The Essential

~ Release by Willie Nelson (see all versions of this release, 8 available)

Tracklist

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1On the Road Again
recorded in:
Austin, Texas, United States (in 1979)
engineer and mixer:
Bradley Hartman
producer:
Willie Nelson
bass:
Bee Spears (in 1979)
drums (drum set):
Paul English (US drummer for Willie Nelson) (in 1979) and Rex Ludwick (US drummer) (in 1979)
guitar:
Johnny Gimble (in 1979), Willie Nelson (in 1979) and Jody Payne (in 1979)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (in 1979)
percussion:
Paul English (US drummer for Willie Nelson) (in 1979)
piano:
Bobbie Nelson (in 1979)
vocals:
Willie Nelson (in 1979)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 2003)
engineered at:
The Enactron Truck in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1979)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 471)
live recording of:
On the Road Again (in 1979)
lyricist and composer:
Willie Nelson
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Full Nelson Music and EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty. Limited (not for release label use!)
part of:
The 53rd Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1980 nominee)
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2Always on My Mind
producer:
Chips Moman
bass:
Mike Leech (Nashville session musician and arranger) (on 1981-10-11)
drums (drum set):
Gene Chrisman (on 1981-10-11)
guitar:
Johnny Christopher (guitarist, lyricist, composer, singer, session musician) (on 1981-10-11), Willie Nelson (on 1981-10-11) and Reggie Young (guitarist and songwriter) (on 1981-10-11)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (on 1981-10-11)
keyboard:
Bobby Woods (American pianist, keyboard player and songwriter) (on 1981-10-11) and Bobby Emmons (on 1981-10-11)
vocals:
Willie Nelson (on 1981-10-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1981, in 1982, in 2003) and CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1982)
recorded at:
Moman's Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1981-10-11)
recording of:
Always on My Mind (on 1981-10-11)
writer:
Johnny Christopher (guitarist, lyricist, composer, singer, session musician), Mark James (Francis Zambon, composer of “Suspicious Minds”) and Wayne Carson Thompson
publisher:
Bike Music, Budde Songs Inc., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Lovolar Music, Peermusic (S.E. Asia) Ltd., Rose Bridge Music, Screen Gems, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Sebanine Music
sub-publisher:
Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (Hong Kong) Ltd. (EMI Music Publishing (Hong Kong) Limited) and Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd.
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3Pancho and Lefty
producer:
Merle Haggard (US country singer, guitarist, fiddler & songwriter), Chips Moman and Willie Nelson
bass:
Mike Leech (Nashville session musician and arranger) (in 1982-11)
drums (drum set):
Gene Chrisman (in 1982-11)
fiddle and mandolin:
Johnny Gimble (in 1982-11)
guitar:
Johnny Christopher (guitarist, lyricist, composer, singer, session musician) (in 1982-11), Merle Haggard (US country singer, guitarist, fiddler & songwriter) (in 1982-11), Grady Martin (country/rockabilly guitarist) (in 1982-11), Chips Moman (in 1982-11), Willie Nelson (in 1982-11), Lewis Talley (in 1982-11) and Reggie Young (guitarist and songwriter) (in 1982-11)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (in 1982-11)
keyboard:
Bobby Emmons (in 1982-11) and Bobby Wood (American pianist, keyboard player and songwriter) (in 1982-11)
saxophone:
Don Markham (in 1982-11)
background vocals:
Johnny Christopher (guitarist, lyricist, composer, singer, session musician) (in 1982-11), Merle Haggard (US country singer, guitarist, fiddler & songwriter) (in 1982-11), Willie Nelson (in 1982-11) and Bobby Wood (American pianist, keyboard player and songwriter) (in 1982-11)
vocals:
Merle Haggard (US country singer, guitarist, fiddler & songwriter) (in 1982-11) and Willie Nelson (in 1982-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 2003)
recorded at:
Moman's Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (in 1982-11) and Pedernales Recording Studio in Spicewood, Texas, United States (in 1982-11)
cover recording of:
Pancho and Lefty (in 1982-11)
lyricist and composer:
Townes Van Zandt
Willie Nelson with Merle Haggard4.754:48
4To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1984)
producer:
Ramón Arcusa and Richard Perry (producer)
vocals:
Julio Iglesias (in 1984) and Willie Nelson (in 1984)
performer:
Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1984) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 2003)
recorded at:
Pedernales Recording Studio in Spicewood, Texas, United States (in 1984)
recording of:
To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before (in 1984)
writer:
Hal David and Albert Hammond
publisher:
BMG Gold Songs, BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! see annotation), Casa David Music, EMI April Music Inc. and Songs of Fujimusic
Willie Nelson with Julio Iglesias23:33
5City of New Orleans
producer:
Chips Moman
alto saxophone:
Jon Marett (in 1983-10)
baritone saxophone:
Donald Sanders (saxophonist) (in 1983-10)
bass:
Mike Leech (Nashville session musician and arranger) (in 1983-10)
drums (drum set):
Gene Chrisman (in 1983-10)
guitar:
J. R. Cobb (in 1983-10), Chips Moman (in 1983-10), Willie Nelson (in 1983-10) and Reggie Young (guitarist and songwriter) (in 1983-10)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (in 1983-10)
keyboard:
Bobby Emmons (in 1983-10) and Bobby Wood (American pianist, keyboard player and songwriter) (in 1983-10)
strings:
The “A” Strings (in 1983-10)
trumpet:
Wayne Jackson (trumpet/horn, member of The Mar-Keys and The Memphis Horns) (in 1983-10)
