Love Is Blue
Johnny Mathis · 1968
30 min · 10 tracks · easy listening
A lush collection of romantic ballads that blend orchestral arrangements with Johnny Mathis's smooth vocals.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout romantic ballads for cozy nights smooth vocals for relaxed moments
- Context
- Released in 1968, 'Love Is Blue' was Johnny Mathis's follow-up to his successful album 'Johnny Mathis Sings the Music of Bacharach & David'. At this point in his career, Mathis was solidifying his status as a leading voice in the easy listening genre, appealing to a broad audience with his romantic repertoire.
- If you like
- easy listening
Love Is Blue is an album by Johnny Mathis, released in 1968. A lush collection of romantic ballads that blend orchestral arrangements with Johnny Mathis's smooth vocals. 'Love Is Blue' reached No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart and showcased Mathis’s interpretation of contemporary hits, contributing to the soft pop movement of the late 60s. The title track, originally an instrumental by Paul Mauriat, became a hit single for Mathis, further cementing his influence in popular music during this era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Love Is Blue sound like?
A lush collection of romantic ballads that blend orchestral arrangements with Johnny Mathis's smooth vocals. Rooted in easy listening.
What makes Love Is Blue by Johnny Mathis notable?
'Love Is Blue' reached No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart and showcased Mathis’s interpretation of contemporary hits, contributing to the soft pop movement of the late 60s. The title track, originally an instrumental by Paul Mauriat, became a hit single for Mathis, further cementing his influence in popular music during this era. Released in 1968, 'Love Is Blue' was Johnny Mathis's follow-up to his successful album 'Johnny Mathis Sings the Music of Bacharach & David'. At this point in his career, Mathis was solidifying his status as a leading voice in the easy listening genre, appealing to a broad audience with his romantic repertoire.
Who is Love Is Blue for?
Love Is Blue works well if you're into steady melodic journey throughout, romantic ballads for cozy nights and smooth vocals for relaxed moments.
How many songs are on Love Is Blue?
Love Is Blue has 10 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Say a Little Prayer Standout 2:17
- 2 By the Time I Get to Phoenix 3:18
- 3 The Look of Love Standout 3:45
- 4 Don’t Go Breakin’ My Heart 2:24
- 5 Here, There and Everywhere 3:37
- 6 Never My Love 2:41
- 7 Moon River 3:07
- 8 Walk on By 3:03
- 9 Venus 2:40
- 10 Love Is Blue (L’amour est bleu) Standout 3:12
Release Date
January 1, 1968
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
30 min 4 sec
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