Willie Nelson -Hit Medley On The Grand Ole Opry(1965).

[@anonymike8280]

Willie Nelson said a few years ago, "I know it is hard to believe, but there once was a young Willie Nelson." Now it's getting even harder.

[@joeprimal2044]

I was just thinking the same thing.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

Probably since none of his early studio albums sold well. It was not until his 1975 album, Red-Headed Stranger, his first for Columbia/CBS Records, that his fortunes began turning around. His 1973 album Shotgun Willie, the first of two he did for Atlantic Records following his move from Nashville back to Austin (the other being 1974's Phases and Stages), only hinted at what was to come.

[@anonymike8280]

@@ClassicTVMan1981X That's not what I was thinking of. I was doing the eyeball test.

[@clarencemounce9851]

Mr. Nelson was always great it just took a few years for the rest of the world to get the opportunity to hear him and come to that same conclusion. And with age and experience he became amazing. And still is. I have been a fan since the 80s. I'm celebrating my 50th birthday today and I'm listening to a lot of Willie, and all the rest of the best and brightest. Thank you Mr Nelson for over fifty years of music and songs and making birthday party's and barrooms happy and fun, I hope to be wishing you a happy birthday and enjoying your music on my 100th birthday and enjoying your newest hit. I hope your next 80 years is just as amazing and wonderful as the first. 😎

[@serenas8144]

90 years old, right?

[@locoemutwo4872]

I'm enjoying...thanks

[@TheChartucker]

I saw Willie at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, Ok. in 1967 or 68 and he looked pretty much like this. My date and I were standing at the side of the stage and he turned, looked at us and gave us the most beautiful smile. I have always loved the unique quality of his voice. There is only one Willie.

[@kellydave1088]

Hello Charlie, how is things going with you?

[@LadywatchingByrd]

Or is there? 🧐😁🤣

[@johnj.flanagan-hymnsoffaith]

Hard to believe, as I am a few months from 80, how Willie Nelson has been a regular part of American music for so long. Outlasted so many. Nobody has a bad word for Willie, and I don’t think I ever heard a song from him that wasn’t great.

[@dsnow5547]

55 years later and he is still performing. Long live Willie!

[@AutisticGamer2K5]

He might die

[@kjj6944]

He'll never die When we go to Heaven, we wont die We dont die if we're Christians 💯

[@edsmith438]

@@kjj6944 It's all a fantasy, but if it makes you feel better dream on.

[@jasonlarsen4945]

@@AutisticGamer2K5 A lot of 87 year olds die. Most people don't live that long.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

​@edsmith438 TRUE: WE ARN'T HERE FOR VERY LONG, EVERY DAY SHOULD BE ENJOYED IN THE BEST WAY..

[@MsSunnymorgan]

It's so weird seeing him all cleaned up.

[@justind4763]

I passed on a Willie album at the thrift store because he looked like this and I wasn't sure if there was a different Willie Nelson lol

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

That was back in 1965... he didn't let it all grow out until 1975! And, on his first Opry appearance, they billed him as "Woody" Nelson, and he quit the Opry within a year.

[@bestpossibleworld2091]

He actually was handsome.

[@pams.divelbiss681]

He wrote a lot of amazing songs...

[@f.morgani3568]

Rite after this show, he smoked some hemp with the stage crew..

[@mlaprarie]

Even though she had been gone 2 years when Willie taped this, he clearly chokes up while singing "Crazy." His love and admiration for Patsy was immense, and he has said on many occasions that Patsy turning that song into a huge hit was one of the biggest honors of his life.

[@sooz9433]

Willie Nelson has written some of the most beautiful and memorable songs of all time. Only a couple of years after Patsy Cline's death and it almost seems as if he's having a bit of a struggle with his emotions singing Crazy. Thank you Willie Nelson, you're the greatest. 💙 Soundtrack of my youth 🎼🖤

[@markspitzok3064]

Yeah... Willy once said Patsy took my little song and made it a classic....or something to that effect

[@Dr.Pepper001]

When Willie wrote Crazy for Patsy, he first titled the song "Stupid." She refused to sing it, so he changed the name to Crazy. Don't believe me? Google it. That's what Willie told Ken Burns in 2019.

[@markberryhill2715]

If you grew up in the 70s Willie and Waylon's "Outlaws" album was on your top 10 most played list.

