The First 25 Years – The Silver Anniversary Album
Johnny Mathis · 1981
66 min · 20 tracks · easy listening
A romantic tapestry of lush orchestration and heartfelt vocals that define classic pop balladry.
Why this album works
This compilation album highlights Mathis's enduring popularity, featuring classic tracks that have become staples in easy listening. It showcases his ability to blend pop and jazz influences, solidifying his status in American music culture. The album also reflects the nostalgia of the early '80s for timeless love songs.
- Best for
- gentle peaks of romantic nostalgia steady pacing for relaxed evenings for intimate gatherings
- Context
- Released on June 19, 1981, this album celebrates Johnny Mathis's 25-year career, compiling his most cherished hits. At this point, Mathis was already a well-established artist, known for his smooth voice and romantic ballads, having enjoyed significant success since the late 1950s.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 Misty Standout 3:34
- 2 Begin the Beguine 4:16
- 3 Didn’t We 2:43
- 4 It Doesn’t Have to Hurt Everytime 3:41
- 5 Wonderful! Wonderful! 2:49
- 6 It’s Not for Me to Say 3:05
- 7 Stardust 3:27
- 8 Three Times a Lady 4:15
- 9 The Way You Look Tonight 3:17
- 10 Deep Purple 3:31
Disc 2
- 1 Chances Are Standout 3:02
- 2 All the Things You Are 3:33
- 3 A Time for Us 2:53
- 4 Nothing Between Us but Love 3:21
- 5 There! I’ve Said It Again 2:46
- 6 Too Much, Too Little, Too Late Standout 2:55
- 7 As Time Goes By 4:35
- 8 When Sunny Gets Blue 2:40
- 9 Ready or Not 2:51
- 10 I’m Coming Home 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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