Romantically
Johnny Mathis · 1963
42 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A lush orchestration wraps Mathis's velvety voice in romantic ballads that evoke timeless elegance and nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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Moonlight in Vermont — This track highlights Mathis's ability to convey deep emotion through subtle vocal nuances, making it a standout romantic standard.
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Autumn in New York — The lush arrangement complements Mathis's evocative delivery, creating a sense of longing that perfectly encapsulates the album's theme of romance.
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Getting to Know You (From "The King and I") Start here — Mathis transforms this show tune into a heartfelt serenade, demonstrating his versatility and knack for making theatrical songs deeply personal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The lush orchestration and consistent pacing create a romantic atmosphere, though the compositions are somewhat conventional.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent orchestral arrangement that supports Mathis's vocals, with strings and woodwinds prominent throughout.
- Each track typically follows a slow to mid-tempo pace, creating a relaxed and romantic atmosphere.
- Several songs are adaptations of Broadway standards, which gives the album a nostalgic feel and connects it to theatrical traditions.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journeys unfold
- nostalgic warmth for evenings
- romantic atmosphere for couples
- enchanting background for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer modern, upbeat sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Mathis's status as a leading figure in easy listening.
- Themes
- nostalgic romance· moonlit serenades· autumn melancholy
- Career context
- Released in January 1963, 'Romantically' was Johnny Mathis's follow-up to his successful album 'Johnny's Greatest Hits.' During this period, Mathis was solidifying his status as a leading figure in the pop and easy listening genres, known for his smooth vocals and romantic themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Perry Como· Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole
Tracklist
- 1 Getting to Know You (From "The King and I") Start here 3:11
- 2 Moonlight in Vermont 3:40
- 3 Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo 3:30
- 4 Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love) 3:51
- 5 Autumn in New York 4:50
- 6 In Wisconsin 3:15
- 7 All That Is Missing 2:58
- 8 The Sound of Music (From "The Sound of Music") 3:22
- 9 Theme From "Carnival" 2:33
- 10 Too Young to Go Steady 3:42
- 11 It’s Only a Paper Moon 3:53
- 12 September Song 4:07
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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