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"Solos don't always have to be flashy." You're exactly right. There are lots of great guitarists. There are lots who can shred. Willie doesn't. But I always find his solos so melodic and interesting.
Willie is a national treasure. I've been lucky enough to have seen him 4 times. For me, Willie at this age (in the video) is prime Willie. For another one that can hit you in the feels check out Willie doing "Yesterday when I was young". It's a more elderly voiced Willie looking back.
Willie has one of the most distinctive voices in music. He could sing "Happy Birthday" and you'd know immediately after he started it was Willie. He did a version of "Whiter Shade of Pale" that became a sort of anthem for the group I was hanging around with in the mid-eighties. Fine choice of song and, as always, great reaction/analysis.
About Willie's picking: Willie was a successful songwriter and a performer long before he "went large", as he once called it. In his earlier years, Willie spent time as a studio musician. His unique tone is from a classically strung Martin N-20 that he electrified. He can play. That extra hole in Trigger is legit.
Willie is a real country legend who has been singing & writing songs for over 7 decades. In the 50's he wrote a lot of hit songs for other artists such as "Funny How Time Slips Away", "Hello Walls", "Pretty Paper" & "Crazy". Some of his hit songs are "Blue Skies", "On the Road Again", "To All The Girls I've Loved Before", "Pancho & Lefty", "Good Hearted Woman", "Remember Me", If You've Got The Money I've Got the Time", "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain" etc. Willie was also part of the Highwaymen along with Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson & Johnny Cash.
Brilliant song. Elvis Presley also does a fabulous version of this. You might like to listen to “The things I didn’t say” by Doctor Hook, it is another song about not saying what you really mean.
If you ever get the chance to see Willy live take it. He is the best communicator in music and you can feel the love in the room. He is a very good guitar player and you would enjoy a piece where he takes a longer solo. His old friend Billy Joe Shaver is a country rabbit hole to jump down especially with his son Eddie on guitar.
I saw Willie LIVE in 1992, the acoustics were amazing and he was SO FABULOUS!! He waited around by his bus and signed autographed pictures for anyone who stayed!! ❤❤ Angels Flying To Close To The Ground is another amazing song too!!❤❤
Trivia: Willie Nelson's favorite guitar is a Martin N-20 acoustic that he's had since 1969. He named it Trigger. He almost lost it in a home fire, but managed to save it.
I was privileged to see Willie for the first time this past August. At 91 years old, still sharing beautiful music and wonderful lyrics. He is amazing!!!!!
There are three versions of this song I adore. This Willie Nelson version, Elvis Presley, and The Petshop Boys. Each brings a different feel. It was written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James.
In case you did not know, that is Willie's sister on the piano. She can often be seen keeping an eye on him when he is not feeling well. I recently watched her walk over to him and stop a show when he was obviously struggling
one of the top ten guitar players of all time imo so underrated - next Willie reaction you should pick up the pace and do "Whiskey River" haven't seen anyone react to it
Let's Gooo! Love Willie ❤️ Check out Willie and Waylon Mama's don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys. Happy New Year to you and your family ✨️🎉 Great reaction and Peace out Steven 🙏 ☮️ ✌️
Willie didn't write this song. It was written in 1972 by written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James, and was first recorded by Brenda Lee. There have been innumerable covers, but nobody has done it better than Willie.
Willie's sister, Bobbie, played the piano. Love this song. Check out "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain", "Waltz Across Texas", "Wives and Girlfriends", "Ride Me Back Home"...to name just a few. Willie is a great guitarist.
Some songs give you a certain feeling. But some songs give you a different feeling when you learn the meaning behind it, or who it was written for. One song that has a different meaning to me is Everything I own by Bread. Ever since I heard that it was written by the singer for his dad.
Willie's songs ALWAYS just TOUCHED my SOUL!! His guitar work is like no OTHER!! LOVE his Red Headed Stranger album!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR, STEVEN!!! :) THANKs for the WONDERFUL REACTIONS, HON!! Hope YOU & YOURS have a WONDERFUL NEW YEAR!
Something you said in this reaction made wonder if you had reacted to Blake Shelton’s song Ol’ Red. I searched for it and didn’t see it. If you haven’t done it yet I think you might enjoy it.
