Energy Follows Thought : The Stories Behind My Songs by Willie Nelson, Mickey Raphael and David Ritz (2023, Hardcover)

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Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs Book by David Ritz, Mickey Raphael, and Willie NelsonA"Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs" is a picture book by David Ritz, published by HarperCollins in 2023.

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PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100063272202
ISBN-139780063272200
eBay Product ID (ePID)28059228053

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Book TitleEnergy Follows Thought : the Stories Behind My Songs
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicComposers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Country & Bluegrass, Genres & Styles / Rock
Publication Year2023
GenreMusic, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorWillie Nelson, Mickey Raphael, David Ritz
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight61.2 Oz
Item Length11.1 in
Item Width9.3 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"In a wry narrative shot through with a loopy, stoner spiritualism, the great songwriter and outlaw country artist takes a ramble through his back pages. . . . A lively accompaniment to Nelson's sprawling, genre-crossing, delightful catalog of recordings." -- Kirkus Reviews, "[An] irresistible outing . . [Nelson's] intelligence and wisdom shine through . . . Fans will relish these insights into the singer-songwriter's many avatars: the kid growing up poor with close ties to his church and family; the political activist who wrote "Vote 'Em Out" for Beto O'Rourke's 2018 senatorial campaign; and the enigmatic, sui generis artist. This is a treasure." -- Publishers Weekly "In a wry narrative shot through with a loopy, stoner spiritualism, the great songwriter and outlaw country artist takes a ramble through his back pages. . . . A lively accompaniment to Nelson's sprawling, genre-crossing, delightful catalog of recordings." -- Kirkus Reviews "[Willie Nelson's] songwriting has consistently been indicative of a born storyteller. It's fun and, at times, illuminating to read about where some of those stories stemmed from. The photos are great too. . . . A sweet and intimate retrospective of a long and prolific career. This book will make readers feel like they've sat down with Nelson, who has just regaled them with tales." -- Library Journal "Throughout this lovely act of looking back and moving forward, Nelson wears his well-worn heart on his sleeve. . . . Willie Nelson's many admirers cross myriad lines, and they will eagerly pursue this chance to get close to their idol." -- Booklist "[R]eflective and thoughtful . . . [Nelson's] commentary is clear, introspective, patient and wise--showing how his 90 years have funneled into a new perspective on his lyricism and canon. The stories read like Willie himself is sitting across the dinner table from you, regaling you of his best stories from years past." -- The Tennessean
Dewey Decimal782.421642092
SynopsisRevealing, funny, whimsical, and wise, outlaw country legend Willie Nelson shares the untold stories behind the his favorite songs, with all the lyrics and a dynamic assortment of never-before-seen photos and ephemera. From his earliest work in the 1950s to today, Willie looks back at the songs that have defined his career, from his days of earning $50 each to his biggest hits, from his less well-known songs (but incredibly meaningful to him) to his concept albums. Along the way, he also shares the stories of his guitar Trigger, his family and "family," as well as the artists he collaborated with, including Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Ray Charles, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Dolly Parton, and many others. Willie is disarmingly honest--what do you have to lose when you're about to turn 90? --meditating on the nature of songwriting and finding his voice, and the themes he's explored his whole life--relationships, infidelity, love, loss, friendship, and, of course, life on the road.
LC Classification NumberML420.N4

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  • Great Book!

    It is a beautiful book highly recommended.

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  • Willie Knows!

    Wille is a music icon inspiring musicians and music lovers around the World.

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  • Very informative of how he wrote his songs.

    If you like Willie Nelsaon, as I do, this bookis a must.

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