We learned today that Roger Williams died. He was 87 and living in California. I can still remember his songs and those wonderful arrangements.
He was one of the featured artists of what they used to call "easy listening" radio. My parents always had one of those stations when we were in the car.
He was one of the featured artists of what they used to call "easy listening" radio. My parents always had one of those stations when we were in the car.
Roger Williams was a very popular pianist:
"Williams, who performed for nine U.S. presidents and was an advocate for music education, was born Louis Weertz in Omaha. He attended Drake University and the Juilliard School in New York.
His association with Dave Kapp, the founder of Kapp Records, helped springboard him to stardom.
It was Kapp who suggested the pianist record "Autumn Leaves" -- and Kapp who suggested he change his name, the Los Angeles Times said.
Williams' 1955 recording of "Autumn Leaves" began a streak of four decades in which Williams charted on Billboard, his official Web site said."
"Born free, as free as the wind blows
As free as the grass grows Born free to follow your heart
Live free and beauty surrounds you
The world still astounds you Each time you look at a star
Stay free, where no walls divide you
You're free as the roaring tide So there's no need to hide
Born free, and life is worth living
But only worth living 'cause you're born free
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