Rest in Peace Andy
American Singer Andy Williams, best known for singing hits like "Moon River" and the host of his own popular variety show in the 1960's and 70's has died from cancer. He was 84.
With 17 gold and three platinum records to his name, Williams enjoyed his golden years playing golf and dividing his time between La Quinta, Calif., and Branson, where he appeared at his Andy Williams Moon River Theater since 1992. (from People)
You may recall Andy announced last year that he had been diagnosed with Bladder cancer. 2012 marked Andy's 75th year in show business.
We here remember Andy's golden toned melodies as he sang some of our favorite Christmas carols and standards. Andy is noted for discovering the Osmonds who appeared on his show as regulars.
There is no true way to express in words what his loss means to the world. So, we will remember Andy in song.
A wonderful tribute, and the perfect choice of song to accompany it. I will certainly find a quiet hour this Christmas night to watch my DVD of the Andy Williams Christmas Show: it will, after all, be my first Christmas EVER in a world without him. No other singer defines Christmas for me in anything like the same way.
Luckily, my wife and I went to see him perform at the Albert Hall, London, on his last world tour, and have so many happy memories of the evening. His voice was as amazing as ever.
Goodnight, Andy - and a Merry Christmas forever ...