WILLIE'S FIRST ALBUM OF STANDARDS SINCE 1978
On August 25, legendary singer
Willie Nelson will be releasing
American Classic, his first album of standards since 1978's
Stardust, and his solo debut for Blue Note Records. Produced by Tommy LiPuma,
American Classic features special guest appearances by
Norah Jones and
Diana Krall, string arrangements by
Johnny Mandel, and a top shelf backing band that includes Nelson's longtime sidekick
Mickey Raphael on harmonica, and such notable jazzmen as pianist
Joe Sample, bassist
Christian McBride and drummer
Lewis Nash.
The track listing for American Classic is as follows:
1. The Nearness Of You
2. Fly Me To The Moon
3. Come Rain Or Shine
4. If I Had You featuring Diana Krall
5. Ain't Misbehavin'
6. I Miss You So
7. Because Of You
8. Baby It's Cold Outside, featuring Norah Jones
9. Angel Eyes
10. On The Street Where You Live
11. Since I Fell For You
12. Always On My Mind
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