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This is the official channel for Roger Williams, the greatest-selling pianist in recording history, known worldwide as "Mr. Piano." His hit, Autumn Leaves was the greatest-selling piano recording of all time and the only piano instrumental recording in history to reach #1 on the Billboard charts. Roger Williams had 21 Gold and Platinum-certified albums, with 38 hit albums and 22 hit singles including Autumn Leaves, Born Free, Impossible Dream, Maria, Till, Lara’s Theme, Nadia’s Theme, Near You, Almost Paradise, and Somewhere in Time.
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CONCERTO FOR CHOPSTICKS - Roger Williams
Roger Williams challenged himself to compose a concerto around the few basic notes of the popular song, Chopsticks. Roger took her Chopsticks to the next level with his “A Concerto for Chopsticks”. Euphemia Amelia Nightingale Allen (July 11, 1861-Nov 9, 1948) was the Scottish composer of "The Celebrated Chop Waltz," aka "Chopsticks" at the age of 16, under the pseudonym Arthur de Lulli since it was "improper" for women to author. It was her only published piece, for both solo and duet and named as such because it strikes the keys with a chopping motion.
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The Greatest 90-Year-Old Flutist, Read Bang - Roger Williams
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🎶 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 flu...
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 99th Birthday Concert - Concordia Sinfonietta at the Nixon Library
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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 to begin the centennial celebration of a great American musician: Roger Williams. The Concordia Uni...
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. Music Store: rogerwilli...
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. Roger Williams Music Store: rogerwilliamsmusic.com/shop Subscribe to our CZcams Channel! FOR MORE ROGER... linktr.ee/rogerwilliams.music
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". Roger Williams Music Store: rogerwilliamsmusic.com/shop Subscribe to our CZcams Channel! FOR MORE ROGER... linktr.ee...
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
INTERVIEW onboard the SS NORWAY 1981- Roger Williams
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INTERVIEW onboard the SS NORWAY 1981- 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
Check out the other songs in the Billboard top twenty on Nov. 5, 1966. Amazing the variety of musical styles.
This was performed at the Crystal Cathedral in southern California, during the Reverend Schuler era.
This is a piano solo transcription, with variations, of what might be the three most beautiful minutes of music ever written - The eighteenth variation of Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Do yourself a favor and go listen to the full orchestral version, followed by listening to Rachmaninoff's second and third piano concertos, etc.
Yes, I agree! Here is the instrumental version: lnk.to/xDayxu8M
Roger Williams did NOT compose this score; John Barry did. Please provide in your titles and references fact.
I transcended time & space with Jesus my husband & Lord! Psalm 45 & Isaiah 54 that my Prophet Abishag brought me with this movie “Somewhere In Time” We were soulmates in the past, present, & future! My name is in SS 4:14 among the Chief Spices & I am married to Jesus! He only has one wife who is one woman! The Church are God’s elect! Our marriage is monogamous & no concubines that was King Solomon!🤴🏻💞🫅🏻
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I am so amazed at how well Roger played piano. I had no idea that it was even possible to make a piano sound like he could. I miss him and seeing his performances back in the Crystal Cathedral. As a kid in the 90s, I idolized his playing. I wish I could play even a glimpse of the way he could. Joyful Joyful was one of the first songs I ever played and I played it with my mom starting at around 4 or 5 years old. Amazing memories. My mom, grandma and myself all play by ear and played together so often. Now the two of them are gone and it’s just me. The piano just doesn’t sound the same. Hopefully my grandma, my mom and Roger are saving a spot for me at the heaven’s grand piano. I sure look forward to the day when we can all be together playing music and worshipping for all eternity.
Thank you for sharing your loving memories! 🎶
A beautiful love song for a beautiful love story!
Bravo!!! The most beautiful musical love story composition I have ever heard.I loved Somewhere in Time but loved this piece even more.Thank You❤
the book is on the table
最高傑作です。素晴らしいです!この作品のよさがわからない人は好きではありません.
The big ending of Autumn Leaves is one of the best endings to a song ever. It is so final! That's all, That's it, There ain't no more!
Hello to Karl out there writing all that down.
Bravo !
Only 9 of the 12 JOHN GARY SHOWS of 1966 have survived. CBS gave JG the tapes & in the 1990's he sold them on video cassettes & later on dvds through his fan club. His widow LEE GARY is now in her early 90's & no longer handles sales of John's video & audio music.
As he does so amazingly well... great segues into combinations of wonderful songs. Again, a delightful sample and example of a golden age of music and entertainment. I could sure go for more of this today! 🎹❤️🎵🎶🌟🎉🎊
Amazing! ❤️🎹🎵🎶🌟🎉
Beautifully done. I remember both songs. Thank you Roger. Play on in heaven.
Beautiful ❤️🎹🙏❤️🎵🎶🎵🎶
Bonita😢
No one like him ever. Magical
Thank you!❤
Marvelous. Chopin was called "the poet of the piano" and truly a most amazing composer. I enjoyed Roger Williams playing these beautiful pieces so exquisitely, a mixture of tender and powerful, including a favorite I learned back in 1971 (in college), The Revolutionary Etude and Fantasie Impromptu and Polonaise, that I love bit never learned. Kudos and thank you! ❤️🎹❤️🙏🎵🎶🎵🎶🎉🌟
P.S., 🎹🎶🎵🙏❤️🎊🌟🎶🎶 The Prelude in C# minor that he started with was the first Rachmaninoff piece I ever learned by music (memorization). I began lessons with a great teacher, Dr. Jerry Exline, when I was 65 years old! (I mostly play by ear and still can't sight read.). Dr. Exline also taught me Prelude in G minor, a really challenging piece. I find Rachmaninoff to be one of the most amazing composers but also one of the most CHALLENGING to play/ perform. When I think of the MULTITUDE of musical songs and compositions, from classical to modern, jazz to pop and beyond, that ROGER WILLIAMS played and put together so well, I am always impressed and appreciative. What a blessing to be able to enjoy his recordings and watch his interviews and performances! Thank you. ❤️🎹🎵🎶🎵🎶🎉🌞🙏❤️😁
Refreshing, entertaining,creative, delightful.... So Roger Williams! A GENIUS. ❤️🎹🎵🎶🎉
Beautiful
What a insightful interview! Mr. Piano said it so well, his point and his philosophy that: "Take what you want out of life, but pay for it." "We've all got to find out what we do best and DO IT!". Roger Williams was blessed with great talent, an amazing ear, and had a great work (practice) ethic that all great pianists (or mastery in anyrhing takes). Desire and commitment were powerful forces in this marvelous man. I remember reading it takes 10,000 hours to master an instrument (in this case, piano, although Roger Williams could play over a dozen instruments and probably could have mastered any one if them). What impressed me about Mr. Piano when I met him (twice) was his friendliness, insight, genuineness, and desire to encourage others. 🎹❤️🎶🎵🎉🙏❤️
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments 💕🎶
❤🎹🎶🎵 I love Rachmaninoff. This is a delicious mixture of this great Russian pianist/composer's music, put together and delightfully played and segued as Roger Williams always does so marvelously. Standing ovation indeed! I had to watch this three times I enjoyed it so much. ❤️🎹🎵🎶🎉🎊🌟❤️
It's one of my favorites too! Thank you George!
What FUN!!! ❤️🎹🎵🎶🎉 I love Roger Williams ALITERATIONS ... He's not only a pianist extraordinairre, but a post of the piano extraordinairre! As always, he is totally entertaining, DELIGHTFULLY creative, and brings joy and helps us get in touch with our emotions in a good and wholesome way! We need more of this today. 🎊🎉🎶🎵🎹🎵🎶❤️🙏😁🌞🌟
Amen. Totally inspirational, heavenly caressed and filled with spiritual love and God honoring grace. ❤️🎹🎶🎵✝️❤️
I love this movie. It left me with tears in my eyes and every time I play the theme I think of how short life is and how much I will miss my family at the end of it.
Wow! How cool. I didn't know a lot of this. Kudos Roger Williams and Merv Griffin. There will never be two like them again. The best. ❤️🎹🎶🎵🎉❤️
Granted it's the first "piano recording" to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, however, given all the accompanying strings in the studio version, if this qualifies as such, then it's not the only one of its kind to do so. The title theme from "Chariots of Fire" also reached number one. It's as much of a piano recording as "Autumn Leaves".
Marvelous! Dynamic, moving, passionate, exhilarating... So Roger Williams! 🎉🇺🇲🎹❤️🎶🎵
A beautiful, passionate, and inspiring rendition of these great songs. I like the way he used a little Chopin in the introduction, and as always, cleverly segways to God Bless America. Bravo! ❤️🎹🎶🎵🎉
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One of my favorite hymns
Timeless..
Lola’s favorite theme song that brings memories of my dearest loving person in my life no other than Piling (Ralph Francia)❤❤❤
How I LOVE Roger Williams music Such an incredible person, who brought us so many beautiful performances, recordings and DELIGHT! 🎹🎶🎵❤️🎉
Wow! Amazing! One of the reasons I LOVE Roger Williams is not only for his incredible talent at playing the piano so well, interpreting and producing delightful arrangements and renditions... But he is TOTALLY ENTERTAINING. He's not only a great pianist, he's DELIGHTFUL and entertaining to watch and hear. A GENIUS at both music and entertainment, a combo that brought and continued to bring much JOY and HAPPINESS to myself and millions of others I'm sure! 🎹❤️🎶🎵🎉🌟❤️
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. 🎹❤️🎶🎵🎉🎊
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?!). 🎉🎊❤️🎶🎵🚂
Yes, you guessed it! It is the Durango Colorado train!
Played so lovingly, tenderly, I enjoy the use of vibes along with this arrangement. ❤️🎹🎶🎵
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.
One of my favorite piano concertos. Wonderful excerpt. I posted a CZcams 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. 🎹❤️🎵🎶🙏🎉
You gave a wonderful performance as well! Bravo 🎶
Thank you! ❤ 🎹🎵🎶🙏😁
Masterful! Brilliant! Intriguing! Fun! Fantastic! ❤️🎵🎶🎹🎶🎵❤️🎉🌞
What could have been is this movie. It leaves you with a longing so intense it's painful 💔
Such a beautiful movie. I cry when l see it once in a while. The music is touching.
I cannot Clam with 2024 and I'm just enjoying the classic music to make me forget everything was going to trouble
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.
I love Mr. Williams playing! He brings out marvelous things in songs in such delightful ways! 🎹❤️🎵🎶
So interesting - if composer of “Born free” John Barry heard Glazunov’s “Autumn ”?