"Dear Andy, it has been so long since you passed away. I'm grateful to have lived with your songs for over half a century. I had a happy life. When you sang this song, you would say, 'This is a song that Robert Kennedy loved.' Singing this song for your dear friend was truly something wonderful. I can no longer hear your live performances, but I can still listen to them before I go to sleep like this. Andy! Thank you so much!"
I am a huge Elvis Presley fan and I feel embarrassed for Elvis and his fan's when I hear such childish, nasty comment's about other singers- just because they aren't Elvis. Elvis version is certainly different and has it's own beauty. Andy Williams version is delivered so sensitively and passionately that it cannot be faulted. Show some respect. Rest In Peace Andy.
I am a huge elvis fan too!..and good to hear a sensible comment! Andy williams had a phenomenal voice! Yes i prefer the elvis version but this is a great version also!
I'VE GOT TEARS WHEN I LISTEN TO ANDY WILLIAMS SINGING THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG N THANK YOU FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL MUSIC N I DO REALLY APPRECIATE REST IN PEACE WE LOVE YOU❤
Especially when one knows that Elvis was the first to support, acknowledge and celebrate the talents of others, by playing their music and attending their shows. Just so tragic that he never collaborated with any of them. I think it would have been the best thing for him both as a person and an artist.
When I was 14 I becama fan of Andy williams and I still am! I have written a letter to him and he has sent me a nice card. I've saved it as a very dear gift. One of the most beautiful voices ever. Thank you
Recorded in May 1978 for the BBC at Royal Albert Hall, London. Andy Williams (1927 - 2012) was undoubtably one of the finest male singers of his generation. Just listen to his voice here - Many others noted here are also fantastic - all greats, but for me, Andy Williams touched my soul when he sang like none other.
I am also a huge fan of the Elvis version. I was 11 years old when Elvis hit and I was hooked from the beginning. I first saw Aloha from Hawaii after Elvis died and I cried like a baby watching it. I have it on DVD and CD and, even playing it in the car, I tear-up. I have to hand it to Andy Williams though--this is truly a heartfelt version by great singer with an incredible voice. May they both rest in peace.
Ik zou willen dat ik daar was geweest. Hij is in 2012 overleden, maar na 50 jaar fan nog steeds niet dood🙏Andy was een fantastische zanger die mij vanaf mn 14e jaar heeft vergezeld. Ik ben nu 64. Het is bijzonder dat hij mij nog een paar kaartjes heeft geschreven, lang geleden.
My earliest memories, just fleeting images really, are of seeing Andy Williams on TV. I was maybe 4. Pre kindergarten.. I always think about that whenever I see him. And what an amazing voice! Nice and unique interpretation of this great piece, too.
Without doubt this is a great version but you can't help think of Elvis although arranged by Mickey Newbury. Elvis' version was so full of passion and power that his performance was truly out of this world.
I have loved his singing since I was 12 years old when my Aunt to me to the State Fair in Wisconsin to see him! I saw him in Branson when he told the audience he had cancer and he died the next year, so sad!
This is a sublime, WONDERFUL version by a man who in my view is an American treasure, Mr. Andy Williams ( RIP). Andy really takes this song to the heights and I'm grateful for the opportunity to experience this interpretation. Sir Tom Jones also has one that in my view is THE version because of the core gut power/passion he puts into with that One of kind voice. A hearty round of applause to both those incredible vocalists and the rich legacy of Music they shared with the world. BTW, Sir Tom Still at 80 plus years of age, has retained much of that powerful and unique voice. Cheers 🍻
My deepest sympathies to the family! Andy will always have a super special place in my heart! Heaven is richer, more beautiful place today with him singing around the throne of God! There will never be another better singer. He poured all of his heart & soul into each song & you can feel it. Have all his Christmas albums. Holy Night & Little Jesus Boy alawys brings tears to my eyes. RIP Andy. No Andy for Christmas, no Dick Clark for New Years. The holidays will never be the same.
Wow! Andy really did great justice to this song! I got chills more than once listening to this. The only other version that give me chills is of course from Elvis Presley.
Elvis Presley, made it a hit song. His version was the best. His feelings came through so very strongly on aloha from Hawaii. This man has a nice voice though.
Your right,don't fight about great talent. Each to his or her own.We are lucky to have so many great versions of this great trilogy.I am English and love Elvis and Andy Williams but also love the original version written and sung by Mickey Newbury the GREAT Mickey Newbury,just take a listen and see what I mean.Take care all.
Don't get me wrong, I saw Andy at Ceasar's Palace and his entry from the back of the building singing Moon River was one of the greatest performances I have ever seen.
