Book
Energy follows thought : the stories behind my songs / Willie Nelson with David Ritz and Mickey Raphael.
Record details
- ISBN: 0063272202
- ISBN: 9780063272200
- Physical Description: 394 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: [New York] : William Morrow, [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Fifty bucks a song -- Twisted and confused -- Half a man -- Yesterday's wine -- The true me -- Lonely places -- Still is still moving -- Phases and stages -- Where do you stand? -- Burned bridges -- Red headed stranger -- Crazy characters -- I'm still here -- Tougher than leather -- Love has a mind of its own -- Abandoned houses -- Spirit -- Teatro -- Cannibalism (or stealing from myself) -- Epilogue: energy follows thought. |
| Summary, etc.: | 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 biggest hits, from his less well-known songs (but incredibly meaningful to him) to his concept albums. Along the way, he also shares the stories of his guitar Trigger, his family and "family," as well as the artists he collaborated with, including Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Ray Charles, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Dolly Parton, and many others. Willie is disarmingly honest--what do you have to lose when you're about to turn 90? --meditating on the nature of songwriting and finding his voice, and the themes he's explored his whole life--relationships, infidelity, love, loss, friendship, life on the road, and particularly poignant at this juncture of his life: mortality. Revealing, funny, whimsical, and wise, this book is an enduring tribute to Willie Nelson's legacy. --Publisher's website. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Nelson, Willie, 1933- > Discography. Nelson, Willie, 1933- > Pictorial works. Country music. |
| Genre: | Photobooks. Illustrated works. |
Available copies
- 13 of 14 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Milford Public Library.
Holds
- 2 current holds with 14 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Public Library | 782.421 NELSON (Text) | 34013154663903 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
