One night in 1961, Andy Williams heard a ballad that Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini had written to be performed by Audrey Hepburn in the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The singer loved the song, but ...

BRANSON, Mo. -- For the older -- OK, squarer -- side of the generation gap, Andy Williams was part of the soundtrack of the 1960s and `70s, with easy-listening hits like Moon River, the Love Story ...

If you remember Andy Williams at all, you remember “Moon River,” the easy smile, the colorful sweaters. He was among the last clean-cut crooners to hit before rock dirtied up the scene. His career was ...

Andy Williams has passed away, aged 84. The 'Moon River' singer's representative has confirmed that he died from bladder cancer at his home in Branson, MO. Williams had battled the disease over the ...

Williams' publicist said the singer died Tuesday night at his home in Branson, Mo., following a year-long battle with bladder cancer. Williams said in November 2011 that he was diagnosed with bladder ...

The song was first performed by Audrey Hepburn in the cherished 1961 film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” but Mancini thought “Moon River” ideal for Williams, who recorded it in “pretty much one take” and ...

FILE - In a May 12, 1961 file photo, Andy Williams performs a song on a television show. Emmy-winning TV host and "Moon River" crooner Williams died Tuesday night, Sept, 25, 2012 at his home in ...

Although “Moon River” was covered by countless artists and became a hit single for Jerry Butler, Williams made the song his personal brand. In fact, he insisted on it. “When I hear anybody else sing ...

(AP) For the older OK, squarer side of the generation gap, Andy Williams was part of the soundtrack of the 1960s and ’70s, with easy-listening hits such as “Moon River,” the “Love Story” theme and ...

BRANSON, Mo. (AP) -- For the older -- OK, squarer -- side of the generation gap, Andy Williams was part of the soundtrack of the 1960s and '70s, with easy-listening hits like "Moon River," the "Love ...

The song was first performed by Audrey Hepburn in the beloved 1961 film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” but Mancini thought “Moon River” ideal for Williams, who recorded it in “pretty much one take” and ...