Tender Is the Night
Johnny Mathis · 1964
40 min · 12 tracks · easy listening
Luxurious orchestral arrangements envelop Johnny Mathis's smooth vocals, creating an intimate and romantic listening experience.
Why this album works
This album showcases Mathis's signature style that helped define easy listening music in the 1960s, contributing to his continued popularity. It includes the notable track 'Tender Is the Night', which became a staple of his performances and received critical acclaim for its lush arrangement and heartfelt delivery.
- Best for
- intimate romantic evenings steady melodic progression luxurious orchestral arrangements
- Context
- Released in 1964, 'Tender Is the Night' was Johnny Mathis's first album after achieving significant mainstream success with his earlier hits. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a rising star to a major figure in the easy listening genre, following the chart-topping success of his previous albums like 'Johnny Mathis: A New Sound in Popular Song'.
- 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 Tender Is the Night Standout 3:44
- 2 Laura Standout 4:38
- 3 No Strings 3:13
- 4 I Can’t Give You Anything but Love, Baby 2:46
- 5 April Love 2:58
- 6 Call Me Irresponsible 3:42
- 7 A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes 3:01
- 8 A Ship Without a Sail 4:08
- 9 Forget Me Not 2:33
- 10 Where Is Love? 2:26
- 11 Somewhere Standout 4:32
- 12 Tomorrow Song 3:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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