Tears and Laughter
Johnny Mathis · 1980
71 min · 20 tracks · easy listening
A comforting blend of lush orchestration and heartfelt vocals that evoke nostalgia and warmth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic warmth in every note
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- heartfelt vocals for emotional connection
- for cozy evenings
- gentle melodies for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1980, 'Tears and Laughter' marked Johnny Mathis's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus during the late 1970s. This album came as he was transitioning from his earlier pop hits into a more mature sound, seeking to adapt to changing musical tastes while still retaining his signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Perry Como· Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don’t Give Up on Us 3:55
- 2 Goodbye to Love 3:13
- 3 Gone, Gone, Gone 3:38
- 4 Midnight Blue 3:35
- 5 Solitaire 4:33
- 6 The Hungry Years 4:34
- 7 Alone Again (Naturally) 4:18
- 8 Too Much, Too Little, Too Late 2:58
- 9 Without You 2:55
- 10 It’s Too Late 3:07
- 11 Laughter in the Rain 2:29
- 12 You Are the Sunshine of My Life 2:40
- 13 Everything Is Beautiful 3:35
- 14 The Most Beautiful Girl 2:29
- 15 Betcha by Golly Wow 2:44
- 16 Just the Way You Are 3:42
- 17 And I Love You So 3:24
- 18 Song of Joy 4:02
- 19 Life Is a Song Worth Singing 5:48
- 20 You Light Up My Life 3:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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