Rapture
Johnny Mathis · 1962
42 min · 12 tracks · easy listening
A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and velvety vocals that embodies romantic nostalgia.
Why this album works
'Rapture' is significant for its commercial success, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidifying Mathis's status as a pop icon. The album features classic tracks that have become staples in the easy listening genre, reflecting the romantic sentiments of the early 1960s.
- Best for
- steady melodic flow throughout romantic nostalgia in every note for intimate evenings
- 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
- 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 Rapture Standout 3:20
- 2 Love Me as Though There Were No Tomorrow Standout 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 Standout 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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