“I Loved Every Minute Of It” - Willie Nelson on His 90th Birthday Party Special

[@BradTheProducer]

Utterly destroying the myth that either old age or weed are guaranteed to slow you down.

[@sjhochbaum1]

I couldn’t agree more!❤

[@landonfolken03]

One could even say that maybe the weed has helped him keep up at 90. Not being crippled by any pains, etc.

[@michaelconnor6282]

Willy is one of my top five, both as an entertainer, and as a genuine & unique human being

[@dawnywarthog6642]

As a stoner myself since the 80's, I couldn't agree more.

[@Meeminator603]

He never moved fast, can't slow down! Love his music, genuinely nice guy

[@Chimmbeez]

Willie is more coherrent than a lot of people who are likely half his age... I hope you see many more years good sir!

[@rhondah1587]

Lots of people who grow older never lose their marbles. In fact, most are sharp all the way to the end.

[@Typical.Anomaly]

He's a 90yo pot smoker, and sharper than many of the sober 20-somethings I'm forced to work with.

[@williamdecker3989]

@@Typical.Anomaly Unfortunately, Willie had to stop smoking flower, due to lung problems, but he hits the gummies now! He must have to take 1000mgs to even feel a buzz!

[@Marika50]

​@@Typical.Anomalyhonestly he is more coherent than some managers I've had... I worked for a guy once who didn't understand the simple concept of if I work 12 hour shift on my own with no scheduled breaks I will use the bathroom on company time.

[@fleurybreedin3682]

I think the best Willie Nelson’s best song is Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground. I just love it. Gives me chills whenever I listen to it!

[@ritacerniglia9988]

Willie is a national treasure. He deserves to be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

[@redbarchetta8782]

X 1000

[@BP-1988]

Is there any doubt?

[@jasondauenbaugh9060]

An American icon for sure!!

[@hojo70]

Understatement of the year

[@charleslitherbury8600]

President

[@kele1264]

It's about darn time Willie Nelson is inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame. HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLIE!!!! Thank you for all of your contributions to music and to American life!!! Thanks Stephen Colbert for this interview!

[@timothystephenson2498]

I love that photo of your cat. I had one just like it for years. But she is no longer around. Nice to see one similar. 6:21am, 11/03/2023

[@kele1264]

@@timothystephenson2498 Thank you very much! She's my sweet, gentle Luna. I just lost Fireball, my big boy cat, on Halloween (he was deteriorating from stroke). Very nice to hear from a fellow cat lover!

[@janusconner3710]

IKR?

[@veramae4098]

So cool Stephen had to go to him. Like King Francis 1 of France going to Leonardo da Vinci Kings don't do that. But, well, this was daVinci!

[@violimo]

We need to revere our elders. They may all not be Willie but they have stories of life to tell.

[@WetbackNoSetback]

Not all, theres a man who is 71 years old named Steve Valdez, mr Valdez is a repeat offender caught his firsy DWI in 1992, since then he caused thousands of dollars of damage & injury to the public, i am one of them, i sued him 3 times, he became more childish the more court time he had, & finally he assaulted my lawyer’s assistant , a 71 year old man assaulted a 25 yr old woman because he was mad we were forcing him to pay for damages, that old man deserves no respect & when im done with him all his social security checks will be mine & he will be living in a homeless shelter

[@ramonmoreno8014]

not really

[@edwardizhonig204]

@ramonmoreno8014 Guess what one day if you’re lucky enough you too will be an elder. Guess no one should listen to you. Hmm.

[@Dudeman9339]

Revering our elders at all costs is how we’re in the political mess we’re in. Lets listen to good wisdom, regardless of its source.

[@IrishKack]

@@Dudeman9339Remember those words when you’re old.

[@Mclem2k24]

Willie holds the honor of being the only person who can outsmoke Snoop Dogg Respect

[@canadianperspective3731]

👍😂🍁

[@krisfrederick5001]

Based on a true blunt! 💨

[@janusconner3710]

Statistically, having been a smoker since before Calvin Broadus's PARENTS were EVEN BORN (which alone is just fucking crazy) Willie had Snoop Doggy Dog outsmoked AT BIRTH. lmfao

[@cosmicraysshotsintothelight]

I'd be lucky if I could take two hits on the stuff they smoke. I can't figure out why the entire world does not grow good weed like that and like what I had in the '70s and since, but not lately. Why is there so much drab weed out there? Greedy bat's turds selling for profit. We have to get the karma back. Willie and those guys never lost it.

