Willie Nelson - Night Life (Live From Austin City Limits, 1979)

Willie Nelson performing “Night Life" live from Austin City Limits - new ACL performances every Thursday!
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Captured October 1, 1979, this performance was captured for ACL episode 503 which aired during the 1980 season and was one of the amazing “Songwriters Special” episodes that featured Willie along with Floyd Tillman, Hank Cochran, Red Lan, Sonny Throckmorton, White Shafer and Hank Thompson.
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Lyrics:
When the evening sun goes down
You will find me hanging round
The night life ain't no good life
But it's my life
Many people just like me
Dreaming of old used-to-be's
And the night life ain't no good life
But it's my life
#WillieNelson #NightLife #AustinCityLimits
Austin City Limits is a production of KLRU-TV, Austin PBS (c) The Capital of Texas Public Telecommunications Council

[@fredbentley4944]

Willie Nelson is a real artist. His phrasing and vocal dynamics make him almost if not completely impossible to imitate! Awesome job on Night Life!

[@jessiecoulter5007]

Phrasing, flip a coin ... Frank Sinatra or Willie Nelson hmm

[@mr.monitor.]

​@jessiecoulter5007 they were both admirers of each other 😊

[@CaptKaboom]

Underrated guitarist also. Totally unique sound.

[@kennethcurtis1856]

Willie, to me, is like Bob Dylan. A great songwriter, but I can't listen to him sing.

[@mr.monitor.]

@@kennethcurtis1856 something is wrong with your ears.

[@davidgarza1301]

Simply astonishing, virtuosity on display. The Nightlife is a masterpiece.

[@christianweatherbroadcasting]

Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way to Heaven. We've all sinned and deserve Hell. Sins like lying, lusting, etc. Repent and trust only in Jesus, and you will be saved! You can be saved because he took the punishment for our sins on himself when he died on the cross, just like someone can pay your speeding fine in court, and you get off free. Romans 3:23 John 3:16❤😊😊

[@cswammock]

That is music at its very finest.

[@jmarcum653]

Willie, you have meant so much to our lives. Thanks for making it better!

[@jesseserna8424]

He does “Stardust”and it’s just as good in my opinion .. Love you Willie 🌳🎸

[@BarbaraAnn-vj8xy]

❤ love you and your music ❤

[@lenharp3372]

Love this performance. Thank you, Willie. ❤

[@bobke114]

This is classic...an example of someone at the top of his craft.

[@cindyherod418]

God I love this man so much!

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[@ceilbolton23]

Love you, Willie. One of the best and most underrated vocalists of all time. Your artistry is a blessing and you are truly one of a kind!

[@lonewolf1053]

Willie throwing down some jazz guitar man!...killer!...

[@brigidoriordan3361]

Lovely song 🎵 Willie Nelson been listening to you forever this song brings back good memories ❤

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[@brian6126]

Don't know where we'd be without you & BB. Willie....'

[@LostHopeoftheAges79]

His son can’t even imitate him, Willie is one of a kind.

[@roswithaliebl8734]

Super klasse willie ich liebe deine songs❤️🌹🐎🐻🐺🐾

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[@heissiseissen]

Ray Price was the first to sing "Night Life", his best album in my opinion. It was released in 1963. Ray said in the intro that Willie wrote it for him.

[@5150brew]

200 years from now, if this world is still around, people will still be admiring the works of the Red-headed Stranger. Thanks for the magic, Wilie.

[@julieloofbourow3042]

I love the passion you put in this song. And the picking is beautiful!

[@boadicea5856]

I did too!!

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[@williampitzer5534]

October 1st 1979 was my little sisters 14th. Birthday, RIP you lost little girl,i miss you and think of you often..😢

[@boadicea5856]

That was just... simply beautiful Willie! ☺️

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Wow, thanks for that I really appreciate you have you been to any of my show's Boadicea?

[@donaldinnewmexico]

Willie, U R A National Treasure.

[@robinemery]

Definitely 💯

[@jackieblue63]

Hugs...

[@marigilvanete1046]

Amo Wille Nelson❤❤❤❤❤❤🇧🇷

[@tonyaroberts8193]

I was a senior in 1979. My home room teacher had us write out out goals after graduation. Mine was to sit n drink a beer with Willie! I got a C on my paper! Equivalent to three A's. TJ

[@fredbentley4944]

That would have been cool ! Imagine a photo with you and Willie !!

[@christianweatherbroadcasting]

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[@nathanchandler7077]

So worth it, Boss. My dream wasn't ever to drink a beer with Willie. I'd die a fulfilled man if I could sit with him, though, smoke a fat J and listen to stories. That's a life well lived!

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​@christianweatherbroadcasting OK, what does repentance have to do with Willie Nelson?

[@robinemery]

An oldie, but a goodie ❤️Willie❤️

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all words in the wolrd can not describe this.!

[@CUPCAKESUGARPIE]

🎼🤟♥️♥️♥️🤟🎼 Looove Willie & this tune especially

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[@mandtgrant]

Willy and Neil Young: they play what sounds like simple music, but nobody else can play that sound

[@murph3001]

He was then and still is the real deal.

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Gracias Willie Nelson eres sensacional.

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My favorite song of his.

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Great song and amazing singer !

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Even Trigger was shinin back then!......WILLIE.......n Trigger......

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@@willienelson3615 My pleasure WILLIE.....

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[@joycesample2384]

A song straight from the heart just wish I could meet you before it's to late

[@0otee]

Its your life and so we enjoy you making us wise telling us we all have our own. OWN life doing so with grand guitar playing! 1979 Great, Willie! 🌷🌺🌹❣️Specially the jazzy/Bluesy ticking on part

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[@lorenrobertson8039]

Mmmm....Willie and old Lucille are sounding good here! Love this song Willie. Thanks for sharing it with Ray Price, but I do love to hear you sing your song!

