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Andy Williams Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein

Andy Williams Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein is the second studio album by American pop singer Andy Williams and was orchestrated and conducted by Alvy West. It was released in February 1958 by Cadence Records and focuses upon songs composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.

Reception
In AllMusic, William Ruhlmann wrote that Williams "wasn't really a rocker, even if he sometimes pretended to be one for commercial purposes at the behest of Cadence Records head Archie Bleyer" Variety noted "The Styling is smooth in the easy-going Williams manner and the selections are first rate" Cashbox gave a positive review, saying it "finds [Williams] tastefully reading the songs of the two noted songwriters, described the album as a "sure-fire blockbuster" == Track listing ==
Track listing
All songs written by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II Side one • "Some Enchanted Evening" – 4:19 • "If I Loved You" – 2:25 • "Getting to Know You" – 2:04 • "This Nearly Was Mine" – 2:55 • "Bali Ha'i" – 3:00 • "I Have Dreamed" – 3:06 Side two • "People Will Say We're in Love" – 3:03 • "Younger Than Springtime" – 3:33 • "I Whistle a Happy Tune" – 1:50 • "We Kiss in a Shadow" – 3:33 • "The Surrey With the Fringe on Top" – 3:28 • "Hello Young Lovers" – 2:44 == Personnel ==
Personnel
• Alvy West – conductor, orchestration • Andy Williams – vocals ==References==
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