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.

The following is an excerpt from the chapter "Songs for the Season: The Christmas Albums" from Jakob Baekgaard's Misty: The Music of Johnny Mathis (Sonicbond Publishing, 2022). Songs for the Season: ...

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 ...

Whether you’re looking for the ideal song for slow dancing with your special someone, or you want to wallow in a sad one because you’re dealing with heartbreak, there’s a Johnny Mathis track that will ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Johnny Mathis Performs At Radio City Music Hall 1982 Today, Johnny Mathis will step onto the stage for the final time at the ...

A legendary singer has hung up his microphone after a career spanning seven decades. Johnny Mathis performed his final concert Sunday at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, N.J. He ...

The stars came out to celebrate the final concert of entertainment icon Johnny Mathis' "The Voice of Romance" at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Englewood, New ...