Vintage Willie Nelson in Classic style. Highly recommended!
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This British import showcases Willie Nelson as many have never heard him, doing his own songs written from the late 50's thru' the early 70's, just before he recorded Red Headed Stranger. Most of the LPs from which these songs have been culled are long out of print, but they are treasures, every one. Most folks will be familiar with the songs he wrote that became hits by other artists ("Crazy", Patsy Cline; "Night Life", Ray Price, etc.), and he has re-recorded many of these since on other albums. But these are all the originals, remastered in outstanding sound quality!

This double CD package has 50 songs in all and is a MUST HAVE for not only Willie fans, but also those who love the old-style country songs. There is a brief but synopsis of Willie's life & recording career right up to the 2013 release date. Enjoy this first part of his huge musical legacy and see just how good he was in his pre-fame days.
56568
We weren't so much Willie Nelson fans but after recently seeing Honeysuckle Rose became interested in his music so bought this album. It's now one of our favorite western style albums. It provides an excellent, comprehensive cross section of his talented performances.
4156258
This is outstanding from beginning to end period!!!!  This concert was recorded/filmed September 6, 1990. You get 17 great songs, including classics such as: "Whiskey River", "Good-Hearted Woman", Medley of "Funny-Crazy-Night Life", "If You've Got the Money Honey", "Me & Bobby McGee", "Loving Her was Easier", "Bloody Mary Morning", "Blue Eyes Cring in the Rain",  "On the Road Again", "Always on my mind" and others.
He has a great 9 piece band, including his sister on the piano. This is a true classic, and a "must-have" for any Willie Nelson fan period!!!!
1654154
Great mix of happy, regretful, loving songs.  Way to go Willie!  Love the old country sound and love the new twist on them.
2931316
This CD is fabulous if you like real Texas Honky Tonk music.  Every track is superb and there are no weak ones included.  This is the true classic traditional sound which I love.
2001203
This album by Curly Ray is the only one I have ever seen by him. He played with Ralph Stanley's band at one time, and Ralph gave him high marks as a true Mountain Style fiddler.  Curly Ray is NOT a "slick" fiddler, but his fiddling is true to the old style of fiddling common in the Appalachian Mountins. Ralph said that Curly Ray didn't copy other people, and he was so correct. Curley Ray was with Ralph Stanley in Japan and played on the album of the same name.  "Chicken Reel"  is not some slick Nashville performance of the old tunes, it is a bit raw and rough around the edges as they are still played today by what is left of the old time traditional fiddlers in the Appalachian tradition. Beside being a good reference for that style of rural fiddling, it is a great album for fiddlers who want to learn that style to play along with on some of the real stuff. No hype, just great old time fiddling. If that's what you are looking for, you will not be disappointed in "Chicken Reel". Curly Ray Clines version of "Leather Britches" is also heard on the Stanley in Japan Album and the version presented in this album is presented a bit more "mountain" in nature than the one on Stanleys Album. In any case, just that one tune alone is worth the price of the whole "Chicken Reel"  album to me.
4637222
Can't get better than Willie and Merle having fun together. A must own for every country music fan, old country, new country, doesn't matter. This one is a hit!
3342857
There's no accounting for taste, LOL. Willie Nelson fans will dig this. Eight more words required so I almost didn't leave this review.
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Loving this CD/DVD combo. The music is great!!!!! Willie puts on a great show. A great price for both the CD/DVD. This is a must have for all Willie Nelson fans.
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Stardust is a delightful rendition of songs that Willie grew up listening to and cherished for so many years. Each tune is well played and each vocal is heartfelt; in fact, the atmosphere that Mr. Nelson creates is quite laid back.
Again, this is just an awesome, musical display of talent that seems to personify an individual's recollection of fond memories. For Willie really did seem to express a "Good to see you, old friend" demeanor.
So far as anything else to say, this and Elvis' Memphis material from 1969 are ideal for those who need to relax and just get away from the problem with the human race, which Mark Twain said was "the human race".
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What is not to like about Willie Nelson? I love this song, it says a lot about him.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Roll-Me-Up-and-Smoke-Me-When-I-Die/dp/B005JBB7WA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die</a>. One more song and album that will garner awards for him.
1354810
Great mix of songs. Arrangements keep the classic traditions of the songs, but with a fresh sound. Sung with feeling! Lovely....can listen time and time again without getting bored.
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Moment of Forever is the most solid album by Willie Nelson in many many years.  This is on par with some of Johnny Cash's late work with Rick Rubin and provides more evidence that some artists just get better with age.  Nelson's voice is as good as ever and has a richness and depth that some of his more recent works haven't had.  His pairing with new-country idol, Kenny Chesney seems to have breathed new life into Willie.

There isn't a bad track on the album, but my favorite, by far, is his cover of Bob Dylan's "Gotta Serve Somebody".  As a Dylan fanatic I must admit that Willie's version is better than Dylan's version.  So soulful and heartfelt.

Willie also strikes gold with his cover of "Gravedigger".  The video for this song is just flawless.  Also notable are the title track, "Moment of Forever" and "I'm Alive".  And Nelson is indeed Alive on this collection.  Even The Bob Song, which I initially hated has grown on me and I certainly appreciate the silliness of the song.

Overall, I think this has to go down with Nelson classics like Red-Headed Stranger and Phases and Stages as his best work to date.  We can only hope that Nelson continues with this momentum and keeps making such great records.
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This guy is the real deal.  Newer artist with new presentation of classic song styles.  Vocals are strong and in tune.  Instrumentation is simple and true.  This is what Fogarty was after on "Willie and the Poor Boys."  You won't be disappointed.
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I recently bought this cd, and I enjoyed it! for me this is the "Ray Conniff Country Album", because it captures the energy of the old western spirits, and I think every country fan will be delightfull with this; the best songs for me in this disc are "Everybody Loves Somebody" and "Singing The Blues", but the rhythm touch of "Walk The Line" is excellent (is as excellent as the original Johnny Cash version); another very good one is "Marianne" (very good final for a very good cd), It's impossible to listen "Oh Lonesome Me" and "Waitin'for the Evening Train" without the wish of dance and clap hands (these are wonderful and terrific country-style songs); because is another excellent work of the master Conniff, YOU HAVE TO BUY IT!! YOU ARE GOING TO DANCE AND SHOUT WITH THIS CD!!
247416
Great classic western with an all star cast.  Loved the music during the prelude as well as the intermission....old fashioned  and nostalgic!
4306616
This is THE BEST Willie Nelson selection in 30 years, it is too bad that no local stores carry it, or if they did they only received two copies........Wynton really blows life into this thing, I am going to buy some more of his stuff.

I don't care how you get your hands on a copy, JUST GET THIS ALBUM or CD, it is GREAT MUSIC, fun on every note and the sonic quality is outstanding, take it from an AUDIOPHILE, it made my system sing to it's fullest potential.