It's a Long Story: My Life
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (760 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0316403547 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It's a wonderful thing if you love ol' Willie -- and who doesn't? Nelson has spent decades on the road building this story -- do yourself a favor and take a day or two to read it."Hunter Hauk, Dallas Morning News"Brims with affectionate reminiscences of Nelson's childhood and semi-wayward youth, his turbulent marriages and career zigzags. Readers of It's a Long Story will finally get the sense that Nelson is sitting before them spilling everything he can remember. It's a rare insight into an American folk hero, one told in a voice as powerful and genuine as the red-headed stranger himself."Mark Flanagan, Run Spot Run"The often hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking s
One of the most beloved popular musicians of our time tells the story of his extraordinary life.This is Willie Nelson's complete, unvarnished story, told in his voice and leaving no significant moment or experience untold, from Texas, Nashville, Hawaii, and beyond. Having recently turned 80, Nelson is ready to shine 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 highs--from his bankruptcy to the founding of Farm Aid.An American icon who still tours constantly and headlines music festivals, Willie Nelson and his music have found their way into the hearts and minds of fans the world over, winning ten Grammys and receiving Kennedy Center Honors. Now it's time to hear the last word about his life--from the man himself.
"The feeling in his heart and his songs" according to wogan. Willie Nelson at the time of writing this book is 82 and he seems to be writing right from his heart. He covers a lot of his experiences, feelings and thoughts; but what might be of most interest to his many fans are his descriptions of how he wrote many of his songs. He wants to tell his story and he most certainly does. A song is a short story and he has used them to tell much of his life but here are the fine points.I like his music, but have never seen him perform (but now I have tickets for this summer) a. G. Forth said Less Than I Expected. I am only 15% into this book and am not impressed, either by the writing or the stories. I am a fan of Willie, but this biography does not convey the exciting and deep person he appears to be in real life. The writing reads like it was dictated by him and then massaged by a ghost writer. If it was truly written by Willie, my sincere apologies. I am going to slog on for another fifty pages and hope for more to come through. At the moment I am not a believer. If I am proven wrong, I will go back and amend this.. "The Journey Never Ends" according to prisrob. 'Night Life, 'Crazy' and 'Hello Walls, three of Willie Nelson's most wonderful and long lasting songs were almost sold for five dollars a piece. Willie was down on his luck, looking for work, and needed money. Thankfully, the man he wanted to sell them to, would not buy them,but offered him an opportunity to move on. This is but one little bit of info we learn about this wonderful, musical man.From a young age Willie had the music in him. Brought up by his grandparents in the little Texas town they lived in, h
Willie Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. He was inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993.