For the first time ever, and to help celebrate his 90th birthday in
2023, American icon Willie Nelson provides the stories behind the
lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs, along with a dynamic
assortment of never-before-seen photos and ephemera. From his
earliest work in the 1950s to today, Willie looks back at the songs
that have defined his career, from his days of earning $50 each to
his biggest hits, from his less well-known songs (but incredibly
meaningful to him) to his concept albums. Along the way, he also
shares the stories of his guitar Trigger, his family and
“family,” as well as the artists he collaborated with,
including Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Ray Charles, Merle Haggard,
Ray Price, Dolly Parton, and many others. Willie is disarmingly
honest—what do you have to lose when you’re about to turn 90?
—meditating on the nature of songwriting and finding his voice,
and the themes he’s explored his whole life—relationships,
infidelity, love, loss, friendship, life on the road, and
particularly poignant at this juncture of his life: mortality.
Revealing, funny, whimsical, and wise, this book is an enduring
tribute to Willie Nelson's legacy.
General
Imprint: |
William Morrow
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
Willie Nelson
• David Ritz
|
Dimensions: |
276 x 225mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
384 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-06-327220-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-06-327220-2 |
Barcode: |
9780063272200 |
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