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Walkin' with Willie Nelson - Another new album with the same old dog (1 Viewer)
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Dr. Octopus
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I bought a new bed for my dog about a year ago. I put the old one away in a closet and put the new one out. After three weeks he did not once lay on the new bed. I eventually gave up and took the old one from the closet and put it back in the corner of the living room where it used to be and moved the new one to the bedroom. Within 10 minutes he was sleeping in his old ratty ripped up bed. Dogs are weird.
wikkidpissah
Footballguy
wikkidpissah
Footballguy
been listening to this all morning. entirely incrongruous and perfectly wonderful. though i fear to relisten, it has many of the same qualities as my Django records i listen to every morning - "this is just for you - right now", which is why it dongitnobettah than music.
Eephus
Footballguy
It would probably be a better record albeit less of an event if Marsalis and the sax player took a smoke break on a couple of the numbers. Willie's voice is a nylon stringed acoustic, not a trumpet.
Eephus
Footballguy
Willie and Family Live (1978)
There's an old line that's usually attributed to Peter Bogdanovich about movies being pieces of time. I feel the same way about live albums--they capture an artist in a time and place more honestly than a studio album can. This particular time and place was Harrah's Tahoe in April 1978. It was an important period in Willie's career because Red Headed Stranger, the Outlaws compilation and the Waylon & Willie album had made him a star beyond his wildest dreams. He was finally able to make records on his own terms which in this case was a live album backed by the Family. Later that month, he'd release Stardust which exposed him to more of a mainstream audience.
A showroom in a Lake Tahoe casino is kind of an odd venue for a live album but the audience is enthusiastic and the sound is OK. The resulting album belongs in the pantheon of albums recorded in casinos along with Sinatra and Elvis. Willie runs through 29 songs in an hour and 33 minutes. It would be even more if you split out his Red Headed Stranger medley into separate songs. My criticism would be that it's just too many damn songs. Some of them last for only a verse and chorus before segueing into the next. Others like "Good Hearted Woman" are taken at a breakneck tempo that revs up even faster to Benny Hill levels after the final key change. But that's a minor quibble. His setlist includes great songs from his entire career to date. He's in fine voice and seems to relish the opportunity to stretch out on his guitar solos. The band cooks and is attuned to Willie's tempo changes. There's a second drummer and bass player listed on the credits but I can't pick them out in the mix. The odd couple of Emmylou Harris and Johnny Paycheck join the show towards the end for a couple of gospel numbers leading incongruously into "Take This Job and Shove It".
It's tough to pick a favorite track because there are so many. At fourteen minutes in length, the Red Headed Stranger medley is probably the longest cut in Nelson's catalog. His well known Outlaw anthems connect the best with the audience. But I'll go with "Till I Gain Control Again", a Rodney Crowell song that kicks off side 3 of the double album. It was originally recorded by Emmylou and was later a #1 Country hit for Crystal Gayle. As far as I can tell, this live album is the only time Willie recorded it but he really didn't need to because he nails it here. It's a gorgeous song that fits well into Willie's sensitive outlaw persona.
The album cover is classic Willie. He's standing off-center to the right of the image against a pure black background. Trigger is slung around his neck from his distinctive red, white and blue woven strap. The album title is printed in an old-timey font. Willie had become enough of a star by 1978 that his surname isn't necessary.
Louis has been a bit more clingly than usual this week after being left home alone the other day while we went to the movies. He's a sensitive little soul; when @ditkaburgers went to New York earlier this month Lou went on a sustenance diet. He'd only eat once a day instead of twice and left uneaten food in his bowl a couple of times. He had a bath and a tooth brushing ordeal today which probably doesn't help his mood any. I'd tell him there's a new Willie Nelson album dropping tonight but he wouldn't understand.
There's an old line that's usually attributed to Peter Bogdanovich about movies being pieces of time. I feel the same way about live albums--they capture an artist in a time and place more honestly than a studio album can. This particular time and place was Harrah's Tahoe in April 1978. It was an important period in Willie's career because Red Headed Stranger, the Outlaws compilation and the Waylon & Willie album had made him a star beyond his wildest dreams. He was finally able to make records on his own terms which in this case was a live album backed by the Family. Later that month, he'd release Stardust which exposed him to more of a mainstream audience.
