WILLIE NELSON!
2007-10-11 12:04:07 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Country
OH TAXES...I THOUGHT YOU SAID TEXAS...
2007-10-11 12:08:43 · answer #1 · answered by Grand Poobah 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think of a little smoke filled bar in Houston, Texas some 40 plus years ago with a hand full of people and Willie Nelson singing on the small stage--then think of Willie Nelson today.
2007-10-11 19:22:56 · answer #2 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Willie Nelson (born Willie Hugh Nelson, April 30, 1933) is an American entertainer and songwriter, born and raised in Abbott, Texas. He reached his greatest fame during the so-called "outlaw country" movement of the 1970s.
His grandparents William Alfred Nelson and Nancy Elizabeth Smothers gave him mail-order music lessons starting at age six. Willie played the guitar, while Bobbie played the piano. He met Bud Fletcher, a fiddler, and both siblings joined his band, Bohemian Fiddlers, while Nelson was in high school.
After graduation, Nelson joined the Air Force, but left after about a year due to back problems.[4] He also attended Baylor University for one year.[citation needed] Eventually, he became a DJ at a country music radio station in Fort Worth,[citation needed] while singing locally in honky tonk bars. In 1956, Nelson moved to Vancouver, Washington, to begin a musical career, recording "Lumberjack," which was written by Leon Payne. The single sold fairly well, but did not establish a career. Nelson continued to work as a radio announcer in Vancouver and sing in clubs. He sold a song called "Family Bible" for $50; the song was a hit for Claude Gray in 1960, has been covered widely and is often considered a gospel music classic.
2007-10-11 20:55:51 · answer #3 · answered by Peepaw 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
2007-10-11 19:49:57 · answer #4 · answered by bitadkins 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I immediately think of all the hard work this true giant put into being successful in country music from being a clean cute looking fellow to the braids and pigtails. I also think of the most favorite song that he recorded "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain." I can't help but think of marijuana as well.
2007-10-11 19:12:46 · answer #5 · answered by Fool 4 Tommy Collins ? ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Moonlight In Vermont
and ponytails
2007-10-11 19:10:37 · answer #6 · answered by mogravy75 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Farm Aid
2007-10-11 19:20:18 · answer #7 · answered by Kim B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think of a true outlaw and a highway man..Him and johnny cash,waylon Jennings,And Kris Kriskerstoperson(?) were an amazing group with true song writing talent.
2007-10-11 19:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by Bryan A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"You Were Always On My Mind", my favorite song by Willie.
2007-10-11 19:11:50 · answer #9 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He had some good songs! I liked, Angel Flying too close to the ground, the best.
2007-10-11 20:57:53 · answer #10 · answered by macybluedawn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Red haired stranger
2007-10-12 09:01:03 · answer #11 · answered by loretta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