Few crooners can claim that name with as much authority as Johnny Mathis. Although his style may seem rather old fashioned to those who grew up on rock & roll, Mathis's rich, vibrato-heavy voice and interpretative knack made him remarkably popular in the 1950s and `60s. This excellent set, which spreads 40 tracks over two discs, features "Sweet Lorraine," "Love Walked In," "Prelude to a Kiss," and a slew of other Mathis classics. Longtime fans are sure to find many of their favorites, and newcomers to Mathis will find this a fine place to start.