Willie Nelson and The Boys – Send Me the Pillow You Dream On (Episode Three)
admin 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…
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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 – 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 – 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…
Willie Nelson – Blue Skies
Background “Blue Skies” wasn’t originally written by Willie Nelson; it’s a popular song composed by Irving Berlin in 1926. It was introduced by Belle Baker in the Rodgers and Hart…
Willie Nelson – Ready to Roar
Background “Ready to Roar” is a country gospel song written and performed by the iconic American musician Willie Nelson. Released in 2008 as part of his album “Moment of Forever,”…
Willie Nelson – Funny How Time Slips Away (Live From Austin City Limits, 1979 )
Background “Funny How Time Slips Away” is a country song written by Willie Nelson in 1961. Although Nelson penned the track, it was first recorded and released by Billy Walker…
Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard – Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright
Background “Pancho and Lefty” is a country song written by Townes Van Zandt. While Van Zandt’s own recording of the song on his 1973 album “For the Sake of the…