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Willie and Family Live

Willie Nelson · 1978

93 min · 29 tracks · blues · alternative country · Americana

A vibrant blend of country classics and heartfelt originals, infused with Willie Nelson's signature charm and improvisational spirit.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • heartfelt sing-alongs with friends
  • wave-like pacing and flow
  • nostalgic storytelling through classics
  • warmth of a shared experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek tightly structured albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Willie and Family Live' was released in 1978, Willie Nelson had transitioned from a successful songwriter to a leading figure in the outlaw country movement. This live album followed his breakthrough record 'Red Headed Stranger' (1975), solidifying his position as a cultural icon and showcasing his dynamic performance style alongside family and friends.
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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Whiskey River 3:40
  • 2 Stay a Little Longer 3:25
  • 3 Funny How Time Slips Away 2:43
  • 4 Crazy 1:47
  • 5 Night Life 4:07
  • 6 If You've Got the Money I've Got the Time 1:31
  • 7 Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys 3:33
  • 8 I Can Get Off on You 2:08
  • 9 If You Could Touch Her at All 2:59
  • 10 Good Hearted Woman 2:58
  • 11 Red Headed Stranger Medley: Time of the Preacher / I Couldn't Believe It Was True / Blue Rock Montana / Red Headed Stranger / Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain / Red Headed Stranger / Just as I Am 14:25
  • 12 Under the Double Eagle 2:43

Disc 2

  • 1 Till I Gain Control Again 5:59
  • 2 Bloody Mary Morning 3:33
  • 3 I'm a Memory 1:51
  • 4 Mr. Record Man 1:59
  • 5 Hello Walls 1:30
  • 6 One Day at a Time 2:04
  • 7 Will the Circle Be Unbroken 2:06
  • 8 Amazing Grace 5:25
  • 9 Take This Job and Shove It 2:52
  • 10 Uncloudy Day 3:41
  • 11 The Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line 1:28
  • 12 A Song for You 2:42
  • 13 Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms 1:57
  • 14 Georgia on My Mind 4:08
  • 15 I Gotta Get Drunk 1:22
  • 16 Whiskey River 2:42
  • 17 The Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line 2:12

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