Johnny's Mood
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Johnny's Mood is the thirteenth album released by traditional pop vocalist Johnny Mathis
. It is the eleventh original studio album recorded by the singer (two hit singles compilations "Johnny's Greatest Hits
" and "More Johnny's Greatest Hits
" were among his album releases to this point.)
." The songs on the album range from standards and film songs through to less well known material resulting in a individual and interesting mix.
" is closely associated with Peggy Lee
while "How High the Moon
" was a fixture in the repertoires of Ella Fitzgerald
, Sarah Vaughan
and June Christy
. Fitzgerald had scored an early hit with her version of "Goodnight My Love
" which was first heard in the 1936 Shirley Temple
film "Stowaway
" where it was sung by Alice Faye
who also introduced "I'm In The Mood For Love
" in the 1935 film "Every Night at Eight
". "There's No You
" had previously been recorded by Frank Sinatra
as had "April In Paris
" which in turn has been recorded by countless singers over the years and is often remembered for the classic version recorded by Count Basie
. In all, Mathis gives his customary polished performances of these well known songs imbuing each with his own style.
Johnny Mathis
John Royce "Johnny" Mathis is an American singer of popular music. Starting his career with singles of standards, he became highly popular as an album artist, with several dozen of his albums achieving gold or platinum status, and 73 making the Billboard charts...
. It is the eleventh original studio album recorded by the singer (two hit singles compilations "Johnny's Greatest Hits
Johnny's Greatest Hits
Johnny's Greatest Hits is the fifth album release by vocalist Johnny Mathis and the first compilation of his hit singles released by Columbia Records in 1958...
" and "More Johnny's Greatest Hits
More Johnny's Greatest Hits
More Johnny's Greatest Hits is the ninth album released by vocalist Johnny Mathis. It the second compilation of hit singles released by the singer.-Track listing:#"Small World" - 3:21#"Someone" - 2:58#"Very Much In Love" - 2:48...
" were among his album releases to this point.)
Overview
Continuing with the winning formula of recording lush, romantic ballads, the album was produced under the musical direction of Glenn Osser who worked with Mathis on his previous album "The Rhythms and Ballads of BroadwayThe Rhythms and Ballads of Broadway
The Rhythms and Ballads of Broadway is the twelfth album released by singer Johnny Mathis. It is the tenth original studio album recorded by the singer Originally released in 1960 as a two lp set, it was also released as two single lp's as "The...
." The songs on the album range from standards and film songs through to less well known material resulting in a individual and interesting mix.
Track listing
- "I'm Gonna Laugh You Right out of My Life" - 3:35
- "Stay Warm" - 3:13
- "There's No YouThere's No You"There's No You" is a popular song.The music was written by Hal Hopper and the lyrics by Tom Adair. The song was first published in 1944.Two of the best known versions of the song were recorded by Jo Stafford and Frank Sinatra...
" - 3:55 - "How High The MoonHow High the Moon"How High the Moon" is a jazz standard with lyrics by Nancy Hamilton and music by Morgan Lewis. It was first featured in the 1940 Broadway revue Two for the Show, where it was sung by Alfred Drake and Frances Comstock....
" - 3:22 - "I'm So Lost" - 3:52
- "OnceOnceOnce may refer to:Music* Once * Once * Once * Once * Once * Once , an Indonesian singerOther uses* Once...
" - 3:47 - "Goodnight My LoveGoodnight My Love"Goodnight My Love" can refer to:*"Goodnight My Love" , a 1932 song by Gus Arnheim, Harry Tobias, and Jules Lemare*"Goodnight My Love" , a 1936 song by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel...
" - 3:42 - "The Folks Who Live On the HillThe Folks Who Live On the Hill"The Folks Who Live on the Hill" is a 1937 popular song composed by Jerome Kern, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.It was introduced by Irene Dunne in the 1937 film High, Wide, and Handsome. It has become particularly associated with Peggy Lee, who sang it on her 1957 album The Man I Love. Lee's...
" - 3:50 - "April In ParisApril in Paris"April in Paris" can refer to:*"April in Paris" , a popular standard song written by Vernon Duke and E. Y. Harburg in 1932*April in Paris , a 1952 musical film starring Doris Day and Ray Bolger...