background vocals:
Andy Black (vocalist, worked with Willie Nelson) (in 1983-10), Chips Moman (in 1983-10), Sherrill Parks (in 1983-10), Toni Wine (in 1983-10), Bobby Wood (American pianist, keyboard player and songwriter) (in 1983-10) and Rick Yancey (backing vocalist) (in 1983-10)
vocals:
Willie Nelson (in 1983-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 2003)
cover recording of:
City of New Orleans (in 1983-10)
lyricist and composer:
Steve Goodman (folk musician)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
live cover recording of:
City of New Orleans
lyricist and composer:
Steve Goodman (folk musician)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
recording of:
City of New Orleans
lyricist and composer:
Steve Goodman (folk musician)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
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6Seven Spanish Angels
producer:
Billy Sherrill (US songwriter/producer/arranger)
acoustic guitar:
Dale Sellers (Nashville session guitarist) (in 1984)
bass:
Robert Wray (in 1984)
classical guitar [gut string guitar]:
Pete Bordonali (in 1984) and Billy Sanford (guitar) (in 1984)
drums (drum set):
Kenneth Malone (session drummer/percussion) (in 1984)
harmonica:
Terry McMillan (in 1984)
keyboard:
Hargus "Pig" Robbins (in 1984)
steel guitar:
Pete Drake (steel guitar player) (in 1984)
strings:
The “A” Strings (in 1984)
trumpet:
Bill McElhiney (in 1984) and Jose McElhiney (in 1984)
background vocals:
Louis Nunley (in 1984), Lisa Silver (in 1984), Diane Tidwell (in 1984) and Hurshel Wiginton (in 1984)
lead vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (in 1984) and Willie Nelson (in 1984)
conductor:
Bill McElhiney (in 1984)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 2003)
recorded at:
Eleven Eleven Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (in 1984) and Pedernales Recording Studio in Spicewood, Texas, United States (in 1984)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 40 Saddest Country Songs of All Time (2019 re-issued) (number: 24)
recording of:
Seven Spanish Angels (in 1984)
writer:
Troy Seals (Troy Harold Seals, American singer, songwriter, and guitarist) and Eddie Setser (In Groups: James Brown And The Dapps, Jellyroll, The Dapps)
publisher:
WB Music Group
Willie Nelson with Ray Charles3.253:51
7Forgiving You Was Easy
recording of:
Forgiving You was Easy
lyricist and composer:
Willie Nelson
publisher:
Full Nelson Music, Inc.
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8Highwayman
recorded in:
Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1984-10-03)
assistant engineer:
Ken Criblez and Larry Greenhill
engineer:
David Cherry and Chips Moman
producer:
Chips Moman
bass:
Mike Leech (Nashville session musician and arranger) (on 1984-10-03) and Jimmy Tittle (on 1984-10-03)
drums (drum set):
Gene Chrisman (on 1984-10-03)
guitar:
Paul Davis (American singer) (on 1984-10-03), Waylon Jennings (US country musician) (on 1984-10-03), Kris Kristofferson (on 1984-10-03), Chips Moman (on 1984-10-03), Willie Nelson (on 1984-10-03) and Johnny Rodriguez (country singer & songwriter) (on 1984-10-03)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (on 1984-10-03)
keyboard:
Paul Davis (American singer) (on 1984-10-03), Bobby Emmons (on 1984-10-03) and Bobby Wood (American pianist, keyboard player and songwriter) (on 1984-10-03)
mandolin:
Marty Stuart (on 1984-10-03)
background vocals:
Johnny Cash (country music legend) (on 1984-10-03), Paul Davis (American singer) (on 1984-10-03), Waylon Jennings (US country musician) (on 1984-10-03), Kris Kristofferson (on 1984-10-03), Chips Moman (on 1984-10-03), Willie Nelson (on 1984-10-03) and Johnny Rodriguez (country singer & songwriter) (on 1984-10-03)
vocals:
Johnny Cash (country music legend) (on 1984-10-03), Waylon Jennings (US country musician) (on 1984-10-03), Kris Kristofferson (on 1984-10-03) and Willie Nelson (on 1984-10-03)
performer:
Johnny Cash (country music legend), Waylon Jennings (US country musician), Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1985), CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1985), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1985), Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1985) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1985, in 2003)
recorded at:
Moman's Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1984-10-03) and Woodland Sound Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1984-10-03)
part of:
Grammy Award: Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group nominees (number: 1986)
cover recording of:
The Highwayman (on 1984-10-03)
lyricist and composer:
Jimmy Webb (US songwriter, composer, producer, pianist & singer)
publisher:
White Oak Songs
recording of:
The Highwayman
lyricist and composer:
Jimmy Webb (US songwriter, composer, producer, pianist & singer)
publisher:
White Oak Songs
Willie Nelson with The Highwaymen4.453:03
9Living in the Promiseland
engineer:
Bobby Arnold and Larry Greenhill
producer:
Willie Nelson
bass:
Bee Spears (on 1985-11-28)
drums (drum set):
Rex Ludwick (US drummer) (on 1985-11-28)
guitar:
David Lynn Jones (on 1985-11-28), Willie Nelson (on 1985-11-28) and Jody Payne (on 1985-11-28)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (on 1985-11-28)
percussion:
Paul English (US drummer for Willie Nelson) (on 1985-11-28)
piano:
Bobbie Nelson (on 1985-11-28)
vocals:
Willie Nelson (on 1985-11-28)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 2003)
recorded at:
Pedernales Recording Studio in Spicewood, Texas, United States (on 1985-11-28)
recording of:
Living in the Promiseland (on 1985-11-28)
lyricist and composer:
David Lynn Jones
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10The End of Understanding
recording of:
End of Understanding
lyricist and composer:
Willie Nelson
publisher:
Tree Publishing Co., Inc.