A showroom in a Lake Tahoe casino is kind of an odd venue for a live album but the audience is enthusiastic and the sound is OK. The resulting album belongs in the pantheon of albums recorded in casinos along with Sinatra and Elvis. Willie runs through 29 songs in an hour and 33 minutes. It would be even more if you split out his Red Headed Stranger medley into separate songs. My criticism would be that it's just too many damn songs. Some of them last for only a verse and chorus before segueing into the next. Others like "Good Hearted Woman" are taken at a breakneck tempo that revs up even faster to Benny Hill levels after the final key change. But that's a minor quibble. His setlist includes great songs from his entire career to date. He's in fine voice and seems to relish the opportunity to stretch out on his guitar solos. The band cooks and is attuned to Willie's tempo changes. There's a second drummer and bass player listed on the credits but I can't pick them out in the mix. The odd couple of Emmylou Harris and Johnny Paycheck join the show towards the end for a couple of gospel numbers leading incongruously into "Take This Job and Shove It".
It's tough to pick a favorite track because there are so many. At fourteen minutes in length, the Red Headed Stranger medley is probably the longest cut in Nelson's catalog. His well known Outlaw anthems connect the best with the audience. But I'll go with "Till I Gain Control Again", a Rodney Crowell song that kicks off side 3 of the double album. It was originally recorded by Emmylou and was later a #1 Country hit for Crystal Gayle. As far as I can tell, this live album is the only time Willie recorded it but he really didn't need to because he nails it here. It's a gorgeous song that fits well into Willie's sensitive outlaw persona.
The album cover is classic Willie. He's standing off-center to the right of the image against a pure black background. Trigger is slung around his neck from his distinctive red, white and blue woven strap. The album title is printed in an old-timey font. Willie had become enough of a star by 1978 that his surname isn't necessary.
Louis has been a bit more clingly than usual this week after being left home alone the other day while we went to the movies. He's a sensitive little soul; when @ditkaburgers went to New York earlier this month Lou went on a sustenance diet. He'd only eat once a day instead of twice and left uneaten food in his bowl a couple of times. He had a bath and a tooth brushing ordeal today which probably doesn't help his mood any. I'd tell him there's a new Willie Nelson album dropping tonight but he wouldn't understand.
Eephus
Footballguy
A Beautiful Time (2022)
Happy 89th birthday to Willie. There aren't many albums by 89 year olds but I'll go out on a limb to say this is among the finest. A Beautiful Time was recorded with Buddy Cannon who's been working with Willie for fourteen years and knows what makes a Willie album. This isn't to say it's formulaic. The songs and arrangements flatter Willie and never go where his voice isn't able to follow. Willie sounds rougher and thinner at times but it's not noticeable after a song or two. He and Trigger still have a thing going; he plays with beauty and economy. His old compadre Mickey Raphael is along for another ride but Willie has outlived the other Family members so he's accompanied by session players.
The album's themes include mortality, lost love and nostalgia for days gone by but the songs approach them with a fair bit of humor. Nelson and Cannon wrote five of the songs including the cosmic "Energy Follows Thought" and the comically defiant "I Don't Go To Funerals" ("and I won't be at mine"). The covers include Leonard Cohen's "Tower of Song" and the 44th greatest Beatles song "With a Little Help From My Friends". A couple of tunes tend towards the sentimental but it's a solid collection. I'll close out the playlist for now with the title track, a clever little waltz about life on the road.
The album cover is a long shot of Willie walking away from the camera. He's holding Trigger by the neck. There's a church on the left and a stable on the right and a hill up ahead with the word "Luck" painted on its side. The horizon is about a third of the way up; everything above it is colorized in vivid shades including a fiery orange sky. Willie's name and the album title are located near the center of the image. It's an evocative cover that captures the mood of the record. I would have ditched the orange sky but it's certainly more eye catching this way.
