American singer (1910–1972)
Billy Williams |
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| Born | Wilfred Williams
December 28, 1910
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| Died | October 12, 1972(1972-10-12) (aged 61)
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| Resting place | Burr Oak Cemetery[1] |
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Wilfred Williams (December 28, 1910 – October 12, 1972) was an American singer. He had a successful cover recording of Fats Waller's "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" in 1957. The record sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.[2]
- ^ Acacia Lawn, lot 32A, grave 5, Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip (sw Chicago), IL., Wilson, Scott. Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Locations 50996-50997). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition.
- ^ Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 97. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.