The Very Best of Andy Williams [UK]

by Andy Williams

Overview

Moon River: The Very Best of Andy Williams collects 18 of Andy Williams' biggest and best, spanning 1957 through 1972 but concentrating on the early to mid-'60s, when his smooth, authoritative vocals made him a chart perennial. Opening with "Moon River," the compilation touches on most of his classics, including "Born Free," "Butterfly," "Can't Get Used to Losing You," "Speak Softly Love," "(Where Do I Begin) Love Story," and even the ultimate swingers anthem, "Music to Watch Girls By." That's not to say it's comprehensive, though. Columbia/Legacy could've easily rounded up every one of his Top Ten greats if only they'd made room for five additional tracks, like the great "Canadian Sunset," "Lonely Street," "I Like Your Kind of Love," "Are You Sincere," and his Christmas 1963 chart-topping version of "White Christmas." ~ John Bush

Product Details

Release Date:	10/27/2009
Label:	Sony Music
UPC:	0886975882823

Tracks

1. Moon River
2. Can't Get Used To Losing You
3. Music To Watch Girls By
4. Can't Take My Eyes Off You
5. The Impossible Dream (The Quest)
6. Happy Heart
7. Solitaire
8. Never Can Say Goodbye
9. Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
10. It's So Easy
11. Born Free
12. Up Up And Away
13. Home Lovin' Man
14. Can't Help Falling In Love
15. MacArthur Park
16. We've Only Just Begun
17. Almost There
18. Abraham, Martin And John
19. (Where Do I Begin) Love Story
20. Ave Marie
21. The Look Of Love
22. May Each Day
23. Somethin' Stupid
24. It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Andy Williams   Primary Artist
Robert Mersey & His Orchestra   Primary Artist
The St. Charles Borromeo Choir   Primary Artist
Robert Mersey   Conductor
Nick DeCaro   Conductor
Archie Bleyer   Conductor

Technical Credits

Bob Gaudio   Composer
Bob Crewe   Composer
J. Barry   Composer
James "Famous" Jones   Cover Design
E. Snyder   Composer
Johnny Mandel   Arranger
Didier C. Deutsch   Compilation Producer
W. Steffe   Composer
Hugo Peretti   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Dick Glasser   Producer,Original Recording Producer
Robert Mersey   Arranger,Producer,Original Recording Producer
Luigi Creatore   Composer
Neil Sedaka   Composer
Nick DeCaro   Arranger,Producer,Original Recording Producer
Mark Wilder   Mastering
Ray Evans   Composer
H. Greenfield   Composer
Mort Shuman   Composer
George David Weiss   Composer
George Wyle   Composer
Henry Mancini   Composer
Carl Sigman   Composer
Darren Salmieri   A&R
Paul Williams   Composer
E. Parker   Composer
Jay Livingston   Composer
Jerry Fuller   Producer,Original Recording Producer
Archie Bleyer   Arranger
Roger Nichols   Composer
Mike Curry   Package Design
Jim Parham   Project Director
Ron Galella   Cover Photo
Sandy Speiser   Photography
Bob Cato   Tray Card Art
Larry Kusik   Composer
Jessica Connelly   Photo Research
Jim Lersch   Photography
Hank Parker   Photography
Mike Kull   Tape Research
Andy Williams   Original Recording Producer,Producer
Don Hunstein   Photography
Steven Berkowitz   A&R