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Williams and Williams (Rick and Fly) |
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| Location: | NORWOOD, New York |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | May 16, 2008 (581 days back) |
About Me |
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| Laurie (Fly) and Rick Williams are an internationally acclaimed writing duo. Both are 'old as gold' and just as solid. Fly has been a life long peace activist, a flower child of the 60s who spent most of her college days in a purple haze and politically active. Her songs, poems and published works have always reflected her concerns. Their song, "Between Iraq and Hard Place' was selected to be on a CD called 'Protest Songs for a Better Planet' and has been aired world wide. Her friends affectionatly refer to her lyrics as the 'slit-your-wrist' varity but they aim right to the heart, be it politically or emotionally. "I believe that in each of us there is a place for exquisite pain, longing and love. It is from this place that I find my words." (direct quote from Fly).
She has been likened to a female Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan with her deep felt poetry and pure, emotional vocals. She also happens to be about 80% deaf, so listen to the words and excuse any 'pitchiness - running on relative pitch here guys...cut me a break and LISTEN to the WORDS.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License . www.hostdrjack.comwww.broadjam.com/williamsandwilliams This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License .Rick Williams has been in the music world since childhood. He and his family 'The Williams Family' were big in the gospel field in the 60's and then they switched to pop music and opened for many top names on the 'Fair Curcuit'. Rick is a clinical psychologist and a college professor during the year, but 'the singing shrink' becomes Bluegrass star when the weather heats up. His group, The Nearly Brothers, is on the road during the summer and well known throughout the Bluegrass world.We traveled a bit to Scotland where we recorded a new CD with our friend and GREAT rock/blues singer, Huntly. We worked, recorded, ate, drank (a lot) and had a perfect time. We hosted our Aussie pal, songwriter and singer, Lisa Butler, founder of Imaginotionsongs.com. We had a wonderful visit, had time for some quality recording and exchanging of trade secrets between continents. I love all of this international collaberation! This year we have stayed State side and worked local Mother Earth.Glitter Graphics View Williams and Williams's EPK This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License .KUDOS and AWARDSPress ReviewsMom is Between Iraq and Hard place University of Denver Journal http://www.du.edu/today/stories/2006/September/2006-09-07-wi lliams.htmlCeltic Folk Podcast celtic folk podcast Laurie and Rick Williams have been selected artists to have their song 'Abraham' played on the Celtic Folk Podcast. The Celtic Folk Podcast , which is available online via download or subscription. The show is a popular celtic and roots site showcasing both indie and signed artists that have a body of work that includes traditional Celtic music, as well as modern tunes and songs influenced by the traditional genre.All artists who are selected for airplay on Urban Legend they have been considered and requested for live performances at Upbeat Cafe & Music Venue in Georgetown, KY.Protest Songs for a Better Planet Finalist Laurie AJ Williams Rick and Laurie Williams had their song, "Between Iraq and Hard Place" selected to be a part of an international effort and compilation CD, "Protest Songs For a Better Planet". The 13 track CD is the brainchild of Producer Brian Gladstone of Ontario, Canada and all proceeds will benfit the United Nations Peace Fund. The CD compilation is now in it's third year and we were proud to have been selected for it's premier.We were also deeply humbled to have had the song played during the University of Denver's (Fly's alma mater) Peace week. It was aired during the largest ever conference of living Nobel Peace Prize Laureates.Williams and Williams Top Broadjam Charts Broadjam www.broadjam.com/williamsandwilliams This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License .Williams and Williams have topped the Broadjam charts in several catagories, with several songs in several genres. 'Ava's Lullaby', a children's lullaby, remained in the top 10 in the children's music chart for over a year, and also was on the 'unique' chart top ten for a year. 'Yesterday's Coffee and Dream' was number one on the 'Earth' chart, country chart, female vocalist chart, Northeast United States chart and fan charts for 4 months. "Between Iraq and Hard Place' was on the folk and unique top ten charts on and off for many months. Williams and Williams were also showcased in a Pro-reviewer piece that hailed their music as classic, very well constructed music.Song of the Year Finalist competition release Fly Williams was been named a Finalist in the 2004 'Song of the Year' competition. Her song, 'Between Iraq and Hard Place' was acknowledged for excellence in songwriting in the folk catagory. Her husband Rick Williams wrote the music and did the final arrangement. Williams and Williams were among thousands of entries in this catagory. