Me and Mrs. Jones
Johnny Mathis · 1973
41 min · 11 tracks · easy listening
A sultry blend of smooth melodies and romantic lyrics that encapsulates the essence of 1970s easy listening.
Why this album works
'Me and Mrs. Jones' received significant acclaim, with the title track becoming a major hit, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album solidified Mathis's presence in the adult contemporary genre during a time when other styles were emerging.
- Career context
- By the time 'Me and Mrs. Jones' was released in 1973, Johnny Mathis was already a well-established artist known for his romantic ballads. This album came as his first studio release since 1971's 'Johnny Mathis Sings the Music of Bacharach & Kaempfert', marking a return to original material after exploring covers.
- 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 Me and Mrs. Jones Standout 4:10
- 2 Sweet Surrender Standout 2:35
- 3 Summer Breeze 4:02
- 4 Corner of the Sky (From the Broadway Musical "Pippin") 3:27
- 5 Happy (Love Theme From "Lady Sings the Blues") 3:36
- 6 Soul and Inspiration / Just Once in My Life (medley) 3:33
- 7 Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight Standout 3:21
- 8 If I Could Reach You 3:16
- 9 Remember 4:35
- 10 You're a Lady 5:10
- 11 I Was Born in Love With You / Summer Me, Winter Me (medley) 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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