The Impossible Dream (Andy Williams album)


The Impossible Dream is a double compilation album by American pop singer Andy Williams that was released in late 1971 by Columbia Records. Unlike his most recent compilation, Andy Williams' Greatest Hits, this 2-LP set focused exclusively on covers of songs made famous by other artists and included four tracks that had previously only been available on his UK album titled Love Story. In 2003 these tracks were released on the Williams collection from Collectables Records titled B Sides and Rarities.
The album made its first appearance on Billboard magazine's Top LP's chart in the issue dated January 8, 1972, and remained there for five weeks, peaking at number 123, and it entered the UK album chart three months later, on April 29, and reached number 26 there over the course of three weeks.

Reception

Billboard magazine recommended the collection in its review for retailers. "What a bargain...two record set from Williams at a special low price and timed right for the holiday shopper. Super program includes, along with the title tune, top readings of ' Close to You', 'My Sweet Lord', 'Didn't We', 'Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet' and 'Bridge over Troubled Water'. Certain to prove a top chart item."

Track listing

;Side one
  1. " Close to You" – 3:00
  2. "The Last Time I Saw Her" – 3:25
  3. "What Now, My Love?" – 2:05
  4. "I Will Wait for You" from The Umbrellas of Cherbourg – 2:42
  5. "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" – 2:59
;Side two
  1. "Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet" from Romeo and Juliet – 2:35
  2. "Love Is Blue " – 2:46
  3. "A Man and a Woman" from A Man and a Woman – 2:50
  4. "Good Morning Starshine" from Hair; performed with The Osmond Brothers and Friends – 4:15
  5. "Somewhere My Love" – 2:38
;Side three
  1. "The Impossible Dream " from Man of La Mancha – 2:39
  2. "My Cherie Amour" – 3:02
  3. "Spanish Harlem" – 3:09
  4. "Someone Who Cares" – 3:15
  5. "El Condor Pasa " – 3:25
;Side four
  1. "Long, Long Time" – 3:37
  2. "Both Sides Now" – 3:43
  3. "My Sweet Lord" – 4:14
  4. "Didn't We" – 3:27
  5. "Bridge over Troubled Water" – 4:57