Andy Williams - Butterfly (rare alternate take)

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Charlie Gracie's version was quickly overshadowed for popular audiences by Andy's version; among other re-dos copying people and songs by Andy was Anthony Newley's "Do You Mind" recording from 1959-1960. This Andy Williams/Archie Bleyer alternate sounds better than the the clapping-finger shapping version that was popular, although it takes some getting used to.

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Many great talents early on were persuaded to perform material they disliked Andy wasn’t alone but gimmicks like this sometimes worked. In this case (butterfly) it was not only a gimmick song but a reluctant Andy was told to emulate his singing in the style of Elvis. He was in good company Rosemary Clooney caved in and sang “come’on to my house”- fake Italian accent included from this Very Irish lady I have audio and video of Sinatra telling audiences he hated Strangers in the Night- on video as the orchestra is playing the very recognizable intro he turns to Vinnie Falco e and yells “this is the worst fucking song I ever recorded” as the audience breaks into applause as they recognize the intro New York New York - just sick of it AND ( drumroll ) My Way - sick of it I’ve written had THAT song was not written by Paul Anka but it was a popular melody written by (Google it) 2 French composers. The sheet music names them as composers and at best says “ English translation by Paul Anka. THAT whopper was the catalyst that revived Anna’s very dead career Oh well…. Showbiz