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The Best Days of My Life

Johnny Mathis · 1979

38 min · 10 tracks · easy listening

A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and heartfelt crooning that encapsulates the romance of the late '70s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo romantic vibes
  • heartfelt crooning for nostalgia
  • for intimate evenings
  • consistent flow for easy listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone, upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1979, Johnny Mathis was an established pop icon with a career spanning over two decades. 'The Best Days of My Life' marked his return to a more traditional easy listening sound after experimenting with various genres in the previous years.
Stylistic neighbors
Perry Como· Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Would You Like to Spend the Night With Me 3:05
  • 2 As Time Goes By 4:38
  • 3 The Best Days of My Life 3:34
  • 4 Gone, Gone, Gone 3:35
  • 5 The Bottom Line 3:59
  • 6 The Last Time I Felt Like This 3:01
  • 7 Begin the Beguine 4:20
  • 8 How Can I Make It on My Own 4:04
  • 9 There You Are 4:16
  • 10 We’re in Love 3:44

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