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The Greatest 90-Year-Old Flutist, Read Bang - Roger Williams
🎶 January 19, 1991, Roger and Read brought the house down!
During Roger's Coral Ridge concert in Florida, he introduced his beloved Uncle Read Bang as "The Greatest 90-Year-Old Flute Player in the Whole World" and convinced him to play a song. Roger said his Uncle Read brought him to his first piano lesson at 3 years old and promised him an ice cream cone if he would practice! 🎹🍦Read played flute in a trio with his sisters and in orchestras before becoming a successful businessman. His daughter, Betty Bang Mather became a well-known professional flutist, professor, and musicologist.
The song he performed was originally written in 1729 by Lady Caroline Keppel for Robert "Robin" Adair, born in Dublin, printed in 1811, and was immensely popular throughout the whole century both in the USA and Britain.
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Roger Williams on The Today Show Interview of Concert for OJ Simpson Jury - Roger Williams
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This interview with Katie Couric on The Today Show aired on Feb. 17, 1995. Roger had played a private concert for the OJ Simpson Jury and Judge Ito the night before. He said he had compassion for the sequestered jury, knowing what it's like to spend many nights in a hotel room staring at the four walls while he toured. For more Roger! linktr.ee/rogerwilliams.music
JESU, JOY OF MAN'S DESIRING - Roger Williams
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Roger Williams performed Johann Sebastian Bach's beloved, "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," with the Crystal Cathedral Orchestra and Choir directed by Johnnie Carl on January 21, 1990. "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" is the popular English title from Bach's 1723 chorale, "Advent cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben" (Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life). The English title derives from famous piano ...
PAT NIXON WHITE HOUSE PERFORMANCE 1971 - Roger Williams
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This is an audio recording of Roger Williams's fabulous concert at the White House's East Room, hosted by First Lady Pat Nixon in April 1971. Roger was known as the "Pianist to the Presidents" for performing for 9 US Presidents! Program Includes: Picasso Summer On a Clear Day Brahm's Hungarian Dance Lara's Theme The Impossible Dream Theme from "Romeo and Juliet" Theme from "Love Story" Let It B...
INTERVIEW ONBOARD the SS NORWAY April 1985 - Roger Williams
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Roger gave another interview on his 8th time aboard the SS Norway. He shares how he has always had good work ethic and a dream to achieve greatness. He answers questions from the audience including how his career began, his love of jazz and classical, especially Chopin, how he developed his style, his upcoming wedding, Victor Borge, his children, how loud rock music can destroy your hearing, an...
Roger Williams Commemorative Birthday Concert - Concordia Sinfonietta, Dr. Jeff Held, Bryan Pezzone
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This exciting concert featured the arrangements of Roger Williams' hit songs and the songs performed by Williams for the US presidents, since Williams was known as, "The Pianist to the Presidents." On October 1, 2023, this event celebrated Roger Williams' legacy on his 99th Commemorative Birthday. The Concordia University Irvine's Sinfonietta performed with music director Dr. Jeff Held and pian...
Rachmaninoff's 18th Variation of Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini /Somewhere in Time - Roger Williams
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The film Somewhere in Time is known for its musical score which features Roger Williams' piano performance of Rachmaninoff's 18th variation of Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Somewhere in Time which is used throughout the film and composed by John Barry. This is a newly restored video of Roger performing these beautiful songs at the Crystal Cathedral in 1986. Website: rogerwilliamsmusic.com...
SS NORWAY INTERVIEW Aug 1985 - Roger Williams
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This interview on August 1985 was aboard the SS Norway, where Roger performed many times. He shares his background, thoughts, and advice about practicing, and what it took to become great. Roger explained that he can play in any style (and plays a Floyd Cramer style on the piano), answers questions from the audience, and tells stories of his tours, and his latest albums. Website: rogerwilliamsm...
EMBRACEABLE YOU from a Las Vegas Showroom - Roger Williams
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Roger Williams played his marvelous smooth and jazzy arrangement of Gershwin's "Embraceable You" at a Las Vegas Showroom in 2009. Roger was 9 years old when he first heard Gershwin play at the World's Fair on a family trip to Chicago in 1933. He first recorded this song on his 1952 MGM Keyboard Kings album, as a 28-year-old "Louis Weertz", to be released digitally soon! And who says you can't s...