[@JBBost]

@@krisfrederick5001 the best wraps, I miss the krypto flavor

[@somosgenel]

God bless and keep Willie Nelson. He is a national treasure. Happy 90th birthday Willie.

[@kamrongrant]

International treasure also XD

[@saralynn518]

He's the same now as he was when he was 50. Incredible guy and musician!

[@philipoconnell6413]

Why the heck isn’t he in the hall of fame already.

[@helenpatterson3858]

At least they got around to it while he's still alive.

[@scottwebster695]

He outlived their ignorance.

[@cherylwilkinson3228]

He's already in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

[@susantaylor9923]

Thank you life for Willie Nelson and Stephen Colbert for honoring him. Such an unusual sound and emotion when he sings to us. Aren't we lucky.

[@cherylcarlson3315]

I am so glad to see the interview of an treasured elder on the bus. Thank you for keeping him safe.

[@ramonmoreno8014]

lol colbert needs willie for protection

[@davee7962]

❤ Willie. 90 more years please!

[@bobareeniobobareenio2935]

Nice idea, but not possible

[@corinne_vintage]

Absolute living legend. We are SO LUCKY this man has made music for his entire life.

[@tjhill4044]

Seems Willie really loves his life😊. Well done Willie!

[@rebelmurphy664]

Stephen Colbert's medley of Willie's songs was great at the 5:20 mark..happy bday Willie 🎉

[@ellengrace4609]

5:05 is where it starts

[@gerilimehouse5635]

amazing how he stayed exactly in tune when going from one song to another so fast.

[@VanPelt79]

Anything Stephen does is trash

[@ellengrace4609]

@@VanPelt79 👈 Hey everyone, I found the troll! 😂 Should we feed it or starve it of attention???

[@VanPelt79]

​@@ellengrace4609far from a troll

[@lindapindabelinda3570]

Willie Nelson is the reason I still have my long hippie hair from the 70s. Never would’ve tolerated the desert heat without his inspiration for braids. The bandana gets worn like a headband here.

[@TooLooze]

I cut my hippie hair when I was drafted into the Army and re-grew it when I was 70. it makes me feel like me.

[@gh5208]

Rockin on at 90, very alert with a full life. Age is just a number.

[@ramonmoreno8014]

and that number is high as willie

[@naoise555]

We were all expecting a big cloud of smoke to puff out when Steven opened that door.

[@dianajones7999]

Lo! !

[@GDA-f6c]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@deehello1177]

I heard him say he had to give it up, because of his breathing. Understandably at 90

[@veggigoddess]

How could someone like him not have already been in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at least for the last 3 decades??

[@jamesfrancese6091]

I had the same question!

[@stelladonaconfredobutler9459]

Because he was country not rock and roll and they were very restrictive at that time. Only within the past 15 years they have honored all music

[@storytime118]

Keep rockin Willie. We all need you more then ever.

[@sweetpea5539]

Does Stephen have perfect pitch and an underdeveloped voice? He changed keys for each Nelson piece he say the tag for and my classically trained ears (though I don’t have perfect pitch) think he’s dead on! Super cool.

[@bt.c.1829]

He has a musical background!🎵🎵🎤🎵🎵

[@Derfboy]

We love you, Willie!

[@davidgriego278]

Willie is a Legend! 2500 hundred Songs, he has written! Dispite his Rebel image, He is a Genuis, and He is part of the American Dream! I hope ten years from now We will still have him with us to Celebrate 100 years! Go WILLIE GO!!

[@louisbowles726]

I got to see him for his 90th birthday concert it was fantastic(Long Live Willie!!)

[@deehello1177]

That means you got to see Kristofferson also. 😢❤❤❤

[@louisbowles726]

@@deehello1177 yes been reflecting on that a lot since then. That concert finally made me explore Kris and all the amazing songs he had written over the years.

