Sun Spin: Willie Nelson

OL' SMOKEY EMPTIES BOTH BARRELS If you're only going own one Willie Nelson album, then 1973's Shotgun Willie is you're best bet, an enduringly listenable, richly felt, expertly played work jammed with terrific songs built for blue collar sing-alongs and jelly jar socials. It begins with Willie in his underwear, biting on a bullet and pulling out his hair. Oh sure, it's "Shotgun Willie" and not "Willie Nelson" but he's long delighted in being a character, and his legend is richly swelled b...

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15:47 on March 15 2009

NewMusic Notes: Willie Nelson, Gator Country Concert Series and more

Topix — On the road again Just can't wait to get on the road again The life I love is making music with my friends And I can't wait to get on the road again. more info

Willie Nelson

04:53 on March 16 2009

Naked music Willie Nelson's way

Topix — Willie Nelson's legendary square peg status is so codified it's easy to forget he spent years with people who tried to hammer him into a round hole. more info

Willie Nelson

00:02 on March 16 2009

Sun Spin: Willie Nelson

JamBase — OL' SMOKEY EMPTIES BOTH BARRELS If you're only going own one Willie Nelson album, then 1973's Shotgun Willie is you're best bet, an enduringly listenable, richly fel... more info

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