Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard – Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright
admin 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…
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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…
Ride Me Back Home by Willie Nelson (Mini Music Documentary)
Background “Ride Me Back Home” is the title track from Willie Nelson’s 2019 album of the same name. Released on June 14, 2019, the album marked Nelson’s 70th studio album,…
Willie Nelson – Time of the Preacher (Live From Austin City Limits, 1976)
Background “Time of the Preacher,” a poignant and evocative ballad penned by country music legend Willie Nelson, stands as a cornerstone of his illustrious career. Initially recorded for Nelson’s 1975…
Willie Nelson – Heartaches by the Number
Background “Heartaches by the Number” wasn’t originally written by Willie Nelson, although his 1961 recording is arguably the most famous and enduring version. The song was penned by Harlan Howard,…
Willie Nelson – That’s Life
Background “That’s Life” is a popular song written by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon. It was originally recorded by Marion Marauder in 1963, but achieved significant commercial success when Frank…
Willie Nelson and The Boys – Send Me the Pillow You Dream On (Episode Three)
Background “Send Me the Pillow You Dream On” is a country song written by Hank Locklin. While Locklin had a minor hit with the song in 1958, it achieved greater…
Willie Nelson – Always on My Mind (Live From Austin City Limits, 1990)
Background: “Always on My Mind” wasn’t originally written or performed by Willie Nelson. The song has a rich history, originating in 1971. Songwriters Johnny Christopher, Mark James, and Wayne Carson…
Willie Nelson – The Party Is Over
Background “The Party’s Over” is a country ballad written by Willie Nelson that was first recorded by him in 1956 for his debut album “…And Then I Wrote.” However, it…
Willie Nelson – On The Road Again (Live From Austin City Limits, 1990)
Background “On the Road Again” is a country music song written and performed by Willie Nelson. It was initially written for the 1980 film Honeysuckle Rose, in which Nelson starred…