SO SMOOTH! Andy Williams - Moon River | FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION

[@alfredlandesman5165]

The Andy Williams Show was an American television variety show that ran from 1962 to 1971. He recorded 43 albums in his career, of which 15 have been gold certified

[@abrahampresence8297]

Moon river from the 60's movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's with Audrey Hepburn as the female lead. So nostalgic. Bring back memories.

[@dirks4093]

Andy Williams always had the friendliest face and smile. . Not to mention voice. All around awesome era he came from.

[@garysatterlee9455]

Andy Williams is the one who introduced us to the OSMOND BROTHERS when they were all youngsters singing barbershop harmonies.

[@marlenabaker9894]

Moon River was my parents song. They saw Breakfast at Tiffany's on one of their first dates and they would have celebrated 58 years of bliss this year. It is so romantic!

[@christopherpollak7448]

The song took up a very small part of the movie. Audrey Hepburn sitting on the window sill strumming and singing two verses of the tune.

[@Taryngracia]

Mine, too ❤️

[@jdw5678]

This was one of the most beloved hits of the early '60s. Another excellent version was recorded a couple of years later by the great soul singer Jerry Butler.

[@songbird989]

@@christopherpollak7448 Wasn't it also in the finale?

[@drgn1]

Nowadays there is a square in the city of Arnhem, called "Audre Hepburn square." She is half Dutch.

[@lindajardee]

My mom passed in October of 2018. She loved Andy Williams. My husband & I took her to an Andy Williams concert that she so loved.

[@sallym1171]

I grew up with Andy's Christmas specials. He really was wonderfully talented.

[@lindap8101]

I did too. He was a part of my ‘wonder years’.

[@ivarwinter3049]

Then you also remember that Mooning and Streaking was also a good Friday and Saturday night event. The kids might think it was just the movies but where do they think the idea came from

[@chetstevens4583]

Gave up hope when they ignored Andy last Christmas. THIS is my mother's favorite song so I am glad they finally got around to this artist.

[@magneto7930]

His Christmas albums are the best!

[@JonS0107]

He also introduced the world to the Osmond Brothers.

[@ronhunt9396]

MY OPINION ONE OF THE SMOOOOTHEST VOICES FROM BACK IN THE DAY

[@Xcris_crosX]

Andy Williams’ voice was declared a National Treasure by President Ronald Reagan. Please don’t bypass him again for your holiday reaction songs

[@andrewpetik2034]

Amen!!

[@csw0551]

I've loved Andy Williams for a long time! I'm 71 so Andy Wliiaims was one of my moms favs! And mine too!

[@terwya]

We used to watch the Andy Williams Show every week growing up. Beautiful voice.

[@James-ju3ok]

One of the best

[@auscomvic9900]

It's lovely to to see young people appreciate our old music.

[@myrnaloy3731]

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” Christmas carol. You know you’ve heard it a million times. I love Andy Williams and always have since I was a little kid.

[@marthakelly6487]

His version of O Holy Night is the best!

[@ciri1993]

Yep that’s Andy and Christmas

[@davidpanetta6400]

You knew it was the Christmas Season when you heard the radio play "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year."

[@tommarks3726]

That is the only Christmas song i like.

[@myfosters3529]

One of my favorite songs but it makes me cry every time.

[@josephscally6270]

"Moon River" is a song composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was originally performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany's, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song. I have always loved this sing because I find the chord progression to be musically interesting.

[@cerhart7172]

Henry Mancini wrote *so* many incredible movie songs over the years, too.

[@jonathangeraldrobinson720]

Amber & Jay, Breakfast at Tiffany's is a movie you need to see. Mancini is a legend. He wrote "Baby Elephant Walk" for goodness sake! I'm partial to Audrey Hepburn's version of "Moon River." Of course, I'm pretty much partial to anything Audrey Hepburn ever did.

[@josephscally6270]

@@jonathangeraldrobinson720 Me too!

[@bigb6046]

My favorite version was when Peggy Bundy sang it while she was dancing with Al in a restaurant in an episode of "Married with Children" Epic!

[@Head-ck4hu]

Okay everyone here. That was not Audrey Hepburn's voice in the movie. Spoiler alert. She lip synced it.

[@ellenstrack6274]

Every Christmas the Andy Williams and Perry Como specials were a family events...

