Mathis Magic
Johnny Mathis · 1979
41 min · 10 tracks · easy listening
Smooth orchestral arrangements blend with Mathis's lush vocals, creating an intimate atmosphere of romantic nostalgia.
Why this album works
'Mathis Magic' is notable for its commercial performance, reaching the Billboard charts and solidifying Mathis's enduring popularity in the easy listening genre. The album features updated renditions of classic songs like 'Night and Day', showcasing his ability to reinterpret standards for a modern audience.
- Best for
- intimate romantic evenings steady melodic flow throughout nostalgic reflections on love
- Context
- By the time 'Mathis Magic' was released in January 1979, Johnny Mathis had already established himself as a pop icon over two decades. This album came during a period when he was exploring more contemporary sounds while retaining his signature style, marking a shift in his musical approach to appeal to new audiences.
- 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 No One but the One You Love 3:14
- 2 Night and Day Standout 5:03
- 3 Love 3:48
- 4 My Body Keeps Changing My Mind Standout 3:42
- 5 New York State of Mind 5:18
- 6 She Believes in Me 4:22
- 7 That Old Black Magic Standout 5:43
- 8 You Saved My Life 2:50
- 9 To the Ends of the Earth 2:53
- 10 Heart, Soul, Body and Mind 4:10
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