After establishing himself as a Nashville songwriter (he wrote "Crazy" by Patsy Cline, among others), Willie Nelson signed his first major artist contract with RCA in 1964. At that time, producers and A & R men and Chet Atkins were boss. Singers were not allowed to select arrangements, musicians, studios - one of the most important factors in making the records of the artist in mind. Willie was constantly frustrated by the syrupy strings, vocal group choruses and generally "slick" finished.
Fast forward to 2008. Willie and long-time harmonica player Mickey Raphael are convenience wondering what those records would or could sound as if only the multi-track tapes can be detected and the numbers re-mixed with the original intention in mind. Gone are the gangs of strings and backup singers. Gone in fact, most of the production that always "ruined" the songs.
NAKED WILLIE is a new collection of 17 vintage RCA parties - in 1966-1970 - FINALLY the Willie way.
Song Listings :
| 1. Bring Me Sunshine |
| 2. Following Me Around |
| 3. The Ghost |
| 4. Happiness Lives Next Door |
| 5. I Just Dropped By |
| 6. Jimmy's Road |
| 7. I Let My Mind Wander |
| 8. If You Could See What's Going Through My Mind |
| 9. Johnny One Time |
| 10. The Local Memory |
| 11. The Party's Over |
| 12. Where Do You Stand? |
| 13. When We Live Again |
| 14. What Can You Do To Me Now? |
| 15. I'm A Memory |
| 16. Sunday Morning Coming Down |
| 17. Laying My Burdens Down |
This CD album will be released on March 17, 2009
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