Willie Nelson
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Language
English
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This is the unvarnished, complete story of Willie Nelson's life, told in his distinct voice and leaving no moment or experience unturned, from Texas and Nashville to Hawaii and his legendary bus. Having recently turned eighty, Nelson is ready to shine a light on all aspects of his life, including his drive to write music, the women in his life, his collaborations, and his biggest lows and highs--from his bankruptcy to the founding of Farm Aid. An...
Author
Publisher
Gotham Books
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Country music icon Willie Nelson has evolved over the years from an outlaw swimming against a Whiskey River to a Zen-like figure of wisdom and contentment. In this autobiographical collection of life advice, one of America's truest hearts reveals the spiritual and practical lessons learned from decades of hard knocks and good bounces. This collection of "Willie wisdom" takes us from his days as a young boy in Texas where he learned to respect his...
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Language
English
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"Abandoned by their parents as toddlers, Willie and Bobbie Nelson found their love of music almost immediately through their grandparents, who raised them in a dusty small town in east Texas. Their close relationship--which persists today--is the longest-lasting bond in either of their lives. In alternating chapters, this heartfelt dual memoir weaves together their lives as they experienced them both side-by-side and apart with powerful, emotional...
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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American music legend Willie Nelson follows his bestselling books It's a Long Story and The Tao of Willie with a more personal and intimate book than anything he's ever written. In a series of letters straight from the heart, Nelson sends his thanks and his thoughts to Americans past, present, and future; his closest family members; and his personal heroes, from the founding fathers to the leaders of future generations. Nelson's letters are rounded...
Author
Publisher
Harper Horizon
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Immortalized in Willie Nelson's road song "Me and Paul," Paul English was the towering figure who for 70 years acted as Willie's drummer, bodyguard, accountant, partner in crime, and right-hand man. Together, the two men roamed the country, putting on shows, getting into a few scrapes, raising money for good causes, and bringing the joy of their music to fans worldwide. Stories of Willie and Paul's misadventures became legendary, but many have gone...
Author
Publisher
Blue Rider Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Willie Nelson, country music's quintessential musician, displays all the wit and warmth of his homespun style of storytelling in an inspiring holiday novel based on his classic Christmas song, "Pretty Paper." More than fifty years ago, Willie Nelson's beloved Christmas song "Pretty Paper" first hit the airwaves. And for all these years, Willie has wondered about the real-life Texas street vendor, selling wrappings and ribbons, who inspired his song....
15) Stars & guitars
Author
Publisher
Universal Music & Video Distribution Corp
Pub. Date
p2002
Language
English
18) The great divide
Author
Publisher
Universal Music & Video Distribution, Corp
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English