Andy Williams
Born: December 3, 1927 - Died: September 25, 2012
R.I.P.
An engaging crooner, TV personality, and entrepreneur, Andy Williams was one of the most bankable and popular singers of his era. With his laid-back delivery, supple voice, and amiable charm, Williams rode a wave of success that took him from a childhood vocal act with his brothers to worldwide fame as a solo artist, eventually finding latter-day success as a theater impresario in Branson, Missouri. He started out as a crooner in the post-Frank Sinatra style, and scored his most recognizable hit with his version of Henry Mancini's Breakfast at Tiffany's theme "Moon River" off 1962's Moon River & Other Great Movie Themes. However, his wide-ranging taste in music (as evidenced by the guests on his '60s variety show) found him embracing artists and songs across generational and stylistic boundaries; and he can be heard on record interpreting songs that range from traditional pop to rock to bossa nova, country, and more. From the pre-rock & roll era onward, Williams was one of the most recognizable singers of his day.
Born in Wall Lake, Iowa, Williams sang in his church choir and later formed a quartet with his three brothers. The group performed on radio throughout the Midwest, then moved to Los Angeles to make it in show business. The Williams Brothers Quartet appeared on Bing Crosby's 1944 hit "Swinging on a Star" and appeared with comedienne Kay Thompson during the late '40s.

1956 - Andy Williams Sings Steve Allen

1958 - Andy Williams Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein

1958 - Andy Williams

1959 - To You Sweetheart, Aloha

1959 - Two Time Winners

1959 - Lonely Street

1960 -The Village Of St. Bernadette

1960 - Under Paris Skies

1961 - Andy Williams' Best

1961 - Danny Boy

1962 - Moon River And Other Great Movie Themes

1962 - Warm And Willing

1963 - Days Of Wine And Roses

1963 - The Andy Williams Christmas Album

1963 - The Wonderful World of Andy Williams

1964 - The Great Songs from 'My Fair Lady' and Other Broadway Hits

1965 - Dear Heart

1965 - Merry Christmas

1966 - In The Arms Of Love

1966 - The Shadow Of Your Smile

1967 - Born Free

1967 - Love, Andy

1968 - Honey

1969 - Get Together With Andy Williams

1969 - Happy Heart

1970 - Raindrops Keep Fallin On My Head
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