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Roger Williams (born Louis Jacob Weertz; October 1, 1924 – October 8, 2011) was an American popular music pianist.Described by the Los Angeles Times as "one of the most popular instrumentalists of the mid-20th century", and "the rare instrumental pop artist to strike a lasting commercial chord," Williams had 22 hit singles – including the chart-topping "Autumn Leaves" in 1955 and "Born ...
Songs of the Fabulous Fifties is a double album by Roger Williams.It was released in 1957 on the Kapp label (catalog no. KXL-5000). [1] [2]The album debuted on Billboard magazine's popular albums chart on March 23, 1957, reached the No. 6 spot, and remained on that chart for 57 weeks.
Roger Williams was signed by Dave Kapp of Kapp Records when he heard Williams playing in a hotel lounge. He was asked to change his birth name Louis Jacob Weertz to Roger Williams. Williams released an album The Boy Next Door, which failed to make an impact, and then the song "Autumn Leaves". "Autumn Leaves" was recorded at the suggestion of ...
Title song sung by Nat King Cole from the film of the same name Autumn Leaves Roger Williams No. 1 Billboard Charts 1955 1957 Bernadine: Johnny Mercer Pat Boone (#1 Billboard charts for 1 week 1957 1941 Blues in the Night: Harold Arlen 1946 Come Rain or Come Shine: Harold Arlen 1939 Cuckoo in the Clock: Walter Donaldson: 1939 Day In, Day Out ...
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Roger Williams' recording reached No. 37 in 1955. [4] The first recording of "Beyond the Sea" was by Harry James and His Orchestra on December 22, 1947, and the first recording of "La Mer" was by French musician Roland Gerbeau in December 1945 (the song’s author, Charles Trenet, did not record it until the following year).
Jerry Lewis featuring Jack Pleis and His Orchestra released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1957 single "My Mammy". [11] Mantovani and His Orchestra, on their 1959 album Songs to Remember [12] Roger Williams, on his 1959 album With These Hands [13] Fela Sowande and His Quiet Rhythm, on their 1961 album Softly, Softly [14]
Roger Williams recorded the song in 1958, and it charted on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, peaking at number 10. Jerry Lee Lewis recorded an instrumental version of the song in 1959. It has been recorded by Marlene Dietrich (1958), Nat King Cole (1962), Pat Boone (1965), Grady Martin [9] and Andy Williams (1959).