Moon River: The Very Best of Andy Williams

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:	10/13/2009
Label:	Columbia / Legacy / Columbia/Legacy
UPC:	0886975911226
Rank:	5202

Tracks

1. Moon River
2. (Where Do I Begin) Love Story
3. Dear Heart
4. Butterfly
5. Can't Get Used to Losing You
6. Born Free
7. A Time for Us
8. We've Only Just Begun
9. Speak Softly Love
10. Can't Help Falling in Love
11. One Day of Your Life
12. Days of Wine and Roses
13. The Village of St. Bernadette
14. Music to Watch Girls By
15. Can't Take My Eyes off You
16. In the Arms of Love
17. Battle Hymn of the Republic
18. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Album Credits

Performance Credits

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

Technical Credits

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
Don Hunstein   Photography
Steven Berkowitz   A&R
Andy Williams   Producer,Original Recording Producer
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