Rapture cover

Rapture

Johnny Mathis · 1962

42 min · 12 tracks · easy listening

A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and velvety vocals that embodies romantic nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic flow throughout
  • romantic nostalgia in every note
  • for intimate evenings
  • headphone detail in lush arrangements

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1962, 'Rapture' marked Johnny Mathis's continued ascent in the pop music realm following his breakthrough with 'Johnny Mathis: A New Sound in Popular Music' in 1956. By this time, Mathis had established himself as a leading voice in easy listening, showcasing his smooth delivery and emotional depth on this album.
Stylistic neighbors
Perry Como· Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Rapture 3:20
  • 2 Love Me as Though There Were No Tomorrow 3:08
  • 3 Moments Like This 2:50
  • 4 You’ve Come Home 3:58
  • 5 Here I’ll Stay 4:20
  • 6 My Darling, My Darling 3:45
  • 7 Stars Fell on Alabama 3:24
  • 8 I Was Telling Her About You 3:38
  • 9 Lament (Love, I Found You Gone) 3:20
  • 10 The Love Nest 3:05
  • 11 Lost in Loveliness 4:19
  • 12 Stella by Starlight 3:33

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