In 1964 I bought this album on vinyl, and in subsequent years I wore it out. I was so happily surprised to see it available in CD on Amazon. This is quite simply the greatest album I ever heard. The song selection is brilliant, Mathis's tone is ideal, and his range is astonishing.

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Gregory E. Sanchez

Great Collection--Sweet Thursday at last!

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2009

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I have been looking for Johnny Mathis's song Sweet Thursday for years. It was on his vinyl album JOHNNY'S NEWEST HITS from 1964, but it has never before been on CD. Now it is! For that song alone, I've given this collection five stars. Nearly all of his best stuff from that period is also on this CD. Do yourself a favor, listen to the clip of Sweet Thursday and then see if you can resist buying the CD.

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D. York

hOW DO YOU KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING..........?

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2013

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For someone who collects JM records....this was early in his career. I have 110 albums, before things went to cassettes and then 8 tracks and the cd's. He is nearly 77 years old, still recording and doing live shows....just this November, he came out with a new Christmas album....SENDING YOU A LITTLE CHRISTMAS....................

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Charles B. Edmonds

Wonderful!, Wonderful!

Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2010

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One of the most underrated vocalist of our time and certainly one of the most versatile. Few others have his range and fearless when it comes to testing it. It's hard to believe he's been around since the fifties and the music sounds great even today. If you are a romantic as I am, then this cd is a must. Long live JOHNNY!!!!

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luvs aiken

Not what I expected

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2009

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Although some of the tracks were known to me, I assumed that when I heard the others, I would know them or they would be somewhat familiar.
They weren't. I don't think these were the "best" selections for him. My expectation was not what it should have been.

And, after seeing him in person with a full orchestra, there is no experience that a CD can bring.

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ChrisCruiser

This is my all-time favorite Mathis album

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2015

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I use to have the vinyl but it cracked so to have it available on cd for my collection was a no brainer. This is my all-time favorite Mathis album.

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2013

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I love Johnny Mathis music and this fills the bill wonderfully!! If you love his style as much as I do then get this album!

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Johnny

Reviewed in Germany on May 14, 2022

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One of the very best singers in the world and still going strong.

haydn mervyn thomas

Johnny Mathis- The Great Years

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2013

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Great c.d. Johnny at his best! A man with an amazing vocal range, is still performing live and sounds fantastic nearly 60 years later. What a gift.

yohann10

The Great Years Johnny Mathis

Reviewed in France on September 1, 2011

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The Great Years est initialement un Double Vinyl Sortie en 1964 aux USA .Il L'est à Nouveau en 2009 en un double CD.Les Années 64 s'avère un période charnière dans la carrière de Johnny Mathis .Nous sommes dans une période difficile pour lui ainsi que ses autres collègues Dean Martin ,Frank Sinatra,Andy Williams et Autres Chanteurs à la Voix Douce, Profonde ,Voir Sensuelle,l'avénement des Beatles à Travers le Monde dans la 1 ère partie des Années 1960 suivie des Rolling Stones ,Des Who's,Les Animals faisant partie de la British Invasion Aux U.S.A sur fond de Rock Attitude totalement à L'opposé de ce que Johnny Mathis était en mesure de nous offrir.il rebondira début 70 en chantant entre autres des chansons des Beatles sans retrouver le succès d'antan il enregistre des albums notablement agréable en 1973 "I'm Coming Home "en 1977 "Hold Me ,Thrill Me ,Kiss Me "en 1978 un retour en tête des charts avec "You Light Up My life"et quelques années plus tard les excellents "The Hollywood Musicals"en 1986 sous la direction de Henri Mancini,en 1990 le tout aussi remarquable "In A Sentimental Mood Mathis Sings Ellington "qui sera nominé aux Grammy " ,au fil du temps 45 ans se sont écoulé, il fait partie des chanteurs qui ont marqués la Scène Américaine .un peu méconnu en France ou il ne vint que le temps de spectacles à L'Olympia à Palais des Congrès, depuis sa carrière se cantonne à des Tournées aux U.S.A et Les Pays Anglophones il dépose parfois ses valises au Brésil , je reviens à ce Double CD Johnny MATHIS " The Great Years " Les Grandes Années de Johnny Mathis en 24 titres de la première partie de sa carrière de 1956 à 1963 fort prolifique de " Chance Are "Wonderful Wonderful" A Certain Smile " Deep River " Gina "Maria " à L'excellente version de" Misty" qui met en exergue les performances vocales de Johnny Mathis ...ce double Album est un excellent moyen de redécouvir ou découvrir Johnny Mathis ...bonne écoute

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