[@cjcurtis8944]

Keep him in bubble wrap! I’ve been heartbroken by a few famous musicians’ passing, but will absolutely be gutted when Willie goes. Choked up thinking about it now.

[@vpLoveCrafts]

I love watching Stephen gush over his idols. He's positively adorable and not too bad a crooner himself 🥰. Happy Birthday Willy! ❤🎉🎂

[@berthagreen1620]

He’s a great man.

[@commonsense320]

The absolute best concert I have been to or even heard of was We Fest in Central Minnesota sometime in the 90s. My husband and I were there, it began to rain as Willie was to take the stage. In about 20 min. It was pouring down rain. He was the last set of the night, and we thought he would end early. Nope, he kept playing, people leaving the grounds in droves, he kept playing. Soon only about 40 of us left in the pouring rain, dancing, listening to him sing. When the sound blew out he finished the song then said, well he guessed that was it for the night. He had played through his scheduled time and more. We had such a wonderful night! I know for him it was one concert in hundreds, for us it is a cherished memory 💖 Thank you for having him as a guest, it was so great to see him!

[@Xaniker]

It's awesome Stephen accommodates Willie Nelson by going to his bus.

[@notbraindead7298]

When I think of the many duets Willie has sung with many of the most notable singers out there, I am so impressed. Willie has sung songs of every genre out there. I can’t help but be amazed at what he has accomplished and at how he is loved by generations of fans.

[@G2mxrZ]

Love Willie! His sense of humor is awesome!

[@tzadik.]

Cant say the weed dulls you with how sharp this guy is.

[@Marika50]

I passed full semester of 400 level classes and worked 40+ hour work week and drove average of 15+ hours a week for school and work purposes while smoking weed every time I got home. The only thing weed dulled was crippling anxiety and chronic pain.

[@User_yhvz]

⁠@@Marika50🧢

[@Marika50]

@User_6285 aww look at you trying to accuse someone of lying without using any words. Check yourself before you break yourself. It was between weed or clonopin for me. I'm prescribed clonopin for panic disorder but it makes me feel like shit and does not let me sleep, but weed helps sleeping issues and gets rid of nausea I have almost on daily bases at night.

[@ginapadula8039]

Stephen & Willie thanks for surprising the fans with two nights of music. So nice & cool to hear Willie share his happy memories and new book. You both bring happiness to everyone. 🎸🎂🎸

[@maryjohnson2544]

Come another 20 years, Willie and Keith Richards will still be cranking along making great music with Cher singing back up 😂

[@geegaw1535]

My brother loved willie nelson. That's how i learned to love willie. I wasn't a fan at first but he wouldn't change the cassette. Yeah, it's been a long time. Thanks for the memories.

[@Rockingruvin]

Willie is such a treasure! His duet with his son covering Vedder's 'Breathe' brings me to tears every time... and I'm a punk rock guy. So beautiful and touching.

[@S8NSAYS]

Two national treasures.

[@nedajenyap]

No, Colbert is not a national treasure.

[@S8NSAYS]

That tells us more about you than it does anything else.

[@nedajenyap]

@@S8NSAYS Why is Colbert a national treasure? The man whines every chance he gets about how bad the country is.

[@S8NSAYS]

@@nedajenyap Some, like myself, believe that it's not contrary to being a patriot, to be critical of your country. Sometimes it shows how much you care about something, that you want it to be better. I respect your opinion, I just don't share it.

[@nedajenyap]

@@S8NSAYS Colbert just criticizes as much as he can, and if something doesn’t go his way, he whines, blames other sad and causes more division. Willie, despite his political views, brings people together. Colbert divides.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

90 years old, and still doin' tours. My hat's off to _you,_ sir.

[@pattivermeersch7348]

Such a great interview of an icon in music

[@freneticaesthetica]

Willie is truly the epitome of what it means to be a cool guy.