[@ychaps]

I absolutely love Andy Williams...he used to do wonderful Cristmas specials back in the day...I'm pretty sure he was responsible for introducing the Osmond Brothers to the world...

[@megdelaney3677]

Now I want to hear the Osmonds

[@emsparamedic5183]

You're right He absolutely was responsible for introducing the Osmonds the world through his weekly TV show.

[@MarkMcLT]

Yes, there's a great video somewhere of him with Marie Osmond when she was just a toddler.

[@rachelsides2489]

Pat Boone's daughters also performed on his weekly series. Linda Ronstadt performed with Andy Williams on his show in the early years, probably barefoot.

[@primurph]

@@MarkMcLT That’s a great video.

[@johnbattles1002]

I grew up in the last half of the 1950's, throughout the 1960's, & first half of the 70's listening to all the great crooners. Andy Williams is always the first one to come to mind when I think of that beautiful style. Each Christmas, my parents and I would play our LP Christmas records (which I still have), listening to the wonderful voices of Andy Williams, Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Johnny Mathis, Nat King Cole, the Carpenters, Elvis Presley, and others melodiously singing the sacred and secular songs of the Christmas season! Many years later, my wife and I carried on the same tradition with our four children, and it's a treasured part of our memories, both theirs and ours.

[@joepowell7025]

Andy Williams is a true legend.

[@MarkSteele-bh3hb]

Amen! All loved listening to him! I just turned 68

[@JeromeG1956]

I think this might be Andy Williams' most famous recording...he did a fabulous job on it. He had the perfect voice for it. He's greatly missed.

[@dennisdman11]

Can't go wrong with Andy Williams . I grew up watching him on tv .

[@goittoog7563]

This song transcends all genres and all expectations.

[@commanderredhawk7468]

One of his best Christmas songs was turned into a commercial for school supplies (The Most Wonderful Time of the Year). He also had his own show that highlighted the Osmond Brothers with a very young Donny Osmond. Thanks.

[@rustybarrel516]

I love that commercial! The looks on the kids’ faces while the dad gleefully glides through the store with the cart. 😂

[@sherylhenley1931]

One of the loveliest crooners ever! Miss him and his Christmas specials.

[@stevenpardon5363]

Tony Bennett: “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”. One of the great “crooners”. You will love it!

[@nancymunroe3672]

His career reached into this millennium with Lady Gaga. He is a LEGEND!!!

[@ericpierce8648]

Just did a search on your channel to see if you all had listened to Tony Bennett - left my heart in San Francisco is the perfect place to start imho.

[@susanpallister8037]

Please listen to Tony Bennett, either solo or any of his duets. Frank Sinatra said Tony Bennett was his favourite singer and Tony said Frank was his. They respected each other very much. Tony has performed duets with some greats like Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion. His solos are wonderful. Give him a listen.

[@nancymunroe3672]

"For Once In My Life" by Tony Bennett and the cover Stevie Wonder did!!!

[@pennyfraney8863]

Reminds me of our Doctor’s office when I was a kid. They played an easy listening station and every time I was there, this song came on! Love Andy Williams.

[@johnparker8588]

His voice is CLEAR!!

[@_blueskies]

"Speak Softly Love" and "Where Do I Begin (Love Story)" are two absolute must-listens from Andy. You guys will love them!

[@sharonh951]

The Days of Wine and Roses is one of my favorites. I just heard it yesterday and was going to suggest it. So surprised when I saw this tonight.

[@jackbutler2989]

Yeah bang on blueskies went to Sicily years ago to the bar in the Godfather...Bar Vitelli and played The Theme "Speak Softly Now" everyone looked then laughed..luck and love from Dublin Ireland...

[@MrAl143]

Absolutely. One hundred percent.

[@contacluj758]

"The Impossible Dream" sung by him is beautiful.

[@driggs2821]

Okay, I KNOW what y'all are going to say here. I know. I wouldn't believe me either. But here it is: I sang backup for Andy Williams during his Christmas tour in 1985. He made a swing through the Midwest that year, and in many of his stops, the tour arranged for local college and high school choirs to sing backup for him onstage, a kind of publicity stunt, I suppose, but the producers did their jobs well and stuck to jazz and show choirs in each city, so for Kalamazoo, that meant Western Michigan University's Gold Company vocal jazz ensemble got the gig. He was an amazing guy. Physically tiny-- like, 5'-2" or so-- but a voice that could still peel the paint off the back wall of the auditorium. His voice was deceptively powerful; he could get over an entire orchestra without breaking a sweat. He very much kept to himself; he even seemed a bit shy. Fun fact: former Mouseketeer Cubby O'Brien was his drummer on that tour. He was so great! I told him I was going to be auditioning for Disney theme parks in the spring, and he appeared to get a genuine tear in his eye; he spoke fondly of those days (it was the 1950s), and Annette and Frankie, and yes, they still kept in touch, and yes, he cried the day Walt died... Honestly, one of my favorite memories. So cool.

