Moanin’ Low/Fun To Be Fooled/I Have Dreamed/On The Sunny Side Of The Street/My Romance/Dancing On The Ceiling/I Married An Angel/Isn’t It A Pity/Spring Is Here/Don’t Blame Me/Take A Chance On Love/The Party’s Over/Everything’s Coming Up Roses/Guys & Dolls/I Wish I Were In Love Again/You Do Something To Me/Let’s Misbehave/I Could Have Danced All Night/A Cock-Eyed Optimist/I Just Found Out About Love/Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love)/I Am In Love/Love Eyes/Love Is A Gamble
The Rhythms & Ballads Of Broadway was a double LP from Johnny Mathis, one disc exploring the lively rhythms, the other the slower ballads, of Broadway shows. (US:6 UK:6)
“While the ballads follow the pattern of his previous performances being touched with typical Mathis elegance and restraint, the uptempo numbers find Mathis in a very loose and uninhibited state which may surprise those familiar with his later work.”
“The ethereal, angelic voice of Johnny Mathis surpasses any of the entertainers who have recently recorded Broadway anthologies. With the breath-taking arrangements by the legendary Glenn Osser on the 'ballads' and the exciting Ralph Burns on 'rhythms', the backgrounds are in proportion to this majestic voice at the height of his career.”
“This may represent a strong turning point in the career of Johnny Mathis. Prior to this concept album he seemed pretty buttoned up on his recordings. The 'rhythms' section is anything but restrained, with Mr. M literally bouncing around the recording studio and having a ball. I wish Mr. Burns had turned the voltage down a little on a few cuts, but Johnny probably wasn't to be denied on this one. The 'ballads' are pure poetry with Mr. M doing what he has a total lock on; yanking every emotion and pure note out of these fabulous songs.”
“This is Mathis as you've never heard him. His version of Let’s Do It is so hot. The show tunes and Mathis' voice, make for great, great listening.”
“Beautiful music and lyrics of Broadway presented in style. Moody and tasteful ballads, exciting and upbeat rhythms.” ,p> “This recording represents Mathis at his technical and musical peak, applied to some of the greatest songs America has produced.”
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