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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Superlative Collection by a Master......, February 5, 2001
This review is from: Music of Johnny Mathis (Audio CD)
Is there another traditional vocalist who can move so easily among genres than Mathis (not to mention maintain such vocal quality after some 40 years plus in the business)? From classic ballads to R&B to Broadway, this generous, shy, unassuming and brilliant singer can cover just about anything. I actually didn't even know much about Mathis until the late 70s when I saw him on The Tonight Show, where he sang Boz Scaggs' "We're All Alone" (included in this 4 disc set) and was blown away by his control, especially when he held the final note nearly as long as the next commercial break. From then on, I was hooked. There are so many highlights here -- especially the move and groove years of "I'm Coming Home" and other Thom Bell produced pieces, and the most perfect blending of two voices ever: Mathis' duet with his vocal soulmate, Jane Olivor. But if there is a centerpiece in Mathis' oeuvre, it is the breathtaking, emotionally heartbreaking "Yellow Roses on Her Gown" -- both the song itself and Mathis' performance create one of the finest recordings ever made. And you have to buy this box set (with wonderfully detailed liner notes) to get it on CD. Highest recommendation for vocal fans.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The music of Johnny Mathis A personal collection, January 6, 2002
I just received this four cd set and I love it.It has all of Johnnys popular songs on it but I ordered it for some of the hard to find songs he did.This has some songs on it thats not on any other cd but this one.Don't Blame Me is one of those songs that isn't out no more except on this cd.He does such a good job on it and it is backed with orchestra.Live for Life is another rare treat.The original booklet is included in this set with 94 pages of info on Mathis.This cd box set has dropped from $... If you are a Johnny Mathis fan you should get this one.
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mathis Magic, February 1, 2000
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This review is from: Music of Johnny Mathis (Audio CD)
How could you give any Johnny Mathis compilation anything less than 5 stars? You can't! This is an excellent musical history of the greatest male vocalist recorded music has ever known. Finally, on CD, are his passionate versions of One Day In Your Life and Let Me Be The One. However, I would have liked to have seen included more magical Mathis music from the 1970s such as his earlier version of Windmills of Your Mind, Stardust and I Only Have Eyes For You. Of course, there is so much wonderful, wonderful Mathis music that either there could have been two or three more discs or a second box set altogether. I question Columbia's decision not to have more of Mathis' LPs available on compact disc, especially those from the Seventies. For instance, he had tremendous albums in the 1970s I would love on compact disc such as Killing Me Softly With Her Song, When Will I See You Again, Close To You, Romeo And Juliet, Feelings, Hold Me Kiss Me Thrill Me and the list goes on. Chances are that maybe Columbia will one day release all of his music on CD or at least put together a 1970s package which should include all the above mentioned songs. In a world gone crazy with rapping and screaming, its so nice to still have Mathis music be a glimmer of light and hope in the darkness.
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