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September 27, 2012, Thursday
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WITH a string of gold albums and the signature "Moon River," Andy Williams was a voice of the 1960s in America, although not the '60s people usually hear about now.
"The old cliche says that if you can remember the 1960s, you weren't there," the singer once recalled. "Well, I was there all right, but my memory of them is blurred - not by any drugs I took but by the relentless pace of the schedule I set myself."
Williams' plaintive tenor, boyish features and easy demeanor helped him outlast many of the rock stars who had displaced him. He remained on the charts into the 1970s and continued to perform in his 80s.
In November 2011, when Williams announced that he had been diagnosed with bladder cancer, he vowed to return to performing the following year, his 75th in show business.
Williams died on Tuesday night at his home following a yearlong battle with the disease. He was 84.
Williams became a major star in 1956, with the Sinatra-like swing "Canadian Sunset." In 1970, he was in the top 10 with the theme from "Love Story," the Oscar-winning tearjerker. He had 18 gold records and three platinum, was nominated for five Grammy awards and hosted the Grammy ceremonies for several years.
Although "Moon River" was covered by countless artists, Williams made the song his personal brand.
"The old cliche says that if you can remember the 1960s, you weren't there," the singer once recalled. "Well, I was there all right, but my memory of them is blurred - not by any drugs I took but by the relentless pace of the schedule I set myself."
Williams' plaintive tenor, boyish features and easy demeanor helped him outlast many of the rock stars who had displaced him. He remained on the charts into the 1970s and continued to perform in his 80s.
In November 2011, when Williams announced that he had been diagnosed with bladder cancer, he vowed to return to performing the following year, his 75th in show business.
Williams died on Tuesday night at his home following a yearlong battle with the disease. He was 84.
Williams became a major star in 1956, with the Sinatra-like swing "Canadian Sunset." In 1970, he was in the top 10 with the theme from "Love Story," the Oscar-winning tearjerker. He had 18 gold records and three platinum, was nominated for five Grammy awards and hosted the Grammy ceremonies for several years.
Although "Moon River" was covered by countless artists, Williams made the song his personal brand.
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