Andy Williams

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The poll results are hilarious.

[Marilyn. 340]

[Big Papa Zone 93]

Nice selection there, Marilyn. Here's my personal fave (I absolutely love this song):

[Nagishkaw 510]

I believe his wife was involved in some shooting scandal. As for Andy, he's a washed up old has been. I watched his show a few times. It stunk.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

If you like Andy Williams, you should listen to some of these:

1. Nat King Cole - the best of the crooners, IMO

2. Mel Torme

3. Frank Sinatra

4. Dean Martin

5. Tony Bennett

6. Etta James

...so many great singers in that category.

I am not familiar with #2, but with the rest, they were/are so popular that I think it'd be rare if someone didn't know who they were who grew up in the US. But still don't know about Andy Williams. I am sure I've heard his songs before and didn't know who he was?

I'm sure you've heard, 'Moon River'.

Man, I think a history class on American music should be a requirement in high school. We've had so many great musicians over the last 60 plus years...it'd be shame for younger generations to not at least be exposed to their music.

[Big Papa Zone 93]

I'm sure you've heard, 'Moon River'.

Man, I think a history class on American music should be a requirement in high school. We've had so many great musicians over the last 60 plus years...it'd be shame for younger generations to not at least be exposed to their music.

Fancypants, I have a sneaking suspicion that some of those who have said they've never heard of him, aren't being entirely honest.

But I agree with your music class suggestion nonetheless.

[Big Papa Zone 93]

I believe his ex-wife was involved in some shooting scandal.

Yes, she shot her ski-racer boyfriend dead in Aspen.

As for Andy, he's a washed up old has been. I watched his show a few times. It stunk.

That could be my missus talking. She's clueless too..........

[peejay 327]

Andy Williams? That's my mom's kind of music...and I'm not exactly a spring chicken. That guy fell off the charts eons ago. Why resurect him now?

[Nagishkaw 510]

That's right, Damian P.

Didn't he also introduce the 0smond Brothers? I remember he had them on his show a few times. 0i!

[Big Papa Zone 93]

Andy Williams? That's my mom's kind of music...and I'm not exactly a spring chicken. That guy fell off the charts eons ago. Why resurect him now?

The classic crooners always attract new fans as the years pass. I'm a classic example of this: I only became a fan a couple of years ago, like I said in the first post, when we started visiting Branson. He's synonymous with the area, so I started listening to a few of his recordings and liked them. That simple really.

And who gives a toss about whether or not he's in the charts!!?? None of the bands/artists I listen to are current chart-toppers. In fact, I couldn't tell you what was on the billboard 100 these days. Isn't it ####### like Britney Spears and Hannah Montana? No ###### thanks!

Edited January 5, 2009 by Damian P

[peejay 327]

That's right, Damian P.

Didn't he also introduce the 0smond Brothers? I remember he had them on his show a few times. 0i!

Ed Sullivan introduced anybody worth introducing and then some. Ah! Them's wuz the daze.

Edited January 5, 2009 by peejay

[Amby 490]

maybe i'm just to young to know?

Have you heard of Bach, or Beethoven? Or too young for them too?

stfu #######!

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Andy Williams? That's my mom's kind of music...and I'm not exactly a spring chicken. That guy fell off the charts eons ago. Why resurect him now?

The classic crooners always attract new fans as the years pass. I'm a classic example of this: I only became a fan a couple of years ago, like I said in the first post, when we started visiting Branson. He's synonymous with the area, so I started listening to a few of his recordings and liked them. That simple really.

And who gives a toss about whether or not he's in the charts!!?? None of the bands/artists I listen to are current chart-toppers. In fact, I couldn't tell you what was on the billboard 100 these days. Isn't it ####### like Britney Spears and Hannah Montana? No ###### thanks!

I think music (at least the good stuff) is a sort of passing of the torch. Contemporary artists like David Gray or Norah Jones were influenced by greats like Bob Dylan or Joni Mitchell. And they were influenced by the ones before them. That's why I think it's important for younger generations to at least know something of their music so they can compare and decide for themselves if the musicians they listen to now are carrying the torch or burning down the house.

[LorriQ 0]

I have no clue who Andy Williams is.

as far as crooners go - not bad. But I'm not much of a crooner swooner! Although, I do like Harry Conick Jr.......

Be still my heart! Love Harry!!! I think it's impossible to grow up in NOLA and not love Harry.

you would be correct! and i am just a transplant (20yrs ago)!

his dad's not to bad either....

If you like Andy Williams, you should listen to some of these:

1. Nat King Cole - the best of the crooners, IMO

2. Mel Torme

3. Frank Sinatra

4. Dean Martin

5. Tony Bennett

6. Etta James

...so many great singers in that category.

like Nina Simone..... and Ministry....

Edited January 5, 2009 by LorriQ

[Marilyn. 340]

my 27 year old hubby loves the oldies... Paul Anka, Elvis etc..

Edited January 5, 2009 by *Marilyn*