Willie Nelson with The Highwaymen2:44
11Across the Borderline
assistant recording engineer and assistant mixer:
Aidan McGovern
recording engineer and mixer:
Brian Masterson (audio engineer)
producer:
Don Was
bass guitar [bass]:
Mike Leech (Nashville session musician and arranger)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Gene Chrisman
electric guitar:
Reggie Young (guitarist and songwriter)
guitar:
Willie Nelson and Danny Timms
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael
mandolin:
Robbie Turner (Steel guitar player)
organ and piano:
Danny Timms
background vocals [backing vocals]:
Kris Kristofferson and Danny Timms
vocals:
Willie Nelson
recorded at and mixed at:
Windmill Lane Studios (2nd/current location, since 1990) in Dublin, County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
cover recording of:
Across the Borderline
writer:
Ry Cooder, Jim Dickinson and John Hiatt (guitarist, pianist and singer-songwriter)
publisher:
USI B Music Publishing
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12Still Is Still Moving to Me
assistant recording engineer and assistant mixer:
Dan Bosworth (engineer)
recording engineer and mixer:
Rik Pekkonen
engineer:
Larry Greenhill
producer:
Don Was
acoustic guitar:
Willie Nelson and Jody Payne
bass guitar [bass]:
Bee Spears
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Paul English (US drummer for Willie Nelson)
electric guitar:
Grady Martin (country/rockabilly guitarist)
electric guitar [tremolo guitar]:
Mark Goldenberg
Hammond organ [B-3] and piano:
Bobbie Nelson
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael
pedal steel guitar [pedal steel]:
Robbie Turner (Steel guitar player)
percussion:
Billy English (US drummer/percussionist for Willie Nelson)
violin:
Johnny Gimble
Wurlitzer electric piano [Wurlitzer]:
Benmont Tench
recorded at:
Pedernales Recording Studio in Spicewood, Texas, United States
mixed at:
Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Still Is Still Moving to Me
lyricist and composer:
Willie Nelson
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13I Never Cared for You
recording of:
I Never Cared for You
lyricist and composer:
Willie Nelson (in 1964)
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14Just Breathe
cover recording of:
Just Breathe
lyricist and composer:
Eddie Vedder
Willie Nelson feat. Lukas Nelson4:05
15I Wish I Didn’t Love You So
cover recording of:
I Wish I Didn’t Love You So (The Perils of Pauline)
lyricist and composer:
Frank Loesser
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody) and Sony/ATV Harmony
part of:
The 20th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Willie Nelson4:20
16From Here to the Moon and Back
recording of:
From Here to the Moon and Back
lyricist and composer:
Dolly Parton
publisher:
Velvet Apple Music
Willie Nelson feat. Dolly Parton4:03
17The Wall
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18Band of Brothers
recording of:
Band of Brothers
writer:
Buddy Cannon (songwriter and record producer) and Willie Nelson
publisher:
Act Five Music, Run Slow Music and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
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19Who’ll Buy My Memories?
recording of:
Who’ll Buy My Memories
lyricist and composer:
Willie Nelson (in 1972)
Willie Nelson & Sister Bobbie2:48
20Unfair Weather Friend
recording of:
Unfair Weather Friend (in 2015)
writer:
Marla Cannon-Goodman and Ward Davis (American singer and songwriter)
Willie Nelson with Merle Haggard14:16
21It’s All Going to Pot
recording of:
It’s All Going to Pot
writer:
Buddy Cannon (songwriter and record producer), Jamey Johnson (American country music singer and songwriter) and Larry Shell (Studio musician, a songwriter, a publisher)
Willie Nelson with Merle Haggard2:58
22Roll Me Up
recording of:
Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die
writer:
Richard Albert Alves, Buddy Cannon (songwriter and record producer), Mike McQuerry and Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson feat. Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson & Jamey Johnson33:25