Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein
Andy Williams · 1958
36 min · 12 tracks · country · jazz · easy listening
Andy Williams' warm baritone weaves classic show tunes into a lush, romantic tapestry of orchestral pop.
Why this album works
'Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein' is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard charts and establishing Williams as a household name in the realm of easy listening. The album's lush arrangements and reinterpretations of familiar showtunes influenced countless artists and contributed to the popularity of Broadway music in the mainstream pop scene.
- Best for
- romantic evening ambiance melodic storytelling from musicals warm nostalgia for classics
- Context
- Released in 1958, 'Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein' was Andy Williams's first album to feature Broadway standards, solidifying his transition from a rising pop singer to a mainstream star. This album came shortly after he achieved significant success with his earlier singles, setting the stage for his long-lasting career as a prominent entertainer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Nilsson· Cher· Aretha Franklin· Frank Zappa· Donna Summer· Bobby Darin· Bette Midler· John Denver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Some Enchanted Evening Standout 4:19
- 2 If I Loved You Standout 2:27
- 3 Getting to Know You Standout 2:05
- 4 This Nearly Was Mine 2:57
- 5 Bali H'Ai 3:00
- 6 I Have Dreamed 3:10
- 7 People Will Say We're in Love 3:02
- 8 Younger Than Springtime 3:36
- 9 I Whistle a Happy Tune 1:51
- 10 We Kiss in a Shadow 3:35
- 11 The Surrey With the Fringe on Top 3:30
- 12 Hello Young Lovers 2:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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