The concept of the “greatest hits” record is a surprisingly new invention. The world’s first greatest hits compilation was released on this day, March 15, 1958, by pop and jazz artist Johnny Mathis.

The following is an excerpt from the chapter "Songs for the Season: The Christmas Albums" from Jakob Baekgaard's Misty: The Music of Johnny Mathis (Sonicbond Publishing, 2022). Songs for the Season: ...

Whether you’re looking for the ideal song for slow dancing with your special someone, or you want to wallow in a sad one because you’re dealing with heartbreak, there’s a Johnny Mathis track that will ...

In 1957, legendary crooner Johnny Mathis released a single titled “Chances Are,” which became his first No. 1 hit. When he performed the song on “The Ed Sullivan Show” that same year, a career was ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Johnny Mathis, who in the 1950s created an enduring niche as a singer of classy romantic pop ballads, turns 90 on Tuesday (Sept.

Mr. Romance, Johnny Mathis, 88, will sing at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Oct. 13. Johnny Mathis,seen here in the recording studio in will appear at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center ...

Johnny Mathis is celebrating his 68th year in the music industry with a special holiday performance at the Mayo Performing Arts Center. On Dec. 7, the Grammy-nominated artist will sing his greatest ...

Before the Beatles wanted to hold somebody’s hand, before Al Green urged you to stay together, before Marvin Gaye implored you to get it on, Johnny Mathis had young couples making out to “Wonderful!