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Don Williams was a favorite of mine back in the 80s. He had this Zen thing going for him, the man known as the Gentle Giant radiated peace and calm in everything he did. Some people say that his laid back nature kept him from becoming a bigger name.

Some live clips:

Some broken hearts never mend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi0vmnxM3ao
(the guitar player in red is having the time of his life)

Gyps Woman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EPh8yJF0IQ

Good ole boys like me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzGx_XzxDeM

And worlds apart in Zimbabwe two blind street musicians play his music leading into his concert in Harare
You're my best friend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrfNLUB5aog

Till the rivers all run dry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLRQeGrUkt0
(with nice wildlife clips)

Kush,

Thank you for posting these songs of Don Williams. You have introduced me to some wonderful artists. I always check out your choices.

Glad you enjoyed them Cheshire gal. I did too.
I enjoy disseminating music I like irrespective of whether anyone else thinks they are any good.

Hi Kush,

Thanks for the links. I really enjoy some Don Williams songs and the soothing quality of his voice.
To my ears, he is one of the best singers in country music.

You are welcome Steven. Think it was Alison Krauss who said he has a voice that suggests "he's got it all figured out" or words to that effect.

Here is a really awesome version of the classic 'Fever' with a small jazz combo arrangement:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA6a5gemsa0