Roger Williams: Near You (Craig / Goell, 1947)
Most of the images are from Billboard magazine, January 18, 1964, which devoted several pages to a review of WIlliams' accomplishments and sales; Billboard Music Week, April 14, 1962; and Billboard magazine, April 6, 1963.
This track is from the LP, "Roger Williams Greatest Hits," produced in 1962 by Kapp Records, serial number KS-3260. Orchestra directed by Hal Kanner. "Near You" was composed in 1947 by Francis Craig, with lyrics by Kermit Goell.
This track is from the LP, "Roger Williams Greatest Hits," produced in 1962 by Kapp Records, serial number KS-3260. Orchestra directed by Hal Kanner. "Near You" was composed in 1947 by Francis Craig, with lyrics by Kermit Goell.
The High And The Mighty
I wanted some background primarily for the song ; hence the "Hollywood divas". This theme song, "the High and The Mighty" from the movie of the same name (1954) is a fond remembrance of big-name movie actors (i.e. John Wayne, Robert Stack, etc.) in one of the air disaster movies of all times. Big stars, big movie, big drama. The theme song brings it all back. And the divas? Well, they seem to go with that era.
Autumn Leaves 1955
Beyond the Sea (La Mer), 1956
Charted at #37 on Billboard Hot 100 in March 1956. Original Billboard review: "The lovely "La Mer" is accorded the concert-grand treatment by Roger Williams. Impressive solo work on the keyboard in the familiar sweeping style. Fine juke and jockey wax." Billboard rating: 80 out of 100.
Other chart positions for this classic French composition include: #6 on the Hot 100 for Bobby Darin in January 1960 (#8 UK, #15 R&B) and #60 for George Benson on the UK Singles chart in April 1985.
Written by Jack Lawrence and Charles Trenet. B-side is "Song of Devotion".
Other chart positions for this classic French composition include: #6 on the Hot 100 for Bobby Darin in January 1960 (#8 UK, #15 R&B) and #60 for George Benson on the UK Singles chart in April 1985.
Written by Jack Lawrence and Charles Trenet. B-side is "Song of Devotion".
* charles trenet - la mer 1946
La mer
바다
Qu'on voit danser le long des golfes clairs
투명한 만을 따라서
A des reflets d'argent
은빛으로 반짝이며 춤을 추고 있는
La mer
바다
Des reflets changeants
Sous la pluie
내리는 빗속에서 변화하며 반짝거리는
La mer
바다
Au ciel d'été confond
Ses blancs moutons
Avec les anges si purs
여름 하늘의
흰 양떼들과
순결한 천사들을 하나로 모이게 하는
La mer bergère d'azur
Infinie
바다, 끝없는 푸른 빛의 양치기 소녀
Voyez
Près des étangs
Ces grands roseaux mouillés
봐요,
연못 옆의
물기 머금은 갈대들을
Voyez
Ces oiseaux blancs
Et ces maisons rouillées
봐요,
하얀 새들과
오래된 집들을
La mer
바다는
Les a bercés
Le long des golfes clairs
Et d'une chanson d'amour
투명한 만을 따라서
사랑의 노래를 따라서
갈대와, 새와, 집들을
부드럽게 흔들어 재웠어요.
La mer
바다는
A bercé mon cœur pour la vie
내 마음을 부드럽게 흔들어 재웠어요
Almost Paradise (Norman Petty Trio, 1957)
Most of the images are from Billboard magazine, January 18, 1964, which devoted several pages to a review of WIlliams' accomplishments and sales; Billboard Music Week, April 14, 1962; and Billboard magazine, April 6, 1963.
This track is from the LP, "Roger Williams Greatest Hits," produced in 1962 by Kapp Records, serial number KS-3260. Orchestra directed by Frank Hunter. "Almost Paradise" was written by the Norman Petty Trio in 1957.
This track is from the LP, "Roger Williams Greatest Hits," produced in 1962 by Kapp Records, serial number KS-3260. Orchestra directed by Frank Hunter. "Almost Paradise" was written by the Norman Petty Trio in 1957.
