Released 30 years ago
Willie Standard Time
Willie Nelson · 1996
28 min · 10 tracks · blues · alternative country · Americana
A warm embrace of timeless standards reimagined through Nelson's signature blend of country and pop sensibilities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm embrace of nostalgic standards
- short, poignant listening experience
- ideal for relaxed afternoons
- front-loaded emotional resonance
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking extended musical journeys
- prefer upbeat, high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1996, Willie Nelson was solidifying his status as a beloved country music icon, having transitioned from mainstream stardom in the 1970s to a respected elder statesman. 'Willie Standard Time' marks his return to classic pop standards, following his successful run with original compositions and collaborations throughout the '80s and early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash· Kris Kristofferson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stormy Weather 2:25
- 2 Don't Get Around Much Anymore 2:34
- 3 Ole Buttermilk Sky 2:50
- 4 Wind Beneath My Wings 3:49
- 5 I'm Gonna Sit Right Down (And Write Myself a Letter) 3:01
- 6 Am I Blue 2:19
- 7 Unchained Melody 3:50
- 8 Exactly Like You 2:26
- 9 Old Fashioned Love 2:52
- 10 That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day) 2:38
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