Johnny Mathis - Open Fire, Two Guitars + Swing Softly SEALED NEW CD

2LPs ON 1 CD Plus 1 BONUS TRACKThis essential release presents two of Johnny Mathis’ finest albums: the masterpiece "Open Fire, Two Guitars" (1959), and the equally splendid "Swing Softly" (1958). Originally issued by Columbia Records, both LPs contain some of Mathis’ more soulful moments during his most inspired years. On the former album, Johnny’s voice would be showcased in a highly intimate setting – no lush orchestral backdrop, just bass and guitar (played by such greats as Milt Hinton and Al Caiola) to provide the bare wisp of melodic support. On the latter album, the Percy Faith arrangements accent Johnny’s unique voice while creating a swinging and distinctive mood. This remastered collector’s edition also includes 1 bonus track from the same period (“Day In, Day Out”).JOHNNY MATHIS, vocals, plus:[1-12]: OPEN FIRE, TWO GUITARS (Columbia CS-8056, 1959)        AL CAIOLA, TONY MOTTOLA, guitar: MILT HINTON, FRANK CARROLL, bass[13-25]: SWING SOFTLY (Columbia CL-1165, 1958)         THE PERCY HEATH ORCHESTRAINCLUDES 16-PAGE BOOKLETTRACKS:01 AN OPEN FIRE02 BYE BYE BLACKBIRD03 IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT04 EMBRACEABLE YOU05 I’LL BE SEEING YOU06 TENDERLY07 WHEN I FALL IN LOVE08 I CONCENTRATE ON YOU09 PLEASE BE KIND10 YOU’LL NEVER KNOW11 I’M JUST A BOY IN LOVE12 MY FUNNY VALENTINE13 YOU HIT THE SPOT14 IT’S DE-LOVELY15 GET ME TO THE CHURCH ON TIME16 LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE17 YOU’D BE SO NICE TO COME HOME TO18 LOVE WALKED IN19 THIS HEART OF MINE20 TO BE IN LOVE21 SWEET LORRAINE22 CAN’T GET OUT OF THIS MOOD23 I’VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRING24 EASY TO SAY25 DAY IN, DAY OUT (*)(*) BONUS TRACKTOTAL TIME: 76:29 MIN.