Louis is fine although he didn't eat yesterday for some reason. We had a nice walk up in Buena Vista Park this afternoon. He would have been uncomfortable going off the path this time last year but he's gotten a lot better about that. When we were crossing Haight St. to get to the park, we passed a PG&E truck that the driver had decorated with Trump paraphernalia. I suppose I smirked when I looked at him because it's not something you see every day in San Francisco. He yelled something when the light changed but could care less because I had my headphones in listening to A Beautiful Time.
Happy 89th birthday to Willie. There aren't many albums by 89 year olds but I'll go out on a limb to say this is among the finest. A Beautiful Time was recorded with Buddy Cannon who's been working with Willie for fourteen years and knows what makes a Willie album. This isn't to say it's formulaic. The songs and arrangements flatter Willie and never go where his voice isn't able to follow. Willie sounds rougher and thinner at times but it's not noticeable after a song or two. He and Trigger still have a thing going; he plays with beauty and economy. His old compadre Mickey Raphael is along for another ride but Willie has outlived the other Family members so he's accompanied by session players.
The album's themes include mortality, lost love and nostalgia for days gone by but the songs approach them with a fair bit of humor. Nelson and Cannon wrote five of the songs including the cosmic "Energy Follows Thought" and the comically defiant "I Don't Go To Funerals" ("and I won't be at mine"). The covers include Leonard Cohen's "Tower of Song" and the 44th greatest Beatles song "With a Little Help From My Friends". A couple of tunes tend towards the sentimental but it's a solid collection. I'll close out the playlist for now with the title track, a clever little waltz about life on the road.
The album cover is a long shot of Willie walking away from the camera. He's holding Trigger by the neck. There's a church on the left and a stable on the right and a hill up ahead with the word "Luck" painted on its side. The horizon is about a third of the way up; everything above it is colorized in vivid shades including a fiery orange sky. Willie's name and the album title are located near the center of the image. It's an evocative cover that captures the mood of the record. I would have ditched the orange sky but it's certainly more eye catching this way.
Louis is fine although he didn't eat yesterday for some reason. We had a nice walk up in Buena Vista Park this afternoon. He would have been uncomfortable going off the path this time last year but he's gotten a lot better about that. When we were crossing Haight St. to get to the park, we passed a PG&E truck that the driver had decorated with Trump paraphernalia. I suppose I smirked when I looked at him because it's not something you see every day in San Francisco. He yelled something when the light changed but could care less because I had my headphones in listening to A Beautiful Time.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Love that album cover.
rockaction
Footballguy
Willie sounds great.
Eephus
Footballguy
"We're Not Happy ('Till You're Not Happy)" steals the melody from "Okie From Muskogee" but how can you not like a song about playing poker.
Eephus
Footballguy
KUTX-Austin is playing all Willie in honor of his birthday. I've been listening to it as I fixed dinner. There was a stretch of five songs I'd never heard before which is saying something after listening to 26 albums in the last few months. From there they went to Phases and Stages in its entirety. I probably wasn't effusive enough in my praise of the album when I wrote it up.
wikkidpissah
Footballguy
loved the nods to the EXIT sign with only hints of maudlin. ordered it (and a basket of porn - still loves it, God bless him) as a Father's Day gift for my 96er
simey
Footballguy
I've been listening to this album all week, and I love it. I don't know if Willie sucked in some oxygen before recording each song, but he sounds terrific. He was inspired on this record.
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Eephus
Footballguy
Willie released some new material this week. It's a duet with Randy Carson who's the son of one of Willie's buddies from back in the 60s. They cover Willie's classic "Who'll Buy My Memories" which was recorded by Carson's dad Joe shortly before his death in a car accident in 1964.
Randy Carson is a Texas Country music lifer who'll play your event for $1200-3000 but Willie gives him respect like he would Julio Iglesias or any other duet partner. It's a generous gesture and a great song, although I'd rather listen to Willie's heartbreaking acoustic version from The IRS Tapes.
