Danny Williams | |
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Background information | |
Born | Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa | 7 January 1942
Died | 6 December 2005 | (aged 63)
Genres | Traditional pop |
Occupation | Singer |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1959–2005 |
Labels | His Master's Voice (EMI) |
Danny Williams (7 January 1942 – 6 December 2005)[1] was a South African-born British pop singer[1] who earned the nickname "Britain's Johnny Mathis", for his smooth and stylish way with a ballad.[2] He is best known for his 1961 UK number one version of "Moon River" and his 1964 U.S. top ten hit, "White on White".