The Sweetheart Tree
Johnny Mathis · 1965
50 min · 14 tracks · easy listening
A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and smooth vocals that evoke romantic nostalgia.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- romantic nostalgia for quiet moments steady melodic journey through love evocative orchestral arrangements throughout
- Context
- Released in 1965, 'The Sweetheart Tree' came during Johnny Mathis's peak period, following his successful albums like 'Johnny Mathis Sings for You' (1959). At this point, he was solidifying his status as a leading figure in easy listening and pop music, known for his romantic ballads.
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- easy listening
The Sweetheart Tree is an album by Johnny Mathis, released in 1965. A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and smooth vocals that evoke romantic nostalgia. 'The Sweetheart Tree' is notable for its chart performance, reaching the top of the Billboard charts and solidifying Mathis's reputation as a premier vocalist of his time. The album showcases a combination of standards and original songs that align with the mid-60s trend of lush orchestration in pop music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Sweetheart Tree sound like?
A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and smooth vocals that evoke romantic nostalgia. Rooted in easy listening.
What makes The Sweetheart Tree by Johnny Mathis notable?
'The Sweetheart Tree' is notable for its chart performance, reaching the top of the Billboard charts and solidifying Mathis's reputation as a premier vocalist of his time. The album showcases a combination of standards and original songs that align with the mid-60s trend of lush orchestration in pop music. Released in 1965, 'The Sweetheart Tree' came during Johnny Mathis's peak period, following his successful albums like 'Johnny Mathis Sings for You' (1959). At this point, he was solidifying his status as a leading figure in easy listening and pop music, known for his romantic ballads.
Who is The Sweetheart Tree for?
The Sweetheart Tree works well if you're into romantic nostalgia for quiet moments, steady melodic journey through love and evocative orchestral arrangements throughout.
How many songs are on The Sweetheart Tree?
The Sweetheart Tree has 14 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 On a Wonderful Day Like Today 2:42
- 2 Clopin Clopant 3:40
- 3 The Skye Boat Song 3:50
- 4 If I Had You 3:23
- 5 Symphony 2:59
- 6 Try a Little Tenderness Standout 3:25
- 7 If Love Were All 3:51
- 8 Danny Boy Standout 4:55
- 9 The Very Thought of You 3:49
- 10 Autumn Leaves Standout 3:45
- 11 I’ll Close My Eyes (And Make Believe It’s You) 3:53
- 12 This Is Love 3:23
- 13 Arrivederci Roma 3:41
- 14 I’m in Love for the Very First Time 3:20
Release Date
January 1, 1965
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
50 min 36 sec
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