The Williams Brothers (duo)

For the singing quartet, see The Williams Brothers. For the gospel group originally known as "The Little Williams Brothers" and later "The Sensational Williams Brothers", see The Williams Brothers (gospel group).
The Williams Brothers
The Williams Brothers in promotional photo of the music video "Can't Cry Hard Enough"; Andrew and David Williams
The Williams Brothers in promotional photo of the music video "Can't Cry Hard Enough"; Andrew and David Williams
Background information
OriginUnited States
GenresPop
Years active1970s–1990s
MembersAndrew Williams
David Williams

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

History

Andy & David Williams

In the 1970s, the duo released several albums as the "Andy and David Williams", beginning with their debut titled Meet Andy & David Williams. Their second album, One More Time, was produced by Wes Farrell and John Bahler under Coral Rock Productions.[2] As teen idols, they also made the Hot 100 in 1974, with the No. 92 entry "What's Your Name". This followed an appearance in the fourth season of The Partridge Family.[2]

The Williams Brothers

In 1987, under the name "The Williams Brothers", they released a CD titled Two Stories[2] through Warner Bros. Records.

In the 1991, the duo recorded and made the Billboard Hot 100 with their song "Can't Cry Hard Enough" in 1992.[3]

In 1996, the duo appeared in the film Grace of My Heart as the "Click Brothers", portraying an Everly Brothers-inspired duo. They had a brief scene in the film and contributed the song "Love Doesn't Ever Fail Us" to the official soundtrack. Another song, "Heartbreak Kid", was featured in the film but was not included on the soundtrack album.[2]

Discography

Albums

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

  • 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

  1. ^ Longden, Tom. "Famous Iowans: Williams Brothers". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d "The Williams Brothers". www.cmongethappy.com. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  3. ^ Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X