KATHY WILLIAMS: Crocodiles and Rainbows

Kathy Williams

Crocodiles and Rainbows

© 2005 Kathy Williams (635961027928)

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You will really see Crocodiles Dancing on Rainbows when you hear the velvety voice of Kathy Williams jazzin it up with this tune and others that speak to a child's wishes, hopes and dreams.

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With the release of her album "Crocodiles and Rainbows," Kathy Williams has achieved a lifelong dream. "Ever since I was a child" she said, "I could hear music in my head and I knew I wanted to be a singer." With two original songs on the CD, she also became a songwriter. Kathy decided to partner with her friend, arranger and pianist John Brainard, who worked with her from the start. "We go back 25 years," she exclaimed, "and I'm thrilled to be working with him again."

Born in Ohio, the oldest of seven children, she remembers hearing her father sing. From the age of six, Kathy has loved and been involved with music. Playing the piano or singing, solo or with ensembles, nightclub entertainment or theatre, she is an energetic performer. In the 70's she formed her own band, "Kathy Williams and Sweet Rhythm". "We wanted to do something different, so we created a show including some novelty tunes from Spike Jones, performed cabaret style. I learned from the styles of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand. People loved it because the show was a surprise in the middle of the disco sets."

Kathy and John are doing the same thing today, choosing songs that would appeal to children, yet adding some sophisticated jazz arrangements. "That's John's department." she says, "his genius created unique arrangements for each tune. I'd like kids to be exposed to the great songbook from the 40's and 50's, yet have the music appeal to the grandparents and parents as well."

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  • author: Jamie Shaheen

    Crocodiles and Rainbows is such a sweet CD!! You can tell Kathy loves to sing as you can hear her smiling on every song! John's arrangements are cute, charming or classy depending on what was right for each song. The song selections are some of the most popular for kids and brings back memories for the adults. The originals are also quite adorable!! I highly recommend Crocodiles and Rainbows!!

  • Highly entertaining!
    author: Jennifer

    My 4 1/2 year old daughter sails into her own musical world when listening to this CD. As soon as I put it on, she comes running. Her 1-year old sister is as entertained by it as well and is now dancing right along!

  • Delightful!
    author: Dawn Kennington-Bejar

    A delightful compilation of tunes with creative arrangements and imaginative artistry. Kathy's voice will make you smile!

  • It is music the entire family can enjoy.
    author: Staci Saunders

    My 4 year old can not get enough of this cd. He knows all the words by heart and sings them to himself when the cd is not playing. Out of all the children cds we have, it is one of the few that adults can enjoy as well.

  • You can hear the joy.
    author: Kelly, a mom of 2

    This is a delightful CD. You can hear joy when you listen to Kathy sing and the arrangements are delightful. Buy one for yourself and a few for your friends. You will all love the music!!

  • My 4 year old grand daughter adores the CD
    author: Sam Dawson

    My 4 year old grand daughter loves the cd and has me play it over and over. She especially likes Never Smile at a Crocodile and When you wish upon a star.

  • Kathy sings with all the ease and class of the best of the swing band singers.
    author: Doug Sawin

    Kathy did this CD for children but it is also a great joy for adults. The songs are fun, the arrangements excellent and her voice is vital and smooth at the same time. Listening to Crocodiles and Rainbows is a joyful walk down memory lane. It is a must hear CD!

  • Stunning voice, great songs for kids and adults...I keep listening!
    author: Fran Cherlow

    I do a lot of driving and I listen to this CD in the car. I often sing along...Never Smile At A Crockodile, or Bibi Bobidi Bo. I've seen children happily sing along as well.. It's a lively CD, the jazz is great, and it's a pleasure to take along...

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