Live
Johnny Mathis · 1984
43 min · 12 tracks · easy listening
Johnny Mathis's live performance radiates warmth, intimacy, and smooth vocal mastery over timeless romantic ballads.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady melodic journey intimate live performance feel warmth in romantic ballads
- Context
- By 1984, Johnny Mathis was already a well-established artist with a career spanning over two decades. 'Live' marked his return to the concert stage after several years of focusing on studio albums, showcasing his enduring appeal as a live performer during a period when many artists were embracing new wave and rock sounds.
- If you like
- easy listening
Live is an album by Johnny Mathis, released in 1984. Johnny Mathis's live performance radiates warmth, intimacy, and smooth vocal mastery over timeless romantic ballads. The album captured the magic of Mathis's live performances and reflected his ability to connect with audiences, leading to commercial success. It reached notable chart positions and contributed to the revival of interest in classic pop and easy listening genres during the mid-80s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live sound like?
Johnny Mathis's live performance radiates warmth, intimacy, and smooth vocal mastery over timeless romantic ballads. Rooted in easy listening.
What makes Live by Johnny Mathis notable?
The album captured the magic of Mathis's live performances and reflected his ability to connect with audiences, leading to commercial success. It reached notable chart positions and contributed to the revival of interest in classic pop and easy listening genres during the mid-80s. By 1984, Johnny Mathis was already a well-established artist with a career spanning over two decades. 'Live' marked his return to the concert stage after several years of focusing on studio albums, showcasing his enduring appeal as a live performer during a period when many artists were embracing new wave and rock sounds.
Who is Live for?
Live works well if you're into steady melodic journey, intimate live performance feel and warmth in romantic ballads.
How many songs are on Live?
Live has 12 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Believe in Love 3:43
- 2 Misty Standout 3:12
- 3 Begin the Bequine 3:54
- 4 Fly Away 3:58
- 5 A Certain Smile 3:47
- 6 Memory 3:36
- 7 The Twelfth of Never 3:19
- 8 Try to Win a Friend 3:34
- 9 99 Miles From L.A. 3:42
- 10 Chances Are Standout 3:14
- 11 Orange Colored Sky 3:04
- 12 When a Child Is Born Standout 4:48
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
43 min 56 sec
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