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Mentor Williams
(1946-2016)
Composer
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Brother of Paul Williams III, writer of the mega-hit, Drift Away made famous by Dolby Gray, Michael Bolton and in 2003 Uncle Cracker. Lives in New Mexico and still writes songs for many of todays top artists.
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Awards
2 nominations
Known for
Invincible
7.0
Soundtrack
("Drift Away")
2006
Uptown Saturday Night
6.6
Soundtrack
("Uptown Saturday Night")
1974
Wonderland
6.5
Soundtrack
("Drift Away")
2003
Heartbreak Hotel
5.7
Soundtrack
("Drift Away")
1988
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On the Line
7.9
Composer
1971
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Previous
26
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
8.1
TV Series
writer: "Drift Away"
(uncredited)
2021
1 episode
For All Mankind
8.1
TV Series
writer: "Drift Away"
2019
1 episode
Wish Upon
5.1
writer: "Drift Away"
2017
Vinyl
7.7
TV Series
writer: "Drift Away"
2016
1 episode
Ricki and the Flash
6.0
writer: "Drift Away"
2015
My Trip Back to the Dark Side
4.4
lyrics: "Rose"
music: "Rose"
2014
Dolly Parton & Friends
6.5
Video
writer: "Drift Away"
2007
Invincible
7.0
writer: "Drift Away"
2006
Canadian Idol
3.9
TV Series
writer: "Drift Away"
2003–2006
5 episodes
Australian Idol
4.0
TV Series
writer: "Drift Away"
2005
1 episode
American Idol
4.3
TV Series
writer: "Drift Away"
2003–2005
3 episodes
Karaoke Revolution Volume 2
5.4
Video Game
Soundtrack
("Drift Away")
2004
New Zealand Idol
4.3
TV Series
writer: "Drift Away"
2004
1 episode
Wonderland
6.5
writer: "Drift Away"
2003
Together
7.4
writer: "Caddo Queen"
2000
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Born
June 11
,
1946
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Died
November 16
,
2016
Taos, New Mexico, USA
Relatives
Paul Williams
(Sibling)
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Has lived with
Lynn Anderson
for over 20 years.
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