The Rhythms and Ballads of Broadway
Johnny Mathis · 1960
84 min · 24 tracks · easy listening
Johnny Mathis blends lush orchestration with smooth vocals, creating a romantic homage to Broadway's timeless ballads.
Why this album works
'The Rhythms and Ballads of Broadway' showcases Mathis's ability to interpret Broadway classics, earning significant acclaim and contributing to his commercial success. The album's arrangements and Mathis's vocal performances helped popularize show tunes among wider audiences, further establishing him as a prominent figure in American pop music.
- Career context
- Released in 1960, 'The Rhythms and Ballads of Broadway' came during Johnny Mathis's rise as a pop sensation. This album followed his successful 1958 release 'Johnny Mathis Sings for You,' solidifying his reputation as a leading vocalist in the easy listening genre.
- 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 Moanin’ Low 3:58
- 2 Fun to Be Fooled 4:03
- 3 I Have Dreamed Standout 4:05
- 4 On the Sunny Side of the Street 3:58
- 5 My Romance 3:10
- 6 Dancing on the Ceiling 3:55
- 7 I Married an Angel 3:47
- 8 Isn’t It a Pity 3:56
- 9 Spring Is Here 3:48
- 10 Don’t Blame Me 4:38
- 11 Taking a Chance on Love 3:36
- 12 The Party’s Over 4:00
Disc 2
- 1 Everything’s Coming Up Roses Standout 2:53
- 2 Guys and Dolls 3:02
- 3 I Wish I Were in Love Again 3:37
- 4 You Do Something to Me 3:06
- 5 Let’s Misbehave 2:47
- 6 I Could Have Danced All Night Standout 3:05
- 7 A Cock-Eyed Optimist 2:35
- 8 I Just Found Out About Love 3:15
- 9 Let’s Do It 3:50
- 10 I Am in Love 4:16
- 11 Love Eyes 2:33
- 12 Love Is a Gamble 2:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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