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Part of a series of albums released by RCA/BMG
Heritage, Country Legends
present some of the biggest stars of country music. Willie
Nelson broke away from the conventions of country music
after conflicts of interest, in particular with Chet Atkins,
head honcho at RCA who Willie felt was constraining his
musical creativity back in the 1970's.
This compilation is made up of 16 heart-felt songs
from Willie, going back to his early RCA recording days, 12
of which are previously unissued in the US. Bathe in the
glow of Willie's emotive "I Don't
Feel Anything", let Zeb Turner /Ernest Tubb's
"Texas In My Soul"
take you two-stepping around Texas and of course Waylon
& Willie's "Good-Hearted
Woman" has always been a hot favourite. The
cover insert contains rare photos of Willie with groomed
hair, clean-shaven, dressed in dark suit and white roll-neck
sweater, before he ventured into the legendary outlaw
movement.
Willie Nelson cuts right to your very soul with the
likes of the emotional "Wild
Memories" and "Who'll
Buy My Memories". His swing styling of "Bring
Me Sunshine" warms the heart and brings visions
of Morecambe and Wise flooding back with a number remembered
as their signature tune. Sit back and set your feet tapping
as you take a swig from the jug of good ol' "Mountain
Dew", or even call "Down
At The Corner Beer Joint" and dance to the rock
'n' roll.
Those unmistakable Willie Nelson tones float out of
your stereo backed by some of the greatest musicians in
country music history; Grady Martin (electric guitar), Vilma
Williams Smith (rhythm guitar), Jimmy Day (steel guitar),
Chet Atkins (guitar), Buddy Harmon (drums) Ray Stevens
(vibes), Charlie McCoy (harmonica), Hargus "Pig"
Robins (piano), Dan "Bee" Spears (bass) and of
course Willie's long time pal Paul English is also here.
Willie Nelson has long been a favourite in the UK, coming
back time and time again as we saw in June 2002 with 2
consecutive dates filled at Liverpool alone. Originally
recorded between 1967-72, don't miss these early recordings
of Willie Nelson; they are a must for any true fan of Willie
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