Dateline Provo [Utah] -- "Singer Andy Williams [84],
whose golden tones made their mark in the 1960s and '70s, died Tuesday
[9/25/2012] of cancer ... at his Branson Mo. home after a yearlong battle
..." Outlasting many of his “fellow
crooners”, he was still performing into his 80s. [Kay and I were privileged to see his show in
Branson not many years ago, and loved his singing, as always.] Williams was a lifelong friend of the
Osmonds, who made their TV debut in 1962, [young boys] on “The Andy Williams
Show. ...” – Deseret News 9/27/2012
Flipping through our vast collection, it was easy to find a Columbia stereo LP of Andy Williams: “The Academy Award Winning
‘Call Me Irresponsible’ and Other Hit Songs from the Movies”, including
“Charade” and “More”. The back of the
jacket (still in original shrink wrap with a 50-cent D.I. sticker on it) is
interesting: “Andy Williams’ voice reaches out through an easy smile with the
warmth of a handshake – husky, easy, intimate.
He has an unmistakable way with a song and a way of lighting up the
world around him in the glow of it. Old
favorites appear fresh and gleaming as newly minted pennies; current hits take
on the warmth of old favorites. …” --
Columbia (no date)
To this day I still soar with the memory of my favorite
Andy Williams song, one of several that include the words “In her eyes, I see
…” But I have a problem, because I don’t
remember the title, and Google has failed to find the song. Help! This
drives me crazy! Am I a hopeless romantic, or what?! No matter what crowd I’m
in, I’d never hesitate to unabashedly profess a love for Andy’s songs. Three words really say it: “They move me!”
For five decades, it's been an unforgettable ride for
me. Thank you, Andy Williams, for
developing and sharing your great talent.
May the family feel comfort and the love of Andy’s admiring fans and
associates in the music industry, and be assured that he will continue making
heavenly music up there.