[@garyseven5791]

Perhaps the dreamiest song ever !

[@ChicagoDB]

Andy Williams, truly one of the GOATs…singing one of the prettiest tunes ever recorded. Even simple renditions of the instrumental alone are beautiful…tranquil and melodic. If you’ve never watched the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” have a movie night…even your girls may like it.

[@BabsisHere]

Definite GOAT!!!

[@rhondaharmon724]

This song makes me cry my eyes out. One of my best memories is listening to this song with my dad. I danced on his toes to this song in the 1950s and 1960s. I got off the elevator at Mayo Clinic and the thought was I was going to die and there was a violist playing this and I knew I was going to live. Yes I am crying my eyes out.

[@susanlightbourn4637]

I cry my eyes out too... It reminds me of my parents who are long gone😢

[@jasondennis9321]

Great voice! Had his own variety show from 1962-1971. He would always have the top artists of the time on his show and many times would do duets with them. Always fun to watch.

[@morningcoffeebreak7367]

He introduced "The Osmonds" who became a regular on his show. Of course his ex-wife Claudine Longet was convicted of negligent homicide, but she had a nice voice and a hit song or two herself.

[@davidrobinson3716]

One of the greatest live performances of all time was Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers singing "Unchained Melody" on the Andy Williams Show in 1965. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4rNY5ubrZ5snbs

[@detroitwhat4017]

@@morningcoffeebreak7367 Yep. Plus, the Bobby Hatfield, Unchained Melody version they reacted to was on the Andy Williams Show.

[@pamdebby2914]

Love Andy Williams

[@mikec3853]

This is Andy's signature song. His songs "Canadian Sunset", "Born Free" and ""Can't Get Used To Losing You" are great to listen to next. You guys might also like Roger Whittaker, deep rich vocals, beautiful arrangements and some great storytelling. Try his song "The Last Farewell" for all three of those things.

[@maninthewilderness3208]

And Roger had such a great whistle.

[@joanngraham355]

Can't Get Used to Losing You & The Last Farewell 👍❤👍❤

[@barbarahouston634]

yes to Canadian Sunset/ yes to Roger Whitaker (Weekend in New England). I also like The Village pf St Bernadette from Andy.

[@johnd8892]

As well as Andy Williams Born Free everyone should listen to the original from Matt Monro as used in the movie Born Free. Some might prefer that version like me. Here you go : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXVY5h9oqljZpo

[@mikec3853]

@@johnd8892 yes his version is very good and it brings another "crooner" into their journey

[@ralphyzabal6375]

This song was written by Johnny Mercer when I was 15 yrs old my aunt was Johnny Mercers cook and referred me to take care of his 3 Beagle Dogs while he received his Oscar award for his song along with Henry Mancini who put the music behind the song

[@bobbimc13]

My Mom used to play this song on her piano by ear and she and I would harmonize to it. I have such fond memories of this song. Thanks for reacting to it. ❤️

[@danconroy8293]

My mom loved Andy. Every Saturday when she cleaned house Andy albums were on all day. This song reminds me of my Mom.

[@54nomore]

One of the greatest singers ever! He is also known as the king of the movie themes. This song "Moon River" is from the classic movie "Breakfast at Tiffanys [ 1961]." His other great movie themes songs were: "A Time for Us" from the movie Romeo & Juliet [1968]. "Where Do I Begin" from the movie "Love Story [1971]. "Speak Softly Love" from the move "The Godfather" [1972]. "A Summer Place" from the movie "A Summer Place" [1962]. "Somewhere My love" from the movie "Doctor Zhivago" [1965]. "Born Free" from the movie "Born Free" [1966]. "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing" from the movie "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing" [1951]. These are just a few of his greatest movie theme songs that all went platinum for the late great Andy Williams. One of the smoothest crooners ever...Here are some more of his movie theme hit songs. "The Exodus Song" from the movie "Exodus" (1960). "Maria and Tonight" from the movie "The Westside Story" (1960). "As Time Goes By" from the movie "Casablanca" (1942). "Tender is the Night' from the movie "Tender Is The Night" (1961). "Never On Sunday" from the movie "Never On Sunday"(1960). "The Second Time Around" from the movie "The Second Time Around" (1961). "It Might As Well Be Spring" from the movie "State Fair" (1945). "Three Coins In The Fountain" from the movie "Three Coins In The Fountain" (1954).