SEPTEMBER SONG - Roger Williams
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On Sept 30, 1986, Roger Williams performed September Song on The Merv Griffin Show. The American standard popular song was composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Maxwell Anderson. Website: rogerwilliamsmusic.com UA-cam: ua-cam.com/users/RogerWilliamsMusic Facebook: RogerWilliamsMrPiano Instagram: rogerwilliamsmrpiano Music Store: rogerwilliamsmusic.com/shop STREAM ROGE...
ALICE MY LOVE - Roger Williams
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🎶 🎹👒 This tender song is a must-listen for every father and daughter and a testament to the everlasting bond they share. 💙 On July 13, 2005, Roger presented his beautiful melody, "Alice My Love," to his daughter on her birthday. Now, years after Roger's passing, Alice is sharing it with you. Roger never professionally recorded it, but as he played her husband captured it on a home movie and lat...
Steinway & Sons CEO & President, Bruce Stevens Recognition to Roger Williams
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In 2004, Roger Williams was recognized for his hours of dedication to presenting Music Education in Schools. CEO and President Bruce Stevens of Steinway & Sons gave this beautiful public tribute for the award presented by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger the "Youth Champion Award".
VH1 Roger Rose Celebrity Hour with Roger Williams featuring the album, TODAY MY WAY - Roger Williams
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📺 On VH1 Celebrity Hour, on April 27, 1987, Roger Rose (Actor and comedian) interviewed Roger in a playful interview, featuring his album, TODAY MY WAY which includes recordings of, What's Love Got To Do With It, Hello, I Just Called To Say I Love You, Careless Whispers, and more. Like MTV, VH1 ultimately drifted away from music videos and into reality television programming, albeit with a focu...
Interview - SS NORWAY Cruise Line 1983 - Roger Williams
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"Meet Roger Williams" onboard the SS Norway in this terrific interview with David Van de Pas.Roger discusses how much he practices, his demanding tour schedule, the Mexican earthquake before his concert, David Kapp's influence and the cigar store Native American, how Autumn Leaves saved him from being two months behind in his rent, stories about the presidents he played for, his recording for P...
BUMBLEBEE / MINI MINUET in G on Hollywood Palace 1966 - Roger Williams
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BUMBLEBEE / MINI MINUET in G on Hollywood Palace 1966 - Roger Williams
YELLOWSTONE PARK, ROGER WILLIAMS' FAVORITE PLACE SHARED WITH HIS FAMILY - Roger Williams
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YELLOWSTONE PARK, ROGER WILLIAMS' FAVORITE PLACE SHARED WITH HIS FAMILY - Roger Williams
INTERVIEW & MUSIC on KJUL Radio with Duke Morgan 2006 - Roger Williams
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INTERVIEW & MUSIC on KJUL Radio with Duke Morgan 2006 - Roger Williams
PLAYS REQUESTS IMPROV - Roger Williams
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PLAYS REQUESTS IMPROV - Roger Williams
INTERVIEW onboard the SS NORWAY 1981- Roger Williams
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INTERVIEW onboard the SS NORWAY 1981- Roger Williams
THE ROSE - Roger Williams
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THE ROSE - Roger Williams
FOUR SONGS AT ONCE - Roger WIlliams on Perry Como
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FOUR SONGS AT ONCE - Roger WIlliams on Perry Como
IRVING BERLIN MUSIC BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE on Perry Como - Roger Williams
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IRVING BERLIN MUSIC BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE on Perry Como - Roger Williams
THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM - Last Concert - Roger Williams
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THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM - Last Concert - Roger Williams
THE PIANO IS PART OF IT ALL - Aumont Pavan Show - Roger Williams
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THE PIANO IS PART OF IT ALL - Aumont Pavan Show - Roger Williams
BORN FREE - Roger Williams Ltd Edition Gold Steinway - Roger Williams
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BORN FREE - Roger Williams Ltd Edition Gold Steinway - Roger Williams
I'VE GOT RHYTHM on The Perry Como Show - Roger Williams
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I'VE GOT RHYTHM on The Perry Como Show - Roger Williams
FAME FORTUNE & ROMANCE - Roger Williams
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FAME FORTUNE & ROMANCE - Roger Williams
WHEN CLASSICS BECAME POP - John Gary Show 1966 - Roger Williams
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WHEN CLASSICS BECAME POP - John Gary Show 1966 - Roger Williams

