(December 2021) Episode 370 is WILLIE NELSON. An American icon. His gentle baritone warms up any song. He is incredibly prolific (this episode was almost 100 albums long), including countless collaborations with country heroes, outlaw buddies, family members and pop stars. His music covers almost every style of country as well as pop standards, jazz and gospel. My favorite recordings are the stripped-down affairs, just Willie’s voice, with spare accompaniment, telling plain and earnest stories.
Favorite album: Red-Headed Stranger
Favorite song: Sunday Morning Coming Down
Favorite song written by Willie: Angel Flying Too Close To the Ground
Favorite song written by Willie made famous by someone else: Crazy
Compared to expectations: ↑
Recommendation: required if you wish to absorb the breadth of American music.
Recommended albums: Both Sides Now, Red-Headed Stranger, The Sound In Your Mind, The IRS Tapes, Spirit, Teatro, Songbird, Moment of Forever, Country Music, December Day
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