[@CherylK.333]

Great list! I would add "The Impossible Dream" from "Man of La Mancha."

[@walterrutherford8321]

@@CherylK.333 And Born Free from the movie of the same title.

[@CherylK.333]

@@walterrutherford8321 , another great one!

[@54nomore]

@@CherylK.333 Agreed! He just had a way with movie themes songs and making them his own.

[@CherylK.333]

@@54nomore, he sure did!

[@charlesnickerson4812]

So many babies were made to this type of music

[@60sbaby456]

He has caring in his voice❤❤❤

[@jillkoop5682]

Such a great song! This won the academy award for best song from the movie, Breakfast at Tiffany's. It also won grammys for best song and best record of the year (1961?). It became Andy's signature song and is a big favorite of mine. Thank you for playing it!!!💛❤💙

[@200beluga]

I can’ Get used to losing you. Is my favourite song by him. The violins in it are awesome.

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Agree, beautiful!

[@marybaillie8907]

Yes Indeed. Loved that one.

[@Taryngracia]

👍👍👍👍

[@beths999]

One of my favorite singers and one of my favorite songs! Back when music was meaningful

[@denisepoole5838]

Andy Williams, one of the best "crooners"!! He also was part of a group with his brothers, The Williams Brothers, they were all on his Christmas Specials and he did discover the Osmond Brothers when Donnie was the youngest!! I was taking piano lessons and played this song in this 7th grade!! I'm 70 now! Love your channel and family!

[@catharinesnyder2504]

I'm 64, my piano teacher also had me play this song!

[@donaldinnewmexico]

Donnie is still the youngest. LOL.

[@jacksaintjack2844]

The perfect male singing voice. Dynamics, phrasing, power, touch, range, vibrato. The whole package.

[@rayniecox7683]

Perry Como is another good one from that same time period. Also Don Williams is a country western singer with a crooner voice!😎😎😎😎

[@teresajarrell452]

❤ DON WILLIAMS!!

[@pauld6967]

I was scrolling through the comments to see if someone was going to mention Perry Como. 🙂

[@barbarahouston634]

@@pauld6967 They reacted to Perry earier.

[@pauld6967]

@@barbarahouston634 Well that doesn't mean that he can't be mentioned again. :-)

[@lesliesterling826]

This is one of the all time great standards. Such a pure evocative voice.

[@ChicagoDB]

Sinatra, Andy Williams, Perry Como, Bing Crosby…some of the greatest “crooners”.

[@w9gb]

Don’t forget the young Tony Bennett.

[@ninaleo37]

And Dean Martin

[@christinemason2938]

His Christmas albums are My Favorites!

[@jojomart]

omg! This one brought a tear to my eye. He was one of my dad's favorite artists. Dad used to sing this song around the house when I was a kid, and it made me think of him. My dad died in 2006. Andy Williams had his own show on TV back in the 60's, and his Christmas show was always so lovely, with all kinds of guests. Kind of makes me sad, there aren't really anything like that anymore.

[@donaldleider7382]

Andy Williams ‘ Theme from Love Story ‘ is a must listen and a great movie.

[@waltw4537]

One does not hear this song much anymore. Music is amazing... I'm back in the family living room, watching this on TV, with my family, warm and safe. Just a totally wonderful tune from that era of kinder, gentler tunes. Thanks.

[@andrewpetik2034]

Well said... I agree 👍

[@Mr5thWave]

Andy spent the last 20+ years of his career in Branson, MO, performing at his Moon River Theater, which seated over 2,000. It was packed with afternoon and evening performances. I saw him a couple of times there, once with Petula Clark as his guest star. The man was going into his 80's, and was featured in Branson's Christmas parade every year.

