The Williams Brothers (duo)
The Williams Brothers | |
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.jpg) The Williams Brothers in promotional photo of the music video "Can't Cry Hard Enough"; Andrew and David Williams | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 1970s–1990s |
| Members | Andrew Williams David Williams |
The Williams Brothers are twin brothers Andrew Williams and David Williams (born February 22, 1959, in Henderson, Nevada, USA), nephews of the singer Andy Williams. The twins Andrew and David began as teen idols and a musical duo in the 1970s, performing extensively on radio, television, and in movies and nightclubs.[1] The duo are sometimes referred to as the second generation of the first the Williams Brothers.
History
[edit]Andy & David Williams
[edit]In the 1970s, the duo released several albums as the "Andy and David Williams", beginning with their debut titled Meet Andy & David Williams. Their second album, One More Time, was produced by Wes Farrell and John Bahler under Coral Rock Productions.[2] As teen idols, they also made the Hot 100 in 1974, with the No. 92 entry "What's Your Name". This followed an appearance in the fourth season of The Partridge Family.[2]
The Williams Brothers
[edit]In 1987, under the name "The Williams Brothers", they released a CD titled Two Stories[2] through Warner Bros. Records.
In the 1991, the duo recorded and made the Billboard Hot 100 with their song "Can't Cry Hard Enough" in 1992.[3]
In 1996, the duo appeared in the film Grace of My Heart as the "Click Brothers", portraying an Everly Brothers-inspired duo. They had a brief scene in the film and contributed the song "Love Doesn't Ever Fail Us" to the official soundtrack. Another song, "Heartbreak Kid", was featured in the film but was not included on the soundtrack album.[2]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Teen albums
- 1973: Meet Andy & David Williams
- 1973: One More Time
- Albums released after their teens
- 1987: Two Stories
- 1991: The Williams Brothers
- 1993: Harmony Hotel
- 2022: Memories To Burn (originally recorded in 1995)
- Compilations
- 2002: The Williams Brothers: Andy & David
Singles
[edit]- 1972: "I Won't Last a Day Without You" / "I'll Love You"
- 1972: "Fly Pretty Baby" / "Dirt Bike Rider"
- 1973: "One More Time"
- 1973: "What's Your Name" [(`74) #92 Billboard H100; #68 Canada's RPM Top 100 Singles]
- 1973: "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)" [UK Official Chart: #37]
- 1973: "Baby Love" / "I Don't Know Why"
- 1987: "How Long"
- 1987: "Some Become Strangers"
- 1991: "Can't Cry Hard Enough" (#42 Billboard H100; #29 Cashbox Top 100 1992)
References
[edit]- ^ Longden, Tom. "Famous Iowans: Williams Brothers". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "The Williams Brothers". www.cmongethappy.com. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
External links
[edit]- The Williams Brothers discography at Discogs as The William Brothers
- Andy and David Williams on Facebook
- Andrew Williams at IMDb