American Classic by Willie Nelson : CD released on August 25, 2009

2009 release from the Country/Pop icon. American Classic is Willie Nelson's return to the Great American Songbook, a crossover standards album by the man who invented the genre with his landmark, best-selling 1978 album Stardust, which has been certified five-times Platinum by the RIAA. Produced by Tommy LiPuma and featuring guest duet partners Norah Jones on the classic tale of seduction 'Baby It's Cold Outside' and Diana Krall on 'If I Had You.'

Song Listings :

1. The Nearness Of You

2. Fly Me To The Moon

3. Come Rain Or Come Shine

4. If I Had You (feat. Diana Krall)

5. Ain't Misbehavin'

6. I Miss You So

7. Because Of You

8. Baby It's Cold Outside (feat. Norah Jones)

9. Angel Eyes

10. On The Street Where You Live

11. Since I Fell For You

12. Always On My Mind

Naked Willie by Willie Nelson : CD released on Mar.17, 09

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