Such a great song writer and performer. This is such a beautiful song but he didn’t write this one. It was written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James. First recorded by the great Brenda Lee. Also covered by Elvis and Pet Shop Boys. Great performance from Willie.
I think the guitar he plays he named Trigger. It's scratched on the guitar that's supposed to be his favorite. Can't see it on this one. Willie is peerless.
Thanks for always giving words of encouragement, Steven. I look forward to hearing them every day. I really enjoy your channel more than any other on this platform. Have a blessed New Year, my friend. I just thanked the Lord for you and told Him I wished to meet you someday. He reminded me that if you and I don't meet down here, we'll certainly meet in Heaven. 🙏🙏 I'm gonna call my mother right now!!!❤❤
Beautiful Stosh!! ❤️ Really appreciate those kind words man! Gonna make me tear up on New Year’s Eve! 😂 Have a Happy New Year and I’m excited for what 2025 brings!
I believe the greatest (most meanful) lyrics ever written are in If Tomorrow Never Comes, by Garth Brooks. Those lyrics are... 🎶 Tell that someone that you love, just what you're thinking of, if tomorrow never comes🎶
Willie could/can play. His guitar is named Tiger and he's been using it since 69. His good friend who toured with him was Waylon Jennings who had 16 number one songs. Both Willie and Waylon were considered Outlaws. Merle Haggard the other true outlaw who did his time in San Quentin was a great songwriter as well. He wrote over 10,000 songs and recorded over 600. 38 number one hits. The song Mama Tried is about his time Behind Bars. 🤠🐂
Willie was a friend of my daddy’s. He would visit him at his office about once or twice a month, and my father would always come home saying how bad Willie smelled. Sometimes he smelled like skunk! I’d been around him a few times and knew he smoked! LOL. Cuz Willie always smoked pot. My BFF in HS and college loved Willie, and told my dad she wanted to kiss him…my father did not understand why, but said he’d call us next time he stopped by. He did, and my friend got to kiss him! Loved it! This was in the 70s. Seems just like yesterday. ☮️❤️😎🎼
The thing is. this is AMERICAN music. Not country. There are so many genres within country. Back in the day this was called progressive country. Because it rocked. Country is many things.
This song's message, to me, is he took the girl for granted. Anyway, Elvis also sings this song and, come on, it's Elvis....you're not gonna get better than Elvis. However, when I heard Willie's version for the first time...I thought is was so pretty. Willie does do a great job but...to me, Elvis wins. Check out Elvis' version.
Steven, I'm going to ask you to react to a song. The I'm going to buy you a coffee or pizza, whatever comes up today. Then, if I don't think that was enough, I'll do it again. The song I would love you to react to is... 🎶 We Shall Be Free 🎶 by Garth Brooks The song literally covers everything you preach to us.
That is an awesome song! You are right! It is by Garth Brooks...at least that is who I heard perform it. Awesome, awesome song! Thanks for the reminder...hopefully, Steven reads your request! 👍
Here's one for you to react to: Willie Nelson's "Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground." Beautiful song. Beautiful guitar solo in this one. ruclips.net/video/cSOaqS2HL-s/видео.html
@@setonhillstudios I used to like this song. Last night I listened with new ears. He just keeps saying what a jerk he's been all these years . . .but its OK because he thought about her from time to time. Sounds like narcissism to me.
@@teej-h7w Gotcha…Yeah I think he’s more reflecting in the song of the mistakes he made. Cause the first verse he says “Girl, I’m sorry I was blind.” Then in the second first he says “Little things I SHOULD have said and done, I just never took the time.” I took it as he is looking back with regret for maybe not being who he should have been. 🤷🏻♂️ That’s the beautiful thing about music though; Everyone interprets a song differently! Have a great New Year! 🎉
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Such an amazing song that really hits you! Willie Nelson is an absolute legend! ❤
Listen to ‘Angel flying too close to the ground’, he can get you in your feels on this one for sure!
Willie's guitar has a sound of its own. You only have to hear the music to know that Willie is somewhere on that stage!
Yes, Trigger is a whole different breed of guitar...
I think he sang the perfect version of this song.
One of his best songs is Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain. He also wrote Crazy recorded by Patsy Cline.
"Solos don't always have to be flashy." You're exactly right. There are lots of great guitarists. There are lots who can shred. Willie doesn't. But I always find his solos so melodic and interesting.
Next Toby Keith "I'll never smoke with Willie again"-----Humor at its Finest live version for this one!!!
The one and only.....Willie! My favourite of his -- Mama, don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys (duet with Waylon Jennings).
"Those keys" are being played by"little sister Bobbie", Willy's older sister Bobbie Nelson.
You gotta check out Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground
Willie is a national treasure. I've been lucky enough to have seen him 4 times. For me, Willie at this age (in the video) is prime Willie. For another one that can hit you in the feels check out Willie doing "Yesterday when I was young". It's a more elderly voiced Willie looking back.
You should react to Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground, it's about his daughter.
Beautifully sad 😢😢😢
Willie has one of the most distinctive voices in music. He could sing "Happy Birthday" and you'd know immediately after he started it was Willie. He did a version of "Whiter Shade of Pale" that became a sort of anthem for the group I was hanging around with in the mid-eighties. Fine choice of song and, as always, great reaction/analysis.
Listen to, “Weed with Willie,” by Toby Keith. It’t about Willie sharing the wealth and happiness on a tour bus.
About Willie's picking: Willie was a successful songwriter and a performer long before he "went large", as he once called it. In his earlier years, Willie spent time as a studio musician. His unique tone is from a classically strung Martin N-20 that he electrified. He can play. That extra hole in Trigger is legit.
It’s the notes you choose and the phrasing you use…..nail on the head, that says it all.
Willie is a real country legend who has been singing & writing songs for over 7 decades. In the 50's he wrote a lot of hit songs for other artists such as "Funny How Time Slips Away", "Hello Walls", "Pretty Paper" & "Crazy". Some of his hit songs are "Blue Skies", "On the Road Again", "To All The Girls I've Loved Before", "Pancho & Lefty", "Good Hearted Woman", "Remember Me", If You've Got The Money I've Got the Time", "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain" etc. Willie was also part of the Highwaymen along with Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson & Johnny Cash.
One of my favorite songs of all genres by one of my favorite artists.
Brilliant song. Elvis Presley also does a fabulous version of this. You might like to listen to “The things I didn’t say” by Doctor Hook, it is another song about not saying what you really mean.
If you ever get the chance to see Willy live take it. He is the best communicator in music and you can feel the love in the room. He is a very good guitar player and you would enjoy a piece where he takes a longer solo. His old friend Billy Joe Shaver is a country rabbit hole to jump down especially with his son Eddie on guitar.
Recommend Willie’s classic “Pretty Paper.” About the sadder side of Christmas.
I saw Willie LIVE in 1992, the acoustics were amazing and he was SO FABULOUS!! He waited around by his bus and signed autographed pictures for anyone who stayed!! ❤❤ Angels Flying To Close To The Ground is another amazing song too!!❤❤
Love that! Always cool when your heroes are awesome people as well! ❤️
Old Willie another legend
Check out Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground
best way to say it..yesterday is gone, tomorrow isn't mine. only today is all we have..
Perfect! Thanks for the insight! 😁
This is a true love song...so true...😘
Trivia: Willie Nelson's favorite guitar is a Martin N-20 acoustic that he's had since 1969. He named it Trigger. He almost lost it in a home fire, but managed to save it.
I was privileged to see Willie for the first time this past August. At 91 years old, still sharing beautiful music and wonderful lyrics. He is amazing!!!!!
There are three versions of this song I adore. This Willie Nelson version, Elvis Presley, and The Petshop Boys. Each brings a different feel.
It was written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James.
Yes he's actually a pretty good guitarist
"Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground" by Willie Nelson. That's my personal favorite!
A few others have mentioned that! I’ll have to look into it! Thanks!
In case you did not know, that is Willie's sister on the piano. She can often be seen keeping an eye on him when he is not feeling well. I recently watched her walk over to him and stop a show when he was obviously struggling
That’s awesome! ❤️
Willie and his son Lucas singing Just Breathe
And a superb guitarist
Man this was Willie in his prime such and excellent song writer. I had the pleasure of seeing Willie many times. It was always amazing
Oh sweet!! I bet his shows are EPIC!
