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Always on My Mind

Willie Nelson · 1982

33 min · 10 tracks · blues · alternative country · Americana

A heartfelt blend of country and pop that articulates longing through soulful vocals and poignant melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional reflections throughout
  • heartfelt moments of longing
  • short tracks for easy listening
  • ideal for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer long, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Always on My Mind' was released in 1982, Willie Nelson was already a prominent figure in country music, having achieved significant success with albums like 'Red Headed Stranger' (1975) and 'The Outlaws' (1976). This album marked a continued evolution in his sound, showcasing his ability to merge traditional country with mainstream pop sensibilities during a period of rising popularity.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Do Right Woman, Do Right Man 2:58
  • 2 Always on My Mind 3:33
  • 3 A Whiter Shade of Pale 4:01
  • 4 Let It Be Me 3:31
  • 5 Staring Each Other Down 2:18
  • 6 Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:39
  • 7 Old Fords and a Natural Stone 2:31
  • 8 Permanently Lonely 2:41
  • 9 Last Thing I Needed First Thing This Morning 4:21
  • 10 The Party's Over 2:52

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