[@Milosenpotion]

@@Dr.Pepper001 he said the same thing at one of his 'Willie and Friends' concerts before singing it

[@0megacron]

It's so weird to hear Willie Nelson's voice coming out of that clean-cut guy in a suit.

[@samualcrocket1405]

I have never seen him that young and clean looking even though I am old too. I am shocked. I did not become interest in country music to much later in life.

[@jmsaylor22]

And then he discovered weed.

[@FarmAlarm]

@@jmsaylor22 I was looking for this comment. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@shellyt556]

Thumbnail made him look like Regis Philbin

[@ripme6616]

The blues are a funny thing

[@ddayladygirene]

This is what Willie looked like when he would come every morning to play golf with our DJ at KPCN Radio. Always kind, thoughtful and such a gentleman. One Saturday he asked us to come to Panther Hall, He was in concert there... He picked up the check, and we were "ringside", Funny but you never forget those little things. I knew he was great. I did not know that for 50 more years I would hear his genius in almost every venue of music one could hear. What a giant!

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

What a fabulous memory. Willie emanates decency.

[@chasestewart8619]

Was that the panther hall he recorded an album at ?

[@secretagent4117]

He was in our town playing a show one time, We would play golf every Saturday morning, and that one morning in walks Wilie to play a round. He couldnt have been more gracious, courteous and kind. Never forget it. Pretty good golfer as well.

[@tejaswoman]

Thank you for sharing that sweet story about a legend I've been listening to since before I can remember.

[@jaredadams870exp]

Tell willy he looked better then Instead of looking like a wood tick riding on a wild a woolly dog but im still glad that he bridged the gap between hippies and cowboys cause im a little of both

[@sintexas857]

In the early 60’s my dad worked at a country radio station in Ft. Worth. Willie came by asking if he could play a few of his songs. They became great friends, & Willie went on to become the icon he is. Such great memories.

[@kelvisshandei]

Insane!! Love to hear storys like this

[@adgar912]

Not surprising, early 60s he was struggling HARD to find work😢

[@jeannehinote3173]

You can tell it's Willie. He always sings behind the beat.

[@DH-xm3hc]

I remember when he looked like this 😳 I'm old✌️❤️🌼

[@rachelgallagher6214]

I love willie and I'm a rock and roll girl✌♥️ from Montana

[@rachelgallagher6214]

@Willie Nelson thank you mr Nelson I'm from choteau maybe run into you somt ime we'll lite up the town✌💙

[@johnwoodworth4442]

Willie's voice grows only richer and richer as he ages.

[@BeateLucht]

Ich kenn Ihn, dank AFN seit ca. 1965 und ich Liebe diese Art an Musik bis heute..

[@galerichards3772]

I was fortunate enough to meet this great talented man at the Kennedy Centers Honors one year. He was so nice and soft spoken. People don't often realize the genius song writer behind so many of our great songs. His son has his voice too!

[@hazelkagey6739]

I had to read all of the comments b4 I could figure out how to put my feelimgs into words. I am 71, and of course I have heard and enjoyed Willi's music for my lifetime. I didn't always follow country as I was a fan of the Beatles until about 1966 when the melodies stopped. But I do remember Patsy Cline and her memorable rendition of 'Crazy'. Years later a very young KD Lang sang it with the same passion. It was done best by a female voice and the story relates quite well to the way many women feel when a man they love puts them out of their lives. Willi is that kind of song writer. He 'feels' the words he writes and he opens up the wounds for all to see. To me his writing describes the sadness when love goes away. His voice is so mellow and rich. I had never seen him as a young man, he was quite handsome. Before life wrote all over his face you could see the raw emotion on it. What a fabulous voice and song writer! How blessed we are to have him! Live long, and happy, Willi. New fans are born every day. God bless you.

[@thelastjohnwayne]

This exemplifies why Willie is one of the greatest song writers in music history.

[@georgesealy4706]

And this is in 1965. He was just getting started.

[@leokimvideo]

The beard can't hide his classic voice.

[@sylviahimmelright8763]

Hard to believe..so handsome..wonder when or if he will ever getta haircut.

[@donnaspear8311]

I never knew He wrote Crazy. Wow!

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

I knew but giving you a like for the honest comment. Yes, he commented when they asked if he felt ripped off because he didn't get paid very much for it. He said, it got me groceries that week and enough to get by on. I have no regrets after hearing Patsy do my song. Something to that effect.

