Andy Williams Final Musical Performance November 5, 2011

Footage of Crooner Andy Williams after he told the audience at his Christmas show at Moon River Theatre he has bladder cancer. An enthusiastic standing ovation greeted the man known as Mr. Christmas when he appeared immediately following the "Oh What a Night!" quartet's opening number. Williams performed one song Saturday November 5, 2011, singing "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" with the quartet as his accompaniment. This would be Andy's final performance as he started cancer treatment shortly after. Andy Williams Died September 25, 2012 after a nearly one year battle with bladder cancer.
-Branson Tri-Lakes News

[@jaxsutro4880]

There will never be another like Andy Williams...I adored you as a child, watched your show weekly and anxiously awaited the Christmas special each year...I played your version of Moon River at my mother’s funeral...Rest with the Angels, LEGEND...#YouAreMissed💔💔💔🎄🎄🎄🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@meirwise1107]

Hard to see him looking so ill. He was singing from the age of 5 until 81. He had a four octave range. He never missed a note. He was good, handsome, smart, kind, generous, charitable, funny, snappy dresser, encouraged young talent. RIP Mr Entertainment you will not be replaced.

[@mwatts-riley2688]

John Gary and Body Williams sang together twice. 🎶 Once at Carnegie Hall? M. Elgin. Illinois.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Andy had a THREE OCTAVE RANGE from E2-E5 One of the World's GREATEST Singers! No vocal impersonators could get more than half of Andy's unique voice it was so complex!

[@BBBYpsi]

He was 84 years old here

[@JohnTaylorMusicClips53]

@@BBBYpsi he was 83 years old here

[@BBBYpsi]

@@JohnTaylorMusicClips53 you are correct 28 days from 84 years old

[@paulaford3303]

No one even comes close to the vocal talent of Mr. Williams. He is greatly missed by myself and many. Thank you Mr. Andy Williams for all the music and joy you brought to others.

[@johnbethell1952]

the man was and will be forever a legend R.I.P. Andy

[@Howrider65]

People like this I wish they could live forever.

[@cynthiagraham9117]

Such a gentleman. I loved all his shows back in the day. They dont make entertainers like him anymore. His songs will live on as some of the best in the business.

[@Danny-nm9sn]

One of the perks, when I worked as an entertainer in Branson one year, they would let you into any show in town for free. I saw Andy 20+ times. I never went to any other show.

[@anitastodolak9882]

Andy Williams is the soundtrack to Christmas. Christmas just isn't the same without you! Rest in Peace.

[@vickipocopanni1779]

I purchased his Christmas album I had non by Al from Amazon.

[@vickipocopanni1779]

Sorry. Spell check. That I had on vinyl.

[@nancykugler4666]

Andy Williams has been a favorite since I was old enough to love music. My parents had a great love of music and we listened to All of his music growing up. I have several of his Christmas albums & CDs. It’s not Christmas without him.

[@claytonvenne1925]

Still so sorry he is not in our world anymore; one of the people I miss the most!

[@lukasnummer1]

This is... hard to watch. I cried when he began singing The Christmas Song. Not knowing that this is gonna be the last song he would ever sing - and it was. And everyone thought he would come back the next year... it all ended so tragically.

[@saveMe82]

this man in his eighties can sing a tune with a stellar vocals for decades and singers this days can't even sing well after a few songs..i'm disappointed that i never will have a chance to see him in concert. i wish time machine exist...

[@renukarodrigo4529]

Very true. They shout and get wild but no song.

[@MyFlyhigh1]

Wonderful singer, with a superb vocal range, style and tone, that unfortunately most of today's singers are not able to come anywhere near. God bless Andy, and thank you for giving us your amazing talent. Now sing with the angels.

[@bransonlights]

Branson is missing the ultimate performer and neighbor, Andy Williams. What a wonderful career and wonderful man.

[@marieminshull1400]

Still had a beautiful voice at this age true legend 🤩

[@FROOB202]

If you can find a better sounding 83 year old I'll give you £1m.

[@segaoldschoolsega925]

Deal

[@35diamondgirl]

What a bittersweet moment, and how wonderfully he was still singing. I was a young child at the time, but I remember Andy's Christmas shows, and I remember watching him sing this song with his brothers and loving their vocal blend. Christmas won't be the same without him.

[@anthonyclark6454]

How sad...miss you Andy boy 😢

[@joann5157]

There was only one Andy Williams.

[@rosemattos7059]

Unforgetable Andy Willians! My Favourite Singer!❤️❤️🙏

[@pingvillones553]

Thanks for your wonderful music Mr Moon River....

[@JAZZDEVINE2010]

I grew up watching ANDY's shows. So sad. Tears of his loss. I didn't realize he passed away in 2012. Now it all comes back to me.

[@laddiemeadows6180]

What a class-act. Gracious, humble, and sincere. Unlike those young punk singers nowadays who egotistical, condescending, and phony.

[@DONKEYOK]

every time without fail his voice touches something in my heart.

[@showtunestarpower]

Andy's voice was in great shape right up until the end. A pro such as he would never sing in public unless he was totally up to it. This mortality thing is such a drag.

