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.

In 1957, legendary crooner Johnny Mathis released a single titled “Chances Are,” which became his first No. 1 hit. When he performed the song on “The Ed Sullivan Show” that same year, a career was ...

Johnny Mathis is marking his 50th anniversary in show business, an occasion that has produced a celebration or two. The singer is contributing not one, but two retrospective CDs. One collects such ...

Johnny Mathis, who in the 1950s created an enduring niche as a singer of classy romantic pop ballads, turns 90 on Tuesday (Sept. 30). Throughout his long career, Mathis has lived up to the title of a ...

Today, Johnny Mathis will step onto the stage for the final time at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey, concluding a remarkable seven-decade career that redefined American pop ...

Award-winning singer-songwriter Johnny Mathis will perform his final concert in Englewood at the Bergen Performing Arts Center on May 18. In a Facebook post Wednesday, his team said the rest of Mathis ...

Johnny Mathis, who in the 1950s created an enduring niche as a singer of classy romantic pop ballads, turns 90 on Tuesday (March 30). Throughout his long career, Mathis has lived up to the title of a ...