"Willie Nelson has announced a new album titled Workin' Man: Willie Sings Merle. As the title suggests, the LP finds the 92-year-old Nelson paying tribute to his good friend Merle Haggard. A press release notes that the album is Nelson's 78th solo album, and whopping 155th overall. In advance of its November 7th release via Legacy Recordings, Nelson has unveiled the single "Workin' Man Blues," a cover of Haggard's 1969 classic."
"Workin' Man: Willie Sings Merle features Nelson's newly recorded renditions of 11 of his favorite Haggard tracks, among them "Swinging Doors," "Okie From Muskogee," "I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink," and others. The album features some of the final recordings of Nelson's sister Bobbie Nelson on piano and Paul English on drums. The two longtime members of Nelson's Family band passes away in 2022 and 2020, respectively."
"Nelson co-produced the album with longtime collaborator Mickey Raphael, who also plays harmonica on the LP. The rest of the band is rounded out by Kevin Smith on bass and Paul English's brother Billy English on drums and percussion. The album announcement comes as Nelson is set to embark on the final leg of the "Outlaw Festival Tour" also featuring Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, and others. The new leg kicks off Friday (September 5th) in Bangor, Maine."
Willie Nelson will release Workin' Man: Willie Sings Merle on November 7 via Legacy Recordings. The LP contains 11 newly recorded renditions of Merle Haggard songs, led by the unveiled single 'Workin' Man Blues,' a cover of Haggard's 1969 classic. The record is Nelson's 78th solo album and 155th overall. The album includes some of the final recordings of sister Bobbie Nelson on piano and drummer Paul English, both longtime Family band members who died in 2022 and 2020. Nelson co-produced with Mickey Raphael, who plays harmonica, and the band features Kevin Smith (bass) and Billy English (drums). The announcement coincides with the final leg of the Outlaw Festival Tour beginning September 5 in Bangor, Maine.
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