Andy Williams’ signature hit song from the early 1960s was no accident of timing. ... At Kennedy’s funeral, Williams sang “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” ...

Andy Williams: 1927 - 2012 25 photos "We chose that song because he used it on the campaign trail," Williams later said of Kennedy. "He had a terrible voice, but he loved to sing that song.

Williams’ rendition of the song “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” at Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 funeral remains one of the most poignant moments of his career.

Williams said the hardest gig he ever performed was singing at Robert Kennedy's funeral --- made even harder by liturgical songs that the priest at St. Patricks suggested.

When Andy Williams sang "Moon River," his plush tenor created the promise of wonderment and romance. But though the song catapulted Williams from a successful ... at his funeral," said Williams.