Willie Nelson: All the Albums
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Languages:EnglishPublisher:Motorbooks InternationalISBN-13:9780760395844ISBN-10:760395845UPC:9780760395844Book Category:Music, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Individual Composer & Musician, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Genres & StylesBook Topic:Country & BluegrassSize:10.18 x 8.36 x 0.95 inchesWeight:2.01Product ID:SC468EMM6Q
Journey through Willie Nelson's rebellious, prolific, and enduring career with this richly illustrated tour of the beloved singer-songwriter's 100-plus albums. Few musicians or celebrities are as widely adored as Willie Nelson. The legendary Texas singer-songwriter is still recording and performing music well into his nineties. In this photo-filled coffee-table gift book, noted country/roots/Americana music writer Geoffrey Himes traces Nelson's entire career through the lens of his albums, examining:
In addition, Himes offers a sidebar for each album that includes:
Along the way, read about Nelson's film roles, notable collaborators, famous Fourth of July picnics, iconic Martin guitar "Trigger," and involvement in causes like Farm Aid, biodiesel fuels, and marijuana legalization. The text, together with more than 250 images of Nelson on- and offstage, make for a unique and visually entertaining celebration of an American treasure who has transcended America's increasing polarization to become a national treasure.
- Nelson's influences and early career as a songwriter
- The circumstances of each album's writing and recording
- Studio musicians and personnel
- How each album fit into Nelson's career arc and the evolution of his craft
In addition, Himes offers a sidebar for each album that includes:
- An image of the album sleeve
- Recording and release dates
- Single releases
- Chart positions for singles and albums
Along the way, read about Nelson's film roles, notable collaborators, famous Fourth of July picnics, iconic Martin guitar "Trigger," and involvement in causes like Farm Aid, biodiesel fuels, and marijuana legalization. The text, together with more than 250 images of Nelson on- and offstage, make for a unique and visually entertaining celebration of an American treasure who has transcended America's increasing polarization to become a national treasure.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Motorbooks InternationalISBN-13:9780760395844ISBN-10:760395845UPC:9780760395844Book Category:Music, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Individual Composer & Musician, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Genres & StylesBook Topic:Country & BluegrassSize:10.18 x 8.36 x 0.95 inchesWeight:2.01Product ID:SC468EMM6Q
Geoffrey Himes has written about music in the Washington Post on a weekly basis since 1977. During that time, he has also written about music for Rolling Stone, Paste, The New York Times, Jazz Times, Nashville Scene, Oxford American, DownBeat, Smithsonian, Texas Music Magazine, and other outlets. He won ASCAP/Deems Taylor Awards for Music Feature Writing in 2002 and 2005.
Publisher: Motorbooks International
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