Tougher Than Leather
Willie Nelson · 1983
30 min · 13 tracks · blues · alternative country · Americana
A blend of heartfelt storytelling and laid-back melodies that define Nelson's enduring outlaw country style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, reflective listening sessions
- laid-back storytelling vibes
- gentle melodic exploration
- intimate and personal moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1983, 'Tougher Than Leather' was Willie Nelson's follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Always on My Mind'. At this point in his career, Nelson was solidifying his status as a major figure in country music while expanding his appeal to mainstream audiences. This album showcases his unique sound and resilience during a time of personal and professional challenges.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash· Kris Kristofferson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Love for the Rose 0:35
- 2 Changing Skies 3:02
- 3 Tougher Than Leather 4:51
- 4 Little Old Fashioned Karma 3:16
- 5 Somewhere in Texas (Part I) 0:51
- 6 Beer Barrel Polka 2:41
- 7 Summer of Roses 3:10
- 8 Somewhere in Texas (Part II) 0:54
- 9 My Love for the Rose 0:27
- 10 The Convict and the Rose 3:50
- 11 Changing Skies 0:52
- 12 I Am the Forest 4:14
- 13 Nobody Slides, My Friend 1:36
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