The Sunday Telegraph London, April 10th, 2005
Country Willie Nelson Willie Nelson drifts on to the stage at the Shepherds Bush Empire as if it is the most natural thing in the world to be a 71-year-old living legend whose music puts country, pop, soul, Tex-Mex and the blues in one uncanny American place. His ponytail hangs down to his waist. He's wearing a cowboy hat. A Lone Star flag unfurls behind him. He plays for about 90 minutes, covering 30 songs with hasty grace. He's running out of time but likes to act as if he's got all the time in the world. He gently smiles to the faithful as if they've just turned up in his front room, whi...
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