The Best of Andy Williams cover

Released 30 years ago

The Best of Andy Williams

Andy Williams · 1996

33 min · 12 tracks · country music

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

This compilation captures Andy Williams' signature style but lacks the depth and innovation of original works.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks are well-known standards, with the first three songs establishing a nostalgic tone that persists throughout the compilation.
  • The sequencing alternates between upbeat and slower songs, maintaining a consistent mood while allowing for moments of emotional reflection.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Moon River 2:48
  • 2 More 2:32
  • 3 Can't Get Used to Losing You 2:24
  • 4 Days of Wine and Roses 2:49
  • 5 Red Roses for a Blue Lady 2:28
  • 6 Dear Heart 2:57
  • 7 The Hawaiian Wedding Song 2:27
  • 8 Happy Heart 3:15
  • 9 Somewhere, My Love (Lara's Theme From 'Doctor Zhivago') 2:37
  • 10 Love Theme From 'The Godfather' (Speak Softly Love) 3:02
  • 11 On the Street Where You Live 3:10
  • 12 (Where Do I Begin) Love Story 3:09

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