[@askew9976]

Ordering that bandana asap! I wanted to BE Willie as a 4 yo kid. Still love him. I listen to him and some of his pals from his heyday with my 83 yo client every day! Love Willie and 💨 Congrats on the induction. Well deserved! 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@recole374]

Happy birthday Willie ❤❤❤

[@robert_nyc]

I flew in from Nashville for this show- not knowing Willie was guest! He sang “Whiskey River” I was thrilled!

[@lisamcbarron6047]

I've never been a huge Willie Nelson fan...what I do have is a HUGE amount of respect for him and what he's accomplished his whole life. Stephen's interview of Willie shows that RESPECT from beginning to end....great interview. Congrats to Willie for being inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: IT'S ABOUT DANG TIME!!!!!

[@randefriedman7307]

listen to his "Duets" album, there may be a few songs with favorite artists.

[@nancysmith8626]

@@randefriedman7307, how about "To All the Girls I've Loved Before" with Julio Iglesias? Who would have ever thought that duet would work so well, but it was fabulous!

[@mycat2230]

Willie Nelson...one of best loves......

[@w.rowechmura8414]

National treasure. ❤

[@Banquet42]

Legend.

[@christinefury1040]

God speed and God bless Willie Nelson! ❤

[@fanaticforager6610]

🎼✨Star Dust 🎶 is also a Timeless Classic 💯% 🙏🏼🥲 Cheers 🍻 Mr. 🦋.Nelson, for your Humanitarian Service 🎙️ ✨🌎🖖🏽💫 7:51

[@janetbeebe6578]

Finally, Willie in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Happy Birthday, incredible at 90 years young.❤

[@calebclunie4001]

We are, still, living in the Age Of Willie.

[@nathantaylor-gk5qm]

Willie Nelson's reputation with his fellow musicians and friends through the years was a great honor. He was likeable to the other side, ya know.

[@tenaciouswillow]

He is phenomenal in concert. It's astounding how many songs he sings you know, that you didn't realize you know. Absolute original in every way. ❤🎉

[@reggiefurlow1]

You just gotta love this man.

[@yetison1163]

WILLIE NELSON, A MIRACLE OF MUSIC.

[@shewolf2584]

I have loved and listened to Willie for over 50 years, it was one of the things my Nana and I had in common. Three of my favorite are Chapter 33 the Pilgrim, which was on the very first album I ever bought, with my very first paycheck at the corner drug store, City of New Orleans and Me and Bobby McGee.

[@ginopurificati370]

Willie Nelson a wonderful entertainer. I loved it!

[@jameswrate4838]

Love that man!

[@gaillouise8310]

Two awesome Taurus's showing their kindness!!!

[@stephenmoore7701]

Willie has lived an amazing life. Hes an incredible song writer. I urge any Willie fans to watch the new documentary Willie and the Family, it's fantastic!

[@spritals]

I’ve loved Willie since I was about 4 listening to him on the AM radio in the morning getting ready for the day. That was a lot of days ago, I just turned 60! To add to the collection of folks favourites, mine is Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground. Went through a severe drug addiction and my dad would play it for me while I was going through withdrawal. It gave me strength and I knew my dad was there beside me to help set me free on the other side. That was 40 years ago, and it still makes me cry the amount of love in that one song. Thank you Willie, you deserve every music recognition out there, you are truly a National Treasure!!!

[@stayprogressive6775]

Good music is a Superpower!! Glad you overcame your addiction, that's wonderful for sure... With a little help from your Dad & Willie's music!

[@Cindyd-k3e]

I saw Willie twice. Once when I was 8 years old and once when I was 40 years old. That's crazy.

[@josephwheeler8753]

Willie is the greatest!

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

This is so precious. I know Willy a long time thru my ex. Bless him.

[@JasonBlack66]

Willy Nelson - A national Treasure - A Global treasure.

[@comedianmattrossey]

90 years, Damn Willie, you still have nothing but youth in your eyes. And still touring!? Good on you Willie!!!! I gave up touring in 2004.

[@Goatchild90]

Willie Nelson is a legend

[@merlapittman5034]

I can't believe it took so long to get him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! He should have been inducted decades ago. I absolutely love Willie - always have, always will!