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Back when you guys did that incredible solo by Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers (wearing his pink suit) singing "Unchained Melody," live, it was on NBC-TV's "The Andy Williams Show," which ran for well over a decade in prime time. It was one of the longer-running musical/variety shows that ever ran on TV. Andy's guest list on that show reads like a Who's Who of American popular music (or at least Adult Contemporary music) from the 1960s and early '70s. Mostly Andy and his contemporaries were artists that my parents would listen to (I grew up on the Beatles, Righteous Brothers, Beach Boys, Motown, etc.) But Andy Williams cannot be discounted as a force. The song "Moon River" will forever be the one he's most closely associated with. And yet, he never released it as a single (which comes as a surprise to many). Some of his best songs include, "Can't Get Used to Losing You," "Days of Wine and Roses," and my favorite by Andy Williams, a Bossa Nova piece called "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)." kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3OZn6WPgbejlbs But honestly, you can't get through the Christmas season, even today ten years after his death, without hearing Andy Williams singing Christmas songs on radio and television in commercials, none more ubiquitous than "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXfXk2Z7qc94n8U Speaking of crooners (and I know how much you love your crooners), here's one that has been conspicuously overlooked by you and every other reaction channel that I know of. And at 95, he remains a living legend and a national treasure. He recently appeared in a "farewell" concert with Lady Gaga that was broadcast on CBS. It was simply breathtaking. I'm speaking, of course, of the great Tony Bennett. Frank Sinatra called him his favorite singer. And Tony has a stunning catalog of hits from which to choose. Here are just a few highlights: "(I Left My Heart) In San Francisco" -- the song he's best known for -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3rSqICtl62Hias "If I Ruled the World" -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaTboGyhe6Zogbc "I Wanna Be Around" -- one of the greatest f--- you songs ever recorded. -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap7PkIltfbN8qbs And a couple that he recorded as duets with more contemporary artists in recent years: "The Lady Is A Tramp" (featuring Lady Gaga) -- this is just adorable -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIGknneLgaiJqLc "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" (featuring Michael Buble -- pronounced boo-BLAY') - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4eaknWwqt2IkJo You could spend a very long time doing a deep dive into crooners. There have been so many of them that you guys don't even know about.

[@nzlemming]

Do not forget the Jackson 5, who were regular guests. And the original Cookie Bear.

[@stephenadams2008]

The Osmonds got started, and were on his show pretty regularly.

[@anthonymoreno6903]

You missed him at Christmas. His nickname is Mr Christmas and his best song is It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Don’t miss it next Christmas you will love it

[@sometimeslyrical]

Would love for you two to react to "The Girl From Ipanema" with Astrud Gilberto. Classy, subtle, Bossa Nova/jazz song that was an instant international hit and won a Grammy for the Record of the Year in 1965. You'll love her breathy voice, the rhythm of the song, and the wonderful instrumentation. Lots of sax!

[@hokep61]

Still have my original LP of that!

[@cheryljackson5659]

Great suggestion! I think they'll love it, too!

[@lisaredwine4857]

There's actually a recording on KZbin with Andy Williams and someone else (maybe the guy you recommended) singing the Girl from Ipanema together.

[@nkcbrazil]

@lisa yes that was Jobim the composer of the song

[@wipslp]

We've been married 60 years and this is "our song". Thank you!!!

[@thomastimlin1724]

Henry Mancini's Moon River is from the Movie Breakfast at Tiffany's, a must see starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.. Audrey sang this in the movie. Except the Mickey Rooney parts imitating a Japanese man was really tacky by today's standards. i always think of my parents in the 1960's when I hear this song, brings a tear to my eye.

[@jollyrodgers7272]

Really a melancholy song for her melancholy character. That Mickey Rooney caricature sure was tacky, I think even in those days.

[@easyrolling]

well he started with his brothers as backup singers for Bing Crosby in the 40's & then with help from Kay Thompson (who was a sort of Miss Everything... author...singer. actress...producer.. he eventually went solo & had some pop hits before he found his niche as a torch singer.. one of the smoothest voices ever.. check out some pop hits.. Can't Get Used To Losing You, Music To Watch Girls By.. but it is really the slower songs he shines on.. The Days Of Wine & Roses, Theme from Love Story (Where Do I Begin).. and many more.. nice reaction to a major talent.. he was a legend..

