He first performed in a children's choir at his local Presbyterian church. Williams and his three older brothers Bob, Dick, and Don, formed a quartet, the Williams Brothers, in the late 1930s. The brothers performed on radio in the Midwest, first at WHO in Des Moines, Iowa, and later at WLS in Chicago and WLW in Cincinnati. Williams graduated from Western Hills High School in Cincinnati. They appeared with Bing Crosby on the hit record "Swinging on a Star" (1944). This led to a nightclub act with entertainer Kay Thompson from 1947 to 1951.
Williams's solo career began in 1952 after his brothers left the act. He recorded six sides for RCA's label "X," but none of them were popular hits. After landing a spot as a regular on Steve Allen's Tonight Show in 1955, he was signed to a recording contract with Cadence Records, a small label in New York run by conductor Archie Bleyer. His third single, "Canadian Sunset" (1956) hit the Top Ten, and was soon followed his only Billboard #1 hit, "Butterfly" (a cover of a Charlie Gracie record on which Williams imitated Elvis Presley). More hits followed, including "The Hawaiian Wedding Song," "Are You Sincere," "The Village of St. Bernadette," and "Lonely Street," before Williams moved to Columbia Records in 1961, having moved from New York to Los Angeles. In terms of chart popularity, the Cadence era was Williams's peak although songs he introduced on Columbia became much bigger standards. Two top ten hits from the Cadence era, "Butterfly" and "I Like Your Kind of Love" were apparently believed to not suit Williams's later style; they were not included on a Columbia reissue of his Cadence greatest hits in the 1960s.
During the 1960s, Williams became one of the most popular vocalists in the country and signed what was to that time the biggest recording contract in history. He was primarily an album artist, and at one time he had earned more gold albums than any solo performer except Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. By 1973 he had earned as many as 17 gold album awards. Among his hit albums from this period were Moon River, Days of Wine and Roses (number one for 16 weeks in mid-1963), The Andy Williams Christmas Album, Dear Heart, The Shadow of Your Smile, Love, Andy, Get Together with Andy Williams, and Love Story. In these recordings Williams displays an incredible vocal technique along with an uncanny ability to make each song his very own, often rivaling or surpassing the version by the original artist. These attributes, along with his natural affinity for the music of the 1960s and early 1970s, combined to make him one of the premier easy listening singers of that era.
Williams forged an indirect collaborative relationship with Henry Mancini, although they never recorded together. Williams was asked to sing Mancini and Johnny Mercer's song "Moon River" at the 1962 Oscar Awards (where it won), and it quickly became Williams's theme song. This was repeated the next year with the pair's "Days of Wine and Roses" (which also won), Mancini's "Dear Heart" at the 1965 awards and "The Sweetheart Tree" (also written with Mercer) at the 1966 awards.
Williams also competed in the teenage-oriented singles market as well and had several charting hits including "Can't Get Used to Losing You," "Happy Heart," and "Where Do I Begin", the theme song from the 1970 blockbuster film, Love Story. Building on his experience with Allen and some short-term variety shows in the 1950s, he became the star of his own weekly television variety show in 1962. This series, The Andy Williams Show, won three Emmy Awards for outstanding variety program. Among his series regulars were the Osmond Brothers. He gave up the variety show in 1971 while it was still popular and retrenched to three specials per year. His Christmas specials, which appeared regularly until 1974 and intermittently from 1982 into the 1990s, were among the most popular of the genre. Williams has recorded eight Christmas albums over the years. He hosted the Grammy Awards for three consecutive years in the 1970s. He returned to television to do a syndicated half-hour series in 1976-77.
In the early 1990s, Williams gave up most of his touring schedule in order to open his own theatre in Branson, Missouri, the Andy Williams Moon River Theater. He continues to do 8 to 12 shows a week from September to December and occasionally makes tours of Europe earlier in the year.
His 1967 recording of "Music to Watch Girls By" was a surprise UK hit in 1999, when it reached number 9 after featuring in an advert (beating the original peak of number 33 in 1967). In 2002 he took part in a new duet of "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" with British actress and singer Denise van Outen. Nearly everything Williams ever recorded has now been made available on CD through a series of compilations from 1997 to 2004.
Williams met Claudine Longet when he pulled over to aid her on a Las Vegas road. She was a dancer at the time at the Folies Bergere. They married on Christmas Day, 1961, and had three children, Noelle, Christian, and Robert. They separated in 1969 and finally divorced 6 years later. In 1976 Longet was charged with fatally shooting her boyfriend, skier Vladimir "Spider" Sabich and Williams supported her. He married a second time in May 1991 to the former Debbie Haas. They make their homes at Branson, Missouri and La Quinta, California. Williams' homes have been featured in Architectural Digest, and he is a noted collector of modern art. Williams is an avid golfer. He hosted a major golf tournament in San Diego for many years, which was known as the Andy Williams San Diego Open during that time.
