Description
The new Willie Nelson album, titled December Day, is the first installment of a new series of archival recordings called Willies Stash. Personally curated by Willie Nelson, the Willies Stash series will present a variety of releases, culled from decades of recording and touring. A singular career thats established Willie Nelson as an American musical icon.
Produced by Buddy Cannon and augmented by contributions from other Family Band members, the album is a collaboration between Willie Nelson and his sister, Sister Bobbie. December Day showcases 18 unreleased selections from the Willie Nelson Family Songbook, including new versions of gems from Willies extensive songwriting catalog (Permanently Lonely, My Old Peculiar Way) alongside some surprising cover tunes (Al Jolsons The Anniversary Song, Irving Berlins Alexanders Ragtime Band, Whatll I Do and Always).
Musicians on the album include Willie Nelson (Trigger) and Bobbie Nelson (piano, B-3 organ) with Mickey Raphael (harmonica), Kevin Smith (bass), Bee Spears (bass), Billy English (drums, percussion) and David Zettner (acoustic guitar). Bobbie has been an essential member of Willies Family Band since its official formation in 1973. Willie and Bobbies deeply intuitive musical bond, formed and developed through of decades of practice and spontaneity, can be felt throughout December Day.
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