[@bt.c.1829]

To celebrate my 68th birthday I bought his brand new Greatest Hits cd! OMG! What a fantastic trip through his career! Thank you 🎵Willie🎵🎸🎤🎉🎊🎂

[@woodyhueston6500]

Willie you are the man who can take a song an make it fit in all ages (your 90 im 93 liked your songs when i was young ) Keep singing !!!!

[@sevenirises]

Happy Birthday Willie!....and many more....

[@JayPooler]

All my hero s are cowboys..Thanks Willy Happy 90th Bday

[@drew8305]

My mother is passed 3 years now. She was a consummate Willie Nelson fan. Thank you Willie for being so great.

[@JanJan-Y4d-6dx]

Happy Birthday Willie! We saw you in Kansas City last summer and you and your band were simply AWESOME! Won't forget it.

[@kathleenmartin7498]

Willie is definitely a living legend!! He's made so many singers famous with writing for them.

[@kathleenmartin7498]

@JohnMoris-wb4vc do I know you?

[@SilentKnight43]

My fave Willie tune is his duet with Toby Keith on Beer For My Horses. And of course his immortal segment on The Highwayman along with Kris, Waylon and Johnny.

[@deed3211]

Thank you Willie Nelson for all the music. Peace and contentment bless you.

[@the_glitter_is]

Buddy is one of the greatest songs ever written. And he's ninety?! I need to start smoking weed.

[@jaxn1221]

I love Willie; a lovely, genuine person that is an amazing songwriter....what's not to love :)

[@Willeneilson]

Thanks.... where are you chatting from

[@thandie67]

I have been to his concert - fantastic.

[@rhiannonrede]

Love you so much, Willie! Stand forever!

[@jasonflay8818]

I had the pleasure of seeing this man at my first ever music festival, with my now wife, after being gone for four months. It was great. To show what a true class act this man is, despite his overlap with Old Crow Medicine show on another stage, he just free played until they ended, and the crowd had time to join his part of the festival before actually starting his show.

[@bonniedrouillard3963]

Thanks Willie! Looking forward to the birthday special!

[@bretEdwards]

Willie, live long and prosper. Thanks for all joy you've brought forth with your music, humor and larger-than-life persona! Congrat's and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

[@marciaskidmore304]

OMG that was the best interview. Thank you Stephen!!

[@bposytyv6282]

Willie is a timeless classic. a familliar favorite even if you've never even seen him in person. a real human being. just wow

[@terryatpi]

My dad was a great man. Born 4 22 33. Must have been a great week.

[@mullen25]

what a great interview! man's a legend yet so humble.

[@drantilla]

Sending deep respectful love to Mr. Willie Nelson 🙏💖

[@diananunez7]

Can you love two people more?! ❤❤

[@wendykennedy5371]

What a man. Love Willie and blown away thinking about him writing around 2500 songs. Want his book and Album. Classic guy and one of a kind. God Bless Him.

[@reallifeeducation1720]

Happy Young 90th Birthday the Greatest

[@m.anneblack2908]

Bless your sweet heart, Willie. What would we do without your songs to hum and listen too on a peaceful night ❤❤❤

[@sean78745]

This is the first time I've heard Willie without his signature voice, I feel like it has alot to do with his touring so it might be out right now but I'm afraid hes hitting that age that we don't wanna acknowledge. Willie, as an Austin native born and raised THANK YOU for everything!

[@81bajaj]

God damn! You have to love that man. One of those old dudes whose ears keep growing! Just like my grandpa. Let's him hear everything!

[@ElizabethMidkiff-te3ii]

🎉 Happy Birthday Willie We Love You and your music ❤❤

[@rustypeterson5920]

I'm definitely going to share this with a couple of my old friends we're in our seventies you know ? Congratulations Willie. You deserved this recognition a long time ago.😉

[@mottwoman6775]

This made me so happy. What a legend.❤

[@twoblacklabs904]

He’s a GREAT man and singularly, Country Music’s most prolific songwriter. Thank you, Willie. You’re a God-send…

[@lamars2486]

Colbert, can sing, no kidding, his duet with Prine I replay often.

[@johndoyle2429]

Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪 Wiilie Nelson . We love here just as much as in the USA.