Williams' birthplace is a tourist attraction open most of the year.
Somewhere My Love
Andy Williams Lyrics
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Although the snow covers the hope of spring
Somewhere a hill blossoms in green and gold
And there are dreams all that your heart can hold
Someday we'll meet again my love
Someday whenever the spring breaks through
Warm as the wind, soft as the kiss of snow
Lara my own, think of me now and then
God speed my love till you are mine again
You'll come to me out of the long ago
Warm as the wind soft as the kiss of snow
Till then my sweet think of me now and then
God speed my love 'til you are mine again
The lyrics to the song "Somewhere My Love" by Andy Williams are filled with nostalgia and hope. The first verse talks about how even though there may be snow covering the hope of spring, somewhere there will be songs to sing. The second verse speaks of the dreams that the heart can hold, implying that even though things may seem bleak, there is always hope that things will improve. The chorus is one of anticipation and longing, with the singer looking forward to the day when they will be reunited with their love. The mention of Lara adds a layer of personal attachment to the song, as if the singer is reminiscing about a lost love.
The imagery in the song is poignant and poetic, painting a vivid picture of nature in bloom and snow falling gently like a kiss. The use of metaphors, such as the snow covering the hope of spring, adds depth and complexity to the lyrics. The repetition of the phrase "think of me now and then" emphasizes the longing and constant presence of the absent love in the singer's mind. Overall, the song captures the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia and hope for a love that may be lost but not forgotten.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere, my love there will be songs to sing
No matter where you are, my dear, there are always beautiful things to enjoy.
Although the snow covers the hope of spring
Sometimes life seems bleak and hopeless, but there is always a chance for new beginnings.
Somewhere a hill blossoms in green and gold
There is always a place where life is thriving and beautiful, even if it is far away.
And there are dreams all that your heart can hold
No matter where you are, you can always dream big and pursue your heart's desires.
Someday we'll meet again my love
I believe that we will be reunited someday, my dearest love.
Someday whenever the spring breaks through
Whenever life brings new beginnings and fresh starts, we will be together again.
You'll come to me out of the long ago
It may feel like a lifetime has passed, but I know that you will come back to me someday.
Warm as the wind, soft as the kiss of snow
When you return to me, I know that your love will be just as warm and gentle as it was before.
Lara my own, think of me now and then
Even though we are apart, I hope that you still remember me and think of me from time to time.
God speed my love till you are mine again
May God watch over you and keep you safe until we can be together once more.
Till then my sweet think of me now and then
Until we are reunited, I hope that you continue to hold me in your thoughts and remember our love.
God speed my love 'til you are mine again
May God bless and guide you until fate brings us back together once more.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MAURICE JARRE, PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER
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@hiemvanezi
Somewhere, my love
There will be songs to sing
Although the snow
Covers the hope of spring
Somewhere a hill
Blossoms in green and gold
And there are dreams
All that your heart can hold
Someday we’ll meet again, my love Someday whenever the spring breaks through
You’ll come to me
Out of the long ago
Warm as the wind
Soft as the kiss of snow
Till then, my sweet
Think of me now and then
Godspeed, my love,
Till you are mine again
Where are the beautiful days?
Where are the sleigh rides to dawn?
Where are the tender
moments of splendor?
Where have they gone,
where have they gone?
Somewhere, my love
There will be songs to sing
Although the snow
Covers the hope of spring
Till then my sweet
Think of me now and then
God speed my love
Till you are mine again...
@photoshoott2022
Legendary song. We were so amazed first time we heard it. I was still a child in Soviet Union, when we saw the movie and heard the music, what a movie and music it was and still is. What a legendary and classic melody. Beautiful and so memorable. I still hum the melody from time to time years later without any reminders. Timeless and beautiful.
@engraciamanangquil5206
Beautiful music and lrics are
@mancha3920
Tenía yo 11 años cuando la vi y lloré con su música y m enamore de Lara y asta la fecha en la cual tengo 66 años sigo enamorado de ella (Lara)
@kazimierasitko8846
To się nigdy nie znudzi Dziękuję 😊😊😊
@RudolphFurtado
A song that never fades with generations or music tastes over the decades.A classic film.
@indi_has_froggy_hat
My grandma who is in her 80s now loves this song . This song was on of her fondest memories of her youth and tells me how much she loves this
So, thank you Andy williams for this masterpiece ✨
im also starting to love the song now 😊🦋
@kameccashabolton7327
So agreed. My sweet grandmother loved this song as well.
@andy2388
Played at my darling wife's funeral. Overcome by emotion. I will treasure this song... till we met again my love.
@johnknight375
Beautiful sentiment. You are fortunate to have such deep and tender memories of your precious soulmate ...
@kameccashabolton7327
Bless your heart ♥️ And hers too; always. 😂