Eighteen at Eighty
The prodigious Willie Nelson’s latest is quite simply
perfection, and to use someone else’s calculations, at 80 years old this is
Nelson’s 96th studio album and his 32nd of the 21st
century! The epitome of sustainability.
And the epitome of Country talent, though whilst the genre
so clearly defines him, he is also one of the greatest popular singer/songwriter
musicians, ever. On this duets album he gets to perform with the following
across 18 tracks: Dolly Parton, Miranda Lambert, The Secret Sisters, Rosanne
Cash, Sheryl Crow, Wynonna Judd, Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn, Alison Krauss,
Melonie Canon, Mavis Staple, Norah Jones, Shelby Lynne, Lily Meola, Emmylou
Harris, Brandi Carlile, Paula Nelson, Tina Rose.
I have my favourite partnerships, but everything is
delightful. Songs include other favourites like Always On My Mind, Grandma’s
Hands, and Have You Seen the Rain.
Is it traditional Country? Oh Yee-haw Yeah!
Hi Mike,
ReplyDeleteI came across your fantastic blog and hoped to share some music with you. I can't seem to find your email but here is the link anyway in case you would like to have a listen. Have a great weekend! Lucy
http://lucyjeanroleff.bandcamp.com/