American Classic

Nelson, Willie

Genre: music4me > Country

Format: CD Album

Released: Mon 31 Aug 2009

Catalogue Number: 6871022

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Description:
Legendary singer Willie Nelson American Classic is his first album of standards since his landmark 1978 masterpiece Stardust, and his solo debut for Blue Note Records. Produced by Tommy LiPuma, American Classic features special guest appearances by Norah Jones and Diana Krall, string arrangements by Johnny Mandel, and a top shelf backing band that includes Nelson’s longtime sidekick Mickey Raphael on harmonica, and such notable jazzmen as pianist Joe Sample, bassist Christian McBride, and drummer Lewis Nash. While it’s common now for mature pop artists to attempt to put their own stamp on the American Songbook, Nelson practically invented the approach. He set the standard for playing the standards with Stardust, perhaps this “outlaw” entertainer’s most daring move. The album went on to become the most successful album of his career thus far. It reached #1 on the Billboard’s Country Albums chart; racked up more than five million in sales; earned Nelson a Country Male Vocal Performance Grammy; and, most significantly, helped to transform a colourful, middle-aged cult figure into a mainstream star.

Details:

Distributors: CEVA Logistics, EMI Operations
Discs: 1
Release Year: 2009

Track Listing:

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