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George Williams
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Musician / Arranger of Jazz and Pop
Arranger. (b:1917-d:1988) Known for his violin arrangements for the Jackie Gleason television show and for a number of major bands. Formed the George Williams Orchestra in 1955 and moved to south Florida with the Gleason show in 1968. Lionel Hampton, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Ray Anthony, Glenn Miller and Tony Bennett were other entertainers who used Mr. Williams's arrangements. He also wrote the music for Barbra Streisand's first album, ''Happy Days Are Here Again.''
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| George Williams And His Orchestra |
Popular Tracks 
Cycle to the Stars on Acoustic Cycles by Alexis Smith, Joe Henson & George Williams The Architect on Acoustic Cycles by Alexis Smith, Joe Henson & George Williams Eidur on Acoustic Cycles by Alexis Smith, Joe Henson & George Williams The Father on Acoustic Cycles by Alexis Smith, Joe Henson & George Williams Firelight on Acoustic Cycles by Alexis Smith, Joe Henson & George Williams You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine on Shades by George Williams Unchain My Heart on Shades by George Williams That’s How Friends Should Be on Shades by George Williams Akuku Nu Bonto on Living Is Hard: West African Music in Britain, 1927-1929 by Various Artists Let This Love Last Forever on Shades by George WilliamsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swing Classics In Stereo / Put On Your Dancing Shoes | George Williams | 2003 | Compil. |
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