Born Free/Somewhere My Love/Spanish Eyes/Strangers In The Night/Sherry/Music To Watch Girls By/I Want To Be Free/Alfie/Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye/Sunny/I Will Wait For You/You Are Where Everything Is
MOR vocalist Andy Williams remained immensely popular throughout the sixties, oblivious to the changing musical scene surrounding him. Born Free includes Music To Watch Girls By which became a No. 9 hit in Britain in 1999. (US:5 UK:22)
"Melodies and lyrics are usually not viewed as representative of 1967's music. Although we may think of that time in terms of the rebellious and uninhibited rock culture, Williams wrote an overlooked chapter in history, combining old-time charm and airy flower-power harmonies." "Even when he takes on the upbeat bugaloo-bounce of Music To Watch Girls By, Andy Williams takes rough-edged syncopation and transforms it into a tranquil foxtrot."
"Although most of the songs are covers that were popular at the time, the arrangements have withstood the passing of years without sounding even slightly dated. Andy always had a way of making a familiar song sound fresh and new. Born Free contained the hit single Music To Watch Girls By, as well as the title hit."
"On this album, he tackles a few different styles and Music To Watch Girls By has a distorted guitar on it, which was probably a slightly risky thing for him to do. I had not heard some of the fine songs before but had heard of them. Andy does not disgrace himself. This is the sound of Andy getting a bit of musical credibility."
"Andy Williams has the smoothest, most delicious singing voice, ever. He is the ultimate crooner and really, really knows what women want in a male singing voice."
"Working with a new producer Andy hit a creative peak. Nick De Caro was both producer and primary arranger on this album, and was a perfect match for the wondrous voice of Andy Williams. Contemporary, yet classic instrumentation. Using what must have been the crème of LA musicians, Andy creates a mood that fits him to a 't'."
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