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Without a Song

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Although others may not appreciate Willie Nelson's non-traditonal projects, such as this album, I appreciate his ability to span the genre's. That is why Willie is one of my favorite performers, one to be ranked up with the likes of Jim Reeves and Ray Price, and other pioneers of the Nashville Sound. Granted, this album is not hard-core country, but it is a fine piece of work!

I have an LP version of this CD that I have not played in years. However, I heard one of the songs from the CD recently and that motivated me to find the LP. I found it but ordered the CD as well.

It's good to hear Willie sing. I only have 2 CD's of his - Stardust and this one. I've ripped them into my PC and listen to them when I work. Luckily, I have a little place in the hill country of Texas. There is nothing more Texas than listening to Willie sing with a clear as glass voice and drink beer out on the porch on a breezy, cool Texas evening. Personal favorites are "Without a song", "Once in a while", "You'll never Know" and of course, " A Dreamer's Holiday."

Willie Nelson is a national treasure, but his rebel image definitely has a softer side, and he is appealing to an amazingly wide fan base. This album of standards is my seventy-nine-year old father's favorite CD. When he lost it in a move recently, he appealed to me to find him another copy and I was happy to turn to Amazon.

My parents have seen Willie Nelson in concert five times -- mostly when he appeared at Wolf Trap Farm Park outside Washington, D.C. But they invited us to accompany them the last time, and he gives quite a show. Even my teenaged daughters loved him.

I recommend this easy-to-take CD for anyone who loves the "old ones" and loves the sexy growl in Willie's magic throat.

I expected more from this, one of a handful of Willie Nelson albums dedicated to songs from the Great American Songbook. The songs are great, Booker T. is onboard for production and organ duties, and Willie's voice sounds great. Still, the emotion that makes Stardust a great collection of standards just isn't working here.

"Without A Song", "Harbor Lights", and, to a lesser extent, some of the others, make nice (dare I say "easy") listening. I could've done without Julio Iglesias' presence on the flat "As Time Goes By", and much of the album is lacking in energy. Even Booker T.'s organ serves to lay a bland background as ballad after ballad is served up.

The disc is inexpensive and makes inobtrusive background music. Beyond that, I'd go with Stardust or the Leon Russell collaboration for Willie Nelson doing standards.

Willie nelson is undisputibly one of the greatest Artists in Country Music ;but this album amd his other album "Stardust" shows he can shine in just about any gendre of music he tries. He is a great soloist and he has shown that he is equally as good doing a duet or singing with others,male or female.What comes to mind to me when listening to Willie sing these "old standards" is somewhat like the great Ray Charles singing Hank Williams's songs.Or for that matter when Willie teams up with Charles on my favorite "Seven Spanish Algels".When you are as good as Willie is,let's face it;he can sing just about any song as well as anyone else.
For longtime fans of Willie,it is a somewhat different treat to just sit back and enjoy him singing these old favourites,which you will probably remember having been sung by others;and you had just never thought of what they would be like if Willie were to sing them.Well,wonder no more;and enjoy Willie's versions..

We are so happy to finally replace our old cassette tape. this music is such an important part of our memories!

CD was advertised as used and came in excellent condition. Very happy with this item.

It's a shame this one is now out of print. An understated gem. Without A Song--Autumn Leaves--Once in a While are sheer perfection and Booker T's Organ evokes early 80s--a time when country music was changing. And Willie's music was becoming more pop-more crossover--and a bit less 'outlaw'. Although no liner notes--the poster picture with Booker and Willie relaxing by the pool is neat-but the music takes center stage here. Originally on Columbia in 83--a reissue in the 00 decade lacks the artwork/poster/linernotes. Try to find the original cd release. If you like this you'll like Somewhere Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful World--and One for the ROad. Stardust NO--Delicious YES!!

Willie Nelson's best albums of the eighties were collaborations with another artist: Webb Pierce or Hank Snow. This one stinks.