The Willie Way by Willie Nelson - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

The Willie Way is the final album Willie Nelson released for RCA, and when it arrived the singer was already moving on to the next phase of his career, making records his way in Austin, Texas. Despite being released as its author was on the precipice of a major change, The Willie Way is in no way a rushed or half-hearted affair. On the contrary, it bids farewell to the Nashville scene with full-bodied feeling and elegance. Nelson’s version of Kris Kristofferson’s “Help Me Make It Through the Night” is lush and triumphant, but still resounds with Willie’s gentle touch. While another artist at this juncture might leave his label with a whimper, these recordings instead feel like the culmination of Nelson’s career thus far. Between swift-moving shuffles like “A Moment Isn’t very Long” and “Undo the Right” and slow-burning ballads like “Wake Me When It’s Over” and “I’d Rather You Didn’t Love Me,” The Willie Way encapsulates everything its author had accomplished over his ten years as a Nashville recording artist.

1. You Left A Long, Long Time Ago

by Willie Nelson

Primary Artist: Willie Nelson; Main Performer
Performer: Willie Nelson; Performer
Composer: Willie Nelson; Composer
Lyricist: Willie Nelson; Composer

2. Wonderful Future

by Willie Nelson

Primary Artist: Willie Nelson; Main Performer
Performer: Willie Nelson; Performer
Composer: Willie Nelson; Composer
Lyricist: Willie Nelson; Composer
Producer: Felton Jarvis; Production

3. Help Me Make It Through the Night

by Willie Nelson

Primary Artist: Willie Nelson; Main Performer
Performer: Willie Nelson; Performer
Arranger: Mike Leech; Composer
Composer: Kris Kristofferson; Composer
Lyricist: Kris Kristofferson; Composer
Producer: Felton Jarvis; Production

4. Wake Me When It's Over

by Willie Nelson

Primary Artist: Willie Nelson; Main Performer
Performer: Willie Nelson; Performer
Composer: Willie Nelson; Composer
Lyricist: Willie Nelson; Composer
Producer: Felton Jarvis; Production

5. Undo the Right

by Willie Nelson

Primary Artist: Willie Nelson; Main Performer
Performer: Willie Nelson; Performer
Composer: Willie Nelson; Composer
Lyricist: Willie Nelson; Composer
Producer: Felton Jarvis; Production

6. Mountain Dew

by Willie Nelson

Primary Artist: Willie Nelson; Main Performer
Performer: Willie Nelson; Performer
Composer: Scott Wiseman
B. L. Lunsford; Composer
Lyricist: Scott Wiseman
B. L. Lunsford; Composer
Producer: Felton Jarvis; Production

7. Home Is Where You're Happy

by Willie Nelson

Primary Artist: Willie Nelson; Main Performer
Performer: Willie Nelson; Performer
Composer: Willie Nelson; Composer
Lyricist: Willie Nelson; Composer
Producer: Felton Jarvis; Production

8. A Moment Isn't Very Long

by Willie Nelson

Primary Artist: Willie Nelson; Main Performer
Performer: Willie Nelson; Performer
Composer: Willie Nelson; Composer
Lyricist: Willie Nelson; Composer

9. What Do You Want Me to Do?

by Willie Nelson

Primary Artist: Willie Nelson; Main Performer
Performer: Willie Nelson; Performer
Composer: Willie Nelson; Composer
Lyricist: Willie Nelson; Composer
Producer: Felton Jarvis; Production

10. I'd Rather You Didn't Love Me

by Willie Nelson

Primary Artist: Willie Nelson; Main Performer
Performer: Willie Nelson; Performer
Composer: Willie Nelson; Composer
Lyricist: Willie Nelson; Composer
Producer: Felton Jarvis; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

27 minutes and 22 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

6/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Country, Traditional Country, Outlaw Country, Honky Tonk, Nashville Sound, Texas Country

Label

Legacy - CBS - Sony

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 27, 2008

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888880373120