Willie Nelson - Nuages (Official Video)

[@RobertVeasquez]

Great job Willie. Django was listening with a sweet smile!

[@mikecowal3799]

Willie's favorite guitar player is Django Reinhardt and Django wrote this song in Paris during the Nazi occupation. Get the book Django The Life and Music of a Gypsy Legend if you would like to learn about one of the best musicians who ever lived.

[@Albert-Arthur-Wison225]

I wonder if his fame saved him from being deported to the death camps of the SS alongside SO many other Roma and Sinti people.

[@verajunho6357]

That is It! Django FOREVER!

[@princealigorna7468]

It's absolutely mindblowing that Django played this song with only two functional fingers on his fretting hand

[@MyzteriousLadyX]

What a gorgeously lush rendition of this beautiful piece of music. Willie really knows how to pay his respects!!

[@peterfriedman2830]

As a photographer, seeing that breathtakingly rugged visual texture of his guitar for the first time as it catches the light, was for me just what I'd imagine it felt like when Armstrong first saw the surface of the moon beneath his feet: there's simply nothing, nothing at all on earth that's anything like it.

[@akko328]

The best Willie ever played on the guitar! Magnificent! Django would be proud of the American country music king!

[@bluzprof]

It is not about how fast one can play but, how meaningful one can play--Willie, gets-it!

[@eddieredman1176]

What a soulful and great presentation.

[@bluzprof]

Hi Eddie, Dave M. here. I lost your e-mail address. I still want to send you some music. I actually have aversion of this tune mapped-out if you want it. If you have the opportunity please, send me an e-mail with your address. Thank you, Dave M.

[@silverpairaducks]

Django could woop you with two fingers

[@incogitatus]

Django didn't get it ;-)

[@Tasmanaut]

i mean that's a pretty over used phrase that, while true, doesn't really capture the magic of HOW willie does this. He has a completely different way of expression than other 'soulful' or 'meaningful' players. He doesn't rely on sustain, bending or even vibrato. Not heavily. It is is rhythmic phrasing that is completely unique. It sounds almost 'beginnerish' to an untrained ear, simplistic and choppy with his timing, as though there are many small errors. And to an extent that is a little bit of what is happening. Unlike a beginner noodling their way through, he has a command over his dynamics. The volume and sustain or lack there of. The way he plays both ahead and behind the beat, almost losing it (and kinda doing that a little bit) but catching himself. There is an element of surprise at his own self as well as deliberateness. Combine that with a trebly, cheap sounding guitar that becomes this beautiful tone with its naivety. It's that naivety combined with intention that makes it so incredibly unique. He can barely, just barely play his way through the changes, while never being underequipped or struggling, skipping notes here and there, some intentional some not, catching himself on the right beat when he needs to. He is a real genius and I feel he will be underappreciated for his guitar work until after he passes.

[@simonedevlin7710]

"Nuages" represents the relaxed feeling of the Parisian carefree attitude when strolling on the " Champs Élysées " and stealing a kiss in the shadow of "La Seine". Mr. Willie Nelson shows great mastery of the power of guitar picking and mesmorizing frets.The Highwayman who still gives us melodies to savor and ponder in the cool breeze of a delightful afternoon. Blessings.

[@mariomanningfan]

true. But since it was written not long before Germany's occupation of Paris, at a time when things already were starting to look and feel quite dark in Europe, you can also get a sense of longing for those times you mention.

[@cs6113]

Sister Bobby...beautiful

[@FrisellFan01]

I was introduced to the music of Django Reinhardt when I was around 8 yrs old.... this song captured my heart .....I fell hard for the gypsy sound and have been a fan since ohhh 1969...or so.....I love the sound Willie gets from Trigger.....as do many of us......

[@willienelsontunes]

Willie Nelson On Trigger "If there is ever a Guitar with a song in it, it would be that one. (Trigger) " Absolutely agree !

[@webspecific]

Gorgeous, what one needs in the middle of the night.

[@dreamtimej]

One great guitar player paying respect to another.

[@richardhartford609]

Oh, really love your insight!

[@culryturk]

Did he really light up!?! Oh I love you WIllie.

[@shkafishkafnjakboz4196]

Oh yes he did.

[@Ubu987]

I'm sure that's just steam from a cup of hot coffee. Yes...totally sure. That's it, of course!

[@paloportugal]

Lovely. Most people want to burn on their solo, but Willie will even burn on the pianist’s solo! Bravo Willie, and greetings from New Orleans. ❤️💯💯

[@angiesiddall9563]

Willie and his guitar are one. It's just an extension of his hands. He certainly feels the music as he plays. Wonderful instrumental.

