For the first time ever, and to help celebrate his 90th birthday in
2023, American icon Willie Nelson provides the stories behind the lyrics
of 160 of his favorite songs, along with a dynamic assortment of
never-before-seen photos and ephemera.
From his earliest work in the 1950s to today, Willie looks back at the
songs that have defined his career, from his days of earning $50 each to
his biggest hits, from his less well-known songs (but incredibly
meaningful to him) to his concept albums. Along the way, he also shares
the stories of his guitar Trigger, his family and "family," as well as
the artists he collaborated with, including Patsy Cline, Waylon
Jennings, Ray Charles, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Dolly Parton, and many
others.
Willie is disarmingly honest--what do you have to lose when you're about
to turn 90? --meditating on the nature of songwriting and finding his
voice, and the themes he's explored his whole life--relationships,
infidelity, love, loss, friendship, life on the road, and particularly
poignant at this juncture of his life: mortality.
Revealing, funny, whimsical, and wise, this book is an enduring tribute
to Willie Nelson's legacy.