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Randy Carson is a Texas Country music lifer who'll play your event for $1200-3000 but Willie gives him respect like he would Julio Iglesias or any other duet partner. It's a generous gesture and a great song, although I'd rather listen to Willie's heartbreaking acoustic version from The IRS Tapes.
Who'll Buy My Memories
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Eephus
Footballguy
Willie has a new single out today in advance of his 73rd solo studio album in March 3rd. The album is a tribute to Country songwriter Harlan Howard. The track released today is "Busted" which I recognized as a song recorded by Ray Charles. Willie's version lopes along at a relaxed tempo with a nice steel solo and a little bit of Trigger. He sounds great for a man pushing 90.
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Lou especially liked the line about the dog and his bone.
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Lou especially liked the line about the dog and his bone.
Eephus
Footballguy
Willie's new Harlan Howard tribute album I Don't Know A Thing About Love came out last week and it's well worth 32 minutes of your time. Howard and Willie were both Nashville songwriters back in the 60s. Howard was a prolific craftsman who could write melody and clever lyrics that helped to define the Nashville Sound. The linked article claims he wrote over 4000 songs which seems insane.
Willie and longtime producer Buddy Cannon chose ten Howard songs and recorded them in a typical relaxed fashion. I recognized a few of them from more familar versions by Buck Owens, Ray Charles and Gram Parsons. All the songs are great of course and Willie sounds in his element. His voice is a little thinner than in his prime but his phrasing is still exquisite. He still plays Trigger in his inimitable style. There's nothing cutting edge here, just Willie and his friends singing some old songs. It's absolutely lovely and you have to hand it to a guy pushing 90 to be able to sing "She called me baby, baby, baby all night long" and make it sound convincing.
Lou is doing fine. It's hard to believe he's been a member of the family for two and a half years already. Time flies even when you aren't doing a lot. He's still the sweetest boy, so sensitive and gentle. He'll occasionally interact with another dog but he usually prefers to hide behind me. But that's who he is and that's just fine.
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Willie and longtime producer Buddy Cannon chose ten Howard songs and recorded them in a typical relaxed fashion. I recognized a few of them from more familar versions by Buck Owens, Ray Charles and Gram Parsons. All the songs are great of course and Willie sounds in his element. His voice is a little thinner than in his prime but his phrasing is still exquisite. He still plays Trigger in his inimitable style. There's nothing cutting edge here, just Willie and his friends singing some old songs. It's absolutely lovely and you have to hand it to a guy pushing 90 to be able to sing "She called me baby, baby, baby all night long" and make it sound convincing.
Lou is doing fine. It's hard to believe he's been a member of the family for two and a half years already. Time flies even when you aren't doing a lot. He's still the sweetest boy, so sensitive and gentle. He'll occasionally interact with another dog but he usually prefers to hide behind me. But that's who he is and that's just fine.
Willie Nelson’s New Album—His 150th—Honors Another Country Legend
Willie Nelson covers ten songs written by his late friend Harlan Howard in ‘I Don’t Know a Thing About Love.’
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Eephus
Footballguy
I missed writing up another live Willie album released from the vaults late last year. It was recorded at the Budokan in Tokyo on my birthday in 1984. I listened to the start of of it when it came out but never made time for the whole thing. Like other records CBS made at the venue, the live sound is superb. I vaguely recall some of the songs had some strange tempo choices but the band is in strong form and able to pull off the changes. It's an hour and a half including some stage banter so we'll need a nice day for a long walk.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
There is a pretty good video of the Budokan show on PBS that’s become a late night go to background music for me when I’m up late reading. This release in December plus Beautiful Time pushed Willie to be my #1 most listened to Spotify artist for the year, which is kind of embarrassing for me. Thanks for keeping the discussion going.
Eephus
Footballguy
Whenever I see a musical program on PBS while switching channels, I assume it's a pledge drive and there will soon be talking instead of singing.
Eephus
Footballguy
Glad I found this thread. I’m going to see Willie in May. I’ll be sure to read this entire thread.
I'm amazed he's going on the road again at age 90 but I guess that's what he does.