R.I.P. (1924 -2011)
Roger Williams (born Louis Weertz, October 1, 1924 -- October 8, 2011), was an American popular music pianist. As of 2004, he had released 116 albums, This is his hit version of "Theme to Exodus"
He was born to a Lutheran minister (Rev. Frederick J. Weertz) and a music teacher (Dorothea Bang Weertz), in Omaha, Nebraska. The family moved to Des Moines, Iowa, before his first birthday. He first played the piano at age three. In high school he became interested in boxing, mainly at his father's insistence, and only returned to music after breaking his nose several times and sustaining several other injuries.He majored in piano at Drake University in Des Moines, but claimed he was expelled for playing "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" in the practice room.In 1955 Williams recorded "Autumn Leaves", the only piano instrumental to reach #1 on Billboard's popular music chart.[1] While many other recordings have been made of this song, Williams' version is easily the best known and most played. It sold over two million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.[4] In 1966 he had another Top Ten hit with the song "Born Free" from the motion picture soundtrack.
His other hits include "Near You", "Till", "The Impossible Dream", "Yellow Bird", "Maria", and "The Theme From Somewhere In Time". Billboard Magazine ranks him as the top selling piano recording artist in history with 18 gold and platinum albums to his credit.
Williams is also known as the "Pianist to the Presidents" having played for nine administrations beginning with Harry S. Truman. His last White House performance was in November 2008 for a luncheon hosted by former First Lady Laura Bush.
Still a popular draw with audiences long into his life, Williams performed concerts around the country and headlined Las Vegas each year.
Williams invites the audience backstage to visit him at all concerts. His interest in the public stems from a boyhood experience in Des Moines, Iowa. After a piano concert by the Polish genius Ignacy Jan Paderewski, young Roger waited for 45 minutes outside in the freezing cold to meet his idol. When the pianist finally appeared it was to rush to a waiting automobile. "I didn't even get near enough to touch him or get an autograph," says Williams. "It was then and there I resolved that if ever I became famous I would never disappoint anyone who wanted to talk to me."
On his 75th birthday, Williams performed his first 12 hour piano marathon. He has performed the marathon at Steinway Hall in New York City and the Nixon, Carter and Reagan Presidential Libraries. With no planned program, Williams plays hundreds of requests from the thousands who file in to hear him.
His Steinway & Sons "Gold Steinway"grand piano has been on tour for public display and entertainment during 2007--2008.
In 2010 Roger Williams was inducted into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame.
He was born to a Lutheran minister (Rev. Frederick J. Weertz) and a music teacher (Dorothea Bang Weertz), in Omaha, Nebraska. The family moved to Des Moines, Iowa, before his first birthday. He first played the piano at age three. In high school he became interested in boxing, mainly at his father's insistence, and only returned to music after breaking his nose several times and sustaining several other injuries.He majored in piano at Drake University in Des Moines, but claimed he was expelled for playing "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" in the practice room.In 1955 Williams recorded "Autumn Leaves", the only piano instrumental to reach #1 on Billboard's popular music chart.[1] While many other recordings have been made of this song, Williams' version is easily the best known and most played. It sold over two million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.[4] In 1966 he had another Top Ten hit with the song "Born Free" from the motion picture soundtrack.
His other hits include "Near You", "Till", "The Impossible Dream", "Yellow Bird", "Maria", and "The Theme From Somewhere In Time". Billboard Magazine ranks him as the top selling piano recording artist in history with 18 gold and platinum albums to his credit.
Williams is also known as the "Pianist to the Presidents" having played for nine administrations beginning with Harry S. Truman. His last White House performance was in November 2008 for a luncheon hosted by former First Lady Laura Bush.
Still a popular draw with audiences long into his life, Williams performed concerts around the country and headlined Las Vegas each year.
Williams invites the audience backstage to visit him at all concerts. His interest in the public stems from a boyhood experience in Des Moines, Iowa. After a piano concert by the Polish genius Ignacy Jan Paderewski, young Roger waited for 45 minutes outside in the freezing cold to meet his idol. When the pianist finally appeared it was to rush to a waiting automobile. "I didn't even get near enough to touch him or get an autograph," says Williams. "It was then and there I resolved that if ever I became famous I would never disappoint anyone who wanted to talk to me."
On his 75th birthday, Williams performed his first 12 hour piano marathon. He has performed the marathon at Steinway Hall in New York City and the Nixon, Carter and Reagan Presidential Libraries. With no planned program, Williams plays hundreds of requests from the thousands who file in to hear him.
His Steinway & Sons "Gold Steinway"grand piano has been on tour for public display and entertainment during 2007--2008.
In 2010 Roger Williams was inducted into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame.
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