Johnny Mathis - So Nice (1966) Vinyl LP • The Impossible Dream, Funny Girl

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Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges and moderate scuffing (front/back); front has some small surface abrasion spots and back has slight discoloration with darker spots. Inner-sleeve is original (photo). Spine is easy-to-read with some wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners; split along top edge near right side. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. The Impossible Dream
2. I Will Wait For You
3. What The World Needs Now Is Love
4. Hurry! It's Lovely Up Here
5. Elusive Butterfly
6. So Nice (Samba De Verao)
7. Dulcinea
8. What Now My Love
9. Man Of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote)
10. The Music That Makes Me Dance
11. I Dream Of You
12. Baubles, Bangles And Beads

About The Record:

So Nice, by Johnny Mathis, features a diverse selection of songs, including tracks from Broadway shows like Man of La Mancha, Funny Girl, and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, alongside covers of international hits from France (I Will Wait for You, What Now My Love) and Brazil (So Nice (Samba de Verao)). The title track, So Nice (Samba de Verao), was a notable hit, peaking at No. 17 on Billboard's Easy Listening chart and remaining there for seven weeks. The album itself reached No. 50 on Billboard's Top LP's chart over an 18-week run, reflecting Mathis' ability to blend pop, jazz, and Broadway styles during a transitional period in his career. Critics, such as Allmusic's Joe Viglione, praised Mathis' vocal precision and the album's sophisticated arrangements, particularly highlighting tracks like The Music That Makes Me Dance and I Dream of You for their emotional depth and elegance. Historically, So Nice is significant as part of Mathis' tenure with Mercury Records (1963–1967), showcasing his adaptability to contemporary pop and international influences while maintaining his signature romantic and traditional pop sound.