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Nelson, Willie (1933—)
A legendary name in U.S. country music, and promoter of the more eclectic "Texas sound" that draws liberally on rock, blues, and folk motifs, Nelson in the ...
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Critical Essay by Chet Flippo
[Willie Nelson is probably the most underrated songwriter] in America today….
[Nelson] writes about feelings as such, exclusive of the people who possess them ...
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Critical Essay by Frye Gaillard
Most of [Nelson's] tear-jerking jukebox ballads are distinctly autobiographical, as are the cuts from an obscure album called Yesterday's Wine….
It...
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Critical Essay by Chet Flippo
There's a remarkable emotional and thematic unity that runs through [Willie Nelson's] entire body of work. As one of the most talented songwriters and song ...
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Critical Essay by Bob Allen
[Willie Nelson's] early recordings contain versions of some of his most enduring compositions, including "Crazy," "Hello Walls," and �...
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Critical Essay by John Swenson
Ever since he made his first impression in Nashville, Nelson has been a staple in country music, playing around the country in different bands and writing a string of cl...
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Critical Essay by Chet Flippo
Willie Nelson has written some of the most chilling, bluntly honest portrayals of the anguish of separation and the shock of finding oneself suddenly alone. With [Phases ...
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Critical Essay by Chet Flippo
Ten years ago, [Willie Nelson] couldn't even get himself arrested in Nashville, despite the fact that he was the best songwriter to hit Music Row since Hank Willia...
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Nelson, Willie (1933—)
Critical Essay by Chet Flippo
