What makes The Shadow of Your Smile by Johnny Mathis notable?

This album includes the title track, 'The Shadow of Your Smile,' which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song, marking a significant cultural impact. It also reached number 12 on the Billboard pop charts, continuing to demonstrate Mathis's commercial viability during this era. Released in 1966, 'The Shadow of Your Smile' was Johnny Mathis's twelfth studio album and came at a peak in his popularity. This album followed his successful run of hits in the early 1960s and further solidified his status as a leading voice in easy listening music.

Who is The Shadow of Your Smile for?

The Shadow of Your Smile works well if you're into steady flow of romantic melodies, heartfelt vocals for intimate moments and background warmth for cozy evenings.

How many songs are on The Shadow of Your Smile?

The Shadow of Your Smile has 12 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Released 60 years ago

The Shadow of Your Smile

Johnny Mathis · 1966

34 min · 12 tracks · easy listening

A lush orchestral backdrop embraces Mathis's smooth, heartfelt vocals on this collection of romantic standards.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady flow of romantic melodies
heartfelt vocals for intimate moments
background warmth for cozy evenings
short tracks for easy listening
nostalgic vibes for reflective moods

Maybe skip if you want

seeking high-energy dance tracks
prefer lengthy, complex compositions

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1966, 'The Shadow of Your Smile' was Johnny Mathis's twelfth studio album and came at a peak in his popularity. This album followed his successful run of hits in the early 1960s and further solidified his status as a leading voice in easy listening music.
Stylistic neighbors: Perry Como· Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole