People
Johnny Mathis · 1969
31 min · 10 tracks · easy listening
A lush orchestration of romantic ballads that captures the essence of 1960s easy listening.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady melodic flow throughout romantic ballads for relaxation for intimate gatherings
- Context
- Released in January 1969, 'People' was Johnny Mathis's 25th studio album, coming during his peak years as a pop vocalist. This period followed his successful albums like 'Johnny Mathis Sings' (1956) and solidified his status as a leading figure in easy listening music.
- If you like
- easy listening
People is an album by Johnny Mathis, released in 1969. A lush orchestration of romantic ballads that captures the essence of 1960s easy listening. 'People' reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Mathis's enduring popularity. The title track became one of his signature songs and contributed to the cultural landscape of the era, further cementing his influence in the easy listening genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does People sound like?
A lush orchestration of romantic ballads that captures the essence of 1960s easy listening. Rooted in easy listening.
What makes People by Johnny Mathis notable?
'People' reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Mathis's enduring popularity. The title track became one of his signature songs and contributed to the cultural landscape of the era, further cementing his influence in the easy listening genre. Released in January 1969, 'People' was Johnny Mathis's 25th studio album, coming during his peak years as a pop vocalist. This period followed his successful albums like 'Johnny Mathis Sings' (1956) and solidified his status as a leading figure in easy listening music.
Who is People for?
People works well if you're into steady melodic flow throughout, romantic ballads for relaxation and for intimate gatherings.
How many songs are on People?
People has 10 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sunny 4:19
- 2 More 2:56
- 3 The Shadow of Your Smile Standout 3:03
- 4 Elusive Butterfly 2:09
- 5 Autumn Leaves 3:45
- 6 A Wonderful Day Like Today 2:42
- 7 Laura 4:38
- 8 Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) 2:26
- 9 What the World Needs Now Is Love Standout 2:39
- 10 People Standout 3:08
Release Date
January 1, 1969
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
31 min 45 sec
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