Andy on tour

Last updated: 27 Jun 2007

Andy Williams

Music legend Andy Williams is back- find out if he's coming to a town near you

Andy Williams has had an amazing 18 gold albums and performed with the best in the business including Ella Fitzgerald and Michael Jackson.

The singing, swinging legend - who celebrates his 80th birthday this year - is back to release a new album 'I Don't Ever Remember Growing Up' - a fantastic collection of the world's greatest songs released on 18th June. Andy embarks on a UK tour on 22nd June.

The album, which is his first studio recording in 15 years is a collection of classic covers including 'She's The One' (Robbie Williams), 'One Sweet Day' (Mariah Carey) and one new track, which shares the name of the album.

Also includes a duet with Chris Botti, one of the leading trumpeters in the World, on Sinatra's beautiful The Shadow Of Your Smile.

Andy's tour :

Manchester : 22nd June
Sheffield : 23rd June
Liverpool : 24th June
Edinburgh : 26th June
Newcastle : 27th June
Bournemouth : 29th June
London : 30th June
Bristol : 2nd July
Plymouth : 3rd July
Birmingham : 4th July
Nottingham : 5th July

Tickets through http://www.ticketline.co.uk / 0871 424 4444

Biography

Born Howard Andrew Williams on December 3, 1927 in Wall Lake, Iowa.
Previously married to Claudine Longet (1962-1975). They had 3 children - Noelle, Christian and Bobby.
Married second wife, Debbie Haas in 1991. They have homes in Branson, Missouri and La Quinta, California
Has an incredible art collection that features works from Picasso and Jackson Pollack.
The greatest love song, according to Andy, remains to be "Moon River", which was a hit for him in 1962.
Turns 80 this year, but is still very fit and active: ''I walk around Branson every morning for about 45 minutes up and down hills.''
Huge fan of Sting and has hinted that he may sing 'Every Breath You Take' whilst on his British tour.
In April this year, Andy opened the 'Moon River Grill' next to Moon River Theatre. Costing $1.5million, Andy wanted to create a venue with great food 'where people can enjoy dinner before the show and have a nightcap or dessert after the show.' The menu features some of Williams' mother's recipes, including old-fashioned rhubarb shortcake and chicken potpie.
Williams first performed in a children's choir at the local Presbyterian church.
Andy and his three older brothers Bob, Dick, and Don, formed a quartet, the Williams Brothers, in the late 1930s, and they performed on various radio stations in the Midwest of the US
Williams's solo career began in 1952 after his brothers left the act.
Had his first number 1 in 1957 with 'Butterfly' on which he imitated Elvis Presley.
During the 1960s, Williams became one of the most popular vocalists in the country and was signed to what was at that time the biggest recording contract in history with Columbia.
His 1967 recording of "Music to Watch Girls By" was a surprise UK hit in 1999, when it reached number 9 after featuring in an advert.
In 2002 he took part in a new duet of "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" with British actress and singer Denise van Outen.