[@sierraclason5724]

Thank you. I'm crying, but I really appreciate this reaction. My dad used to sing this to me all the time. He passed in 1997, both of us were too young, but I still think of him with this song and it still brings a teary smile. Love you both!

[@tomconstance2391]

Love Andy, and the backup singers sound like the singers on the 1960s animated Christmas specials like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

[@robrobertson4619]

He had a variety show on tv when I was a kid. My Dad never missed it. He always did songs with his musical guests and solo. Coolest crooner ! Coolest voice!

[@power123295]

MARVELOUS‼️❣️🌟🥇🌟❣️

[@janemarie6796]

I cry every time I hear this song. My grandmother loved this song, and it reminds me of her and brings back memories of her. Thank you for sharing this song.

[@tombeyerlein3813]

I feel the same way. My mom loved this.

[@keikikahuna1674]

Andy Williams was friends with Robert F. Kennedy, and sang at his funeral, I think the Battle Hymn of the Republic. He also covered Dion's "Abraham, Martin, and John" which memorializes Bobby Kennedy in the final verse. Something to consider.

[@yoclark2723]

Gorgeous eyes and gorgeous voice! Love it! I grew up on his Christmas specials and his show.

[@conniedean1977]

Henry Mancini always said that Audrey Hepburn’s rendition of this song in “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” was the best version. It was softly sung with a minimal acoustic guitar, dreamy and lovely….. Also, the studio wanted to cut the song, and Audrey fought hard to keep it.

[@margaretpersinger5691]

Audrey's will always be my favorite version!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Thank God she did

[@mikebradshaw6484]

This is by far the best.

[@RobertWilliams-bo5nf]

Andy Williams 3 other brothers sang backup on alot of his recording ,they started out as a group in the late 1940s

[@Laniefj]

He is so smooth. Easy on the ears.

[@tonyhomant244]

My favorite voice

[@floridaboy6051]

The woman in one of the photos is Claudine Longet, a French singer that became his wife for several years. She had some hit songs as well, though some were in French. Love Is Blue is a very lovely song by her. They had some duets together also. You will instantly recognize some of his Christmas songs as they are classics.

[@ediefolta9494]

And then she ran off with Pierre Trudeau, the PM of Canada (Justin Trudeau's father). Big scandal!

[@critterwatcher8009]

And she shot and killed her famous skier lover Spider Sabich. Andy (by then her ex) stood by her side.

[@lilamuzik3385]

I love his beautiful voice. When I was a young girl, it felt like he was singing just to me.

[@dontmakemelaugh01]

This takes me back to my childhood , being in my grandparents home , and my grandmother singing along to Andy Williams playing on the turntable. ❤

[@iankings6405]

I’m in my 80s this era of the ballad singers was such a joy, much of their music is still popular today especially among the old romantics, like me.😊

[@rmac8008]

As a kid His tv show and especially his Christmas specials were must see in my house

[@dancalabrese3523]

Certain singers "own" some songs they record, like Nat King Cole with "The Christmas Song" and Dean Martin with "Everybody Loves Somebody". Andy Williams owns "Moon River".

[@johnbattles1002]

Yes, very true! Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" as well!

[@jeffpeterson6959]

Seeing a lot of comments about Andy introducing The Osmond Brothers on his TV show. Would absolutely LOVE to see you guys react to The Osmonds "Down by the Lazy River"! Obsolute banger!

[@dougstevens6257]

To me, Andy Williams had one of the best crooner voices ever! You might also want to check out: "Can't Get Used to Losin' You", "Hopeless" and "Love Theme from The Godfather". Pure crooner perfection!

[@Vikinggirl1679]

My mother was absolutely in love with Andy Williams. This was from the Audrey Hepburn movie "Breakfast At Tiffany's" he also discovered the Osmonds and brought them on his tv show. He was just wonderful. His most famous Christmas song is "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year"

[@reginalechleitner6685]

He sings with Simon and Garfunkel. A must see and listen! Scarborough Fair. Mesmerizing!

[@SpanglyAnn]

I already suggested this as well before I saw this comment. I love that version of Scarborough Fair.

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

May be the most beautiful crooner voice the u.s. had. And that's saying alot. But just my opinion. 😅

[@surlechapeau]

Jay/Amber, his "(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story" and "Music to Watch Girls By" are next for you!! He hosted The Andy Williams Show, a television variety show for 9 years, so we heard a lot of him back in the day.

