Paul Hamilton Williams Jr. (born September 19, 1940) is an American songwriter and actor. He is known for writing and co-writing popular songs performed by a number of acts in the 1970s, including Three Dog Night's "An Old Fashioned Love Song" and "Out in the Country", Helen Reddy's "You and Me Against the World", Biff Rose's "Fill Your Heart", and the Carpenters' "We've Only Just Begun" and "Rainy Days and Mondays". He also wrote "Cried Like a Baby" for teen... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Paul Williams first charted in 1959 with Nothing but True Love.The artist placed 20 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 12 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 8 Top‑10s, 6 of which went to number‑one.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.
Top songs: #1: Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born) - #2: We've Only Just Begun - #3: Rainy Days and Mondays - #4: An Old Fashioned Love Song - #5: I Won't Last a Day Without You
I Won't Last a Day Without You / Goodbye to Love
The Carpenters
I Won't Last a Day Without You
Paul Williams ![]()
Inspiration
Paul Williams ![]()
Nice to Be Around
Maureen McGovern
#5 I Won't Last a Day Without You
The Carpenters
With One More Look at You
Jack Jones
Watch Closely Now
Kris Kristofferson
The Love Boat Theme
Jack Jones
Rainy Days and Mondays
The Carpenters
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