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Pop · 1965 · 9 tracks · 32m

Olé

A sophisticated fusion of mid-century vocal pop and Latin rhythms. Mathis trades his usual holiday warmth for the sultry, dramatic shadows of bossa nova and bolero.

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It's Johnny Mathis at his most cosmopolitan, trading the Christmas tree for a Brazilian sunset.

A sophisticated and sultry blend of romantic longing and rhythmic elegance.

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Acoustic Guitar+2.1σ

The instrumentation foregrounds acoustic guitar far more than the catalogue usually does.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks · 32m
01
Granada
3:11
02
Without You (Tres Palabras)
2:45
03
Medley: Genrique / Felicidade
4:20
04
Manhã de Carnaval (Morning of the Carnival)
3:12
05
Samba de Orfeu
2:23
06
La Montana
3:35
07
Babalu
2:45
08
Serenata
3:37
09
Bachianas Brasileiras, Parts 1-3
7:01
Moments Worth Waiting For
The transition into the bossa nova rhythm during the Medley where the percussion suddenly sharpens the mood
The breathtaking seven-minute finale of Bachianas Brasileiras where Mathis pushes his vocal range into quasi-classical territory
The way his signature vibrato hangs over the final Spanish guitar chord of Granada
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