Open Fire, Two Guitars
Johnny Mathis · 1959
43 min · 12 tracks · easy listening
A romantic blend of lush orchestration and smooth vocals that captures the essence of late 1950s pop.
Why this album works
The album showcases Mathis's signature style, featuring lush arrangements that contributed to its commercial success. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200 and helped to further establish his reputation in popular music during a time when crooners were immensely popular.
- Best for
- late-night romantic ambiance intimate listening experiences nostalgic reflective moments
- Context
- Released on January 5, 1959, 'Open Fire, Two Guitars' was Johnny Mathis's fifth studio album, following his breakthrough in the mid-1950s. At this point, he was solidifying his status as a leading vocal artist in the easy listening genre, following hits like 'Chances Are' and 'It's Not For Me To Say.'
- 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 Open Fire Standout 3:55
- 2 Bye Bye Blackbird Standout 4:08
- 3 In the Still of the Night 2:35
- 4 Embraceable You 3:28
- 5 I’ll Be Seeing You 4:28
- 6 Tenderly 3:01
- 7 When I Fall in Love Standout 4:32
- 8 I Concentrate on You 3:18
- 9 Please Be Kind 3:28
- 10 You’ll Never Know 4:09
- 11 I’m Just a Boy in Love 2:45
- 12 My Funny Valentine 3:36
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