It’s 9:37 AM on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Every time I hear this song I am more deeply touched even when it first came out, I totally identified with it because my middle name is Bernadette and I have pretty much always come on by my middle name since childhood. No just listen to it again and I have tears in 😮😮my eyes 😮
So very beautiful!! I'll never, ever forget the privilege of going on pilgrimage to Lourdes in late May of 2019. During the torchlight procession we would sing "Ave, Ave, Ave Maria..." and it would bring tears to my eyes. It still does, and did again just now.
i think all who truly loved and appreciated this man for his great talent and kindness,are like myself,thanking GOD for giving us such a wonderful gift. may you rest in peace Andy.
I loved his Christmas show, there was always so much joy and sincere happiness, and he had a way of including every person in his programs .. such a fine soul, thank you for your words.
The very first time I heard Andy Williams is when my parents bought his Christmas Albums,,,These albums have been part of my Christmas playlist ever since....While I have many artist that I like, his voice and the wonderful arrangements are amazing!!!
Andy is one of my all time favorites too, his Christmas shows were so full of joy and family ... I'll try to post some more sometime soon :) Thanks for sharing your great memories!
Somehow this song was the beginning of my love affair with St. Bernadette over 50 years ago., when I hardly knew who or what she was. She is my patron, or is matron, saint. When I entered the monastery, I voraciously read up everything I could lay hands on about her. What a vessel the Blessed Mother chose.
The emotion Mr. Williams exudes is amazing. Serenity. I am ever in awe of his gift. Thank you for sharing this wonderful high quality video. It is a pleasure to behold.
On this day in 1858 {February 11th} near Lourdes, France, Bernadette Soubirous claimed to have seen a vision of the Virgin Mary who asked for a chapel to be built at a specific site in the area. In spite of initial skepticism from the Catholic Church, the claim was declared to be worthy of belief, and the apparition was named Our Lady of Lourdes. The shrine that was built went on to become a major site for pilgrimage, attracting more than five million Christian pilgrims of all denominations each year. One hundred and one years later on December 8th, 1959 Andy Williams' "The Village of St. Bernadette" entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #70; six weeks later it peaked at #7 {for 1 week} and it spent 13 weeks on the chart... Between 1956 and 2007 Mr. Williams had forty six records on Billboard's Top 100 chart; eight made the Top 10 with one reaching #1*, "Butterfly" on March 14th, 1957 for three weeks... Howard Andrew 'Andy' Williams passed away on September 25th, 2012, at the age of 84... May he R.I.P. * He just missed having a second #1 record when "Can't Get Used To Losing You" peaked at #2 {for 4 weeks} in 1963; it's first two weeks at #2 the #1 record was "He's So Fine" by the Chiffons and for the last two weeks, it was "I Will Follow Him" by Little Peggy March in the top spot...
A compilation from Andy Williams' Christmas specials is on Amazon Prime. The first half features upbeat songs with his brothers and the Osmonds, plus his wife and children. The second half has more religious songs: Silent Night, O Holy Night, and this one.
Lovely song from the lovely Andy Williams. I've been to Lourdes twice. It's beautiful just like Andy and this song!☺️💯🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏
Beautiful song and singer
70years old and this song still gives me goosebumps, RIP big man, missed by the world, God bless.
I'm 43. I've been listening to this for years. I imagine I will at 70 as well.
I love this song ❤❤❤
Possibly, the greatest Tribute song bringing the listener to such a quaint beautiful town . Play it once a day to give me Peace
It’s 9:37 AM on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Every time I hear this song I am more deeply touched even when it first came out, I totally identified with it because my middle name is Bernadette and I have pretty much always come on by my middle name since childhood. No just listen to it again and I have tears in 😮😮my eyes 😮
So very beautiful!! I'll never, ever forget the privilege of going on pilgrimage to Lourdes in late May of 2019. During the torchlight procession we would sing "Ave, Ave, Ave Maria..." and it would bring tears to my eyes. It still does, and did again just now.
What a lovely and moving experience you had, being able to go to Lourdes. Ave Maria is a truly a beautiful song. Thank you for sharing
Yes Sister, this brings tears of love and faith in my eyes and my heart
I was in hospital for a minor operation, aged 6, in November, 1960, and can remember this song, by Andy Williams, playing on the radio in the ward.
Such a talent and honor for St. Bernadette 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
Play it once a day. Great song by a great singer. How pleasant to listen to. You can picture the village
I dare you not to cry during this beautiful beautiful song!!!
Keith, you are so right - I have the album and have cried with this song since 1969!!
Hear hear sir 👏
I woke up thinking of this beautiful song 😍
His face looks like he is in the same ecstasy that St. Bernardette in the Grotto. It is very lovely! THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!
This was played In my Dads funeral,Its very touching
i think all who truly loved and appreciated this man for his great talent and kindness,are like myself,thanking GOD for giving us such a wonderful gift. may you rest in peace Andy.
For my granddaughter. I
Met Andy yrs ago thanks to mike Riccio . It was magical
Oh, my grandaughter her name is Bernadette she’s been hospitalized with RSV AND IN ICU she’s doing better
@John Muir 10 years today, thanks for keeping this precious gem out on youtube!
My dads faavorite song by andy williams & was played in my dads funeral.
