I like "Teatro" ...It's darn fine music!
Dave
Dave
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I like "Willie and Family Live" and "Stardust" a lot. Interestingly, they were both originally recorded in 1978. I'm an admitted Willie fan, but I don't actually own much of his stuff (I should remedy that...). I do own the 3 disk "Revolutions of Time" collection and think it is fantastic! Some of my favorite Willie songs are "Whiskey River, Stay a Little Longer, It's not Supposed to be That Way and Angel Flying too Close to the Ground". IMHO, all are best Live.... Enjoy, TIC |
For old stuff, my favorite is Red Headed Stranger (1978) -- elegant in its own, very spare way; lyrical and moving. A great and pure Western album. For "newer" stuff, I think Across The Borderline (1993) has many terrific tunes on it, with covers of Hiatt, Lovett, Dylan, P Simon, Cooder included. The few or handful of duets on it are very nicely done. Don Was, producer, gets a really nice sound out of the sessions. |
So much depends on which Willie you want to explore, because he is definitely a chameleon music wise. I own a lot of his stuff and these are the ones that stand out for me: 1. Across the Borderline (1993). Willie doing covers. He is a gifted interpreter. His heartfelt best. 2. It Will Always Be (2004). Best singing and playing performance on an album in easily a dozen years. A songwriting workshop. 3. First Highwayman album (1985). Willie as the Outlaw with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson. If you like this genre of music, pick up a copy of Townes Van Zandt's Texas Rain (2001). Great duet with Willie on "Maria." See for yourself: Highwayman and Townes Van Zandt Regards, Rich |
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