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License . MySpace Avatars Lyrics MySpace Avatars Lyrics Rufus Wainwright Hallelujah + Martha Wainwright and Joan Wasser Add to My Profile | More Videoswww.broadjam.com/williamsandwilliams This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License .Get this player (because if you're using Flash 9, MySpace will have disabled the link in the player itself) View my page on Top 40 Charts |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 6/7/2006Band Website: broadjam.com/williamsandwilliams Band Members: Laurie Williams - vocals and lyrics - MAJOR DIVARick Williams - vocals, music, instrumentals, studio manager, singing shrink PimpingYourSpace.com Rules!Sarah Parker -angel, vocals PimpingYourSpace.com Rules!Stephanie Higgins -THEE beautiful vocals ....Steph has gone missing....come home PimpingYourSpace.com Rules!Roger Yaw - Bass, guitar and vocals PimpingYourSpace.com Rules!Father Christopher Brown - guitar and inspiration (ex cult leader) PimpingYourSpace.com Rules!Dennis Crawford - banjo and electronic geek PimpingYourSpace.com Rules!Huntly (Paul) - vocals, prevaier of haggus and excellent scotch, VOCALs PimpingYourSpace.com Rules! View Williams and Williams's EPK Influences: LEONARD COHEN, Bob Dylan, THE ROTTERS (go PP),Eva Cassidy, Neil Young, Tom Rush, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Peter Paul and Mary,Judy Collins, LEONARD COHEN, Neil Diamond, David Gates, James Taylor, Buffy Saint Marie, Carol Bayer Sager, LEONRD COHEN, Eric Clapton, The Beatles, The Doors, LEONARD COHEN, Emmy Lou Harris, Merle Haggard, BOB DYLAN, Hazel Dickens, Woody Guthery, K.D. Lang, Janis Ian, Risa Stevens, Rene Flemming, Hank Williams, The Nearly Brothers, Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber, the song 'Yesterday', LEONARD COHEN Glitter Graphics View Williams and Williams's EPK MySpace Avatars Lyrics Glitter Graphics www.hostdrjack.com Sounds Like: Type of Label: Major |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Folk / Acoustic / Alternative) |
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My Blog |
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New Song |
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| "Who Am I Now?Some of you heard this in the raw.....Rick mastered it and I believe it is done.....Lyrics Laurie (Fly) WilliamsMusic and vocals - Rick Williams(c) 2008 Posted by Williams and Williams on Tue, 13 May 2008 03:32:00 PST |
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Drowning in words |
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| There are times that randomly occur in my life. I get bombarded by words....not unusual for a writer but there are times when I have a real love/hate relationship with them. Being a wordsmith can be ... Posted by Williams and Williams on Mon, 05 May 2008 12:24:00 PST |
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Reunion |
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| I am amazed that an entire family reunion has taken place by finding each other here on my space. No great surprise considering the entire family is genetically musically pre disposed. The range of t... Posted by Williams and Williams on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:47:00 PST |
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Pride |
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| I saw magic yesterday when the Rock Hall of Fame inducted more of the greatest musicians. My hero, my idol, my mentor, my alter ego, Leonard Cohen was inducted.....an odd Hall to enter but the c... Posted by Williams and Williams on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:04:00 PST |
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new song |
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| Stuff happens! Rick and I wrote this together in about 20 minutes and then he recorded it quickly so we could remember it. This is that first take......emotional and raw.....kewl!
Pax in D... Posted by Williams and Williams on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:32:00 PST |
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A Happy Thanksgiving to All |
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| Happy Thanksgiving to all of our friends. This is one of my favorite holidays......time to re group, give thanks to all who have made us what we are and eat ourselves into oblivion. With f... Posted by Williams and Williams on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:44:00 PST |
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Bagpipe Bash |
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| Well hello and season's greetings to all. Lisa Butler from Australia left (whaaaaa) but we are looking forward to hosting our Scottish clan of Huntlys from Christmas thru New Year's. We ar... Posted by Williams and Williams on Sat, 09 Dec 2006 02:09:00 PST |
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Aussie Love |
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| Lisa Butler from Australia is visiting and we have been recording, writing, singing and just having an incredible time. Lisa, a noted songwriter and head of the yahoo group for songwriters all o... Posted by Williams and Williams on Sat, 25 Nov 2006 03:43:00 PST |
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Peace conference |
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| Well! I was just interviewed by the University of Denver (my alma mater) for it's journal. They are doing a piece on my work as a peace activist in college, up to this day and how it ... Posted by Williams and Williams on Tue, 05 Sep 2006 09:12:00 PST |
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Busy weekend |
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| A vedy busy weekend. Rick and the Nearly Brothers appeared at the New York State Fair and were recorded live. Kudos to the group. I. on the other hand, was suffering brutally while w... Posted by Williams and Williams on Sun, 27 Aug 2006 02:54:00 PST |
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