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Chances Are
Pop · 1991

Chances Are

Johnny Mathis

A poised live document of orchestral pop. Mathis delivers his signature romantic ballads with a seasoned, velvet-toned grace against a backdrop of sweeping strings.

1991 · Coronet (2)

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Chances Are (1991 Live) captures Johnny Mathis in his absolute element, performing the hits that defined the mid-century romantic canon for a new decade. Unlike his studio recordings, this live setting adds a layer of breathy intimacy and immediate connection that only a seasoned performer can command. The arrangements are grand yet controlled, providing a luxurious cushion for Mathis's unmistakable vibrato. It feels like an invitation to a private, high-stakes gala where every note is polished to a mirror shine and every lyric is delivered with the weight of decades of experience.

Moments Worth Listening For
The moment the orchestra swells during the bridge of the title track, perfectly mirroring the vocal ascent.
The hushed silence of the audience as Mathis holds a delicate, high-register note for several seconds.
The transition from a sparse piano opening into a full, lush arrangement during 'The Twelfth of Never'.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Chances Are sound next to the rest of Johnny Mathis's catalogue?

Live Recording+4.0σ

The production is built around live recording than this artist usually allows.

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