Willie Nelson, Outlaw
A memoir of Willie Nelson44 total reviews
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Terry,
What a great story, so informative. I read a book last year about Willy, but I'll be damned if I remember the title. It was eye opening as well. I knew that he'd gotten in trouble with the IRS. I never heard about him writing the song for Faron. That was pretty upright for him to see the need and the potential and not to gyp his friend. I've got quite a few of Willie's songs on my Ipod, he's got a unique voice that's easy to listen to. Thanks for sharing this.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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Hello Terry,
What a great story, so informative. I read a book last year about Willy, but I'll be damned if I remember the title. It was eye opening as well. I knew that he'd gotten in trouble with the IRS. I never heard about him writing the song for Faron. That was pretty upright for him to see the need and the potential and not to gyp his friend. I've got quite a few of Willie's songs on my Ipod, he's got a unique voice that's easy to listen to. Thanks for sharing this.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 03-May-2023
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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Tom, thank you for your kind review. Willie thank Faron often for his foresight and kindness. Terry.
Comment from Shirley McLain
I am short of sixes or you would have one. I loved Willie and most of his songs. Being an Okie raised by Okie's country was the music around our house. In the 60's it stayed country, but I was into pop. I had both to listen to. You did a great job. Have a wonderful afternoon.
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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I am short of sixes or you would have one. I loved Willie and most of his songs. Being an Okie raised by Okie's country was the music around our house. In the 60's it stayed country, but I was into pop. I had both to listen to. You did a great job. Have a wonderful afternoon.
Comment Written 03-May-2023
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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Shiley, thank you very much! Terry.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Willie is doing a concert in Austin over the July 4th weekend. I may be wrong about this, but I heard somewhere that this is his 50th anniversary of doing this concert. Thank you for sharing. Who doesn't love Willie.
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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Willie is doing a concert in Austin over the July 4th weekend. I may be wrong about this, but I heard somewhere that this is his 50th anniversary of doing this concert. Thank you for sharing. Who doesn't love Willie.
Comment Written 03-May-2023
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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Barabra, thank you for reading and for the review. Terry.
Comment from Carlos' girl
Wow. This was a great piece of writing on a great artist and person, Willie Nelson. My favorite song of his is "Whiskey River": it rocks.
I used to be the New York intern for Justice Records based in Houston. They were close with Willie Nelson. A small Blues label. But I never met or saw him live in concert.
Nice writing, nice subject.
Judith
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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Wow. This was a great piece of writing on a great artist and person, Willie Nelson. My favorite song of his is "Whiskey River": it rocks.
I used to be the New York intern for Justice Records based in Houston. They were close with Willie Nelson. A small Blues label. But I never met or saw him live in concert.
Nice writing, nice subject.
Judith
Comment Written 03-May-2023
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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Hello, Judith. Thank you for reading and reviewing and the six stars! Willie is a national treasure. Terry.
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He is indeed.
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Great job, Terry. You tell Willie Nelson's story well and interweave your memories of enjoying music and attending his concert with Zoe.
Willie playing for four hours, and his interaction with the crowd says a lot about the man. He is unpretentious and down to earth.
I particularly enjoyed the description of the concert with you and Zoe.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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Great job, Terry. You tell Willie Nelson's story well and interweave your memories of enjoying music and attending his concert with Zoe.
Willie playing for four hours, and his interaction with the crowd says a lot about the man. He is unpretentious and down to earth.
I particularly enjoyed the description of the concert with you and Zoe.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 03-May-2023
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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Mary, thank you for the six stars and the wonderful review! Terry.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Well, it is good to be back, Terry. I loved the sentimentality of this real-life story about The Outlaw, Willie Nelson, himself. He lived the life he so chooses and pleased himself and his audience most of all. I also love Willie and my favorite song is On the Road Again!
He sure knew how to sing a rocking good song and belt out his feelings toward the music industry at the same time!
Thanks for sharing your love of The Outlaw even though Texas is not one of the States that honors Weed to be smoked without criminal charges leveled against one!
