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Close to You
Pop · 1970 · 11 tracks · 35m

Close to You

Johnny Mathis

Lush orchestral pop from 1970. Mathis applies his signature velvet vibrato to contemporary hits, creating a bridge between mid-century romance and soft rock.

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It's like wrapping yourself in a cashmere sweater while listening to the radio in 1970.

A sophisticated and deeply comforting collection of romantic reflections.

Close to You · vs · Johnny Mathis
Sentimental+0.7σ

Sentimental saturates this record a touch more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks · 35m
01
They Long to Be Close to You
3:26
02
Evil Ways
2:39
03
Come Saturday Morning
2:10
04
Yellow Days
2:42
05
Pieces of Dreams
2:48
06
Song of Joy
4:03
07
Everything Is Beautiful
3:34
08
The Long and Winding Road
3:24
09
(If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can’t I Touch You?
3:15
10
Wave
3:32
11
Until It’s Time for You to Go
3:57
Moments Worth Waiting For
The delicate way his vibrato catches on the final syllable of the title track.
The surprising rhythmic shift into a light bossa nova groove during Wave.
The swelling orchestral climax that mirrors the emotional weight of The Long and Winding Road.
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1971

Shares traditional pop, vocal jazz, soft rock (subgenres); sentimental, tender, romantic (moods)

The Name Is Love
The Name Is Love
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1977

Shares traditional pop, soft rock, vocal jazz (subgenres); sentimental, tender, romantic (moods)

Love Theme From “Romeo and Juliet” (A Time for Us)
Love Theme From “Romeo and Juliet” (A Time for Us)
Johnny Mathis
1969

Shares traditional pop, vocal jazz, soft rock (subgenres); orchestral_arrangement, studio_polished, analog_warmth (production style)

I Only Have Eyes for You
I Only Have Eyes for You
Johnny Mathis
1976

Shares traditional pop, soft rock, vocal jazz (subgenres); sentimental, tender, romantic (moods)

Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head
Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head
Johnny Mathis
1970

Shares traditional pop, vocal jazz, soft rock (subgenres); orchestral_arrangement, studio_polished, analog_warmth (production style)

You’ve Got a Friend
You’ve Got a Friend
Johnny Mathis
1971

Shares traditional pop, vocal jazz, soft rock (subgenres); orchestral_arrangement, studio_polished, analog_warmth (production style)

Me and Mrs. Jones
Me and Mrs. Jones
Johnny Mathis
1973

Shares traditional pop, vocal jazz, soft rock (subgenres); orchestral_arrangement, studio_polished, analog_warmth (production style)

The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face)
The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face)
Johnny Mathis
1972

Shares traditional pop, vocal jazz, soft rock (subgenres); orchestral_arrangement, studio_polished, analog_warmth (production style)

Times of Your Life
Times of Your Life
Paul Anka
1975

Shares traditional pop, vocal jazz, soft rock (subgenres); orchestral_arrangement, studio_polished, analog_warmth (production style)

Melodies of Love
Melodies of Love
Bobby Vinton
1974

Shares traditional pop, soft rock, vocal jazz (subgenres); sentimental, tender, romantic (moods)

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