{"id":9777,"date":"2018-09-14T16:48:50","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T21:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/?p=9777"},"modified":"2023-09-03T20:20:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-03T20:20:15","slug":"album-feature-willie-nelson-my-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/?p=9777","title":{"rendered":"Album Feature – Willie Nelson – My Way"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Joshua Wallace<\/span><\/p>\n

Willie Nelson typically releases two kinds of albums these days.  He does an album of originals and then he will do a vanity project which is often a covers album.  This time he has released a tribute to Frank Sinatra called My Way. The thing that sets this a part from some of his other projects are the arrangements for these songs.  He takes the big band arrangements of Sinatra and turns them into more country and western swing jazzy arrangements. The results are very Willie sounding but still retain the essence of Sinatra.<\/span><\/p>\n

The album kicks off with Sinatra\u2019s \u201cFly Me To The Moon\u201d which still features a horn section but it\u2019s anchored by Willie\u2019s long time harmonica player Mickey Raphael who plays a large part in this album.  Willie\u2019s guitar shines on this cut with a great solo. Another favorite is \u201cOne For My Baby (And One More For The Road)\u201d which is turned into more of a country blues number with an nod to the sound of the original.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBlue Moon\u201d is another favorite that moves into jazzy western swing territory.  The original by Sinatra was a big band jazz track that featured the horn section heavily.  I really dig the sound Willie creates on this one as he breathes new life into a classic. Norah Jones is the album\u2019s only guest star as she duets with Willie on the track \u201cWhat Is This Thing Called Love\u201d.   Willie turns Sinatra\u2019s classy ballad on it\u2019s head and turns it into a jazzy duet fit for smoky dance halls.<\/span><\/p>\n

Willie\u2019s interpretation of other people\u2019s songs can sometimes be hit or miss, but My Way is a big hit.  He pays homage to Sinatra\u2019s signature sound while creating something new with a jazzy country western swing sound.  If you\u2019re a fan of either artist I suggest picking this album up. It is available everywhere you can find good music on Friday September 14th, 2018.          <\/span><\/p>\n

Favorite Tracks : Fly Me To The Moon, One For My Baby (One More For The Road), Blue Moon, What Is This Thing Called Love, My Way<\/span><\/p>\n

Willie Nelson – My Way (2018)<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Fly Me To The Moon<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Summer Wind<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) <\/span><\/li>\n
  4. A Foggy Day<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. It Was A Very Good Year<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Blue Moon<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. I’ll Be Around<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Night And Day<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. What Is This Thing Called Love (With Norah Jones)<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Young At Heart<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. My Way<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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