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  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell 15 годин тому

    Love this! So much Roger Williams, clever, amazing, delightful....GENIUS. You can clearly see Perry Como's appreciation and delight in this intreaging musical performance. 🎹❤️🎶🎵🎉🎊

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell 4 дні тому

    I really like this song. It is clever, fun, and like Mr. Williams, delightful. I know my grandson (he is almost three years old and just loves TRAINS) will love this. I sent the link to my daughter. The train in this video reminds me of the Durango to Silverton (Rocky Mt) train ride I took years ago. (Maybe it is the same train ride?!). 🎉🎊❤️🎶🎵🚂

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell 6 днів тому

    Played so lovingly, tenderly, I enjoy the use of vibes along with this arrangement. ❤️🎹🎶🎵

  • @antlau3272
    @antlau3272 7 днів тому

    Our world is full of evil and suffering because God, our creator, plans to make us experience it. He's preparing us for eternal happiness and harmony. To appreciate it, we must first experience suffering and evil. God loves us immensely. He'll raise us from death. He's created a new and better world for us. Tell him all your problems. He's helped me a lot. He can help you, too.

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell 11 днів тому

    One of my favorite piano concertos. Wonderful excerpt. I posted a UA-cam video of me playing this and Rachmaninoff's concerto excerpts combined. It is piano only, and by ear. Watching Mr. Williams play this, the expressions on his face, is delightful. 🎹❤️🎵🎶🙏🎉

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell 15 днів тому

    Masterful! Brilliant! Intriguing! Fun! Fantastic! ❤️🎵🎶🎹🎶🎵❤️🎉🌞

  • @lanacain
    @lanacain 18 днів тому

    What could have been is this movie. It leaves you with a longing so intense it's painful 💔

  • @lanacain
    @lanacain 18 днів тому

    Such a beautiful movie. I cry when l see it once in a while. The music is touching.

  • @yellow4951
    @yellow4951 19 днів тому

    I cannot Clam with 2024 and I'm just enjoying the classic music to make me forget everything was going to trouble

  • @johnnyutah4077
    @johnnyutah4077 20 днів тому

    Wow. I can see the different leaves falling gently, swaying in the early autumn breeze landing silently on the earth; whether they'd be a maple, a hard oak, an aspen or a willow leaf. Then all at once, before an autumn storm, they fall with a rush hitting the ground one after the other . . . gentle no more, but silent still.

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell 24 дні тому

    I love Mr. Williams playing! He brings out marvelous things in songs in such delightful ways! 🎹❤️🎵🎶

  • @zusmanovsky
    @zusmanovsky 24 дні тому

    So interesting - if composer of “Born free” John Barry heard Glazunov’s “Autumn ”?

  • @carolcoffey450
    @carolcoffey450 25 днів тому

    Beautiful harmony 💕 from a Romantic love story

  • @michaeltimpanaro5622
    @michaeltimpanaro5622 Місяць тому

    Played for a number of presidents!

  • @michaeltimpanaro5622
    @michaeltimpanaro5622 Місяць тому

    Who is singing at the end?

    • @RogerWilliamsMusic
      @RogerWilliamsMusic Місяць тому

      French actor Jean-Pierre and his wife, actress Marisa Pavan.

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell Місяць тому

    He leaves a beautiful tapestry with his marvelous playing and interpretation. ❤️🎹🎵🎶🎉🌟

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell Місяць тому

    A man of great fortitude, moral fiber, and talent!

  • @raquelgoncalves5180
    @raquelgoncalves5180 Місяць тому

    Magistral!

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell Місяць тому

    Astonishing! An amazing pianist, performance and brilliant arrangement of these songs. Such a humble man that always shows gratefulness and love in his words and his performances. He's my most favorite. ❤️🎹🎶🎵🎉

    • @RogerWilliamsMusic
      @RogerWilliamsMusic Місяць тому

      And he was 79 years old! And the next day, he went to Indiana for surgery on his hand to eliminate his pain from overuse!

  • @alexcmaciel
    @alexcmaciel Місяць тому

    magic magic magic the music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell Місяць тому

    Very clever, lovely, charming, and DELIGHTFUL. If I bet, I'd bet on him. Talent, genius, imagination, depth of knowledge.... and top it off with a gift of humor and "enchanting entertainer"! Kudos. 🎹❤️🎵🎶🎉. B R A V O ❤️🎹🎵🎶

  • @Its_JennyplaysYt22
    @Its_JennyplaysYt22 Місяць тому

    What avoice

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell Місяць тому

    This is so wonderful.... Love these two together. 🎶🎵🎹❤️🎵🎶🎉

  • @Beautifulmusiclistnr
    @Beautifulmusiclistnr Місяць тому

    So beautiful! Tears just showed up!

