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The Mathis Collection

Johnny Mathis · 1977

129 min · 40 tracks · easy listening

A lush collection of heartfelt ballads that blend orchestral arrangements with Johnny Mathis's smooth, romantic vocal style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for relaxed evenings
  • heartfelt ballads for romantic moments
  • melodic journey through nostalgia
  • background warmth for intimate gatherings
  • suitable for reflective solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1977, 'The Mathis Collection' marked a significant point in Johnny Mathis's career as he transitioned from his earlier hits into a more mature phase of artistry. This album followed his successful 1976 release 'Johnny Mathis Sings the Great New American Songbook,' further solidifying his status as a staple in easy listening and pop music.
Stylistic neighbors
Perry Como· Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 We’ve Only Just Begun 3:02
  • 2 Everybody’s Talkin’ 3:09
  • 3 I’m Stone in Love With You 3:32
  • 4 The Look of Love 3:49
  • 5 The Way We Were 3:47
  • 6 Didn’t We 2:42
  • 7 The Windmills of Your Mind 3:30
  • 8 What I Did for Love 2:50
  • 9 Stardust 3:29
  • 10 When a Child Is Born (Soleado) 3:25
  • 11 I’m Coming Home 2:51
  • 12 Love Is Blue 3:11
  • 13 Theme From “Summer of ’42” (The Summer Knows) 2:43
  • 14 Betcha by Golly Wow 3:00
  • 15 (Where Do I Begin) Love Story 2:42
  • 16 If 3:02
  • 17 Send in the Clowns 3:34
  • 18 Love Theme From “The Godfather” (Speak Softly Love) 3:41
  • 19 And I Love You So 3:24
  • 20 Feelings 3:19

Disc 2

  • 1 A Certain Smile 2:46
  • 2 Wonderful! Wonderful! 2:46
  • 3 Someone 2:56
  • 4 Winter Wonderland 3:20
  • 5 The Twelfth of Never 2:30
  • 6 Misty 3:36
  • 7 My Funny Valentine 3:36
  • 8 I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face 3:28
  • 9 Tonight 3:11
  • 10 Maria 3:45
  • 11 What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life 3:05
  • 12 A Man and a Woman 3:21
  • 13 Help Me Make It Through the Night 3:21
  • 14 Moon River 3:12
  • 15 Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head 2:37
  • 16 People 3:16
  • 17 On a Clear Day You Can See Forever 2:44
  • 18 99 Miles From L.A. 3:37
  • 19 I’ll Never Fall in Love Again 3:00
  • 20 The Party’s Over 4:05

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata