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Andy Williams, singer of
Moon River, dies aged
84 after cancer battle
Daily Mail [UK], by Louise Boyle
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Posted By:KarenJ1, 9/26/2012 11:12:16 AM
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| Andy Williams, the silky-voiced singer whose recording of Moon River brought him fans all over the world, has died at the age of 84. Williams died on Tuesday night at his home in Branson, Missouri following a year-long battle with bladder cancer, his publicist said. Williams revealed in November 2011 that he was diagnosed with the disease but planned to continue performing. Williams began singing with his brothers as a child, and his easy style and mellow voice led President Ronald Reagan to call him 'a national treasure'. The singer proved ideal for television.
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Comments:
I am posting this article because it contains wonderful pictures and a video of him singing Moon River. His voice was so warm, mellow and soothing, unlike the "singers" of today who don't really sing. RIP Mr. Williams.
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
mfm, 9/26/2012 11:16:49 AM (No. 8891228)
America has lost a true icon, God Bless Andy Williams, RIP
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
antiquegolf, 9/26/2012 11:17:10 AM (No. 8891229)
I admired him. RIP.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
Mrs.Claypool, 9/26/2012 11:17:19 AM (No. 8891230)
He was timeless...Rest in peace Andy, thanks for all the wonderful music.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
Whamdbambam, 9/26/2012 11:25:46 AM (No. 8891250)
Moon river, wider than a mile
I'm crossing you in style some day
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker
Wherever you're goin', I'm goin' your way
Listening to it as I type. R.I.P., and thanks.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
PChristopher, 9/26/2012 11:30:34 AM (No. 8891264)
Rest in Peace, Andy. We'll miss you.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
country boy, 9/26/2012 11:38:06 AM (No. 8891281)
Another icon gone.
RIP Andy.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
Ike55, 9/26/2012 11:46:21 AM (No. 8891300)
RIP my Huckleberry friend. You made it to the rainbow's end in style.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
Hazymac, 9/26/2012 11:50:12 AM (No. 8891309)
Andy Williams's contributions to the popular music canon will never be lost as long as there's a record, a CD, or a radio station to play them. Even more important than the hard copies of his recordings is the echo of his songs in our minds. We shall all miss him. Rest in peace.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
ScarletPimpernel, 9/26/2012 11:57:04 AM (No. 8891330)
I fondly remember Andy Williams' TV Christmas specials. We did not watch much TV, but this is one of the few TV memories I have from childhood. Like many other stars, he began singing in church. Williams will be greatly missed.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
mossley, 9/26/2012 11:59:09 AM (No. 8891339)
A great singer from an era when musical talent was a requirement for the industry. What a loss.
I just checked my playlist and I'm shocked I don't have 'Moon River' on it; it's a wonderful song. (Although I do have others of his songs on here, I'll have to fix that oversight.)
Any time I hear 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year', I can't help but smile. Especially if it's that Staples commercial with the depressed kids.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
jackie, 9/26/2012 11:59:27 AM (No. 8891341)
Days of wine and Roses... I wonder how many times I set the arm of my record player back to replay it on my LP record.
I love his music..
RIP ..
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
Sheepfarmer, 9/26/2012 12:09:19 PM (No. 8891361)
RIP, Andy. Your music will live on forever.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
whyyeseyec, 9/26/2012 12:11:30 PM (No. 8891369)
A life well lived.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
OdinsAcolyte, 9/26/2012 12:26:50 PM (No. 8891397)
Goodbye huckleberry friend...
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
lostinmassachusetts, 9/26/2012 12:28:53 PM (No. 8891402)
#13, I believe yours was the most fitting tribute.
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
Moonspinner, 9/26/2012 12:58:31 PM (No. 8891461)
Andy was always my favorite of the male singers of that time. Heck, he still is my favorite. I grew up watching his TV show and I bought every album of his as soon as it came out on the market. I have my favorite songs of his on my ipod so I can listen to his mellow voice any time I wish. RIP Andy.
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
enemyofthestate, 9/26/2012 1:06:17 PM (No. 8891481)
Listening to his songs now, including Moon River. Canadian Sunset was good. On a family road trip across several states for Christmas 1964, Dear Heart was on every station on the car radio. Anyone remember the Bilbao Song?
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Reply 18 - Posted by:
AGGW, 9/26/2012 1:11:06 PM (No. 8891491)
His music was such a part of my family's history.
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
Deedo, 9/26/2012 1:13:47 PM (No. 8891499)
Here is Andy Williams singing live on TV. Who sings live on TV now adays?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flm4xcOyiCo
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
GOP_U_BET, 9/26/2012 1:14:46 PM (No. 8891505)
RIP to a true talent and a true gentleman. He was big enough and kind enough to help other talent get their start.
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
Udanja99, 9/26/2012 1:49:03 PM (No. 8891567)
Best Christmas album EVER.
RIP and Godspeed.
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Reply 22 - Posted by:
Peacekeeper_US, 9/26/2012 1:50:19 PM (No. 8891570)
Andy's Christmas special at the Moon River Theatre in Branson was a Holiday favorite...R.I.P. Andy...Well Done!
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Reply 23 - Posted by:
rocco49, 9/26/2012 2:04:29 PM (No. 8891594)
RIP Andy Williams...we'll continue to watch your great Christmas special on tape this and every Christmas...boy am I getting old.
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Reply 24 - Posted by:
brendacross, 9/26/2012 8:01:29 PM (No. 8892309)
Saw him 4 years ago in Branson it was a great show. I was stunned at how small he was he looked taller on TV. Canadian Sunset was my favorite hit of his. I heard he was sick and kept thinking he would be joining the other great singers of a bygone era. RIP Andy your music lives on forever
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Reply 25 - Posted by:
Patchy groundfog, 9/26/2012 9:20:51 PM (No. 8892389)
Late in posting but he will now receive his reward in heaven. Fantastic talent and although show biz is just that he seemed to smile more than most and always seemed to mean it.
Lots of cruel jokes about his Osmonds connection but there can be no doubt that they are a talented bunch in their own right and have paid tribute to him today.
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