The concept of the “greatest hits” record is a surprisingly new invention. The world’s first greatest hits compilation was released on this day, March 15, 1958, by pop and jazz artist Johnny Mathis.

A "greatest hits" album is one of the easiest ways to capitalize on the prior success of an artist, and Columbia Records created this concept with a smash.

Johnny Mathis is an American singer of popular music, with several dozen of his albums achieving gold or platinum status and ...

Not wanting to focus on just one genre, famed singer Johnny Mathis recorded songs that dabbled in pop, soul, blues, country music, and even disco. Drawing inspiration from singers like Bing Crosby and ...

Legendary singer Johnny Mathis quietly wrapped up his iconic career in 2025 with a show at the Bergen Performing Arts Center ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Johnny Mathis Performs At Radio City Music Hall 1982 Today, Johnny Mathis will step onto the stage for the final time at the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Legendary pop singer Johnny Mathis will soon unplug the microphone and take his final bow. Mathis, 89, revealed that he is ...

Mr. Romance, Johnny Mathis, 88, will sing at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Oct. 13. Johnny Mathis,seen here in the recording studio in will appear at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center ...