Willie Nelson has released a new book that looks back at the inspirations and process behind both his well-known and lesser-known songs.
As Willie Nelson is set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this week, he’s looking back on his life and his music. In a new book, 'Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs,' written by Nelson, with David Ritz and Mickey Raphael, the veteran singer-songwriter gives insight into some of his favorite tunes. In excerpts from the book provided to Fox News Digital, Nelson writes about two of his songs, 'The Party’s Over' and 'Funny How Time Slips Away.
Stars came out in force to honor him, with guest performances from artists including Snoop Dogg, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Lyle Lovett, Roseanne Cash, The Chicks and Kacey Musgraves joining him onstage. Lambert told Fox News Digital at the event, 'I feel like he's had such an influence on me. Growing up in Texas, it was just ‘Willie’s Religion' there. As a songwriter, you don't get any better than that.
On top of that, Nelson released a new album in March, 'I Don't Know a Thing About Love,' and is still planning on continuing to tour. 'Working is really good for me, no matter what kind of show it is,' he told AARP shortly before his birthday. When asked if he’d ever consider retiring from the road, Nelson said, 'Jokingly, I retire after every tour.' He continued: 'But I’m always ready to go back again. I like the bus. I have everything I need on the bus. I never have to go into a hotel room anywhere. It’s not that bad.'
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Willie Nelson looks back on 7 decades of songwriting in new book ‘Energy Follows Thought'At age 90, Willie Nelson is looking back on the songs he's written across seven decades.
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