Happy Heart cover

Happy Heart

Andy Williams · 1969

36 min · 11 tracks · country · jazz · easy listening

A heartfelt collection of smooth melodies and introspective lyrics that embody the essence of late 1960s easy listening.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • heartfelt reflections on nostalgia
  • warmth for quiet evenings
  • gentle sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1969, 'Happy Heart' was Andy Williams' first album after his successful television show, showcasing his transition into a more personal musical style. This album followed the commercially successful 'Andy Williams Sings Steve Allen' and marked a period where his music began to reflect deeper emotional themes, aligning with the changing cultural landscape of the time.
Stylistic neighbors
Perry Como· Frank Sinatra· Dean Martin

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 For Once in My Life 2:52
  • 2 Where's the Playground Susie? 2:49
  • 3 My Way 3:40
  • 4 Wichita Lineman 2:52
  • 5 Happy Heart 3:12
  • 6 Gentle on My Mind 3:07
  • 7 Didn't We 3:24
  • 8 Memories 3:44
  • 9 Little Green Apples 4:01
  • 10 Here, There and Everywhere 3:12
  • 11 Abraham, Martin and John 3:43

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