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 Post subject: Best Willie Nelson collection
PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:39 am 
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While shopping at a record store, my wife and I realized we have no Willie Nelson (despite me liking him and her being a big fan). She picked up two cheap LPs - "Greatest Hits (And Some That Will Be)" and "Willie & Family Live."

But anyway, just got me thinking, there's got to be a top notch (single disc?) collection out there, and one of youse has got to know it, right?!

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:51 am 
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I say, just pick up the classic early-70s albums:
The Red Headed Stranger
Shotgun Willie
Phases and Stages

and that will be a brilliant intro to his work.
There is, of course a LOT more to hear, but those three in particular are great records that deserve to be heard as ALBUMS.

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bort Wrote:
"Greatest Hits (And Some That Will Be)"


He's had a 60 year career so there is no definitive single disc but this comes about as close as it gets.
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bort Wrote:
"Willie & Family Live."


This would be my pick and I own at least 30 Willie albums including two boxed sets.

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:22 pm 
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One Hell of A Ride is my favorite. 4 disc set.

$17 right here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000VEA38O/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1398446711&sr=8-1&keywords=willie+nelson+one+hell&condition=new

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:48 pm 
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PopTodd Wrote:
I say, just pick up the classic early-70s albums:
The Red Headed Stranger
Shotgun Willie
Phases and Stages

and that will be a brilliant intro to his work.
There is, of course a LOT more to hear, but those three in particular are great records that deserve to be heard as ALBUMS.


agreed, especially if you already have those two compilations.

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PopTodd Wrote:
I say, just pick up the classic early-70s albums:
The Red Headed Stranger
Shotgun Willie
Phases and Stages

and that will be a brilliant intro to his work.
There is, of course a LOT more to hear, but those three in particular are great records that deserve to be heard as ALBUMS.


Haven't heard Shotgun or Phases, but Red Headed Stranger is brilliant. Just be prepared that it's minimalistic. Most of the songs are just Willie and his guitar, or with barebones backing. Not a real rousing disc.

When I was growing up, I played this disc for a couple of guitar-playing friends of mine. They couldn't stop laughing at how sparse it was. They were not impressed at the time, but I'll bet big $$ that view has changed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Headed_Stranger

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I'm currently listening to Miles Davis and am reminded that Miles had some glowing quote about Willie being the finest living singer. Unfortunately I can't find the exact quote.

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:28 pm 
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willie is the best huh

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Yeah we are listening to the Greatest Hits double LP while painting the living room. It's great.

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Finch Platte Wrote:
PopTodd Wrote:
I say, just pick up the classic early-70s albums:
The Red Headed Stranger
Shotgun Willie
Phases and Stages

and that will be a brilliant intro to his work.
There is, of course a LOT more to hear, but those three in particular are great records that deserve to be heard as ALBUMS.


Haven't heard Shotgun or Phases


His two best albums BY FAR.

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agreed on those two being the best by far. I have about 20 albums and I don't think I've ever heard anything bad by him, but those two really stand out by quite a bit.

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I've got some 2-disc compilation that, while fairly comprehensive, is pretty bland. It's too safe.

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I've got some 2-disc compilation that, while fairly comprehensive, is pretty bland


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