The Hollywood Musicals
Johnny Mathis · 1986
42 min · 11 tracks · easy listening
A lush orchestral backdrop frames Mathis's tender and romantic vocal interpretations of classic film songs.
Why this album works
This album features classic standards that resonate with both nostalgia and timeless appeal, contributing to its strong sales performance. It showcases Mathis's enduring popularity, especially among fans of easy listening and traditional pop, while highlighting the cinematic influence on popular music.
- Best for
- steady romantic listening experience soothing orchestral arrangements throughout for nostalgic evenings
- Context
- By 1986, Johnny Mathis was a seasoned artist with a career spanning over three decades. 'The Hollywood Musicals' marked his exploration of iconic film songs, following his successful albums of the 1970s and early 1980s that solidified his status as a pop music staple.
- 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 You Stepped Out of a Dream 3:33
- 2 Taking a Chance on Love Standout 3:03
- 3 When You Wish Upon a Star Standout 3:43
- 4 True Love 3:09
- 5 Whistling Away the Dark 3:21
- 6 Time After Time Standout 3:29
- 7 It Might as Well Be Spring 4:36
- 8 I Had the Craziest Dream 3:07
- 9 Long Ago and Far Away 4:03
- 10 Crazy World 3:23
- 11 Moonlight Becomes You / It Could Happen to You / But Beautiful 7:05
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