[@jimwade2045]

Are you crazy

[@secretagent4117]

Yep.

[@guychoate2905]

"Let's see, in one week I wrote 'Crazy,' 'Funny How Time Slips Away' and 'Night Life' ... That's when I decided maybe to go to Nashville," ... Willie Nelson

[@MusicDude86]

Such a great songwriter. All of his songs have memorable lyrics and a melody that just grabs you. Truly one of the greatest songwriters EVER.

[@frankdiscussion2069]

Willie...before the beard, long hair, dope & Trigger. He still had the hits.

[@andrewkling9530]

Not before the dope, he just didn't talk about it

[@MrAuxximenes]

@@andrewkling9530 facts

[@PragmaticDany]

The dude was smoking pounds of the kush right about the time this was made

[@edwardknoch4987]

Geez, he smokes weed, it's not like he's some kind of strung-out junkie or something. He was just ahead of a lot of us.

[@jerrylisby5376]

@@edwardknoch4987 let him stay ahead.

[@lonestarhog7407]

How I barely remember Willie here at 32-years old. Then 56-years of being "rode hard and put up wet". However, there is still no mistaking that totally unique Willie voice. Here is to another 56-years, Willie.

[@Dubtee]

Willie Nelson is such a treasure. You know he'd be the kind of guy to welcome you in and offer you a bowl

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

And thank you so much for posting this.

[@jgslnc33]

Willy sure looks great! I like this look! & his sound

[@janetfarris3739]

This is what Willie Nelson looked like when we met. We've now have been friends for 55 years. I'm so blessed to have him in my life. Thank you You Tube and of course our adorable Merrianne. I'm ever so thankful

[@gregwilliams1879]

You're really friends with Willie nelson?

[@joanmarshall4251]

Gorgeous just gorgeous. In a suit and then to go from this to the hill billy he is now but I still love his laid back style of singing.

[@jefferykeown8834]

What a nice young man... I bet he'll never get messed up on drugs and alcohol...

[@dorismc1712]

Jeffery Keown Are you just being stupid or do you think that is funny? Being a nice person has nothing to do with getting hooked on drugs so not sure what your point is but don't care either.

[@jefferykeown8834]

@@dorismc1712 It's hilarious in Willie's case. Some stars project an image of purity only to be complete deviants in their real lives. He looks totally clean in that video, yet he's a pothead and a user of narcotic shrooms.

[@debbiebalnaves4842]

Umm..dont know where you've been dude ..but willie is a pot head from way back in the 1970's at least even been busted .. so what era did you wake up from??

[@jefferykeown8834]

@@debbiebalnaves4842 Are you addressing me? Or someone else (the only other choice, really)?

[@bluecollar58]

He seems pretty happy to me , hows your life going ?

[@markthompson7727]

Willie has always had his own style and remarkable vocal phrasings. Still kickin’ it 57 years later!

[@RDH5860]

I love Willie past to present. He is a American icon and has brought great music to us for many years.... Who cares if Willie likes his little harmless fun things... He had gave us so much for years. Thank you Willie for all you have given us... I love you man....

[@randalljames1587]

When country was good and wasn't just pandering

[@bettyzeliff1938]

I had the privilage of meeting Willie at Primm, NV after his show. What a great American, singer,songwrter & friend to the downtroden. He was so gracious. My dead hubby's favorite-Forever on My Mind. My God Bless his life, family & friend/fans, of whom I'm blessed to be one

[@kellydave1088]

Hello Betty, how is things going with you?

[@johndelong5574]

Only in the good ol USA could a man like willie become an icon for 50 years.

[@glennet9613]

There was an English guy called Paul McCartney and also Mick Jagger, Tom Jones is still around.

[@sillililli01]

A clean cut Willie Nelson, who knew, he was such a good looking man! His song writing brilliance has given us so many songs, sung by so many different artists over the years, including himself. Grateful for his talents.

[@rockyraccoon6861]

I never saw Willie this far back before 56 years ago, that man can sing. Hard to reconcile this clean cut dude with bearded & bandanna Willie I’ve seen most of my adult life.

[@ladyleesutter]

Yep, funny how time siips away. So thankful you are still with us Willie. Gorgeous voice. He chose some great covers, works by other great songwriters, in addition to singing his own wonderful tunes. And he's so sad singing Crazy, just after Patsy Cline died, he can barely get through it.

