Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head
Johnny Mathis · 1970
35 min · 11 tracks · easy listening
A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and Mathis's smooth vocals creates an intimate, soothing soundscape.
Why this album works
This album features the hit title track, which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and became a cultural staple through its association with the film 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.' It also reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Mathis's place in the pop landscape of the early '70s.
- Best for
- intimate moments of reflection steady melodic journey throughout soothing background for relaxation
- Context
- In 1970, Johnny Mathis was already an established artist, known for his romantic ballads. 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head' was released as his 25th studio album, following the critical success of 'Johnny Mathis Sings for You' (1969), showcasing his ability to adapt to contemporary pop trends while maintaining his signature style.
- 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 Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head Standout 2:30
- 2 Honey Come Back 3:01
- 3 Watch What Happens 3:19
- 4 Something 2:34
- 5 Alfie 3:14
- 6 Midnight Cowboy Standout 2:47
- 7 A Man and a Woman 3:24
- 8 Odds and Ends 3:03
- 9 Jean 3:43
- 10 Everybody’s Talkin’ 3:01
- 11 Bridge Over Troubled Water Standout 4:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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