1960s, contributing to his legacy as a romantic balladeer.
- Best for
- steady pacing for romantic evenings lush melodies for intimate moments smooth vocals for reflective listening
- Context
- Released in 1965, 'Love Is Everything' was Johnny Mathis's follow-up to the successful album 'Johnny Mathis Sings.' At this point in his career, Mathis was solidifying his place as a leading voice in easy listening and pop music, building on his earlier hits while exploring more contemporary songs from Broadway.
- 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 Never Let Me Go 2:31
- 2 People (From the Broadway Musical “Funny Girl”) Standout 3:08
- 3 A Thousand Blue Bubbles 2:40
- 4 Love Is Everything 2:56
- 5 Young and Foolish 3:40
- 6 An Affair to Remember (Our Love Affair) Standout 2:42
- 7 Come Ride the Wind With Me 3:01
- 8 Go Away Little Girl Standout 3:19
- 9 Dancing in the Dark 2:52
- 10 Long Ago (And Far Away) 3:42
- 11 This Is All I Ask 4:01
- 12 One More Mountain 2:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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