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#nowplaying #Soul #FalsettoFriday

If you're more or less my age, you'll be familiar with #PaulWilliams as either the ubiquitous 70s tunesmith behind hits by #TheCarpenters & the delightful #MuppetMovie soundtrack, or that odd little stringy-haired fella who'd inexplicably pop up in random #HardyBoys and #LoveBoat episodes. Today I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Paul was a better songwriter than actor. As proof, I'll offer up this overlooked #JamesBrown-produced #falsetto gem from 1975: "I Won't Last A Day Without You" by #SweetCharles. If only everyone sang Paul with such soul.

youtube.com/watch?v=MHcYfRowVz

[15:39] ‘An unsung hero’ – funeral of groundbreaking forensic scientist Dr Jim Donovan hears of his bravery after assassination attempt

Dr Jim Donovan, who provided crucial evidence for several high-profile cases and survived a gangland assassination bid, was described as “an inspiration to us all” by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and an “unsung hero” by journalist Paul Williams.

independent.ie/irish-news/an-u

#DrJimDonovan #DrewHarris #PaulWilliams

Irish Independent · ‘An unsung hero’ – funeral of groundbreaking forensic scientist Dr Jim Donovan hears of his bravery after assaBy Sarah O'Mahony

"Rainy Days and Mondays" is a song by the #Carpenters from their self-titled third album, with instrumental backing by the #WreckingCrew. It was written by #PaulWilliams (lyrics) and #RogerNichols (music), who had previously written "#WeveOnlyJustBegun," another hit for the duo. The B-side on the #single is "Saturday," a song written and sung by #RichardCarpenter. A demo for the song was initially sent to Richard Carpenter by Williams and Nichols. Upon hearing it.
youtube.com/watch?v=PjFoQxjgbrs

"Evergreen" (also called "Love Theme from #AStarIsBorn") is the theme song from the 1976 film A Star Is Born. It was composed and performed by American singer, songwriter, actress and director #BarbraStreisand with lyrics by #PaulWilliams, and arranged by #IanFreebairnSmith. The song was released on the #soundtrack album to A Star Is Born.
youtube.com/watch?v=G7PT1W1c17c

"When the River Meets the Sea" is a song written by composer and lyricist #PaulWilliams for #JimHenson's 1977 TV special #EmmetOttersJugBandChristmas. Emmet Otter, the title character, and his mother, Alice Otter sang this song together. The song was later sung by John Denver and #RobinTheFrog on the 1979 album #JohnDenverAndTheMuppetsAChristmasTogether. Though written for one Christmas story and featured in another, the lyrics are not holiday-related.
youtube.com/watch?v=Cco5ecZ1XaY

"Evergreen" (also called "Love Theme from #AStarIsBorn") is the theme song from the 1976 film A Star Is Born. It was composed and performed by American singer, songwriter, actress and director #BarbraStreisand with lyrics by #PaulWilliams, and arranged by #IanFreebairnSmith. The song was released on the #soundtrack album to A Star Is Born.
youtube.com/watch?v=lzHJlncKXTM

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Phantom Of The Paradise - Original Soundtrack Recording
1974 Canada pressing

One of the greatest weirdest movies of all time, with music to match.

Paul Williams is an absolute genius.
Might be time to introduce my son to this batshit crazy movie.

Love these songs.
I feel about POTP the way others feel about Rocky Horror.
#vinyl #vinylrecords #horror #musical #paulwilliams #phantomoftheparadise #movies #70s #1970s #70smusic #70smovies #film #art

"Rainy Days and Mondays" is a song by the #Carpenters from their self-titled third album, with instrumental backing by the #WreckingCrew. It was written by #PaulWilliams (lyrics) and #RogerNichols (music), who had previously written "#WeveOnlyJustBegun," another hit for the duo. The B-side on the #single is "Saturday," a song written and sung by #RichardCarpenter. A demo for the song was initially sent to Richard Carpenter by Williams and Nichols. Upon hearing it.
youtube.com/watch?v=dPmbT5XC-q