  • @Beautifulmusiclistnr
    @Beautifulmusiclistnr Місяць тому

    I love Roger Williams' Born Free and Matt Monro's also, and I have an original sheet music of Roger Williams' Born Free. I love Born Free!

  • @ivonekebbe4459
    @ivonekebbe4459 Місяць тому

    Maravilhoso. Obrigada Roger, por este presente e .... descanse em paz

  • @maryleone2023
    @maryleone2023 Місяць тому

    I absolutely love this performance. I have seen so many of Roger Williams performances, but I have to say, this is his best full piece, even better than his big 1955 Number 1 hit "Autumn Leaves." The look Roger Williams gives after his slow beginning of Exodus says it all. It's like he's saying " wait til you hear this", then the piano erupts like a volcano and the notes become sheer power. Roger Williams gift is on full display with this performance and we have been so blessed to have the privilege to see such a great pianist and man! RIP Roger Williams, I am sure you are playing for God in Heaven.

  • @oscarguerrerobanda3416
    @oscarguerrerobanda3416 Місяць тому

    Recuerdo mis días dé juventud y, qué época dorada viví, la escuchaba en Mercado dé Discos!!!!

  • @DeElBee
    @DeElBee Місяць тому

    My mom's favorite song and singer, bar none.

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell Місяць тому

    Roger Williams has got RHYTHMN, remarkable dexterity, heart body, soul, and all that it takes to be a pianist of "highest caliber and finest fabric"! A genius and delightful man. 🎹🎵🎶❤️🎉🎊

  • @alfonsoraygoza9192
    @alfonsoraygoza9192 Місяць тому

    Great sound by this gentleman who makes me remember my by the way happy youth

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell Місяць тому

    Fascinating, captivating, delightful. ❤️🎹🎵🎶🎉

  • @maryleone2023
    @maryleone2023 Місяць тому

    On this May 14,2024, the 76th anniversary of the creation of the State of Israel, I declare Roger Williams 1987 rendition of Ernest Gold's masterpiece, the GOAT! he plays it like Bolero, he starts out slow, teasing the patience of the listerner ,and progressively builds to a crescendo. Bravo, Bravissimo, Estupendo, Magnifico, Incredible!

  • @wayne88keys42
    @wayne88keys42 Місяць тому

    Nothing less than awesome.

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell Місяць тому

    It almost a kind of magic, what Mr. Williams does with such brilliant pieces. Inspirational, creative and most enjoyable. ❤️🎹🎵🎶🎉🌟

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell Місяць тому

    A master of the keyboard, I never tire of watching and hearing him play. Brilliant, dazzling and superb! 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎹🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵❤️🌟🎉

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell Місяць тому

    A Golden Age of music and wholesome entertainment ❤️🎉🎶🎵🎹🎶🎵🌟

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell Місяць тому

    Magnificent!

  • @suzanneavestruz712
    @suzanneavestruz712 Місяць тому

    Do you have sheet music of the music he played. I remember I bought a book of some of his arrangements but I lent it to somebody and he lost it.

    • @RogerWilliamsMusic
      @RogerWilliamsMusic Місяць тому

      At this time, I am not selling his sheet music, but some are available from different sellers on eBay. 🎶

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell Місяць тому

    Wow❤🎉😮

  • @allenmurray7893
    @allenmurray7893 Місяць тому

    Great to see a clip from his show. A great summer replacement.

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell Місяць тому

    A beautifully played and wonderfully orchestrated medley of there ever was one. I love it!

  • @ivonekebbe4459
    @ivonekebbe4459 Місяць тому

    Só agora conheci este maravilhoso pianista. Muito obrigada a quem postou ❤

  • @ivonekebbe4459
    @ivonekebbe4459 Місяць тому

    MARAVILHOSO. EXCEPCIONAL OBRIGADA ❤

  • @suzanneavestruz712
    @suzanneavestruz712 Місяць тому

    I love your kind of jazz. The melodic lines are. clear.

  • @Tawroset
    @Tawroset Місяць тому

    Yeah! Attack that piano!! I do love this song. Great movie.

  • @floricaadam4050
    @floricaadam4050 2 місяці тому

    Un film minunat ❤

  • @tomb.7582
    @tomb.7582 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant. ❤🎹🎼

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell 2 місяці тому

    Played beautifully, wonderfully... Delightful. 🎶🎵❤️🎉Kudos! I also love Roger Williams humor and stories.

  • @GeorgeFranchell
    @GeorgeFranchell 2 місяці тому

    Encouragement is so important and necessary. How wonderful and appreciated ❤️🙏🎹🎵🎶🎉