Marking the 25th recording for the brand, Smith Music Group is proud to present Willie Nelson Live At Billy Bob's Texas on CD and DVD. It is everything a milestone should be. (def. mile stone n. An important event. a turni... more »ng point). Born in Abbott, Texas, Willie began performing when he was four and was encouraged by his grandparents to learn musical instruments. Willie opted for guitar and his sister Bobbie chose piano. He began writing songs when he was seven and later penned the Patsy Cline standard "Crazy," Faron Young's "Hello Walls," Billy Walker's "Funny How Time Slips Away" all hitting the Top 40 charts. This musical icon's career has helped shape the sound of country music. Throughout the 1960's, he recorded a series of minor hits, leading to his "outlaw country" image in the early 70's. In the mid-70's, Willie reached superstar status when he released the cross-over hit single "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain". Making his jump to the big screen, he recorded his signature song "On The Road Again" for the film Honeysuckle Rose. The next few decades teamed him up with many diverse partners including -- fellow country outlaw, Waylon Jennings; Latino pop star, Julio Iglesias; The Highwaymen, Waylon, Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash; Electric Horseman, Robert Redford; fellow Farm Aid founders, Neil Young and John Mellencamp; and of course, the IRS. With over 100 albums, months and months of touring, year after year, Willie Nelson has crossed all cultural and socio-economic lines. Recorded in October 2003, at a two-month's-ahead-sold-out-show, Willie Nelson Live At Billy Bob's Texas. Here's your ticket.« less
Robert Graham | Sydney, NSW Australia | 05/25/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Here is willie and the band doing what they do best. Every time you see Willie live, you always see his songs in a new light, Willie connects with the audience and performs for the moment. In this concert, Willie is the only lead guitarist (Jackie King was away) and it is great to hear his unique sound throughout the whole concert. This DVD is for the true Willie fan, true fans love to see Willie perform his songs differently every night. Willie is at home here performing in Texas. If you have seen Willie's Amsterdam DVD from 2000, this is a great update to see him 3 years later. I saw Willie in November 2003 and this DVD is not far from what I experienced actually being there. It is also great to see the extra footage and interviews."
Don't Miss It!
stratocaster6 | Coppell, TX United States | 07/05/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Willie has been recording since the '50s. Here's a chance to see Willie performing at home in Texas. Willie is very underrated as a lead guitarist, and here you'll get to see Willie demonstrating his chops on "Trigger," his old guitar. This DVD has every classic Willie Nelson song you could hope to hear. The DVD has DTS sound, and the "bonus" interviews are interesting as band members recount their life on the road. This is essential Texas country music."
A little disappointing
D. McKenna | Florida | 10/14/2005
(2 out of 5 stars)
"I'm a huge Willie fan but this performance just didn't do it for me. The best description that my husband and I could come up with is that Willie and his band seemed "tired"."
What a waste
Jimbo | 02/22/2006
(1 out of 5 stars)
"This is probably the worst DVD I ever bought! Nelson doesn't sing the songs, he just talks them and seems to have no energy at all!"
My willie
Candy R. Givens | tacoma wa | 07/18/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I AM NOT NORMALLY A FAN OF WILLIE NELSON, BUT THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST CONCERTS I HAVE EVER SEEN. I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE HOW WELL HE PERFORMS AT HIS AGE. I FIRST GOT THE DVD FROM NETFLIX'S AND WAS SO IMPRESSED, I HAD TO GET A COPY, FOR ME AND ALSO SHARE IT WITH MY BROTHERS WHO ARE WILLIE, FANS. HE SANG SO MANY SONGS, I BELIEVE AT LEAST 25. I ENJOYED THE CONTINUAL SONGS, ONE RIGHT AFTER ANOTHER. ALL HIS PRIME FAVORITES. I ONLY WISHED WAYLON, COULD HAVE JOINED HIM AGAIN. I AM VERY PLEASE TO GET AND ADD THIS TO MY COLLECTION."