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No Love for Don Williams

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  1. Naismith

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    Am I the only one who will miss his music
     
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    Nope. I loved his voice and still remember trying to sing along to "I Believe in You" as a kid.
     
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    His music was like a novel. Many of the songs are the same, but it was so damn good you don't care.

    I still remember him from Smokey and the bandit.
     
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    "Lord I hope this day is good" is my favorite song from DWilliams, with "I beieve in you" a close second! His songs weren't fancy, they were however heartfelt, relevant and sincere! Another giant has fallen...:(

    RIP... Mr. Donald Ray Williams!!

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  5. Buck Turgidson

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    The sequel, you mean.

    Grew up listening to him, nothing crazy, just old-school classy country with an amazing voice. Too many great songs to list or play.

    "The Gentle Giant" RIP
     
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    Wow, he was one of my favorites.

     
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    Honestly he's not one of the first names that comes to mind when I think of country music singers of the 70's and 80's. Then I start thinking of great songs of that era and its amazing how many hits he's had. He kind of quietly had a great career.
     
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    I always liked "I Believe In You"
     
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    Karaoke-ing that song got her attention, and then she was around for 2 years.

    Also, had a "serious" late night discussion with one of my buddies at Kay's regarding who sang this song better; he said Waylon, I said Don Williams. I'm still not sure.



     
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    DW. Plus I prefer the music to his version over Waylon's.
     
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    I like walyon's version better. It has more drive and it sounds more western. Don's is more popish and polished. Both are good but I think Waylon's is better.
     
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    My top 5 in no order: Willie, Waylon, Isbell, George (you pick which one) and Don Williams. RIP
     
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