Jesse
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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Well, it is good to be back, Terry. I loved the sentimentality of this real-life story about The Outlaw, Willie Nelson, himself. He lived the life he so chooses and pleased himself and his audience most of all. I also love Willie and my favorite song is On the Road Again!
He sure knew how to sing a rocking good song and belt out his feelings toward the music industry at the same time!
Thanks for sharing your love of The Outlaw even though Texas is not one of the States that honors Weed to be smoked without criminal charges leveled against one!
Jesse
Comment Written 03-May-2023
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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Jesse, thank you for reading and reviewing. Terry.
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You're welcome. Let us put the past behind us and move on.
Jesse
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Easily done.
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Good to know.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
You were a teenager, at a time I was an infant, so to me this is a history lesson, rather than an amble down memory lane. One of the things I regret most about my age is I was never taught how to twist! Nice piece! kay
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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You were a teenager, at a time I was an infant, so to me this is a history lesson, rather than an amble down memory lane. One of the things I regret most about my age is I was never taught how to twist! Nice piece! kay
Comment Written 03-May-2023
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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Kay, thank you for the review. Terry.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
I truly enjoyed reading this special story. Firstly, I love to see Zoe's name. What a beautiful, unique, cool name, especially for woman in the 1970s if I'm understanding the timeframe. It would be a beautiful name at any time and now it's the name of an angel.
So we there's
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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I truly enjoyed reading this special story. Firstly, I love to see Zoe's name. What a beautiful, unique, cool name, especially for woman in the 1970s if I'm understanding the timeframe. It would be a beautiful name at any time and now it's the name of an angel.
So we there's
Comment Written 03-May-2023
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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Thank you for those kind words. Terry.
Comment from Wendy G
That was a most interesting, comprehensive and informative piece of good writing about Willie Nelson. An excellent tribute. Love the bit about "Roll me up and smoke me when I die" - that's my style of humour. Well done.
Wendy
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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That was a most interesting, comprehensive and informative piece of good writing about Willie Nelson. An excellent tribute. Love the bit about "Roll me up and smoke me when I die" - that's my style of humour. Well done.
Wendy
Comment Written 03-May-2023
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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Wendy, that is one of his songs. Thank you for reading. Terry.
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Yes. I was glad you included it.
Comment from karenina
Ah, Terry--you have touched upon a man who turned my head from rock to country so long ago!
I had the pleasure of seeing him at an outdoor concert here in Mass. in Hubbatdston, at the Riatta Ranch.
He sang "Golden Earrings" that night and I was mesmerized.
I knew a guy who knew a guy and got invited back to meet Willie on his tour bus.
(Wow--still a highlight of my life despite the smoke from all the weed!)
Go listen!
Willie Nelson - Golden Earrings (Official Video)
His music was a bridge connecting my dad and me.
Love your story and the easy way you braided your personal experience with so many biographical facts!
I sure know what I'll be listening to as I climb into bed!
The "Outlaw" still rules!
Karenina
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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Ah, Terry--you have touched upon a man who turned my head from rock to country so long ago!
I had the pleasure of seeing him at an outdoor concert here in Mass. in Hubbatdston, at the Riatta Ranch.
He sang "Golden Earrings" that night and I was mesmerized.
I knew a guy who knew a guy and got invited back to meet Willie on his tour bus.
(Wow--still a highlight of my life despite the smoke from all the weed!)
Go listen!
Willie Nelson - Golden Earrings (Official Video)
His music was a bridge connecting my dad and me.
Love your story and the easy way you braided your personal experience with so many biographical facts!
I sure know what I'll be listening to as I climb into bed!
The "Outlaw" still rules!
Karenina
Comment Written 03-May-2023
reply by the author on 03-May-2023
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Karenina, thank you for the six stars! That is very cool you got to go on the tour bus! Terry.
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Lucky me huh? I got to go to Woodstock... I once drove with friends and "dropped" in at Arlo Guthries' house (and he welcomed us in!) and Willie's bus. My unusual but oh-so-fun musical adventures have made me smile for decades!