The two day Hollywood Bowl gig should be something special.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
I pay $5/mo to my local PBS affiliate and its probably the best streaming subscription I have. ACL alone is well worth it, but there's a ton of other music, all the BBC shows, Frontline, Nova and of course the nature programs.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Willie was awarded the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983 and won a Grammy 40 years later for best country record of 2022. A truly incredible life in music, acting, writing and activism. The fact he's still playing live shows is extraordinary.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
He'll have 6 more albums out by then
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
I do the same
Eephus
Footballguy
Willie turned 90 today with his big birthday weekend concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Many happy returns and hopefully they're recording it.
Two new Williie-adjacent releases this week. Willie does a guest shot with Amanda Shires and sister Bobbie on a rendition of Gershwin's "Summertime". It's one of the last recordings Bobbie made before she died last year. Willie sings harmonies with Shires and plays a little guitar, Bobbie plays beautifully.
There's also a tribute album One Night in Texas: The Next Waltz’s Tribute to the Red Headed Stranger recorded live in Luck, Texas for Willie's 89th birthday last year. Steve Earle showed up of course along with Sheryl Crow and a bunch of outlaws old (Ray Wylie Hubbard, Robert Earl Keen) and new (Phosphorescent, Margo Price). It probably was a magical night if you were there but none of the covers are really transcendent.
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Two new Williie-adjacent releases this week. Willie does a guest shot with Amanda Shires and sister Bobbie on a rendition of Gershwin's "Summertime". It's one of the last recordings Bobbie made before she died last year. Willie sings harmonies with Shires and plays a little guitar, Bobbie plays beautifully.
There's also a tribute album One Night in Texas: The Next Waltz’s Tribute to the Red Headed Stranger recorded live in Luck, Texas for Willie's 89th birthday last year. Steve Earle showed up of course along with Sheryl Crow and a bunch of outlaws old (Ray Wylie Hubbard, Robert Earl Keen) and new (Phosphorescent, Margo Price). It probably was a magical night if you were there but none of the covers are really transcendent.
One Night in Texas: The Next Waltz's Tribute to the Red Headed Stranger
Compilation · Various Artists · 2023 · 14 songs
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Eephus
Footballguy
The crowdshot videos of the Hollywood Bowl shows on YouTube are pretty crappy. The guy who shot this was the closest of the ones I've seen but he only posted a few songs.
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Willie Nelson & Neil Young - Are There Any More Real Cowboys? (Willie Nelson 90 Hollywood Bowl)
Support Farm Aid: https://www.farmaid.org/Willie Nelson & Neil YoungAre There Any More Real Cowboys?Willie Nelson 90 - Night OneHollywood BowlLos Angeles. CA...
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Harry Frogfish
Footballguy
Don't Willie's music well at all but love the guy, how he's still going.
And man, did Lukas get lucky with all that talent, and he's sure not wasting it. Willie must be so proud.
And man, did Lukas get lucky with all that talent, and he's sure not wasting it. Willie must be so proud.
skol asylum
Footballguy
Willie Nelson - Stardust (Numbered Vinyl LP)
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$30 Willie MoFi for the vinyl lovers in the group.
rockaction
Footballguy
Do not buy from MoFi. They say their all-analog process is all-analog but they were caught lying and the value of their records on the secondhand market has plummeted. It's a waste of money to buy Mobile Fidelity. They lied and cheated and got caught.
rockaction
Footballguy
Considering you're moving to an area that at one time made the Bullfrog country station the biggest station in CT, you're okay. Gets kind of rural out in those parts, and what isn't rural is probably hipster, so you're safe on both accounts.
cosjobs
Footballguy
Whew
rockaction
Footballguy
I can hear the sigh of relief out here in RIverside, CA, meth capital of the world gone drug dry due to local police busts of up to and over sixty pounds of the stuff. Stuff you won't find in CT.
Bob Sacamano
Footballguy
In the fetal position, with drool on your chin...Willie.
One of the good guys. I hope they tolerate me listening to him in Connecticut
Glllll with the move, gb. Hope you enjoy it out there.
