Willie Nelson, the star who wasn't supposed to be

It was brought to my attention that I typed in the wrong year for Red Headed Stranger...should be 1975. This is Willie singing about his outlaw alter ego. Actually, it's hard for me to choose between RHS and Phases and Stages, from a year earlier. To me, one of these two is essential.

"Red Headed Stranger" is Willie's "Desperado" (Eagles) and his best album IMO.

Stardust.

"Red Headed Stranger" To me, not only his best, but one of my favorite albums.
"Stardust" is my second favorite. Agree with the OP about people getting envolved with the Willie albums when I put them on.

Sorry to veer off, but Jackie King a guitarist who plays with weed smokin' Willie quite a bit is superb. The playing on his Moon Magic disc is pretty interesting and sounds great... any Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass or Tal Farlow fans will dig it. Sure hope he makes more records.