[@Chatomob]

Andy has been my favorite singer since I was 8 yrs old. I became his fan when I heard his song "Can't Get Use to Losing You!!! Got to see him perform twice in person at the IN State Fair. RIP Andy!!!! Thank you for the music!

[@garyhinkle5736]

Andy Williams, One Of Those Rare Musical Artists. That Comes Along Maybe Once In A Generation ? If We Are All Lucky..

[@carmeldelaney1086]

Always loved The Andy Williams show

[@TobyJae]

It's after 4 AM, another "hard to find sleep" night. Watching this video again and reminiscing. What a terrific man. The most wonderful voice this planet has ever known...or ever will. What must have been on his mind at that moment. Yet he still took us on his vocal runway and up into the sky. The leader of the band. The joyful expression. How fortunate to be the one to shake his hand. Watching those sneakers disappear into the wings... I'm a nobody, from nowhere, but it hurts so much.

[@JustinHallPlus]

Wow.... Guy lived a pretty good life.

[@marymoser3396]

Thank you, Andy, for blessing the world with your beautiful voice and your warm, friendly character.

[@terenceleung1214]

in memory of Andy, great singer of 2 centuries

[@kimthetruthofit6965]

All of a sudden the good times are all gone. I look forward to Christmas hearing his wonderful tunes takes me back to a better gentler time 🌏💙🙏

[@saptabitel3070]

Thanks for coloring my life with great voice n songs ... Miss u so much Andy .... Gbu . RIP.

[@gingerhaydon4693]

Andy Williams was the best! I've seen him perform many times in Branson. He was even kind enough to let me have my pic taken with him during one of his shows. I treasure it. Thank you, Andy, and thank you digitalwacker for posting.

[@rickrichmond1406]

Good Lord. Andy Williams is the KING of Christmas!

[@JL-bv4wg]

He still hit those chords right on his final performance. He was a great singer. R.I.P. Andy Williams.

[@melrose795]

An American Treasure.. One of my favorite voices, so lovely...

[@chubbybunny915]

Seeing this at Christmas time 2017 while compliling a Christmas songs playlist. Playing Andy Williams beautiful Christmas songs, helping to make our Christmas time so lovely. Thank you for putting this video up. ☺

[@jorgewashington2981]

RIP Andy. Thanks for making Christmas even more special.

[@bndkllr2763]

Andy Williams, the Voice of Christmas! For my last performance with the Army Band, I got to sing "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," and it was like he was on that stage with me! Ever since I heard his voice come through my parents' car stereo thirty years ago on the way home from Christmas Eve service at our church, I've always gotten good bumps when I hear that song.

[@IndicamGuy]

We arrived in Branson just after his last performance. I was so sad as his songs mean a lot to me. The sadness on this side and the great joy on the other at his passing. He did so much for music here. Thank heavens we have his recordings.

[@TobyJae]

I love you Andy. Merry Christmas.

[@joannegill112]

he was a wonderful sweet man and blessed with a beautiful voice , I loved him very much, "love you Mr. Christmas"

[@ErichH68]

Merry Christmas Andy! Thanks so much! With Love, Erich

[@terrybusken8817]

If you never sat in the audience of one of his live performances. You will never know what you missed.

[@cirilamelicor8053]

Andy you will be my greatest ballader as long as I can hear you singing my favorite love songs. Long live after this last performance on stage God willing.

[@TobyJae]

I was an honor to see this performance. Thank you very much for taking me front row center.

[@stevelackovic124]

I last saw Andy's Christmas show in Erie, Pa around 1993 at Tullio Convention center then. Such an amazing man and singer. Still have his Christmas album and play it each year...

[@john111257]

my mums favourite..a true legend

[@mstrwooley]

That's me on guitar.

[@janealexander8933]

Miss him. A true legend. Lots of us danced to his songs in the '60's...will always remember Moon River

[@Singingkid]

What a moment to capture! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful, and so very moving clip. :)

[@breezy501]

Thank you so much for this! Wow, his voice was perfect, always! I love Mr. Williams now and forever.... would be great if he met up with my Dad up in heaven!

[@aylward48]

Always wanted to see the Christmas show and take my mom and my stepdad to Branson to see it. Now we are waiting for my stepdad to die from cancer. Act before you can only regret what you never found time to do.. Merry Christmas

[@shirleyryssemus5410]

Steve ryssrmus

[@saramadison09]

he will be greatly missed. thanks so much for sharing.

[@jimbritttn]

I have been an Andy Williams fan since the early 70s and wish I could have seen him live. His name inspired my son's name (Andrew William Britt)!

[@MegaChance16]

he was awsome you will surely be missed forever

[@lorettariley7420]

ANDY WILL ALWAYS BE A SONG'S BEST FRIEND. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED ALWAYS. 💜

[@mamadeutsch4869]

Andy Williams made Christmas extra special. Sad that there aren't Christmas specials like there used to be. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone.

