#77 in Music > Country #12 in Music > Pop > Vocal Pop > Classic #34 in Music > Jazz > General By Matthew G. Sherwin Johnny Mathis had--and still has--an unusual amount of talent; and this CD offers us an excellent assortment of his most requested songs. The quality of the sound is excellent; and Johnny's voice is strong, vibrant and full of energy. The CD boasts many of Mathis' greatest hits including "Chances Are;" "It's Not For Me To Say;" "Wonderful! Wonderful!;" and "A Certain Smile." Johnny Mathis delivers these romantic ballads with a smooth, velvety voice that makes them more beautiful than most crooners ever could have done. The musical arrangements are all very well constructed. There are other songs on this CD which, while they are lesser known successes for Mathis, remain great examples of how Johnny made a song so very special with his incredible voice. He performs the song "Evergreen" with great sensitivity; and I especially like the ballad entitled "Misty." There's also the angst-ridden song about a lost love entitled "Didn't We." Howard Garwood contributes an excellent essay about Johnny's life and career in the liner notes. The lyrics aren't there but you'll hardly need them anyway: Johnny Mathis sings so well with that crystal-clear diction of his that you'll never wonder what he's singing! Terrific! Johnny Mathis remains one of the greatest American singers of the 20th century. His talents can never be forgotten because his sensitive renditions of all of his songs were flawless. I highly recommend this CD for fans of classic pop vocals. May you get this CD and enjoy it over and over again as I did!