This 1963 album was
Johnny's first with arranger/bandleader
Don Costa, and it's one of his best. It's a nice blend of standards, show tunes and then-new compositions, with Costa's arrangements fitting like a glove around
Mathis' pipes. Everything on here works just fine, but pay special attention to "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World," "I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me,"
Cole Porter's "I Love You," and
Duke Ellington's "Jump for Joy." No big hits on here, maybe, but a more solid track-by-track
Johnny Mathis album you'd be hard pressed to find. ~ Cub Koda