Hermosa voz , bien , ahora la versión de Elvis , no tiene comparación , el power y el sentimiento de Elvis ,es indiscutible , muy superior ,a muchos que han versionado este tema , no hay como comparar
@@raymofarrell19 I guess Elvis's version isn't everyone's cup of tea, but for me not only did Elvis's voice sound excellent, but the band was extraordinary on the Aloha from Hawaii show. I applaud Mr Williams for his ability to sing this song and make it his own. I also prefer the Elvis version, but that's because he had a stage presence unmatched by many.
I was at this concert, and it was the most beautiful thing I've heard........just a shame whoever posted it cut the very end off, the bit of Impossible Dream that Andy added to the end was superb, fantastic last note......xxx
Simply amazing but there's only one person in the whole wide world who this song truly belongs to the king Elvis Presley god bless him for all eternity amen
Jerimiah Dixon , of Mason-Dixon Line fame and "Dixie" , was an Englishman who was born and died not 3 miles from where I live near Bishop Auckland , County Durham.
He did probably one of the most amazing Battle Hymms at RFKs funeral at Saint Patrick's. Unfortunately after being joined by a full choir, he only did one refrain. He could have built it up to an epic creschendo.....😝
i'm an authority on fine music from classical to country, no rap or jazz. i was not really a fan of elvis, but listening to tens of thousands of songs, elvis is the best male vocalist ever followed by sinatra. andy williams is in top 5, not bad, super singer, but trilogy belongs to elvis
Elvis Presley Brought the House to a Standstill when he Sang this American Triology in 1972 and every time he Sang it Andy Williams does a good version but Elvis Presley’s his far Superior.
Boy he took the raw emotion and pain which makes the Elvis version so powerful, right out of it. This has zero feeling. Sounds just like another vanilla 70’s pop ditty when he sings it. Nobody and I mean nobody can sing this song right outside of Elvis. I stand on that.
Sorry folks,although I love Andy Williams,Elvis Presley there is only one version of this song to listen too and that is the man who put it togeather Mickey Newbury.Type in Mickey Newbury American Trilogy,and select the forth down for the best sound and sight and for some reason you get it twice..........so go............enjoy the best.......Mr Mickey Newbury.
Monica kaja you have HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE TASTE. I love Elvis too but Andy Williams is an incredible talent. He didn't ruin his talent with drugs. God bless Andy.
American Trilogy is a fantastic song and would have been a minor hit until Elvis covered it and made it a worldwide favourite, thanks to the satellite concert. All other covers are now compared to the Elvis version which has become the standard.
There are some truly great singers who have done a great job with this song song, but no one comes close to Elvis. Just listen to the 'hush little baby verse' and you will see the emotional connection Elvis had & no one comes close to the power and passion. Andy Williams does a good version which I listened to all the way through unlike the John cash version, which I thought was terrible. Andy Williams, one of the greatest and underage voices of the 20th century!
@@jimbritttn you clearly don't give credit where credit is due,Elvis just couldn't sing the song properly. Might pay to open your ears for once. Elvis was good but I wouldn't say he was great.
@@xtiancolquhoun7410 he doesn't have the power in his voice that Elvis had and you take both of their bodies of work Elvis was way more versatile than Andy WilliamsAndy Williams had one great voice Elvis had many great voices Andy Williams definitely is not in the same league
+claude leguellec I think you are french et breton vs avez raison j'ai le 45 T original de cette époque entre autre de plein d'autres Procol Harum ,Moody Blues,Bee gees........J'avais 17 ans à cette époque 68 ,Woodstock quelle période !!!!!!!
Elvis was not as good as people think. He had a horrible vibrato, bad vocal modulation and not a good range. Tom jones was far far far superior to Elvis.
![Tom Jones - An American Trilogy [HD1080p]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/hK2PD4Ir6CM/mqdefault.jpg)
![Tom Jones - An American Trilogy [HD1080p]](/img/tr.png)
"Dear Andy, it has been so long since you passed away. I'm grateful to have lived with your songs for over half a century. I had a happy life. When you sang this song, you would say, 'This is a song that Robert Kennedy loved.' Singing this song for your dear friend was truly something wonderful. I can no longer hear your live performances, but I can still listen to them before I go to sleep like this. Andy! Thank you so much!"
I am a huge Elvis Presley fan and I feel embarrassed for Elvis and his fan's when I hear such childish, nasty comment's about other singers- just because they aren't Elvis. Elvis version is certainly different and has it's own beauty. Andy Williams version is delivered so sensitively and passionately that it cannot be faulted.
Show some respect. Rest In Peace Andy.