Nice thread, Eeph.
skol asylum
Footballguy
That was a really interesting story wasn't it? I respect that stance. I don't have any MoFi records yet and this will be my first. From what I understand they are still top notch sounding records even though there is a part of the process that isn't analog. I probably would never spend the $100-$125 they charge for some of their titles but I have no problem spending $30 which is in line with most vinyl prices nowadays.
Dark Matter
Footballguy
During drug sting, Riverside County sheriff's deputies lose 60 pounds of methamphetamine
Narcotics officers had set up an undercover deal, planning to make an arrest. Instead, their target got away with the drugs.
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Yeah, but it keeps going in the wrong direction.
Happy Birthday, Willie
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
There's also a tribute album One Night in Texas: The Next Waltz’s Tribute to the Red Headed Stranger recorded live in Luck, Texas for Willie's 89th birthday last year. Steve Earle showed up of course along with Sheryl Crow and a bunch of outlaws old (Ray Wylie Hubbard, Robert Earl Keen) and new (Phosphorescent, Margo Price). It probably was a magical night if you were there but none of the covers are really transcendent.
One Night in Texas: The Next Waltz's Tribute to the Red Headed Stranger
Compilation · Various Artists · 2023 · 14 songs
I'm really digging this one.
Eephus
Footballguy
There's also a tribute album One Night in Texas: The Next Waltz’s Tribute to the Red Headed Stranger recorded live in Luck, Texas for Willie's 89th birthday last year. Steve Earle showed up of course along with Sheryl Crow and a bunch of outlaws old (Ray Wylie Hubbard, Robert Earl Keen) and new (Phosphorescent, Margo Price). It probably was a magical night if you were there but none of the covers are really transcendent.
One Night in Texas: The Next Waltz's Tribute to the Red Headed Stranger
Compilation · Various Artists · 2023 · 14 songs
I'm really digging this one.
I forgot to mention Johnny Gimble's granddaughter Emily plays a song on One Night in Texas. Willie played bass in Johnny Gimble's band at the start of his career and also performed with Johnny's son D.ick Gimble. Emily has a baby daughter but if Willie holds on, he can play with four generations of Gimbles.
bigbottom
Footballguy
Fans - I was able to procure a gorgeous Jeff Tweedy Custom Martin acoustic guitar in perfect condition and autographed by Willie Nelson! Pictures available here. I have had it authenticated and it will be going up for live auction at some point at a Chance for Hope event. If this is something one of you might be interested in let me know and I can keep you on our list.
rockaction
Footballguy
Yeah, but it keeps going in the wrong direction.
That's the story they were trying to tell me. It got away. LOL. Thar she blows and call me Ishmael/Ahab and all that rot.
Eephus
Footballguy
I love Willie but don't get the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame induction at all. I suppose Willie has influenced Roots, Americana, No Depression, Alt-Country what have you but his music is about as Rock 'n Roll than Donnie & Marie.
I guess you can never have enough accolades but Willie has had a lot. He'll show up, make a speech and have a nice night with his family and friends but at some level I can't get away from the fact that his induction is keeping somebody else out.
I guess you can never have enough accolades but Willie has had a lot. He'll show up, make a speech and have a nice night with his family and friends but at some level I can't get away from the fact that his induction is keeping somebody else out.
rockaction
Footballguy
Interesting. I agree with you. Have you seen the inductees? Are Kate Bush and Missy Elliott rock n' roll?
I guess maybe just let Willie have a nice night without it troubling you. The rock n' roll HoF is a sham and the final nails in the coffin were driven in long ago, it seems.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
What year did Billy Joel get inducted?
Eephus
Footballguy
Honeysuckle Rose (1980) I'm working my way through Willie's filmography at the leisurely pace of one per year. I watched Songwriter (1984) last year and came back for his debut starring role in Honeysuckle Rose.
