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The Williams Brothers
The Williams Brothers (duo): Andrew and David Williams
The Williams Brothers (duo): Andrew and David Williams
Background information
OriginUnited States
GenresPop
Years active1970s–1990s
MembersAndrew Williams
David Williams

The Williams Brothers (duo) are twin brothers Andrew Williams and David Williams (born February 22, 1959, in Henderson, Nevada, USA), nephews of the legendary 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 Williams Brothers.

History

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Andy & David Williams

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As teen idols, they also made the Hot 100 in 1974, billed as "Andy and David Williams", with the No. 92 entry "What's Your Name". This followed an appearance in the fourth season of The Partridge Family.

The Williams Brothers

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In the 1990s, the twins recorded as the Williams Brothers, and made the Billboard Hot 100 with their song "Can't Cry Hard Enough" in 1992.

Discography

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Albums

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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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ Longden, Tom. "Famous Iowans: Williams Brothers". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
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