Don Williams Songs Ranked

Donald Ray Williams (May 27, 1939 – September 8, 2017) was an American country singer, songwriter, and 2010 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He began his solo career in 1971, singing popular ballads and amassing 17 number one country hits. His straightforward yet smooth bass-baritone voice, soft tones, and imposing build earned him the nickname “The Gentle Giant”. In 1975, Williams starred in a movie with Burt Reynolds and Jerry Reed called W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings. Williams has had a strong influence over a variety of recording artists of different genres. His hits have been covered by artists such as Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Juice Newton, Claude Russell Bridges, Lefty Frizzell, Josh Turner, Sonny James, Alison Krauss, Billy Dean, Charley Pride, Kenny Rogers, Lambchop, Alan Jackson, Tomeu Penya, Telly Savalas, Waylon Jennings, Pete Townshend, and Tortoise with Bonnie “Prince” Billy. His music is also popular internationally, including in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Ukraine, India, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe. In 2010, the Country Music Association inducted Don Williams into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Here are all of Don Williams songs ranked.

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10. I’m Just a Country Boy (Country Boy, 1977)

“Many have copied this song since it was done by Don Williams but I believe he still does it the best. The Alison Krauss version is also impressive. We’ve downloaded a few others by Don Williams to make part of an easy listening playlist.”

9. I Don’t Want to Love You (Especially for You, 1981)

“Don Williams is the best! And the songs on this are just great. I hope you like it as much as I do. His voice is just smooth and heartfelt. Certainly one of the best of Don’s albums, but sadly never released individually as a CD.”

8. Good Ole Boys Like Me (Portrait, 1979)

“This song is potent for anyone that grew up in the country. You really can’t explain it to someone who didn’t have to spend their nights out in the middle of nowhere growing up.”

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7. Louisiana Saturday Night (Country Boy, 1977)

“I’m gonna go out on a limb and say this is the best country song ever written. A beautiful melody, a great story, and it takes you to a different time and place.”

6. We Should Be Together (Volume Two, 1974)

“Some songs just never die, some artists live forever. No matter how far I go, I still return to Don’s old country music. 1974 doesn’t still feel old even in 2022. Don your music will not get old the words are so vibrant and nice to listening to.”

5. Amanda (Volume One, 1973)

“No drama, no sweat, no jumping around, no screaming, no pretending…that was Don Williams, he always made it look so easy…one of the very best. A true country gentleman. His voice can calm the most stressful of days.”

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4. Say It Again (Harmony, 1976)

“Don Williams, if you are familiar with his music, he doesn’t require any words from me, but I will say he is great!! I can say there will never be another one that can sing like him he was truly the gentle giant of country music his voice was just so smooth and gentle never changed from the first time I heard him to the last song he sang.”

3. Lord, I Hope This Day is Good (Especially for You, 1981)

“I play this song on mornings when I’ve had a rough time and it really helps me relax and puts a smile on my face. If only singing this song made the days good”

2. You’re My Best Friend (You’re My Best Friend, 1975)

“Wish I’d have been lucky enough to have met this gentle giant, to sit with him while he sang those songs in that deep, warm, friendly voice of his and played his guitar. He’s the singer I turn to when I need someone to give me a loving vocal hug.”

1. I Believe in You (Some Broken Hearts Never Mend, 1977)

“This song fills my heart and resonates within my soul. Don Williams honest and straight forward style makes him one of the great ones. I fell in love with the song when it was released and makes my short list of all time favorite songs to this day. I enjoy singing it.”