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Vh1 Storytellers (Reis)

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When VH1 did their storytellers series (similar to MTV Unplugged), they had Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson just get together and play. This CD is over 10 years old, but it seems as fresh as today.

Willie and Johnny show their friendship. It seems an unplanned set with two old friends. They seem to be glib and having a good time playing their music and telling stories.

For the hour of play time this CD has, Johnny Cash is still alive and playing. This is how we should rememember Johnny and Willie..laughing and having a bood time

Bennet Pomerantz Audioworld

This is an aewsome cd. Two legends come togther and really put it all out on the line. Just wish that vh1 would relase the video version.

My husband had this special Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson - but in a cassette form. The cassette wore out, and I was quite happy to find the same record in a CD format. He was very happy.

Thanks,

Joan

VH1 Storytellers: Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson

This CD recording is a live recording of two country music legends pickin' and playin' some of their songs. This is done in an around situation where the audience is really up close and personal with the musicians. The two artists swap songs back and forth for an hour's worth of wonderful entertainment. The atmosphere is relaxed, just like you'd have at home if you could get both of them to play for you. They swap not only music , but stories as well, making this a fascinating look into the artistry of both players in a relaxed situation.

You can feel the camaraderie, and the tenderness in some of the songs, the determination of both artists as they play. The songs in this relaxed situation are more for entertainment, so at times the voices are just following one another ever so slightly. The harmony of the guitars is wonderful as they compliment each other like two old friends playing together for most of their lives.

The music is relaxing, enjoyable, entertaining, and insightful as they give a bit of history behind how the songs had come to be. The CD very interesting and very well-recorded. The voices are strong, vivid, and natural. You get the feeling that you're right there with them as they sing and reminisce as they play on.

If you like the artistry of Johnny Cash or Willie Nelson you will be very pleased with this CD, but remember this is a friendly relaxed session of two old friends just swapping memories, playing songs from well-seasoned careers, giving the audience and hour of we pick, yet we know not what we pick, with no planned program.

Like I've noted this is a very well-recorded CD, the fidelity of the recording is very strong and the artistic interpretation is great. For a very entertaining hour you will enjoy a look back into history of two country music legions.

What a joy this CD is... two legends playing and singing together, in what seems as relaxed and informal of an atmosphere as can be. The warmth of their friendship comes through on this recording, which is a real joy to listen to.

Love this CD, I play it all the time. It doesn't skip. It's in good condition. Thank you.

This 1998 concert rocks (even tho they play acoutic guitars).
The show is funny inbetween songs as Johnny and Willie chat back and forth and tell the story for each song. I LOVE this CD, I have tons and tons of Cash material and this album ranks in the top 5 on my list.
I wish.....I wish VH1 would relase this show un-edited on DVD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The music is wonderful. Its a live recording and the on stage interaction between the musicians is priceless. In fact, my favorite part of the album is the inbetween songs talking. Amazon's download service promptly dropped the songs in to my iTunes in the wrong order though and now the songs do not play in orginal album order. Very frustrating.