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in 1971, and began performing in 1973. The Williamses appeared on

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in 1993, the pair later sang on her

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'' in 1996. In 2004, they switched labels, recording ''Deeper Waters'' as their first release on

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. The Williamses appeared in the film ''

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Discography

*''Robin & Linda Williams'' (1975) *''Shenandoah Moon'' (1977) *''Welcome Table'' (1978) *''Dixie Highway Sign'' (1979) *''Harmony'' (1981) *''Close As We Can Get'' (1984) *''Nine 'Til Midnight'' (1985) *''All Broken Hearts Are the Same'' (1988) *''Rhythm of Love'' (1990) *''Turn Toward Tomorrow'' *''Robin & Linda Williams & Their Fine Group Live'' (1994) *''Good News'' (1995) *''Sugar for Sugar'' (1996) *''Devil of a Dream'' (1998) *''In the Company of Strangers'' (2000) *'' Visions of Love'' (2002) *''

Deeper Waters ''Deeper Waters'' is the first album of duo Robin and Linda Williams on the Red House Records label, released in 2004. ''Deeper Waters'' marks the 30th anniversary as a recording and touring unit for Robin and Linda Williams. They wrote or co-wr ...

'' (2004) *''The First Christmas Gift'' (2005) *'' Radio Songs'' (2007) *''Buena Vista'' (2008) *''Stonewall Country'' (2011) *''These Old Dark Hills'' (2012) *''Back 40'' (2013)

References

External links

Official Site
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