Nelson, Willie
Summary: "Immortalized in Willie Nelson's road song "Me and Paul," Paul English was the towering figure who for 70 years acted as Willie's drummer, bodyguard, accountant, partner in crime, and right-hand man. Together, the two men roamed the country, putting on shows, getting into a few scrapes, raising money for good causes, and bringing the joy of their music to fans worldwide. Stories of Willie and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Horizon 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 NELNelson, Willie
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2001
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD PM Nelson 2001Nelson, Willie
Summary: This is the unvarnished, complete story of Willie Nelson's life, told in his distinct voice and leaving no moment or experience unturned, from Texas and Nashville to Hawaii and his legendary bus. Having recently turned 80, Nelson is ready to shine on a light on all aspects of his life, including his drive to write music, the women in his life, his collaborations, and his biggest lows and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2015
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Summary: Country music icon Willie Nelson has evolved over the years from an outlaw swimming against a Whiskey River to a Zen-like figure of wisdom and contentment. In this autobiographical collection of life advice, one of America's truest hearts reveals the spiritual and practical lessons learned from decades of hard knocks and good bounces. This collection of "Willie wisdom" takes us from his days as...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gotham Books 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 170.44 NELNelson, Willie
Summary: "In the Nelson family's first ever cookbook, we're cooking with good vibes only. Drawn from their favorite meals on nationwide tours, at the ranch, at home, and in their favorite cities along the way, these recipes have stories to tell--and what better way to enjoy a good meal than with a high-flying tale and a relaxing buzz? Each recipe provides a cannabis kick to ease the mind as much as the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gallery Books 2024
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Summary: For the first time ever, and to help celebrate his 90th birthday in 2023, American icon Willie Nelson provides the stories behind the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs, along with a dynamic assortment of never-before-seen photos and ephemera. From his earliest work in the 1950s to today, Willie looks back at the songs that have defined his career, from his days of earning $50 each to his...
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow 2023
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Summary: The iconic Country Music Hall of Fame artist shares the story of his life and career, from his early ambitions and relationships through his bankruptcy and founding of Farm Aid.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2015
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Summary: "Abandoned by their parents as toddlers, Willie and Bobbie Nelson found their love of music almost immediately through their grandparents, who raised them in a dusty small town in east Texas. Their close relationship--which persists today--is the longest-lasting bond in either of their lives. In alternating chapters, this heartfelt dual memoir weaves together their lives as they experienced...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2020
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Summary: On April 29 and 30 of this year, a variety of artists spanning genres and generations came together with Willie Nelson to celebrate the legend's 90th birthday for a star-studded, once-in-a-lifetime event at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. This two CD+Blu-ray set captures the highlights of this amazing night, including 39 performances across the two CDs and the same songs captured in HD on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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Summary: "A series of heartfelt letters, along with song lyrics to some of his biggest hits, draws upon his incredible seventy-year music career, his love-filled family life, and his role as an American icon and font of wit and wisdom"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Horizon 2021
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Summary: You won't see no sad and teary eyes When I get my wings, and it's my time to fly Just call my friends and tell them There's a party, come on by So just roll me up and smoke me when I die In Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die , Willie Nelson muses about his greatest influences and the things that are most important to him, and celebrates the family, friends, and colleagues who have blessed...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2012
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Summary: In 1983, director Martin Bell, photographer Mary Ellen Mark, and journalist Cheryl McCall set out to tell the stories of homeless and runaway teenagers in Seattle. These two films together create a frank, empathetic portrait of lost youth.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: BLU-RAY DOC STRSummary: From his embed with US Marines Echo Company in Afghanistan, photojournalist and filmmaker Danfung Dennis reveals the devastating impact a Taliban machine-gun bullet has on the life of 25-year-old Sergeant Nathan Harris. The film seamlessly transitions from stunning war reportage to an intimate portrait of one man's personal struggle at home in North Carolina, where Harris confronts the physical...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Docurama Films 2012
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC HELBennett, Tony
Contents: Don't get around much anymore (Michael Bublé) -- Who can I turn to (When nobody needs me) (Queen Latifah) -- Stranger in paradise (Andrea Bocelli) -- Watch what happens (Natalie Cole) -- Body and soul (Amy Winehouse) -- It had to be you (Carrie Underwood) -- Blue velvet (K.D. Lang) -- Don't get around much anymore (Michael Bublé) -- Blue velvet (K.D. Lang) -- Speak low (Norah Jones) -- On the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Columbia Music Video 2012
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD TONSummary: Join the host of The Colbert Report as he celebrates the holidays with friends for a Yuletide evening of song, dance and nog-induced dementia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount Pictures 2008
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV COLSummary: Eric Clapton headlines a festival featuring some of the world's greatest guitar players including Jeff Beck, B.B. King, Vince Gill, Buddy Guy, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2007
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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC ERISummary: Filmmaker Les Blank considered this free-form feature documentary about singer-songwriter Leon Russell, filmed between 1972 and 1974 while Blank was living at the Russell/Shelter Records recording studio compound on Grand Lake of the Cherokees in NE Oklahoma, but unreleased due to creative differences and music clearance problems, to be one of his greatest accomplishments. Includes scenes of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC LEOMaitland, Keith
Summary: Tells the story of "Austin City Limits", the longest-running music program in TV history.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gravitas Ventures Llc 2018
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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC SONSummary: An eclectic group of artists performed selections from the Bob Dylan songbook on October 16, 1992 at Madison Square Garden in New York City to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dylan's debut album.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Columbia Records 2014