Willie Nelson – My Way (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 35:30 minutes | 744 MB | Genre: Country
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Legacy Recordings
My Way, Willie Nelson’s new studio album, explores his admiration and connection to Frank Sinatra’s art and artistry across 11 fresh, intoxicating takes on songs made famous by the Chairman of the Board. Recorded in the tradition of 1978s legendary Stardust and 2016s Grammy Award-winning Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin, My Way is a warm and personal nod from one icon to another. Included are Willie’s takes on timeless tunes like “Summer Wind,” “It Was A Very Good Year,” “I’ll Be Around,” “Fly Me To The Moon,” “What Is This Thing Called Love” (cast as a duet with fellow Grammy winner Norah Jones) and, of course, the anthemic “My Way.” Add Willie’s stalwart backing band plus lush arrangements for full string and horn sections – all produced by Grammy winners Buddy Cannon and Matt Rollings – and you’ve got an album that’s as cool as it gets.
As a musician, an actor, a businessman and a Texan – if not American – icon, Willie Nelson once again proves with this 68th studio album that he isn’t done yet. Following his Last Man Standing, My Way is a beautiful tribute to Frank Sinatra. Co-produced by Buddy Cannon and Matt Rollings, the album mostly covers Ol’ Blue Eyes’ career in the sixties. The tender and tremulous voice of eighty-something Willie, graciously coated in orchestra arrangements, is wonderfully enchanting on Fly Me to the Moon, Summer Windand Cole Porter’s Night and Day. My Way not only pushes the Red Head Stranger away from his beloved country music, but it is also a flashback on memories. Willie Nelson highlights how his encounter with Sinatra played a part in his interpretations. Sharing the swing and purity of phrasing in 2005 for their duo on My Way, or facetiously joking on an announcement about NASA researches, the two giants have always maintained a strong bond, despite their differences. Which goes to show braids and bow ties can go well together! – Clara Bismuth
Tracklist:
1-01. Willie Nelson – Fly Me To The Moon (02:44)
1-02. Willie Nelson – Summer Wind (03:23)
1-03. Willie Nelson – One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) (03:59)
1-04. Willie Nelson – A Foggy Day (02:57)
1-05. Willie Nelson – It Was A Very Good Year (03:56)
1-06. Willie Nelson – Blue Moon (02:37)
1-07. Willie Nelson – I’ll Be Around (02:59)
1-08. Willie Nelson – Night And Day (02:48)
1-09. Willie Nelson – What Is This Thing Called Love (02:27)
1-10. Willie Nelson – Young At Heart (02:46)
1-11. Willie Nelson – My Way (04:49)
