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 ...

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.

Jul. 9—Chances are, every time velvet-voiced Johnny Mathis takes center stage during his current U.S. tour, the atmosphere could turn misty. Sure, some devoted Mathis fans might swoon teary-eyed with ...

Mathis topped the Billboard 200 twice, with the game-changing Johnny's Greatest Hits and the aptly-titled Heavenly. By Paul Grein Johnny Mathis, who in the 1950s created an enduring niche as a singer ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Best known for his supremely popular hits like "Chances Are," "It's Not for Me to ...

You can never get away with double-disc concepts like this anymore — two long players, each devoted to two different composers whose name is Burt. Or Bert, as Bert the K spells it. Maybe before the ...

BILOXI, Mississippi -- It was 67 years ago Johnny Mathis received the phone call that would change his life -- and the course of popular music history -- forever. A 19-year-old track & field star at ...

Chances are, when velvet-voiced Johnny Mathis takes center stage at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket on May 28, the atmosphere could turn Misty. Sure, some devoted Mathis fans might swoon ...

Johnny Mathis is concluding his historic career with a hefty amount of money to retire with. The iconic singer played his final show at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey, on ...

Chances are, when velvet-voiced Johnny Mathis takes center stage in two upcoming Louisiana concerts, the atmosphere could turn Misty. Sure, some devoted Mathis fans might swoon teary-eyed with waves ...

One of this year’s best Mother’s Day presents for moms of a certain age may be tickets to see angelic-voiced romantic balladeer and all-around nice guy Johnny Mathis. The 86-year-old Grammy ...

Johnny Mathis, who in the 1950s created an enduring niche as a singer of classy romantic pop ballads, turns 90 on Tuesday (Sept. 30). Throughout his long career, Mathis has lived up to the title of a ...