[@DavidLS1]

Two weeks later, he discovered weed and became the Willie we all know and love.

[@flyerbob124]

I think he found weed long before this.

[@DavidLS1]

@@flyerbob124 I'm sure he did, but I was visualizing that scene in the TV show Taxi when Jim Ignatowski tried weed for the first time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ6mipSQe8-qqq8 Go to 2:45

[@pattymiller9040]

In '65 when I was a young teen, I never heard or saw this guy!! I do remember, though, in the 70s, when the Willie Nelson that we all know & love made his hits!

[@coffeefish]

A slim few of us know him, and we certainly don't all love him either. Pull your head out of your butt.

[@pattymiller9040]

@@coffeefish I'm pretty sure that he was no angel!!! But, he did have a good voice and had a few good songs!! My 13 yr old grandson, who likes rap & all, but also country, has discovered Willie as a fav!🤷‍♀️

[@dougwigley8072]

Willie is a masterful guitarist in addition to his incredible talent as a songwriter and singer. The sounds that he coaxes from Trigger are so unique.

[@ephraimwarrior6766]

Omg wow he was like Hank back in that time

[@aunatural007]

He sure has changed a lot but he still one of the best country singer on the planet. 🙏

[@anthonyspears2347]

Oh my goodness I sure do remember Willie back then and was enjoying his music then too ❤❤❤

[@JoyJonas]

There are literally fans in the audience. Sweat memories of the days without air conditioning in large venues!

[@jackiejtheg]

Just saw him absolutely crush at the Ohio State Fair. Blown away. He's 89

[@UncleWally3]

In this, for those who have eyes to see, Nelson’s Cherokee heritage shines brightly; funny how time slips away . . .

[@seecanon5840]

You mean the big ears, hairline, higher wider than normal cheeks and the nose?

[@UncleWally3]

@@seecanon5840 Not sure what “normal” means, but I was referring to cultural mannerisms not physical attributes.

[@sandraragole2411]

🌬🎙

[@MrRazorblade999]

@@UncleWally3 Exactly what cultural mannerisms?

[@JBroughton2]

He doesn’t have any Cherokee ancestry, his family tree is available online

[@Emilypost70]

Can never get enough of Willie …old and new …absolutely stunning talent !

[@jamietaylor5936]

Happy 80th birthday, Willie Nelson! Thank you for so many years of great music. You are truly a man who deserves to see 80 more years.

[@indigofay]

My exhusband was a drummer and used to jam with Willie. He said you really have to pay attention when backing him, with his unique way of singing. I miss the old Willie.

[@kellydave1088]

Hello Delora, how is things going with you?

[@coyotecodey1160]

I like to believe he reached a point in his life where he started not caring what people think about him and just was himself Which is an artist

[@swampgumpharpy7977]

Oh... That's an artist. Guess that makes everybody's grandmother an artist.

[@hans9862]

@@swampgumpharpy7977 thats why they knit

[@tidar12]

Love it Willie! Right b4 u sang Patsy Clines song I said, " There's Patsy Cline!" Second row.. I think. U were great then and your great now.

[@TheLotus0818]

Happy Birthday 87th Birthday Willie! Keep it strong!

[@kellydave1088]

Hello Diana, how is things going with you?

[@njgrandma3519]

I prefer this look!

[@juliehancock9788]

Thoroughly enjoyed that medley. Old school country 👌

[@janetfarris3739]

Oh Willie how I love this beautiful video My how beautiful you sound as you still to this day I am so proud of you and all your accomplishments. God bless you

[@willienelson9257]

God bless you too 🙏❤️. Thanks for watching and commenting on my KZbin channel hope you don’t stop with your love and support. Text me via email Willienelson332@gmail

[@donnacrowe1913]

Still awesome all these years later!

[@happyface4713]

One of Texas favorite sons ---- thanks so much for sharing. my whole Missouri family loved the country music they grew up listening to on the radio. But was a Baby-boomer and no country for me. However, it seeped into my being and so now when I hear these old songs, it's like being with all my loved ones who are now gone.

[@darleneadams8802]

He was SOO BEAUTIFUL!!! Truly a handsomely, gorgeous man!! Even back then, you can instantly recognize his wonderfully unique talent!!! There were so many great singer/song writers during this era, but Willie stands out because his songs seem to touch your soul.....

[@kellydave1088]

Hello Darlene, how is things going with you?

