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.

Columbia Records on this date in 1958 released “Johnny’s Greatest Hits,” a compilation of hits by Gilmer native Johnny Mathis. The album made the best-selling albums chart on April 14, and remarkably ...

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 ...

Reporting from Las Vegas — Crooner Johnny Mathis, whose music career spans nearly six decades, brings his catalog of chart-topping hits to the Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, July 31.

Legendary singer Johnny Mathis returns to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre at 7:30 p.m. July 25 to perform some of his greatest hits and personal favorites. Mathis is Columbia Records’ ...

Jul. 9—Chances are, every time velvet-voiced Johnny Mathis takes center stage during his current U.S. tour, the atmosphere could turn misty. Sure, some devoted Mathis fans might swoon teary-eyed with ...

Columbia Records on this date in 1958 released “Johnny’s Greatest Hits,” a compilation of hits by Gilmer native Johnny Mathis. The album made the best-selling albums chart on April 14, and remarkably ...