" - 3:35 - "Corner to Corner" - 3:05
- "In Return" - 3:27
- "I'm in the Mood for LoveI'm in the Mood for Love"I'm in the Mood for Love" is a popular song. The music was written by Jimmy McHugh, the lyrics by Dorothy Fields. The song was published in 1935. It was introduced by Frances Langford in the movie Every Night at Eight released that year...
" - 5:00
Billboard Album Chart
This album was the twelfth consecutive Johnny Mathis album to chart, peaking at #4 on the Billboard album chart in its original release.Highlights
Of the songs on the album, several are associated with other singers and it's fascinating to hear Mathis' take on these and how well they compare with the work of others. For example, "The Folks Who Live On the HillThe Folks Who Live On the Hill
"The Folks Who Live on the Hill" is a 1937 popular song composed by Jerome Kern, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.It was introduced by Irene Dunne in the 1937 film High, Wide, and Handsome. It has become particularly associated with Peggy Lee, who sang it on her 1957 album The Man I Love. Lee's...
" is closely associated with Peggy Lee
Peggy Lee
Peggy Lee was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress in a career spanning six decades. From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, she forged a sophisticated persona, evolving into a multi-faceted artist and...
while "How High the Moon
How High the Moon
"How High the Moon" is a jazz standard with lyrics by Nancy Hamilton and music by Morgan Lewis. It was first featured in the 1940 Broadway revue Two for the Show, where it was sung by Alfred Drake and Frances Comstock....
" was a fixture in the repertoires of Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Jane Fitzgerald , also known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist...
, Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Lois Vaughan was an American jazz singer, described by Scott Yanow as having "one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century."...
and June Christy
June Christy
June Christy , born Shirley Luster, was an American singer, known for her work in the cool jazz genre and for her silky smooth vocals. Her success as a singer began with The Stan Kenton Orchestra. She pursued a solo career from 1954 and is best known for her debut album Something Cool...
. Fitzgerald had scored an early hit with her version of "Goodnight My Love
Goodnight My Love
"Goodnight My Love" can refer to:*"Goodnight My Love" , a 1932 song by Gus Arnheim, Harry Tobias, and Jules Lemare*"Goodnight My Love" , a 1936 song by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel...
" which was first heard in the 1936 Shirley Temple
Shirley Temple
Shirley Temple Black , born Shirley Jane Temple, is an American film and television actress, singer, dancer, autobiographer, and former U.S. Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia...
film "Stowaway
Stowaway (1936 film)
Stowaway is a 1936 American musical film directed by William A. Seiter. The screenplay by William M. Conselman, Nat Perrin, and Arthur Sheekman is based on a story by Samuel Engel. The film is about a young orphan called 'Ching Ching' who stows away on a ship and is adopted by Tommy Randall and...
" where it was sung by Alice Faye
Alice Faye
Alice Faye was an American actress and singer, called by The New York Times "one of the few movie stars to walk away from stardom at the peak of her career." She is remembered first for her stardom at 20th Century Fox and, later, as the radio comedy partner of her husband, bandleader and comedian...
who also introduced "I'm In The Mood For Love
I'm in the Mood for Love
"I'm in the Mood for Love" is a popular song. The music was written by Jimmy McHugh, the lyrics by Dorothy Fields. The song was published in 1935. It was introduced by Frances Langford in the movie Every Night at Eight released that year...
" in the 1935 film "Every Night at Eight
Every Night at Eight
Every Night at Eight is a 1935 American comedy musical film starring George Raft and Alice Faye and made by Walter Wanger Productions Inc. and Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Raoul Walsh and produced by Walter Wanger from a screenplay by C...
". "There's No You
There's No You
"There's No You" is a popular song.The music was written by Hal Hopper and the lyrics by Tom Adair. The song was first published in 1944.Two of the best known versions of the song were recorded by Jo Stafford and Frank Sinatra...
" had previously been recorded by Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an American singer and actor.Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became an unprecedentedly successful solo artist in the early to mid-1940s, after being signed to Columbia Records in 1943. Being the idol of the...
as had "April In Paris
April in Paris
"April in Paris" can refer to:*"April in Paris" , a popular standard song written by Vernon Duke and E. Y. Harburg in 1932*April in Paris , a 1952 musical film starring Doris Day and Ray Bolger...
" which in turn has been recorded by countless singers over the years and is often remembered for the classic version recorded by Count Basie
Count Basie
William "Count" Basie was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. Basie led his jazz orchestra almost continuously for nearly 50 years...
. In all, Mathis gives his customary polished performances of these well known songs imbuing each with his own style.