@@setonhillstudios they really were he is a musician that supports other musicians
Next reaction should be "To All the Girls I've Loved Before" with Julio Iglesias. Incredible song!
one of the top ten guitar players of all time imo so underrated - next Willie reaction you should pick up the pace and do "Whiskey River" haven't seen anyone react to it
He’s not playing on “Trigger” in this one though! He’s had that old guitar since 1969 and wore a hole in it !
Let's Gooo! Love Willie ❤️ Check out Willie and Waylon Mama's don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys. Happy New Year to you and your family ✨️🎉 Great reaction and Peace out Steven 🙏 ☮️ ✌️
Check out the album/CD The Red Headed Stranger. Heartfelt songs.
His sister Bobbie also plays steel guitar on plenty of tracks. RIP Mr. Jody Payne
Willie didn't write this song. It was written in 1972 by written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James, and was first recorded by Brenda Lee. There have been innumerable covers, but nobody has done it better than Willie.
Willie's sister, Bobbie, played the piano. Love this song. Check out "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain", "Waltz Across Texas", "Wives and Girlfriends", "Ride Me Back Home"...to name just a few. Willie is a great guitarist.
That’s awesome!! 🔥
Some songs give you a certain feeling. But some songs give you a different feeling when you learn the meaning behind it, or who it was written for. One song that has a different meaning to me is Everything I own by Bread. Ever since I heard that it was written by the singer for his dad.
Willie's songs ALWAYS just TOUCHED my SOUL!! His guitar work is like no OTHER!! LOVE his Red Headed Stranger album!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR, STEVEN!!! :) THANKs for the WONDERFUL REACTIONS, HON!! Hope YOU & YOURS have a WONDERFUL NEW YEAR!
@@Jude_196 Really appreciate that and Happy New Year to you and yours! ❤️
Im 71 and if you only knew how many times I have danced to this song! Always had the dance floor full🥰
Willie Nelson’s cover of Stardust has this similar vibe and feel.
Willie is a National Treasure
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I saw Willie at Foxwoods Casino over 30 years ago. He was just wonderful! Such a good hearted man! Great reaction!
One of Willie’s most epic song and performance you Must See is:
Whiskey River - live from Austin City Limits
Something you said in this reaction made wonder if you had reacted to Blake Shelton’s song Ol’ Red. I searched for it and didn’t see it. If you haven’t done it yet I think you might enjoy it.
I’ll have to look into it! Thanks!
Do an oldie of Willie's called: "Nothing I CAN Do About It Now"
AND
"City Of New Orleans"
We feel what you’re feeling. Great reaction to a beautiful song
I bought this as a 45 rpm years ago. Very pretty and simple arrangement.-
Been liking your vids for awhile now Just subscribed because of what you said (The notes you choose and the phrase you use ). Thank you 👍😎
Thanks for the sub and have a Happy New Year! 😁
I was always fond of, Stay a little longer. It's a cover of a Bob Wills song
Another good one would be, Bloody mary morning. If there was such a thing as flamenco rock it might be that.
Such a great song writer and performer. This is such a beautiful song but he didn’t write this one. It was written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James. First recorded by the great Brenda Lee. Also covered by Elvis and Pet Shop Boys. Great performance from Willie.
I think the guitar he plays he named Trigger. It's scratched on the guitar that's supposed to be his favorite. Can't see it on this one. Willie is peerless.
another real fine reaction, thank you....................
Thanks for always giving words of encouragement, Steven. I look forward to hearing them every day. I really enjoy your channel more than any other on this platform. Have a blessed New Year, my friend. I just thanked the Lord for you and told Him I wished to meet you someday. He reminded me that if you and I don't meet down here, we'll certainly meet in Heaven. 🙏🙏 I'm gonna call my mother right now!!!❤❤
Beautiful Stosh!! ❤️ Really appreciate those kind words man! Gonna make me tear up on New Year’s Eve! 😂 Have a Happy New Year and I’m excited for what 2025 brings!
