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Don Williams

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Don Williams (born May 27, 1939, Floydada, Texas, United States) is an American country singer, songwriter and a 2010 inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame. He grew up in Portland, Texas, and graduated in 1958 from Gregory-Portland High School. After seven years with the folk-pop group Pozo-Seco Singers, he began his solo career in 1971, singing popular ballads and amassing 17 number one country & western hits.

His straightforward yet smooth bass-baritone voice, soft tones, and imposing build earned him the nickname: "Gentle Giant" of country music.[1]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Williams

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

Thanks WhiskyX.

Now, see about ANDY Williams’ hits, please. Especially his Christmas Hits...’tis the season.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

"I don't believe in superstars, organic food or foreign cars..."

That's about as upbeat as Don Williams gets. Love it.

[HoosierDammit]

Ah, the Gentle Giant. Such a fine voice! Good call.

[ConservativeDude]

oh yes

[Bobby_Taxpayer]

Ain’t none better then him. Still have many of his vinyl records.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Man, I love his voice! I’ve had this CD for years and play it often. :)

“Lord, I hope this day is good...”

[ExNewsExSpook]

Interesting that the linked You Tube collection doesn’t include “Good Ole Boys Like Me.” Written by the great Bob McDill; arguably one of the greatest country songs ever written.

[Tuscaloosa Goldfinch]

Have always love his music - he was in Tuscaloosa this past winter - late January, I think, at the Bama Theatre, which is a small old theater downtown with great acoustics and atmosphere, high ceiling with gilding and murals. Best concert ever. It was like sitting in his living room.

Then we heard him again in October over in Bremen, Ga.,. During the year, though, he had cancelled some concerts due to illness. In Georgia, he sounded exactly the same but seemed weaker. I just saw an announcement on his website, though that he has concerts lined up for February :-) Hoping he has fully recovered.

[WhiskeyX]

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[Dartman]

Our daughter was named after Don’s song “Amanda”. I liked the name after seeing Amanda Blake (Miss Kitty) in Gunsmoke, but Don William’s song in the early 70’s sealed it for us. What a great singer. Miss hearing him.

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[petitfour]

One of my favorites:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SQDWayLiOEE