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.

Mathis topped the Billboard 200 twice, with the game-changing Johnny's Greatest Hits and the aptly-titled Heavenly. By Paul Grein Johnny Mathis, who in the 1950s created an enduring niche as a singer ...

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 ...

As a jukebox musical, “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” is second-tier. But as a tribute concert to a country music legend and rock 'n' roll pioneer, Drury Lane Theatre's revival is first-rate.

Generally, he’s a shape-shifter. He literally changes his identity as he moves through life: Jonny Chingas. Raul Garcia, which he goes by on some records. Rudy Garcia. He has all these aliases. You ...

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 ...