Absolutely beautiful
I agree ♫
I loved his Christmas show, there was always so much joy and sincere happiness, and he had a way of including every person in his programs .. such a fine soul, thank you for your words.
Beautiful! I have the 45. Beautiful voice. Rest in Peace Andy Williams.
This is my favorite of all the songs he has sung. My is Lourdes Bernadette.
I grew up with Andy Williams wonderful music
The very first time I heard Andy Williams is when my parents bought his Christmas Albums,,,These albums have been part of my Christmas playlist ever since....While I have many artist that I like, his voice and the wonderful arrangements are amazing!!!
Andy is one of my all time favorites too, his Christmas shows were so full of joy and family ... I'll try to post some more sometime soon :) Thanks for sharing your great memories!
I loved Andy. Williams and we would watch his programs. This is one of my favorites and Our Lady of Fatima song.
They were the best
A BEAUTIFUL SONG TO A BEAUTIFUL LADY AMEN
I remember watch this on TV when I was 12 years old. Beautiful!
I was 8...
This man makes my Sundays extremely beautiful, each time i listen to his beautiful renditions my soul carry mixed emotions
One word .... beautiful 🙂❤
So so beautiful
What a wonderful talent and so beloved by so many!
I will miss him too, I hope to have more of his Christmas video as the season approaches.
Somehow this song was the beginning of my love affair with St. Bernadette over 50 years ago., when I hardly knew who or what she was. She is my patron, or is matron, saint. When I entered the monastery, I voraciously read up everything I could lay hands on about her.
What a vessel the Blessed Mother chose.
February 11, 1858...the Song of Bernadette lives on...
The emotion Mr. Williams exudes is amazing. Serenity. I am ever in awe of his gift. Thank you for sharing this wonderful high quality video. It is a pleasure to behold.
Back when America had a good culture.
America? This is a song about France lol
9-26-12...Another of the great ones from my generation gone. RIP Andy.
On this day in 1858 {February 11th} near Lourdes, France, Bernadette Soubirous claimed to have seen a vision of the Virgin Mary who asked for a chapel to be built at a specific site in the area. In spite of initial skepticism from the Catholic Church, the claim was declared to be worthy of belief, and the apparition was named Our Lady of Lourdes. The shrine that was built went on to become a major site for pilgrimage, attracting more than five million Christian pilgrims of all denominations each year.
One hundred and one years later on December 8th, 1959 Andy Williams' "The Village of St. Bernadette" entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #70; six weeks later it peaked at #7 {for 1 week} and it spent 13 weeks on the chart...
Between 1956 and 2007 Mr. Williams had forty six records on Billboard's Top 100 chart; eight made the Top 10 with one reaching #1*, "Butterfly" on March 14th, 1957 for three weeks...
Howard Andrew 'Andy' Williams passed away on September 25th, 2012, at the age of 84...
May he R.I.P.
* He just missed having a second #1 record when "Can't Get Used To Losing You" peaked at #2 {for 4 weeks} in 1963; it's first two weeks at #2 the #1 record was "He's So Fine" by the Chiffons and for the last two weeks, it was "I Will Follow Him" by Little Peggy March in the top spot...
His early stuff was Great 👍
Beautiful performance of a beautiful song.
The song writer has a lot of feelings, to make this song.
My best friend passed away this is for you Caroline
@diane308 I'm so happy you enjoy it Diane! Did you use to watch Andy's Christmas specials? Many Blessings!
Ave Maria..
@ArielVanessa1 I agree, I used to love to watch his Christmas specials. golden voice too.
Prachtige Song. ❤
the best song ever played
A compilation from Andy Williams' Christmas specials is on Amazon Prime. The first half features upbeat songs with his brothers and the Osmonds, plus his wife and children. The second half has more religious songs: Silent Night, O Holy Night, and this one.
Thank you for sharing. I am fortunate to have purchased the DVD with Andy's Christmas specials, they were truly heart warming. Merry Christmas!
Beautiful song.
Einfach Supergenial !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very happy that you enjoyed! I agree with you ☺
Beyond beautiful !!
Beautiful song! I will use it in the following days!
TY for sharing Tim!
Many blessings!
This nice ballad was placed in 1960 in the Hot Tens in the USA. Really bebeatifull song
Stunning
Those beautiful, beautiful eyes.
@WA5CVI I just read that Andy's Christmas specials ran for eight years, in the late 60s and early 70s .. Merry Christmas :)
I remember them well ..they were great
Thanks Andy,hope to listen to you next year.
wonderful song
The song writer had a lot of feelings to write this song, and the back ground music is the greatest
Hope to see you next year too Andy, God bless.
RIP, Mr. Williams!
Wow i love it
A classic
2021.2.15❤💙💚💛🧡💜
@BlackWWidow I love it too dear Rose!!!
Thank you very much. Watching programs like this transports me into the past. Do you happen to know what year this program was?
Why is the US Supreme Court singing in the background? They sound great!
I agree :) Happy New Year!
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Simply wonderful!!!!
1959 song
Hilarious! :) btw, you use the same vitamin brand I do!
A thing of beauty! Andy had a stunning velvety voice! Only Dino (Dean Martin) is better!
Ginial
How did this embarrassing glunker get on the list! 1960 was before my time but never heard of this, the others are great classics