I am a huge elvis fan too!..and good to hear a sensible comment! Andy williams had a phenomenal voice! Yes i prefer the elvis version but this is a great version also!
I'VE GOT TEARS WHEN I LISTEN TO ANDY WILLIAMS SINGING THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG N THANK YOU FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL MUSIC N I DO REALLY APPRECIATE REST IN PEACE WE LOVE YOU❤
THE AMERICAN TRILOGY was arranged and first recorded by Mickey Newbury..the BEST version.
Especially when one knows that Elvis was the first to support, acknowledge and celebrate the talents of others, by playing their music and attending their shows. Just so tragic that he never collaborated with any of them. I think it would have been the best thing for him both as a person and an artist.
Absolutely fabulous....Andy Williams does an amazing job on this trilogy with his voice of an angel!
When I was 14 I becama fan of Andy williams and I still am! I have written a letter to him and he has sent me a nice card. I've saved it as a very dear gift. One of the most beautiful voices ever. Thank you
Andy@
Now I am 65 and still a fan of Andy Wiliams❤
Recorded in May 1978 for the BBC at Royal Albert Hall, London. Andy Williams (1927 - 2012) was undoubtably one of the finest male singers of his generation. Just listen to his voice here - Many others noted here are also fantastic - all greats, but for me, Andy Williams touched my soul when he sang like none other.
I agree wholeheartedly!
God Bless You Mr Andy Williams! The Heavens have 2 voices to bring peace all of us! Mr Elvis Presley beside Mr Andy Williams. RIP both of you.
Andy's voice was a gift from God to all of us .
Great job on this beautiful song - Andy was certainly one of the great voices of my lifetime
I am also a huge fan of the Elvis version. I was 11 years old when Elvis hit and I was hooked from the beginning. I first saw Aloha from Hawaii after Elvis died and I cried like a baby watching it. I have it on DVD and CD and, even playing it in the car, I tear-up. I have to hand it to Andy Williams though--this is truly a heartfelt version by great singer with an incredible voice. May they both rest in peace.
Ik zou willen dat ik daar was geweest. Hij is in 2012 overleden, maar na 50 jaar fan nog steeds niet dood🙏Andy was een fantastische zanger die mij vanaf mn 14e jaar heeft vergezeld. Ik ben nu 64. Het is bijzonder dat hij mij nog een paar kaartjes heeft geschreven, lang geleden.
My earliest memories, just fleeting images really, are of seeing Andy Williams on TV. I was maybe 4. Pre kindergarten.. I always think about that whenever I see him. And what an amazing voice! Nice and unique interpretation of this great piece, too.
Without doubt this is a great version but you can't help think of Elvis although arranged by Mickey Newbury. Elvis' version was so full of passion and power that his performance was truly out of this world.
I have loved his singing since I was 12 years old when my Aunt to me to the State Fair in Wisconsin to see him! I saw him in Branson when he told the audience he had cancer and he died the next year, so sad!
This is a sublime, WONDERFUL version by a man who in my view is an American treasure, Mr. Andy Williams ( RIP). Andy really takes this song to the heights and I'm grateful for the opportunity to experience this interpretation.
Sir Tom Jones also has one that in my view is THE version because of the core gut power/passion he puts into with that One of kind voice. A hearty round of applause to both those incredible vocalists and the rich legacy of Music they shared with the world.
BTW, Sir Tom Still at 80 plus years of age, has retained much of that powerful and unique voice.
Cheers 🍻
Wonderful version by the great Andy Williams, Mickey Newbury,.. Newbury who arranged this beautiful song and performed it is beautifully
I'm an Elvis fan but I just came across this somehow and I'm blown over with the magnificence of this voice. Truly excels.
Very Beautiful Song and Beautiful Interpretation 💓
The best performer and singer in his time
beautiful voice. Big range.
He is great.
Andy Williams, lovely interpretation from a wonderful singer.
One of the greatest singers of all time! What a magnificent voice!
Wonderful ... both Andy and Elvis did great jobs with this ...
This guy could sing!
My deepest sympathies to the family! Andy will always have a super special place in my heart! Heaven is richer, more beautiful place today with him singing around the throne of God! There will never be another better singer. He poured all of his heart & soul into each song & you can feel it. Have all his Christmas albums. Holy Night & Little Jesus Boy alawys brings tears to my eyes. RIP Andy. No Andy for Christmas, no Dick Clark for New Years. The holidays will never be the same.
très joli...very nice...of France !
Parabéns ainda aos magníficos músicos...
I'm Replaying This Over And Over And Over
One of the most evocative rendering of this anthem! His voice is like liquid silver on the ears.. thank God for Andy Williams
Wow! Andy really did great justice to this song! I got chills more than once listening to this. The only other version that give me chills is of course from Elvis Presley.
