The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face) (Johnny Mathis album) explained

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The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face)
Type:album
Artist:Johnny Mathis
Cover:Mathis-Face.jpg
Released:May 10, 1972[1]
Recorded:January–April 1972[2]
Length:35:35
Label:Columbia
Producer:Jerry Fuller[3]
Prev Year:1972
Next Title:Johnny Mathis' All-Time Greatest Hits
Next Year:1972

The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face) is an album by American pop singer Johnny Mathis released on May 10, 1972,[1] by Columbia Records and continues in the tradition set by his recent studio releases of covering mostly current chart hits. A trio of selections on side one ("Love Theme from 'The Godfather' (Speak Softly Love)", "Theme from 'Summer of 42' (The Summer Knows)", and "Brian's Song (The Hands of Time)") originated as film scores and had lyrics added later.

The album made its first appearance on Billboard magazine's Top LP's & Tapes chart in the issue dated June 10, 1972, and remained there for 15 weeks, peaking at number 71.[4]

This LP was released as a DTS Surround Sound CD on May 23, 2000.[5] The reason for the selection of this particular album for DTS release is suggested in a message in the liner notes from the CD's producer, Patricia Miller: "I dedicate this to the memory of my loving Brad. Thank you for all the strength and passion you gave me during our time together and forever. These love songs tell a story of our everlasting love."[6]

Reception

Billboard was complimentary. "Mathis is one of the best contemporary balladeers around, and here he wisely sticks to his forte."

Track listing

Side one

  1. "The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face)" (Ewan MacColl) – 3:36
  2. "Love Theme from 'The Godfather' (Speak Softly Love)" (Larry Kusik, Nino Rota) – 3:08
  3. "Theme from Summer of '42 (The Summer Knows)" (Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Michel Legrand) – 2:39
  4. "Brian's Song (The Hands of Time)" (A. Bergman, M. Bergman, Legrand) – 3:24
  5. "Since I Fell for You" (Buddy Johnson) – 3:17

Side two

  1. "Without You" (Tom Evans, Peter Ham) – 2:58
  2. "Betcha by Golly, Wow" (Thom Bell, Linda Creed) – 2:49
  3. "Life and Breath" (George S. Clinton) – 3:27
  4. "I Need You" (Gerry Beckley) – 2:36
  5. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" (Tony Macaulay) – 3:33
  6. "Life Is What You Make It" from Kotch (Marvin Hamlisch, Johnny Mercer) – 2:50

2017 CD bonus track

This album's CD release as part of the 2017 box set included a bonus track that was previously unavailable:

Recording dates

From the liner notes for :[2]

Personnel

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. (1993) The Music of Johnny Mathis: A Personal Collection by Johnny Mathis [CD booklet]. New York: Columbia Records C4K-48932.
  2. (2017) The Voice of Romance: The Columbia Original Album Collection by Johnny Mathis [CD booklet]. New York: Sony Music Entertainment 88985 36892 2.
  3. (1972) The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face) by Johnny Mathis [album jacket]. New York: Columbia Records PC 31342.
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  5. Web site: The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face) - Johnny Mathis. allmusic.com. Rovi Corporation. 8 January 2013.
  6. (2000) The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face) by Johnny Mathis [CD booklet]. Incline Village: High Definition Surround 71021-54433-2-4.

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