[@onlythetruth2063]

Wow so clean cut, would never have know that was Willie

[@Starstreamtracker]

Willie, incredible now, incredible then.

[@Forevertrue]

Incredible writer for sure. Singer not so much. So typical though.

[@lindamarsh6711]

I was 14 then. Only 3 TV channels if the rabbit ears were up to it that day. I had never seen Willie Nelson til he had long hair and a beard so this is quite an eye opener. His facial features are definitely there just like they are now. Just a mite bit more wrinkled up now than before. He is one talented man! Thanks for the upload! 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸✝️☝🏻

[@cards1985]

Hell of a songwriter.

[@helenpruzan6970]

OMG!!I have never seen him like that!!Prefer him now.

[@helenpruzan6970]

@Willie Nelson 🥰

[@eshjane]

He sure was handsome in his younger days.

[@bogieboog]

Boy was he.

[@malcolmpeart6367]

we all were

[@richardjones2455]

He still is.

[@patriciajrs46]

Thank you for uploading this 1965 classic spot. He is very good. He looks so different than he does now. Wow!

[@kellydave1088]

Hello Patricia, how is things going with you?

[@joeterp5615]

KZbin has me figured out, lol - I’ve obviously searched for a few Willie songs... so it recommended this... and I’m so glad it did! So great seeing Willie back in his earlier dsys, He’s one of my all time favorite performers. Love him.

[@Imissthepostoffice]

What a great ear for singing ! Note how he is fully involved in the music, and smooth as hell. Great ! (FYI .. I first saw him in Chicago. He was back-up to a band called Poco, who was popular at the time. Well, Poco cancelled last minute, some emergency. On the door was placed an apology from the band .. I believe offering a refund, or if one would care to stay & see the back-up band, Willie Nelson. I had heard a little bit prior to that. Willie was awesome ! (Probably early 70's ?)

[@kellydave1088]

Hello Marianne, how is things going with you?

[@thunder1road]

A great songwriter - a great singer - one of the few who are worthy of walking in the footsteps of Hank Sr.

[@kdinkc]

What a songwriter!!!

[@rondillon6746]

Wow. That voice...Thank You Willie.

[@songinmyheart67]

I would never know by looking at him that is Willie Nelson, but the voice is surely his trademark and the same. Had some really great songs.

[@judyheim6998]

Saw him years ago in a little bar/dance hall in AZ. Back then his hair was in a little Dutch boy cut. Must have been the beginning of letting grow long. He certainly was one of the greatest song writers in history. Glen Campbell recorded a Christmas song he wrote called Pretty Paper. So many of his songs recorded by other artists. He had such a great delivery of his own songs though.

[@ontime3462]

This video was probably my most favorite along with a Kris Kristopherson video I have seen. These two guys I just love, love, love.

[@organicistheway5956]

Seen Willie a few years ago in concert, and he was still just as amazing. It was the best Valentines Day gift I have ever received!!

[@cherrydowns7745]

When Willie Nelson first started singing he had a tough time with so much competition! Then at one show he came on stage with his red bandana across his forehead and a real star was born. He became an icon of country music. So talented. What the hell are we going to do when he leaves us?

[@johnr4929]

A world without Willies presence will be a sad one. In answer to your question, simply keep playing his music, for his songs will live on forever.

[@VIDSTORAGE]

He nearly breaks up when he starts singing Crazy because Patsy had died not too long before this..

[@rickceasor9981]

Actually he wanted to cry, because he sold the rights to that song for $100.00 .............

[@faramund9865]

@@rickceasor9981 Are you serious? Wow....

[@zonachoke]

There are two rights to a song -- recording and publishing. If memory serves me, I think he sold only the recording rights -- not the publishing (or got the publishing rights back later). This is important -- anyone else who wanted to record Crazy (and tons of people have) would have to cut him in on it. Furthermore, jukebox money goes to whoever has the publishing rights. Crazy is the most-played song in the history of American jukeboxes. Nelson probably would have been independently wealthy just from the jukebox money from Crazy.

[@zonachoke]

Yes... when Cline scored a massive hit with Crazy -- it changed his life.