Ditto
Yes, both Andy and Elvis are phenomenal song interpreters. Both of them give me goosebumps. It’s much more than merely singing isn’t it❤️
I'm a Elvis man but give credit where its due. This version is truly great.
Elvis Presley, made it a hit song. His version was the best. His feelings came through so very strongly on aloha from Hawaii. This man has a nice voice though.
Your right,don't fight about great talent. Each to his or her own.We are lucky to have so many great versions of this great trilogy.I am English and love Elvis and Andy Williams but also love the original version written and sung by Mickey Newbury the GREAT Mickey Newbury,just take a listen and see what I mean.Take care all.
Ditto!!!
Mickey arranged this beautiful tribute and performed it like no other....He sang it as it should have been sung back in those days...
Thanks for sharing! Andy Williams is a true gift!!
Parabéns ainda aos Magníficos Músicos...
This version is second only to the guy who put it together and that's Mickey Newbury. Give it a listen.
Absolutely Beautiful Stunning Goosebumps By Andy Williams
Beautiful. Thank you Andy, for your music that inspired me in my youth, and on. ✨✝️🕊✨
Elvis is my all-time favorite singer (I named my son after him (Andrew Williams B...) but Elvis is the best at doing this song
I was a child when I first saw him, usually a Christmas or Thanksgiving special. What a wonderful voice, amazing.
I love Andy, he was and still is my favorite since the 1970s but this is, and always will be, Elvis' song!
I agree with you 👏👏👏👏 ELVIS FOREVER 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Absolutely why he is and has always been a great singer! Wonderful renditions!
I am proud of you my Andy Williams and I love love you so much.
Wow what a beautiful rendition of this song !
Don't get me wrong, I saw Andy at Ceasar's Palace and his entry from the back of the building singing Moon River was one of the greatest performances I have ever seen.
Hermosa voz , bien , ahora la versión de Elvis , no tiene comparación , el power y el sentimiento de Elvis ,es indiscutible , muy superior ,a muchos que han versionado este tema , no hay como comparar
heriberto rojas, its your opinion and let keep it that way..
Thought Tom's version of this song was second just behind Newburys, but this is truly the best version there is.
Andy's voice is angelic.
Have you forgotten about a man by the name of Elvis Aaron Presley??!!
@@raymofarrell19 nope, just didn't prefer his version, I like it but its definitely not my favourite
@@raymofarrell19 I guess Elvis's version isn't everyone's cup of tea, but for me not only did Elvis's voice sound excellent, but the band was extraordinary on the Aloha from Hawaii show.
I applaud Mr Williams for his ability to sing this song and make it his own. I also prefer the Elvis version, but that's because he had a stage presence unmatched by many.
Glory glory Alleluia his voice goes marching on
I was at this concert, and it was the most beautiful thing I've heard........just a shame whoever posted it cut the very end off, the bit of Impossible Dream that Andy added to the end was superb, fantastic last note......xxx
Christine Watts Year ???
@@savannaglass8200 1978 in London
WOW !
Just WOW
The voice...amazing
Pure class …❤️
Bravo 👏🏻 Bravo 👏🏻 🇺🇸 Well Done !
Rest In Peace Andy Williams.
another favorite mix by ANDY WILLIAMS
I think, given the timeframe, this was a tribute to Elvis. And it was bloody good !
Stunning.... Simply stunning.
beautiful voice
at 4:52 - out of this world beautiful
Simply amazing but there's only one person in the whole wide world who this song truly belongs to the king Elvis Presley god bless him for all eternity amen
How Beautiful!!!
Lindo demais....maravilhosa voz
I always said Andy Williams was the best American singer.
Have To Listen To This Again
The very best .such amazing words .
Jerimiah Dixon , of Mason-Dixon Line fame and "Dixie" , was an Englishman who was born and died not 3 miles from where I live near Bishop Auckland , County Durham.
What an EXCELLENT version os AT
God given voice
Love this!
wow just wow,,,,rip andy
Apparently he had a hard time singing anything related to the Battle Hymn after 1968, when he sung it for his good friend Bobby Kennedy's funeral.
this is the most beautiful version of all artist of all time
National treasure
Noel Brady's version of this may be at the top of the list.
OMG...amazing...❤❤❤
LA MEJOR CANCION QUE SE PUEDE ESCUCHAR EN EL CORAZON ♥
Elvis's version is just Hauntingly brilliant.....
the greatest male pop voice of all time
Like Andy Williams, but he’s sung it like a love song..not as intended as a requiem for the fallen
Exactly right. Both singers had very little - if any - equal.
