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Johnny Mathis Sings the Great New American Songbook

Johnny Mathis · 2017

45 min · 11 tracks · easy listening

A soothing collection of contemporary ballads infused with Mathis's signature romantic touch.

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steady emotional exploration soothing late-night listening romantic moments of connection
Context
Released in 2017, this album marked a return for Johnny Mathis, who had not released an album of new material since 2008. At this stage in his career, Mathis was celebrating over six decades as a recording artist, continuing to charm audiences with his smooth vocal style while introducing modern songs to his repertoire.
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Johnny Mathis Sings the Great New American Songbook is an album by Johnny Mathis, released in 2017. A soothing collection of contemporary ballads infused with Mathis's signature romantic touch. This album is significant as it showcases Mathis's ability to reinterpret contemporary songs like 'You Raise Me Up' and 'Say Something' for a classic pop audience. It received positive reviews and reinforced his enduring legacy in the music industry, emphasizing his skill in bridging traditional and modern musical styles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Johnny Mathis Sings the Great New American Songbook sound like?

A soothing collection of contemporary ballads infused with Mathis's signature romantic touch. Rooted in easy listening.

What makes Johnny Mathis Sings the Great New American Songbook by Johnny Mathis notable?

This album is significant as it showcases Mathis's ability to reinterpret contemporary songs like 'You Raise Me Up' and 'Say Something' for a classic pop audience. It received positive reviews and reinforced his enduring legacy in the music industry, emphasizing his skill in bridging traditional and modern musical styles. Released in 2017, this album marked a return for Johnny Mathis, who had not released an album of new material since 2008. At this stage in his career, Mathis was celebrating over six decades as a recording artist, continuing to charm audiences with his smooth vocal style while introducing modern songs to his repertoire.

Who is Johnny Mathis Sings the Great New American Songbook for?

Johnny Mathis Sings the Great New American Songbook works well if you're into steady emotional exploration, soothing late-night listening and romantic moments of connection.

How many songs are on Johnny Mathis Sings the Great New American Songbook?

Johnny Mathis Sings the Great New American Songbook has 11 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·45:39

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  • 1 Hallelujah Standout 5:30
  • 2 Once Before I Go 3:49
  • 3 Blue Ain’t Your Color 3:44
  • 4 You Raise Me Up Standout 4:01
  • 5 Say Something 3:15
  • 6 Just the Way You Are Standout 3:27
  • 7 I Believe I Can Fly 4:47
  • 8 Remember When 3:55
  • 9 Happy 3:25
  • 10 Hello 5:17
  • 11 Run to You 4:29

Release Date

January 1, 2017

Genre

easy listening

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

45 min 39 sec