There is no question that America would be a different place without Willie Nelson's "On The Road Again." There is no question but what Willie Nelson is admired and appreciated by millions.
We can, therefore, thank the producers for The Story of Willie Nelson and hope that it will make many more people familiar with the life and times of this American Icon.
Willie Nelson's music is what it is, and adults with a firm background in Bach, Mozart and Count Basie would let it go at that. But gifted children might not be so kind. While still in grade school, my brother's daughter listened to Willie Nelson on television for a few minutes, then turned to her father and said, "He doesn't seem to get any better, does he?"
Run this piece. I don't know anyone who wouldn't enjoy hearing it.
The first time that I ever saw Willie in concert I was amazed at the variety of people in the crowd. And I think that the most interesting part of this documentry for me was learning that he has always reached out to a wide variety of people. I think the clips of him performing were a wonderful way to communicate a part of him that is hard to touch on with words alone.
This is an excellent doc. Congratulations to David Brown on a job well done.
For those of us, myself included, who only know a little bit about the life and music of Willie Nelson, this is a great learning experience that is also compelling radio.
The biographical info, with a good narrative arc, combined with the rare music clips, provides good public service. The early recording of Willie is a real gem, one I would bet most people have not heard.
I would recommend this special anytime, not just around Willie's birthday.
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The humble Farmer
Posted on October 14, 2008 at 02:54 AM | Permalink
Review of Amazing Grace: The Story of Willie Nelson
There is no question that America would be a different place without Willie Nelson's "On The Road Again." There is no question but what Willie Nelson is admired and appreciated by millions.
We can, therefore, thank the producers for The Story of Willie Nelson and hope that it will make many more people familiar with the life and times of this American Icon.
Willie Nelson's music is what it is, and adults with a firm background in Bach, Mozart and Count Basie would let it go at that. But gifted children might not be so kind. While still in grade school, my brother's daughter listened to Willie Nelson on television for a few minutes, then turned to her father and said, "He doesn't seem to get any better, does he?"
Run this piece. I don't know anyone who wouldn't enjoy hearing it.
The humble Farmer
Elizabeth Barron
Posted on April 02, 2009 at 11:38 AM | Permalink
Amazing Grace
The first time that I ever saw Willie in concert I was amazed at the variety of people in the crowd. And I think that the most interesting part of this documentry for me was learning that he has always reached out to a wide variety of people. I think the clips of him performing were a wonderful way to communicate a part of him that is hard to touch on with words alone.
Arvid Hokanson
Posted on May 02, 2008 at 01:42 PM | Permalink
Review of Amazing Grace: The Story of Willie Nelson
This is an excellent doc. Congratulations to David Brown on a job well done.
For those of us, myself included, who only know a little bit about the life and music of Willie Nelson, this is a great learning experience that is also compelling radio.
The biographical info, with a good narrative arc, combined with the rare music clips, provides good public service. The early recording of Willie is a real gem, one I would bet most people have not heard.
I would recommend this special anytime, not just around Willie's birthday.