Willie Nelson – Blue Skies
admin Background “Blue Skies” wasn’t originally written by Willie Nelson; it’s a popular show tune composed by Irving Berlin in 1926 for the musical “Betsy.” The song quickly transcended its theatrical…
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Willie Nelson – Funny How Time Slips Away (Live From Austin City Limits, 1979 )
Background “Funny How Time Slips Away” is a classic country song written by Willie Nelson. While Nelson penned the track, it was first recorded and released by Billy Walker in…
Willie Nelson – Help Me Make It Through the Night
Background “Help Me Make It Through the Night” is a country ballad written and originally recorded by Kris Kristofferson in 1970. While Kristofferson’s version achieved moderate success, it was Willie…
Willie Nelson – Red Headed Stranger (Live From Austin City Limits, 1976)
Background Willie Nelson’s “Red Headed Stranger” album, originally released in 1975, stands as a monumental achievement in country music history. The album’s stark simplicity, both musically and lyrically, marked a…
Willie Nelson – Last Leaf
Background “Last Man Standing” is a song co-written and performed by American country music legend Willie Nelson. It was released in April 2018 as the lead single from his album,…
Willie Nelson – Tougher Than Leather
Background “Tougher Than Leather” is a song written and performed by American country music legend Willie Nelson. It was released in 1983 as the title track of his album of…
Willie Nelson – Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys
Background “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” was written by Ed and Patsy Bruce. It was first recorded by Waylon Jennings in 1978 on his album…
Willie Nelson – Whenever You Come Around
Background “Whenever You Come Around” is a country song written and performed by the iconic American musician Willie Nelson. It was released in 1994 as part of his album “Healing…
Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard – Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright
Background: “Pancho and Lefty” is a country song written and originally performed by Townes Van Zandt. While Van Zandt’s version, released on his 1972 album “The Late Great Townes Van…
Willie Nelson, Sister Bobbie – Who’ll Buy My Memories
Background “Who’ll Buy My Memories?” is a poignant country ballad performed by Willie Nelson and his sister, Bobbie Nelson. Written by Willie Nelson himself, the song was originally recorded in…