The Sweetheart Tree
Johnny Mathis · 1965
50 min · 14 tracks · easy listening
A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and smooth vocals that evoke romantic nostalgia.
Why this album works
'The Sweetheart Tree' is notable for its chart performance, reaching the top of the Billboard charts and solidifying Mathis's reputation as a premier vocalist of his time. The album showcases a combination of standards and original songs that align with the mid-60s trend of lush orchestration in pop music.
- Career context
- Released in 1965, 'The Sweetheart Tree' came during Johnny Mathis's peak period, following his successful albums like 'Johnny Mathis Sings for You' (1959). At this point, he was solidifying his status as a leading figure in easy listening and pop music, known for his romantic ballads.
- 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 On a Wonderful Day Like Today 2:42
- 2 Clopin Clopant 3:40
- 3 The Skye Boat Song 3:50
- 4 If I Had You 3:23
- 5 Symphony 2:59
- 6 Try a Little Tenderness Standout 3:25
- 7 If Love Were All 3:51
- 8 Danny Boy Standout 4:55
- 9 The Very Thought of You 3:49
- 10 Autumn Leaves Standout 3:45
- 11 I’ll Close My Eyes (And Make Believe It’s You) 3:53
- 12 This Is Love 3:23
- 13 Arrivederci Roma 3:41
- 14 I’m in Love for the Very First Time 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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