I believe the greatest (most meanful) lyrics ever written are in If Tomorrow Never Comes, by Garth Brooks. Those lyrics are... 🎶 Tell that someone that you love, just what you're thinking of, if tomorrow never comes🎶
"I just never took the time." I think everyone is guilty to some extent of missing important things along the way in life. Don't you? I know I have.
If you haven't done it, check out Elvis Presley's cover of this song.
Willie could/can play. His guitar is named Tiger and he's been using it since 69.
His good friend who toured with him was Waylon Jennings who had 16 number one songs. Both Willie and Waylon were considered Outlaws.
Merle Haggard the other true outlaw who did his time in San Quentin was a great songwriter as well. He wrote over 10,000 songs and recorded over 600.
38 number one hits.
The song
Mama Tried
is about his time Behind Bars.
🤠🐂
0:49 try looking up for country music the 4 horsemen 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🤠
Please react to Willie Nelson/Julio Iglesias (live), "To All the Girls I Loved Before". Amazing. Big kiss from Portugal. Ana
You like this one you need to check out his song Angel Flying To Close To The Ground
Willie was a friend of my daddy’s. He would visit him at his office about once or twice a month, and my father would always come home saying how bad Willie smelled. Sometimes he smelled like skunk! I’d been around him a few times and knew he smoked! LOL. Cuz Willie always smoked pot. My BFF in HS and college loved Willie, and told my dad she wanted to kiss him…my father did not understand why, but said he’d call us next time he stopped by. He did, and my friend got to kiss him! Loved it! This was in the 70s. Seems just like yesterday.
☮️❤️😎🎼
That’s wild and such a cool experience!!
The thing is. this is AMERICAN music.
Not country. There are so many genres within country.
Back in the day this was called progressive country.
Because it rocked.
Country is many things.
This song's message, to me, is he took the girl for granted. Anyway, Elvis also sings this song and, come on, it's Elvis....you're not gonna get better than Elvis. However, when I heard Willie's version for the first time...I thought is was so pretty. Willie does do a great job but...to me, Elvis wins. Check out Elvis' version.
Willie has said before that he wanted to sing like Frank Sinatra and play guitar like Django Reinhardt.
Can you please react to Alyssa Lies by Jason Michael Carroll, may need some tissues.
That’s what I’ve heard! All of you all trying to make me cry! 😁 Have a Happy New Year!!
@@setonhillstudios happy new year
Willie Nelson Repairing Trigger 1 / 2
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Elvis recorded a version of this song.
Check out Elvis version.
Steven, I'm going to ask you to react to a song. The I'm going to buy you a coffee or pizza, whatever comes up today. Then, if I don't think that was enough, I'll do it again. The song I would love you to react to is...
🎶 We Shall Be Free 🎶 by Garth Brooks
The song literally covers everything you preach to us.
That is an awesome song! You are right! It is by Garth Brooks...at least that is who I heard perform it. Awesome, awesome song! Thanks for the reminder...hopefully, Steven reads your request! 👍
Thanks so much for your generosity and the recommendation! Can you please drop me a RUclips link of the song for me to look at? Thanks!
Gotta hear Elvis's version of this song too...
Garth has a song that speaks to exactly what you are saying - If Tomorrow Never Comes
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An equally beautiful song by Willie, LET IT BE ME (avoid the live version)
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When people from Texas die they go to Willies house not heaven lol.
Haha 😂
Here's one for you to react to: Willie Nelson's "Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground." Beautiful song. Beautiful guitar solo in this one.
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1:51 Elvis made this song famous 🤔🤔🤔👍🏻🇺🇸🤠
He didn't write this.
what ever . . . sounds like a narcissist
A narcissist?! Explain please 🤔
@@setonhillstudios I used to like this song. Last night I listened with new ears. He just keeps saying what a jerk he's been all these years . . .but its OK because he thought about her from time to time. Sounds like narcissism to me.
@@teej-h7w Gotcha…Yeah I think he’s more reflecting in the song of the mistakes he made. Cause the first verse he says “Girl, I’m sorry I was blind.” Then in the second first he says “Little things I SHOULD have said and done, I just never took the time.” I took it as he is looking back with regret for maybe not being who he should have been. 🤷🏻♂️ That’s the beautiful thing about music though; Everyone interprets a song differently! Have a great New Year! 🎉