[@scottvermillion1426]

Andy Williams' voice was as smooth as silk. Another great crooner is Johnny Mathis. I see that you reviewed one of his Christmas song. I think that you would enjoy one of his romantic songs from the late fifties like "Wonderful, Wonderful" or "It's Not For Me To Say"... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWbGZoyLibepodk

[@coolcpa3321]

Moon River by Andy Williams and Tammy by Debbie Reynolds have bucolic, river/bayou vibes. Both songs are full of yearning and longing, but not sadness. Love them both. Thanks for this reaction.

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Wow, Blast from the past! "Tammy" from "Tammy and the Bachelor" Spent some of my paper route money to see that film. Came away with a mad crush on Debbie Reynolds. Beautiful song, beautiful woman.

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

"Tammy" would make a great Female Friday pick!

[@thomasflynn5366]

Love Tammy. She comes across so innocent and such a beautiful voice.

[@lynnchristenson6209]

Loved Tammy movies and Debbie singing "Tammy", I dreamed of living on a house boat on a river somewhere.

[@andrewpetik2034]

Oh man.... I am in tears right now! My mom LOVED both of these songs ..... Moon River Tammy I miss you mom and dad.

[@kimcutts6153]

Andy Williams was a wonderful talent. And such a lovely man. Back in the 70s he did Christmas Specials on TV 📺.

[@larrywright6214]

My entire family used to watch his Saturday night TV show. He had an amazing voice and had great special guests every week. His Christmas special was just that, special. He introduced the world to the Osmond Brothers, too.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

2 MUST HEAR Classics From This Same Time Period:: Jimmie Rodgers "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" & "Honeycomb"..Both Huge Hits For Him.

[@333Judy333]

When I was young I nearly wore the grooves off my parent's Andy Williams albums! Love his voice!

[@seanshukoski3457]

Andy has what my mom likes to call, a ‘southern comfort’ voice, and boy does it show. ☺️

[@sparky6086]

"Moon River" was a big hit, but Andy Williams singing "Born Free" was a huge hit, when I was a kid in the late 1960's & early 1970's. Check it out! ...CORRECTION: Matt Monro sang the 1966 hit "Born Free". My mistake, but check it out anyway. It's great. ...Thanks for the heads up @Simply Psi.

[@simply_psi]

Wasn't Born Free sung by Matt Monro?

[@sparky6086]

@@simply_psi You're right! My mistake. I'll make the correction.

[@simply_psi]

@Sparky to be fair they both sounded very similar

[@walterrutherford8321]

After Moon River the songs that first come to my mind for Andy Williams are Born Free and the Christmas song, It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year.

[@saraturner8657]

He had his own variety show, showcased the Osmonds a lot. Lennon Sisters, young people. He was so good with children when you watch him and kids on the Christmas Specials, a staple in the day.

[@Mark-iv7np]

No question the 60s had the greatest singers and he's one of them and the best songs. Can't get over Losing You is my favorite song of his.

[@christianman73]

A very cool fact that I learned of just a few years ago: Andy Williams was one of Jimi Hendrix's favorite singers to listen to when he wanted to just come home and relax! I fully agree with Jimi's choice, because Andy has such a wonderfully smooth voice. Also, Andy had has own television show for many years, and he sang, live on the show, with many other great artists, such as Simon and Garfunkel!

[@ChuckHackney]

Effortless singing. Just pure talent, warm and mellow.

[@unrulyjulie4382]

My dad had an album with Andy Williams singing famous songs from movies, so I grew up listening to this song. This was in the 1960's.

[@marygoodson4920]

I was a little girl when Andy had his TV show. This was his theme song. When he started singing it, my cat Cloudy would run into the Den, jump up on the TV, and watch him upside down, the whole show, every week! She LOVED Andy Williams!!

[@joiedevivre2005]

This song was made famous by the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's" when it was performed by Audrey Hepburn. It's been covered by several artists. It was written by Georgia native Johnny Mercer, who was inspired by how pretty the moon was reflected on the Savannah River. There are several businesses in Savannah with "moon river" in their names.

[@hifijohn]

Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer.

[@Bassman2353]

Andy Williams was cool, smooth and hip. He appealed to a wide swath of music lovers.

[@flubblert]

"Love is a Many-Splendored Thing" by him. He's got chops.

[@michaelboismier1863]

Loved this entertainer!! Fun times watching his musical TV show! It was a family night!