The Ultimate Hits Collection
Johnny Mathis · 1998
58 min · 18 tracks · easy listening
A smooth blend of romantic ballads and timeless melodies delivered with Mathis's signature vocal elegance.
Why this album works
This album serves as a definitive collection of Mathis’s most popular tracks, reinforcing his status in the easy listening genre. It debuted on the Billboard charts, demonstrating continued public interest in his music long after his initial rise to fame.
- Best for
- smooth romantic ballads for evenings steady pacing for reflective moments timeless melodies for nostalgic vibes
- Context
- By the time 'The Ultimate Hits Collection' was released in 1998, Johnny Mathis had established himself as a celebrated pop vocalist with a career spanning over four decades. This compilation includes many of his greatest hits, showcasing his evolution from a young crooner in the 1950s to a beloved easy listening icon.
- 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 Wonderful! Wonderful! 2:50
- 2 It’s Not for Me to Say 3:05
- 3 When Sunny Gets Blue 2:43
- 4 Chances Are Standout 3:03
- 5 The Twelfth of Never 2:28
- 6 Wild Is the Wind 2:26
- 7 A Certain Smile 2:48
- 8 Misty Standout 3:35
- 9 Maria 3:48
- 10 Stranger in Paradise 4:03
- 11 Stardust 3:29
- 12 The Sweetheart Tree 2:14
- 13 Love Theme From Romeo and Juliet (A Time for Us) 2:57
- 14 I’m Coming Home 3:26
- 15 Too Much, Too Little, Too Late Standout 3:01
- 16 Friends in Love 4:06
- 17 Brazil (Aquarela do Brasil) 4:16
- 18 99 Miles From L.A. (Live From London) 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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