Red Headed Stranger
by: Willie Nelson
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Though this 1975 album cost Willie only $20,000 to record, it handed him the success he'd craved after years as a hit songwriter and modestly successful singer. By blending originals and vintage material, he created a timeless Western saga, one that originally left Columbia Records, who'd guaranteed him artistic control, skeptical. The label's doubts, amplified by the fact that Nelson had recorded the album in Texas with only his seven-piece touring band, evaporated after the album and two singles, "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" and "Remember Me," became huge hits and launched Willie into the stratosphere. This enhanced version preserves the original sequence, adding four bonus tracks. One, a brief snippet of Bach's "Minuet in G" from the 1986 Red Headed Stranger film, is inconsequential. Three more, from the 1975 sessions, are enjoyable covers of Hank Williams's "I Can't Help It If I'm Still in Love with You," Bob Wills's "A Maiden's Prayer," and Pee Wee King's "Bonaparte's Retreat," footnotes to the original but welcome nonetheless. --Rich Kienzle
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Saddle up, and let Willie Nelson take you on a mellow 33-minute trot through the Old West. Before this sparkling concept album Nelson had been known primarily as a songwriter, having penned hits such as "Night Life," "Crazy," and "Hello Walls." On this 1975 record, he creates a lonely and plaintive mood with an almost childlike lullaby quality. "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" thrust him into the spotlight, but ballads such as "Time of the Preacher" and "Can I Sleep in Your Arms" also receive sensitive treatments . Borrowing from turn-of-the-century cowboy music, Nelson guides a 15-song journey that includes some lively instrumental stops, but mostly wanders quietly through the sage.--Marc Greilsamer
Though this 1975 album cost Willie only $20,000 to record, it handed him the success he'd craved after years as a hit songwriter and modestly successful singer. By blending originals and vintage material, he created a timeless Western saga, one that originally left Columbia Records, who'd guaranteed him artistic control, skeptical. The label's doubts, amplified by the fact that Nelson had recorded the album in Texas with only his seven-piece touring band, evaporated after the album and two singles, "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" and "Remember Me," became huge hits and launched Willie into the stratosphere. This enhanced version preserves the original sequence, adding four bonus tracks. One, a brief snippet of Bach's "Minuet in G" from the 1986 Red Headed Stranger film, is inconsequential. Three more, from the 1975 sessions, are enjoyable covers of Hank Williams's "I Can't Help It If I'm Still in Love with You," Bob Wills's "A Maiden's Prayer," and Pee Wee King's "Bonaparte's Retreat," footnotes to the original but welcome nonetheless. --Rich Kienzle
Amazon.com:
Saddle up, and let Willie Nelson take you on a mellow 33-minute trot through the Old West. Before this sparkling concept album Nelson had been known primarily as a songwriter, having penned hits such as "Night Life," "Crazy," and "Hello Walls." On this 1975 record, he creates a lonely and plaintive mood with an almost childlike lullaby quality. "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" thrust him into the spotlight, but ballads such as "Time of the Preacher" and "Can I Sleep in Your Arms" also receive sensitive treatments . Borrowing from turn-of-the-century cowboy music, Nelson guides a 15-song journey that includes some lively instrumental stops, but mostly wanders quietly through the sage.--Marc Greilsamer
Disc 1:
- Time of the Preacher
- I Couldn't Believe It Was True
- Time of the Preacher (Theme)
- Medley: Blue Rock Montana/Red Headed Stranger
- Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
- Red Headed Stranger
- Time of the Preacher (Theme)
- Just as I Am
- Denver
- O'er the Waves
- Down Yonder
- Can I Sleep in Your Arms?
- Remember Me (When the Candlelights Are Gleaming)
- Hands on the Wheel
- Bandera
- Bach Minuet in G [#][*]
- Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love With You) [#][*]
- Maiden's Prayer [#][*]
- Bonaparte's Retreat [#][*]
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Rating: - One of the best albums from the 1970s.
Even a city slicker like myself can't resist the beauty and passion of Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger" I was a teenager when this album was released. I was listening to Miles Davis, Led Zeppelin and mostly what was happening in the rock world. I may be blessed with a musically open mind because this album spoke volumes to me. It's stripped down heartfelt story telling made me fall in love with Wille.
Rating: - Willie NelsonRed Headed Stranger
I have always enjoyed Willies' work but this is the best. Real vintage Willie and the finger picking guiter is superb
Rating: - A great buy
I'm not much into country but my husband wanted it.I listened to it with him and I found the words very mellow, catchy, and fine in my book.Some of the songs are short... even as short as a few seconds!You don't notice because some of the songs are continuations of the previous songs.It's a kool cd.
Rating: - Highly recommend
I was very pleased with my order! I needed it for a birthday gift and I wasn't able to find it anywhere except on Amazon. Thank you very much!
Rating: - red headed stranger vinyl lp reissue
Great repro cover, fine sound , comparable or better to orginal 1975 columbia vinyl lp.
- One of the best albums from the 1970s.Even a city slicker like myself can't resist the beauty and passion of Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger" I was a teenager when this album was released. I was listening to Miles Davis, Led Zeppelin and mostly what was happening in the rock world. I may be blessed with a musically open mind because this album spoke volumes to me. It's stripped down heartfelt story telling made me fall in love with Wille.
- Willie NelsonRed Headed StrangerI have always enjoyed Willies' work but this is the best. Real vintage Willie and the finger picking guiter is superb
- A great buyI'm not much into country but my husband wanted it.I listened to it with him and I found the words very mellow, catchy, and fine in my book.Some of the songs are short... even as short as a few seconds!You don't notice because some of the songs are continuations of the previous songs.It's a kool cd.
- Highly recommendI was very pleased with my order! I needed it for a birthday gift and I wasn't able to find it anywhere except on Amazon. Thank you very much!
- red headed stranger vinyl lp reissueGreat repro cover, fine sound , comparable or better to orginal 1975 columbia vinyl lp.