I prefer Elvis’ version with his lower register, but this version is outstanding
This version sounds better than the elvis Presley version!
I love Andy williams , God rest his soul ..
He did probably one of the most amazing Battle Hymms at RFKs funeral at Saint Patrick's. Unfortunately after being joined by a full choir, he only did one refrain. He could have built it up to an epic creschendo.....😝
Interesting that no one here is mentioning the best version (original version), done by the writer of the song- Mickey Newbury; he is incomparable.
Elvis you are not even close to this King! Andy truly is God's voice.
i'm an authority on fine music from classical to country, no rap or jazz. i was not really a fan of elvis, but listening to tens of thousands of songs, elvis is the best male vocalist ever followed by sinatra. andy williams is in top 5, not bad, super singer, but trilogy belongs to elvis
Andy Williams can sing rings around Elvis, I don't care how big a star Elvis was.
HTHAMMACK1 👏
WRONG, Elvis nailed this song! Andy WIlliams is my favorite but I give credit where credit is due
Wise up
Elvis Presley Brought the House to a Standstill when he Sang this American Triology in 1972 and every time he Sang it Andy Williams does a good version but Elvis Presley’s his far Superior.
@@michaelpickering4902 Elvis was way more versatile than Andy Williams Elvis voice way more powerful in this particular song
Boy he took the raw emotion and pain which makes the Elvis version so powerful, right out of it. This has zero feeling. Sounds just like another vanilla 70’s pop ditty when he sings it. Nobody and I mean nobody can sing this song right outside of Elvis. I stand on that.
Sorry folks,although I love Andy Williams,Elvis Presley there is only one version of this song to listen too and that is the man who put it togeather Mickey Newbury.Type in Mickey Newbury American Trilogy,and select the forth down for the best sound and sight and for some reason you get it twice..........so go............enjoy the best.......Mr Mickey Newbury.
John Brooks Newbury, who? The only reason the world knows this song is Elvis Presley!
Ditto
What year did he do this live version? Thanks
1978
Beautiful rendition. But you can't beat Elvis' version
Ditto ! -elvisokr-
Monica kaja you have HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE TASTE. I love Elvis too but Andy Williams is an incredible talent. He didn't ruin his talent with drugs. God bless Andy.
American Trilogy is a fantastic song and would have been a minor hit until Elvis covered it and made it a worldwide favourite, thanks to the satellite concert.
All other covers are now compared to the Elvis version which has become the standard.
THIS IS BETTER VIRGIN THAN ELVIS N THIS MAN SING LIKE AN ENGEL STAY IN PEACE
A song he should’ve sung
Elvis' version was great. But Elvis simply couldn't sing this well. I'm a HUGE Elvis fan, but Elvis couldn't touch Andy vocally...no one can.
WRONG, Elvis nailed this song! Andy WIlliams is my favorite but I give credit where credit is due
Wise up
There are some truly great singers who have done a great job with this song song, but no one comes close to Elvis. Just listen to the 'hush little baby verse' and you will see the emotional connection Elvis had & no one comes close to the power and passion. Andy Williams does a good version which I listened to all the way through unlike the John cash version, which I thought was terrible. Andy Williams, one of the greatest and underage voices of the 20th century!
@@jimbritttn you clearly don't give credit where credit is due,Elvis just couldn't sing the song properly. Might pay to open your ears for once. Elvis was good but I wouldn't say he was great.
@@xtiancolquhoun7410 he doesn't have the power in his voice that Elvis had and you take both of their bodies of work Elvis was way more versatile than Andy WilliamsAndy Williams had one great voice Elvis had many great voices Andy Williams definitely is not in the same league
Évry body talk about Elvis,OK but This song its Not from him ! Listen go Mickey Newbury !
yes indeed
Thx u dude ;-)
+claude leguellec I think you are french et breton vs avez raison j'ai le 45 T original de cette époque entre autre de plein d'autres Procol Harum ,Moody Blues,Bee gees........J'avais 17 ans à cette époque 68 ,Woodstock quelle période !!!!!!!
claude leguellec are you drunk?
What a great singer as far as comparing him to Elvis, well in my humble opinion Elvis is far overated!!!
PS.Listen to the Tom Jones version of Mickey's trilogy
Andy is good, very good. Just not at the same level as Elvis. But then, absolutely nobody was.
he should have just stayed away from this song
Andrew Heller, I totally agree!!!
stick to something you know TIM
You've obviously got no taste.!!
Does a fine job, different style.
Elvis was not as good as people think. He had a horrible vibrato, bad vocal modulation and not a good range.
Tom jones was far far far superior to Elvis.