[@justforyouenjoy]

I love him. I grew up watching his shows and I listen to his Christmas tapes and records at Xmas

[@Mrbooboo1972]

R.I.P. Andy Williams 12/3/1927 - 9/25/2012. Andy passed away at his home in Branson, Mo. At the age of 84.

[@cruzfamily7777]

He will always be Mr. Christmas to me!!! You are missed.

[@nickzendano1366]

There’s no one left

[@dzy4u]

Such pure sound even at 81 ... still missed.

[@PrincessLydia]

This video makes me cry every time I watch it! I miss Mr. Williams SO MUCH!

[@jeannemeredith8241]

Me too!

[@dickiegreenleaf750]

I am in tears right now curled in a ball. Rocking back and forth and I can’t stand crying.

[@betocam5895]

No Words .... such a talented man !

[@susahg3lis4h]

my fav singer as well as jim reeves. R.I.P both of you

[@ch1896]

Andy came to the UK in the 90s, saw him live in Wolverhampton. What a voice! every song perfect. So sad he is no longer with us

[@rickw1100]

Classy and very Cool. God bless Andy Williams.

[@cathycline2290]

We Love & Miss You Dear Andy! Thank You For All Of The Wonderful Music You Have Given Us Over The Years!

[@maybeldetorres1216]

He had a wonderful life. He was so blessed that nothing more he could ask for. Although i never met ,for me, he seemed like a nice man. I love andy williams!❤❤❤

[@MicheleMJJ]

Such a handsome and talented sweet man. Always watched his show.

[@sharonlaw2843]

What a very sad day when we lost Mr Andy Williams ❤

[@Sinatra1915]

I know this comment is 7 years after this video,but Andy Williams was such a gentleman, with my favourite song of his was 'Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year', as it was the first song of his I listened to. I wish he was still around to entertain us all. His vocal chords have been fantastic throughout his entire life, including on this video, for being 84, it was very clear and beautiful to listen to. His voice definitely opened my heart to other kinds of music. Even though I was not born in the 1960's, but I am still appreciative towards him. May he Rest In Peace. 1927-2012

[@burtmurdoch]

Legend...

[@윤복희-l8o]

So sweet voice you are the best❤

[@jerseytomato100]

Amazing to be able to hit those high notes at that age.

[@winniep6861]

He was the best I missed him at Christmas. There was no one like him.

[@edificiounonorte2868]

From Chile ...thanks Mr Williams .. Legends

[@trevormuller170]

Evergreen voice will always b in our hearts great legend

[@cowboytroy3033]

He was truly one of the greatest of all time ...

[@samueljaramillo4221]

A great singer. A great legend.👏👏

[@c0linwhite489]

It's a pleasure listening to you God bless 💯💥

[@jamesodonnell6399]

Thank you Andy you made it sound effortless ,one the best

[@richardfink31]

I loved when I was in Branson at other shows around Christmas and they all said the Christmas season starts when Andy Williams says it does. He made me laugh many times when he said he was going to sing a Christmas song for us at his theater and he would sing 'Moon River". His shows were the best in Branson and he always had such brilliant performers on stage with him. I miss him so much. RIP Andy - When I get ready for Christmas I always think of you.

[@wandakennell8186]

I enjoyed watching his show for years

[@rep55]

Thanks, Andy... ha estat un privilegi compartir amb tu bons moments...

[@blackbird8516]

Thank you Andy for all those wonderful years. You lifted our hearts...and took us to a better place. God bless you

[@frederickhaaken456]

Total class act and a generational talent.

[@figmo397]

He was a wonderful singer. From all I've heard about him, he was just as wonderful a human being. Bladder cancer treatment is Not Fun. My BF went through it a few years ago.

[@Mrbooboo1972]

Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Etc.. Where all Amazingly Talented Singers, I personally feel That Andy Williams is The Voice of Christmas for me., as far bk as I can remember hearing "Happy Holidays " and other songs he sung. Alway brought out The Spirit of Christmas in me and around me. So many have come and gone as will continue to be, But Andy Williams will be The Voice of Christmas forever for me. Merry Christmas and "Happy Holidays" Everyone.

[@louiecolon9494]

He is a Legend to all of us baby boomers.

[@sarahlynn8792]

Song's of Love always 🌿💙

[@stevedouglas1654]

I play all his Christmas 🎄 shows on KZbin every December. I miss him so much. Love his special from 1966 will his parents and all his family around. I miss those times compared to what’s going on now in the country 😢

[@charliechilders6630]

What quartet was he singing with here?🤔

[@joansmid6563]

He still carried his tunes well!

[@charlesbonvallet4012]

Tremenda voz

[@oldschoolmuscle4436]

Enjoying this in December of 2020. RIP Mr. Williams. Thank you for making this world a better place. ❤️

[@MrPremium2002]

You’re a very lucky and blessed individual to have been able to see him live before he passed away. One of the best to ever do it!

[@fitzgeraldhanover3842]

I couldn't believe Andy Williams' birthday was Dec.3. Time sure passed quickly. Take away look what year he died of bladder cancer.....2012

[@judyarchuleta-c7d]

This is precious!!

[@charliemctruth]

xx

[@floridaproductions]

Love this man !