sunday nite i watched a willie nelson bithday party on USA. AWESOME....i dont buy many music CD'S...this whole show will be on a CD june 24 called WILLIE NELSON ALIVE AND KICKIN.......i will buy this one!!!!!!! by the way he turned 70!!!!!!!!
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Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
That show is on out here right now, but the grandkids are over tonight for a memorial day BBQ, & they want to watch disney channel. I might have to veto that for a quick listen to Wille!
Posted by Bob Burns (Member # 268) on :
WILLIE & CLAPTON SURE DO BLUES GUITAR GREAT TOGETHER!
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
I sang a Willie Nelson song at the Welland Letterhead years ago.
Posted by Santo (Member # 411) on :
I liked Toby Keith's comment about Willie not looking 70, but he remembered when he did! Real nice show. Time is sure passing. Leon Russel and Ray Charles were both completely grey, while Willie's hair was still red. But the beard was greyed, like mine.
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
For all Willie Nelson fans, why not see him live????
(Woohoo, also Jethro Tull will be here too)It is only 2 miles from me, downtown, so I won't miss it. (80 miles from Chicago, NW)
COUNTRY LEGEND GRACES WATERFRONT'S MAIN STAGE
One of country music's greatest legends is "On the Road Again," and he is coming to Rockford to perform at the 20th anniversary of the On the Waterfront Festival presented by Associated Bank. Willie Nelson will perform on the Miller Lite Great Lawn presented by Q98.5 on Thursday, August 28th, 2003. Reserved seat tickets for Willie Nelson go on sale Saturday, April 5th at 11:00 am at the MetroCentre Box office and all CentreEvents ticket outlets, by phone at 815-968-5222, or on the web at www.centreevents.com. Reserved seat tickets are $26.50 in advance and $31.50 the day of the show.
Gentleman Outlaw Willie Nelson didn't start out as a country star; in fact, his first ten years in the music industry were actually spent writing hit songs for other artists such as Patsy Cline ("Crazy") and Faron Young ("Hello Walls"). It wasn't until the mid-70's that Nelson joined the burgeoning outlaw country movement and really made a name for himself in the world of country music.
Nelson is truly one of the industry's most well-known and respected artists and is known for his many styles of music ranging from traditional pop to western swing, jazz, honky tonk and even rock & roll. His style has not only influenced the new generation of country but also left behind a legacy of classic songs and recordings that will be appreciated by future generations.
Some of Nelson's most popular songs consist of "On the Road Again", "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" and a rendition of Elvis' "Always on My Mind" which hit number one on the country charts and number five on the pop charts.
In 1985 Willie Nelson began to use his music to help others by founding Farm Aide. This organization has funded over $12 million for a variety of rural American causes. Money is raised through annual concerts and other donations. In 1993 Nelson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, but that was by no means the end of his singing career. He has continued to put out one album each year since his induction.
Willie Nelson's latest work came out in November of 2002, not only on CD, but also on television. "Willie Nelson & Friends: Stars and Guitars" matched Nelson with some of country and pop's greatest stars including Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, Matchbox 20 and Dave Matthews. Nelson will now join the list of shows that have made 20 years of On the Waterfront history.
For more information about this concert and other performer announcments contact On the Waterfront, Inc. at 815-964-4388 or check back with us here at www.onthewaterfront.com. Want performer announcements delivered right into your email inbox? Click here to sign up for The Wave e-newsletters to receive all OTW news and happenings!
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Posted by Bob Burns (Member # 268) on :
Willie played here in Prescott about 3-4 months ago.....it was sold out before we even knew he was performing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
I saw Willie a few years ago at the Suwanee River Music park, with Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard on the same bill. The show started in the afternoon and continued on until about 1am. Willie arrived in the late afternoon in his bus, I think it's called Honeysuckle Rose, and that set the place abuzz.He came out several times before his scheduled performance, just kinda walked out on the stage and started playing with the band unannounced. His set came about ten o clock, and after it was over he stayed on the stage and just jammed. You can tell that guy just loves to play music. Haggard was great too........
I kept thinking, I'd like to make one of these guys a sign for their ponderosa, wherever that might be. Imagine, sitting in on a great once in a lifetime concert like that, and me out there thinking about signs........geeeezz, I must be hopeless............
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
My favourite Willie song??? "Wild Side of Life" with Leon!!!
Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
Hey Jeff....who says ya can't make a sign for Willie? Go for it! Hey, betcha a dollar you'll find yourself an autographed CD in the mail soon thereafter.
Posted by Monte Jumper (Member # 1106) on :
Did we all see the same show?
I pride myself in being a charter Willy fan (and I always will be) BUT (Willy PLEASE forgive me)last nites show was the biggest piece of crap I've seen in a long long long time.
I think the concept was perfect for a private jam...and perfect as a birthday party...but music and entertainment quality...worthy of air time? Pure crappola!
The only person all nite that was in sync and in tune was Paul Simon...and I've not been a fan of his...ever!
Well living proof everyone sees (hears) things diffently.
Am I the only one that wasn't impressed? Well anyway...HAPPY BITRTHDAY WILLY!
Posted by cheryl nordby (Member # 1100) on :
Monte..have you been hangin' out with me??
tee hee
Posted by Mark Fair Signs (Member # 289) on :
well hell, everyone is a critic. as usual most critiics don't know Shat!!
i just read willie's book published by random house, "the Facts of Life and other Dirty Jokes"
i have a lot of respect for willie, after all he wrote the classic "Nightlife"
give the guy a break.
what a great tribute by so many well respected artists. (i caught the last half of the show)
check out willie's "Stardust" cd, along with one of his earlier recordings, "Red-Headed Stranger"(my fav)
is everyone here on top of there game everytime they do a sign???? i don't think so!
the guy is an institution for goodness sake!
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Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
mark and i agree on something...damn!!!!!hehehehehehe
Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
Reminded me of a joke I heard
Whats 76 feet long and has only 16 teeth??
The front row of a Willie Nelson concert! No offense, just funny
