The Hits of Johnny Mathis
Johnny Mathis · 1995
57 min · 16 tracks · easy listening
A lush collection of romantic ballads showcasing Mathis's smooth vocal prowess over timeless melodies.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it encapsulates Johnny Mathis's extensive catalog, featuring chart-topping hits that have influenced the easy listening genre. It achieved commercial success, reaching the Billboard charts and reaffirming Mathis’s enduring appeal as a romantic balladeer in contemporary music.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout romantic ballads for quiet evenings smooth vocals for nostalgic moments
- Context
- Released in 1995, 'The Hits of Johnny Mathis' arrived during a period when Mathis was revisiting his classic repertoire. This compilation gathered his most beloved tracks from the 1960s and 70s, re-establishing his presence in a changing musical landscape dominated by newer pop acts. It served as both a nostalgic reflection for longtime fans and an introduction for younger audiences discovering his music.
- 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 Misty Standout 3:36
- 2 (Where Do I Begin) Love Story Standout 2:46
- 3 A Time for Us (Love Theme From 'Romeo and Juliet') 2:54
- 4 The Twelfth of Never 2:29
- 5 The Look of Love 3:41
- 6 This Guy's in Love With You 4:37
- 7 When Will I See You Again 2:35
- 8 I'm Stone in Love With You 3:31
- 9 Killing Me Softly With Her Song Standout 5:18
- 10 Me and Mrs Jones 4:04
- 11 The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face) 3:36
- 12 Do You Know Where You're Going To (Theme From Mahogany) 3:49
- 13 Moon River 3:05
- 14 Feelings 3:28
- 15 How Deep Is Your Love 3:41
- 16 When a Child Is Born 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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