Willie plays a Country singer again; this time he's named Buck Bonham who's not related to Blackie Buck, Kris Kristofferson's character in Songwriter. The script is loosely based on Intermezzo, a 1936 Swedish drama that propelled the career of Ingrid Bergman. It's a love triangle with Willie at the center between his wife played by Dyan Cannon and the daughter of his best friend/guitarist played by Amy Irving. Irving replaces her father on tour and the cheatin' starts. It's kind of a flimsy excuse for a plot with very little dialog and there's never any doubt that Buck will end up with his wife and child. Buck gets off pretty easy for sleeping around with his best friend's daughter (and son's guitar teacher) and everything is totally resolved by the final freeze frame.
The film was directed by Jerry Schatzberg, who shot the cover photo of Dylan's Blonde on Blonde. It's a decent film with a more realistic tone than Songwriter's broader comedy. There are a lot of beautifully shot concert scenes interspersed with montages of the road and Nelson and Irving gazing lovingly at one another. The filmmakers use songs effectively to convey the thoughts and emotions of the characters kind of like an old Hollywood music. This allows Willie to emote through music instead of by his acting. Ultimately, he's likeable enough to make Buck a sympathetic character. Willie's real-life band play fictionalized versions of themselves in the movie which gives an easy authenticity to the backstage scenes. Dyan Cannon plays a minor variation on the suffering wife character that Melinda Dillon played in Songwriter. Cannon gets to sing a couple of songs and isn't bad. Slim Pickens and Lane Smith provide comic relief. While looking at IMDB, I was shocked to discover Pickens was younger than I am now when he made this movie.
Lou is still just Lou. His anxiety seems to be a little lower lately but he still frightens easily. He's still mostly apprehensive with people and other dogs, inanimate objects don't bother him much. We were walking on a windy day earlier this week and a piece of cardboard came blowing down the street and hit him upside his head. He looked up at me like "WTF" and we moved along.
Willie plays a Country singer again; this time he's named Buck Bonham who's not related to Blackie Buck, Kris Kristofferson's character in Songwriter. The script is loosely based on Intermezzo, a 1936 Swedish drama that propelled the career of Ingrid Bergman. It's a love triangle with Willie at the center between his wife played by Dyan Cannon and the daughter of his best friend/guitarist played by Amy Irving. Irving replaces her father on tour and the cheatin' starts. It's kind of a flimsy excuse for a plot with very little dialog and there's never any doubt that Buck will end up with his wife and child. Buck gets off pretty easy for sleeping around with his best friend's daughter (and son's guitar teacher) and everything is totally resolved by the final freeze frame.
The film was directed by Jerry Schatzberg, who shot the cover photo of Dylan's Blonde on Blonde. It's a decent film with a more realistic tone than Songwriter's broader comedy. There are a lot of beautifully shot concert scenes interspersed with montages of the road and Nelson and Irving gazing lovingly at one another. The filmmakers use songs effectively to convey the thoughts and emotions of the characters kind of like an old Hollywood music. This allows Willie to emote through music instead of by his acting. Ultimately, he's likeable enough to make Buck a sympathetic character. Willie's real-life band play fictionalized versions of themselves in the movie which gives an easy authenticity to the backstage scenes. Dyan Cannon plays a minor variation on the suffering wife character that Melinda Dillon played in Songwriter. Cannon gets to sing a couple of songs and isn't bad. Slim Pickens and Lane Smith provide comic relief. While looking at IMDB, I was shocked to discover Pickens was younger than I am now when he made this movie.
Lou is still just Lou. His anxiety seems to be a little lower lately but he still frightens easily. He's still mostly apprehensive with people and other dogs, inanimate objects don't bother him much. We were walking on a windy day earlier this week and a piece of cardboard came blowing down the street and hit him upside his head. He looked up at me like "WTF" and we moved along.
UncleZen
Footballguy
Just fyi, but if you are ever getting a guitar signed that you play, that is one of the worst areas to get it signed. I have an Ibanez Jem signed by Steve Vai and his signature is mostly worn off now since that is where my arm rest. I should have had it clear coated to protect the signature but I was young, high, and barely making ends meet at that time and just didn't.
UncleZen
Footballguy
Love this movie just for the laughs and the soundtrack.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
I can't get over cheating with Amy Irving over Dyan Cannon.
UncleZen
Footballguy
Amy Irving FTW.