[@mr.monitor.]

You mean Trigger but yeah

[@Tubulous123]

Yes!!! Thank you!!! 1Nation4Life

[@ryan699]

Put these into an album!

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[@tylerburch2260]

I’d give anything to be able to pick the guitar his way. I try every night. Thanks for a lifetime of inspiration Willie

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Wow how I dearly love this song and of course Willie i

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Really young Willie ! Great!!

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[@jessiecoulter5007]

Ahh Night Life, mine too Mr Nelson ... all my ❤

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Hi,Willie! 🙂 Beautiful music ❤👍 Thank you so much! 👏👏👏🌺

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[@jessiewhite4205]

I like all your songs. And the unique way that you do your songs. It's like you live the song. You do them so beautiful. Thank you Sir Nelson.

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Hello how are you ?

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Brasil Brasil , Campo Grande MS Capital de Mato Grosso do Sul Willie Nelson Só Músicas 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟♾♾♾♾♾👏👏👏👏👏

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Thanks for sharing 💜

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Hey, how are you ???

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@@valentinawesley1645 hi ❤

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I really needed this today. Thank you Willie ♥️

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[@james041]

I love the night life Willie you are a rocker of many styles

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[@reginasexton7195]

Love you Willie take care an keep 6ft away from your fans you never know these days I was sure worried when you an Loretta got y'alls vaccine so thankfull y'all got the safe ones prayers an love forever eternity !!!

[@luzineterodrigues7479]

A beautiful Voice 💖

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[@murder5000]

Love you Willie

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[@paulboles8325]

That's wild Willy was old in the 70's

[@bitfenix90]

These were the great years in the Austin music scene... it'd be forever changed/lost in another 10 years.

[@patriciaperdue4107]

You're voice is still magnificent

[@patriciaperdue4107]

It doesn't matter what you're age is all is the voice that can come out of your mouth

[@paulemersun]

Holy flippin' jazz changes, Batman! All those country boys were badash players!

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[@helencarson4680]

One of the best from Willie, great guitar, thank you❤️

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[@helencarson4680]

@@willienelson3615 I love you Willie Nelson, your songs are stories of life, sung so full of feeling, and your guitar playing is perfection. You’re the very best, thank you ❤️

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[@jackieblue63]

Hugs ... .. ..

[@davidlamb7524]

Just about the same tune as Count Basie's version of How Long Blues. Also very close to Sportin' Life Blues. I love how Willie gets folks listening to the blues. 🙂

[@marcopolo7604]

Thanks Willie

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You’re amazing ❤

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Hi,thank you🥰👏👏👏

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so nice

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Hi

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[@stephenkrus]

Blesa ya' #WillieNelson 👑✨🤟

[@stephaniereno1341]

Oh Willie sing it ❤ good song

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[@TiminNicaragua]

Some amazing guitar playing

[@Allagi22]

Willie Nelson was 46 years old here if anyone is wondering like I was. He was born in 1933.

[@oldemargloria6495]

Grande WILLIE NELSON, sou de Marumbi Paraná Brasil, só músicas boas🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

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❤🔥

[@will2716]

Happy 91st birthday Willie!

[@patrickstocks3576]

When the evenin’ sun goes down You will find me hangin’‘round Oh, the night life, it ain’t no good life But it’s my life Many people just like me Dreamin’ of old used-to-be’s Oh, the night life, it ain’t no good life Ah, but it’s my life Listen to the blues that they’re playin’ Listen what the blues are sayin’ Life is just another scene In this old world of broken dreams Oh, the night life, it ain’t no good life But it’s my life Oh, the night life ain’t no good life Oh, but it’s my life Yeah, it’s my life

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Willie wanted a sound similar to Django Reinhardt, thus gut strings on Trigger. Ok ok, he nailed it.

[@Clodhopping]

He uses LaBella 820 Folk Singer strings - adds a really interesting mellow but bright sound, plus they're low tension hence that twangy sound on the solos ❤

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A great song, i like it 👏 👏 👏

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One off the best our Willie.

[@Dwight2744]

This is fucking incredible.

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Always remember Wille the true 676

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King

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Thank you Willie Love ya. ❤

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This is my absolute favourite ^_^

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As I've heard, the hardest thing in music is trying to accompany Willie, vocally or with instruments. 🤣

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Trigger has never sounded so beautiful

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Your voice is unique 💪

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One of a kind

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@@timthomas4878 Yes it is !

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🇦🇺👏👏Brilliant 👏👏🇦🇺

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Do you have the full Austin City Limits Songwriters Special from 1980?

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[@anelladambrosio2513]

Questa e una bellissima performance! Grazie Willie!l🤩🤩😍😍😘😘🎶🎸🎶💘♥️💔💯💋🌹

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Willie ♥️☺️

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Showww 😘💙👏👏🌟🌟🇧🇷💕💕

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one of the last 😔

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Hi

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Willie is one of the best!! He can sing a song that takes you along with him. Thank you Willie!!

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I miss you Jeff.

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Just heard frank ocean cover and damn

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I just love Willie music there's no one like him . And there never will be love you Willie

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Hi

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Is there a dvd of this available to buy

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💪👏👏👏👏

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Good

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[@jaelynn7575]

Am pissed that I'm not going to his concert that starts in 3 hours!

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There is your favorite restaurant

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I love you Willie…but I’ve decided that Trigger is my soul-mate…sorry. ♥️♥️

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Just sitting there in his New Balance shoes

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I want to live in USA

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D I'm the q.

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shame the man can't play guitar