Willie Nelson
Author
Publisher
William Morrow
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
394 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
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 highs-from his bankruptcy to the founding of Farm Aid. An American...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
"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 them both side-by-side and apart with powerful, emotional...
Author
Publisher
Blue Rider Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
283 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"Willie Nelson, country music's quintessential musician, displays all the wit and warmth of his homespun style of storytelling in an inspiring holiday novel based on his classic Christmas song, "Pretty Paper." More than fifty years ago, Willie Nelson's beloved Christmas song "Pretty Paper" first hit the airwaves. And for all these years, Willie has wondered about the real-life Texas street vendor, selling wrappings and ribbons, who inspired his song....
Author
Publisher
Gotham Books
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
xv, 185 p. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
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 a young boy in Texas where he learned to respect his...
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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 Paul's misadventures became legendary, but many have gone...
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A modern-day movie musical about the making of a network TV special, Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas is the frenetic backstage story and delightful on-camera results of Dolly's desire to uplift an exhausted world's spirits by sharing the unique "mountain magic" she has always found in and around Dollywood at Christmas. Throughout the movie's production numbers and rehearsal chaos, Dolly finds herself taking a private journey into her past,...
Author
Publisher
Legacy Recordings
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 audio disc (45 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Just one day before his birthday, Willie Nelson releases a brand new studio album, his first collection of all new songs in nearly three years. One of the tracks, He Won't Ever Be Gone, pays homage to the late Merle Haggard.
13) Angels sing
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When Michael Walker was a child, he wished that Christmas was every day. Then one day a heartbreaking accident trampled his Christmas spirit. Thirty years goes by and he still can't bring himself to feel any joy at the holidays, even though his wife and parents try their best. When his own son faces a tragedy, he realizes he needs to make a change and get over the past. A mystery man by the name of Nick gives Michael a special gift and inspires him...
Publisher
Platinum Disc Corp
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (96 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Captain Hayes of the mighty law enforcement squad named the Texas Rangers reached the pinnacle of his career when he captured the notorious John Henry, an outlaw cowboy, and put him behind bars. Twenty years later, upon his release, Henry is older but unrepentant."--Container.
15) Surfer, dude
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A surfing icon comes home to find Malibu has changed. Gone are the times when surfers lived just to catch a wave; now it's all about sponsorships, virtual reality, and money. When the waves go flat, Steve's backed into a corner and he's got to endure.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2006, c1991
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"It's Texas-sized trouble when the gunsmoke clears as Ranger "Rip" Metcalf (Kristofferson), conman Bill Roy Barker (Nelson) and gorgeous FBI agent Susan Davis (Severance), stand tall together to clear a fellow ranger, Captain Jack Parson (Torn), of murder charges. This is big city Austin with a web of police corruption, ol' time vigilance and double-dealing, triple-crossing scoundrels. Metcalf and Barker can handle the firefight withthe bad guys -...
17) Wag the dog
Series
Publisher
New Line Home Video
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (96 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When the President is caught in a sex scandal less than two weeks before the election, his Washington spinmaster decides they need a war to distract the public's attention so he calls on Hollywood's top producer to create it.
18) Outlaw justice
Publisher
Artisan Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
©2003
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Two aging gunfighters re-form their old gang to avenge the murder of one of their former members.
Publisher
distributed by Columbia Records
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (89 min) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Features the singer's greatest hits, performed by Bennett and today's biggest stars, inclluding John Mayer; Michael Buble; Lady Gaga; Sheryl Crow; Willie Nelson; Queen Latifah; Faith Hill; Alejandro Sanz; Carrie Underwood; and more.