[@notthatyouasked6656]

@@rickceasor9981 No, not this one. By the time he wrote Crazy he was well established with a solid publishing company and knew better than to sell anything outright. Early in his writing career, he did sell at least 2 songs outright, the most notable of which was Family Bible. He did offer to sell Hello Walls to Faron Young, but instead Young gave him a $500 loan on the condition that Nelson didn't sell the song to anyone. Nelson's *first royalty check for Hello Walls was somewhere around $14,000, so there would not have been any reason for Nelson to even considering selling any of his songs from then on.

[@sarahpringle9584]

Hey Willie Nelson, I'm glad you liked my comment. One of my friends had a talent night on zoom. I'm no singer but I did "On the Road Again". I surprised everyone, I wore a cowgirl hat, a bandana and a jean jacket. Everyone liked it. I have several of your cd's. Keep it coming.

[@edhorton2766]

Willie is just flat out a good human being. We need more.

[@yogibeer9319]

Man this brings back memories. It’s 1976 and Yogi here was sittin on a barstool in the Oasis Bar in Ironton Ohio after work drinking a fishbowl of PBR and waiting on my order of fish tails and watching the bubbles in the beer sign. It was always real dark and cool in there and ole Willie was playin on the Rockola jukebox

[@pamelamyers9613]

He is a brilliant lyricist.

[@motman52]

Now that's is Personality. One-of-a-Kind.

[@robsuttjr]

Yes he has a great look here. That time period for music and all else will never be matched.

[@goedeck1]

I like the later free Willie more.

[@ExploringUSA]

Went to a Willie Nelson concert at Poughkeepsie NY in 2018. Not a large venue and the place was packed. Long Live Willie

[@rastagirl007]

Creative people...no matter what their art form are dedicated, amazing and driven. Willy is one of those talents that cannot be denied. Musicians in all areas...no matter the genre admire him...let's remember the collaboration of Trent Reznor (9 Inch Nails)and Johnny Cash! I am sure Willy has influenced many generations of artists. Many thanks for the positive feedback. I like reading intelligent observations and I am sure music is a big part of your lives, too.

[@scottcarter4388]

Man have never seen video of Wille this young!! AWESOME IN MY EYES!! BEST COUNTRY ARTIST TO EVER SMOKE WEED AND NOT REALLY CARE WHAT YOU THINK!! GREAT MUSIC FROM A LEGEND!!!!!

[@thelmasnow3194]

STILL THE BEST, THANK YOU WILLIE.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

HOW TRUE 🚶‍♂️🎸

[@1234pouvez]

The wonder of KZbin! I can view a 32-year-old Willie Nelson. He is clearly emotional when he sings Crazy. Patsy Kline had only been gone for two years.

[@4integrity]

Willies vocals have always been great however they continue to get deeper, melodic and more meaningful with age. Incredible man he is.

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

And he undersings em. I love that.

[@evaheiser4083]

Willi Nelson ist ein super Country Sänger, es gibt so viele Country Säger,die ich gerne höre,Er ist einer der Besten.Möge er ewig leben.❤❤❤❤❤

[@whitestorm72rr]

Can't mistake that voice!!!

[@paulnewkirk7351]

Im grateful for his talent in singing and song writing. It seems that the difference in his style and of those who recorded his songs is how he verbally chops the songs up.

[@5350nbrookmist]

I smile every time I see or hear Willie.

[@CurtisSimpson]

Willie has led a wonderful life and his voice hasn't changed too much. How great to see him here though. I would not have recognized him. Willie for President!

[@sarahpringle9584]

I like Willie ,dressed up or dressed down he sounds good.

[@Beasel51]

I saw Willie at the Esquire Ballroom on Hempsted Hwy in Houston in 1966 and he was dressed just as he is in the video. He was "introduced" three times before he came out. He didn't have a bus in those days but he did have a pickup/camper. Apparently, he was out there "smoking". When he did come out he stared at the ceiling as if searching for the words. Lifetime fan. Next time I saw him was at John T. Floors country store in Leon Springs. He had transformed into the Western Hippee.

[@researchers.8357]

LOVE the "very respectful of Willie" intro by Jud Collins (1919-2008)--may this good man rest in peace!

[@dumbdumber1885]

i had no idea he was a country singer from back in the day. totally different sounding country songs though and very well written i think. no guitar either. total song writing talent right there imho. talk about an image shift and long career like no other. see him in a completely different light now. thx for post this ole video :)

[@covidisaconfirmedscam1325]

Nelson looks like he's about to testify before a grand jury.

[@YochanaSbarger]

My all time favorite since I was a preteen and now I’m a senior.