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Track Listings
| 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 |
Editorial Reviews
2009 release from the Country/Pop icon. American Classic is Willie Nelson's return to the Great American Songbook, a crossover standards album by the man who invented the genre with his landmark, best-selling 1978 album Stardust, which has been certified five-times Platinum by the RIAA. Produced by Tommy LiPuma and featuring guest duet partners Norah Jones on the classic tale of seduction 'Baby It's Cold Outside' and Diana Krall on 'If I Had You.'
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Willie sounds great on this new disc of American song standards. This music puts me in a good mood. The musicians on the disc are so good. I love Mickey Raphael on the bluesy harmonica on the track "Since I Fell You". Joe Sample plays the piano on the "On The Street Where You Live". This song is pleasant to listen to. Joe provides the musical arrangements for these tracks. Every track sounds new and fresh, so Joe does his job well here. Willie duets with Diana Krall on "If I Had You" and Norah Jones on the track "Baby It's Cold Outside". Their vocal talents give these classic tracks a sensual sound that I love. "Angel Eyes" is a song about missing a loved one. This song sounds very romantic. Because Of You is a very pretty song. I like the sax playing on this track. I like the sentimental feeling Willie sings with on the track "Come Rain Or Come Shine". "Always On My Mind" is Willie's original song. I have never heard this song featuring piano playing before, and it sounds beautiful. This is a very enjoyable disc of music from Willie Nelson.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
American Classic by Willie Nelson is an attempt to revisit his success from 30 years ago with Stardust. The results are rather mixed. Nelson starts the CD out pretty good with solid takes on "The Nearness Of You" and "Fly Me To The Moon". These seem to work well because they are very laid back and mellow which suits Nelson's style. The same could also be said of "Because Of You". Yet on "Come Rain Or Shine" and "I Miss You So" Nelson seems to strain his voice on the chorus at times. This leaves the songs feeling forced, and he is capable of better. However, American Classic really stumbles on the two duets "If I Had You" and "Baby, It's Cold Outside". Nelson has no chemistry at all with Diana Krall on the former, and the latter is kind of creepy with the 76 year old Nelson paired up with the Norah Jones who is a mere 30. Both of these songs are disappointing because Nelson has had so many wonderful duets over the years. Check out his 2004 CD It Always Will Be (see my review) for an example of good chemistry and great songs - this is notable because he teamed up with Jones with far better results. The closer is a rather uninspired take of his classic "Always On My Mind". Nelson should probably stop going to the well on that one and let the myriad of other good recordings stand in people's memory.
This may sound a little harsh, but Nelson is capable of producing a lot better than this as his body of work over 50 years proves. For other artists American Classic might be good enough, but not Willie. There are some good songs on the CD, but it just doesn't live up to what he's done in the past. I hope he continues to record as he showed on Two Men With The Blues (see my review) that he is still very capable.
Download this: Fly Me To The Moon
This may sound a little harsh, but Nelson is capable of producing a lot better than this as his body of work over 50 years proves. For other artists American Classic might be good enough, but not Willie. There are some good songs on the CD, but it just doesn't live up to what he's done in the past. I hope he continues to record as he showed on Two Men With The Blues (see my review) that he is still very capable.
Download this: Fly Me To The Moon
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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It is not country, but from an all-round artist like Willie Nelson, you can expect anything.
Great Job, Willie, I love the CD.
The classics, in a way as only you can make them come alive.
Great Job, Willie, I love the CD.
The classics, in a way as only you can make them come alive.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cool and relaxed
Willie never ages and is VERY easy listening. His cover of old favourites is enjoyable. For background music for a dinner party this disk is recommended
Published 6 days ago by Mrs Jean B Macleay
5.0 out of 5 stars
Baby it's cold outside!
wether listening as background music or singing along the has been added to my favorite albums list. Thanks willie and Nora and others...LOL!
Published 1 month ago by Steve M.Cowling
3.0 out of 5 stars
Baby, you blew this one.
Specifically commenting on the Nelson/Jones rendition of "Baby, It's Cold Outside"....
Besides the sheer creepy aspect of geriatric Nelson crooning this... Read more
Besides the sheer creepy aspect of geriatric Nelson crooning this... Read more
Published 2 months ago by hulot ca
1.0 out of 5 stars
willie nelson american classic
not willie nelson that I know. too draggy, mopey, etc. I didn,t enjoy it at all and wil give the disc away. too bad, willie!
Published 2 months ago by sylvia menna
5.0 out of 5 stars
The GREAT Willie Nelson
Hello
Listening to him sing many of the great standards was a treat for me.....I have now become a Willie Nelson fan...Barbara Cooper
Listening to him sing many of the great standards was a treat for me.....I have now become a Willie Nelson fan...Barbara Cooper
Published 3 months ago by Barbara A. Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT CD
Ireally enjoy this CD of romantic favorites sung by the one and only Willie in his very special way. I often play it for pure enjoyment.
Published 5 months ago by John Martens
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful CD
I loved this CD. I've worn out the first one & now purchasing a second one. I wish Willie would do several more collections like this.
Published on August 31, 2010 by K. Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mom calls it 'A sexy evening at home dvd'.....
I got this CD as part of my parent's christmas gift. I don't think they've stopped playing it since they opened the package!! Read more
Published on May 28, 2010 by Kristine J. Mcguigan
2.0 out of 5 stars
Willie not up to speed, literally. . .
I love Willie and I love most of these classic songs. But whoever produced this CD must not have listened to it carefully. Read more
Published on May 4, 2010 by Eastlake P.I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is a Classic !
Many peole don't like the "old" Willie Nelson, but this CD will change your mind. His interpretation of some old classics is terrific. Read more
Published on February 10, 2010 by William Curtis