[@JefferyHagen]

They tried giving him a Martin ( an exact duplicate) as replacement for his aging Trigger but won’t give up this guitar.

[@SolarReturn1966]

Excellent recording of this song!!! Willie and his sister Bobbie along with Raphael brings this song full circle. All blended perfectly in harmony. True artists indeed...

[@pineemanuelson5936]

Good ole Trigger keeps on keeping on. What a distinctive sound that old warhorse of a guitar has.

[@paulhendersun6525]

Willie phrases guitar just like he sings- beautiful lyrical soloing.

[@jaysee6159]

Some people say he's a terrible singer and I just want to say say to them "You don't know anything about music". I think this is the only time I ever really want to say this. His styilings and phrasing are masterful.

[@paul-singhgurth1599]

I got into Django as a teen while discovering new guitarists in my studies. This is just so raw, dark and beautiful.

[@georgemarquardt4435]

You want dark Holmes you should translate the lyrics sometime!

[@MichaelKozakiewiczguitarman]

Wonderful version of this song, wooow

[@danwestonappliedword]

Awesome. Willie and Bobbie are perfect on this,(Mickey too)!

[@peterrappolt]

Willie Greetings from Australia .. you have been performing a significant amount of practise to play this famous Django tune Bravo! I guess you may try Minor Swing Next?

[@chester777ful]

Wow i never thought Willie could play guitar this well what a picker

[@WildBillZim1]

Keep rockin' Willie.

[@reggie0609]

very beautiful, in it's own way, so sweet and melancholy. reminds me of my youth on the streets of Paris.

[@bored1ca]

Always loved listening to Willie. He just gets better and better...

[@coy0te9]

Happy birthday old dude! Django would love it!

[@Marygrange1]

Magnifique ! Thank you very much !!!

[@chrisbellamy8603]

I love this Mr. Willie! Finest Kind for sure!

[@MusicWeRemember]

Django's music never gets old.

[@bmccumstie]

JUST BEAUTIFUL

[@bobhess5986]

One of the best renditions I've ever heard.

[@salvandorum]

Not really. Many Euro gypsy jazz renditions are superior.

[@Tasmanaut]

@@salvandorum in what way, exactly?

[@richardhartford609]

Agree. And I've heard a lot of Django/Manouche covers.

[@pugzig4me]

Django is smiling.......HappyBbirthday Willie

[@Laidback11000]

That ol' guitar can sure make mellow sounds. I Love it! Thankee Willie :)

[@K4I_L0V3R]

Love you Willie....you are an inspiration

[@swordfish52]

Thanks Willie !!

[@vanshipman]

Magnificent

[@zaudy]

年季が入ったギター 素晴しい

[@zaudy]

味があるなあ いいなあ

[@rRaiLTrasHh]

Truly awesome!

[@richardhartford609]

I wish I were allowed more than one thumbs up ! Happy 90th Birthday Maestro!

[@FUBARGunpla]

was looking for django found this, love it... ugh sounds amazing.

[@nurlesen816]

Thank you .Great!!

[@croiners4166]

Wow!

[@АндрейЛогвинов-ь8к]

Amazing!

[@aageomar]

Very nice! There is a spesial feeling that gets to me when I listen to this tune... That old guitar of Willie is just right for this one and - me likes - a lot! Thanks for sharing this :)

[@robertprata9451]

worlds best guitarist

[@tuxguys]

This is a privilege, and ennobling: Willie, Country Star, Pop Music Icon, National Treasure, shows, in a non-showbiz setting (essentially), that he is a serious guitarist (which most of his admirers already knew), and he does so by playing Django Reinhardt's signature composition on his guitar, "Trigger," a guitar every bit as iconic as B.B. King's "Lucille."

[@mdhbigdog]

In the 1980's my friend Myron and I would talk about jazz music. My favorite was Charles Mingus and his favorite was Thelonious Monk. But we also liked country music. One day I told him, "There's two concerts in Phoenix this weekend: Willie Nelson and Miles Davis." Miles Davis was also one of my favorites, but he had gotten into the rock music. Myron asked me, "Which concert are you going to?" I said, "Willie Nelson." Myron asked why I picked Willie Nelson. I said, "Because I want to hear some jazz music."

[@edigudiel2092]

Trigger just sings its heart out on this one

[@mardochee44]

God Bless you Willie !

[@siaseeds8950]

Had no idea he was such a fine guitar player!

[@mauchette]

délicieux nuage au son de cette "touchante" guitare.. burinée de cicatrices … ThankS Willie !!

[@etienneverhasselt6067]

Oh my goodness, so beautiful.

[@zalp66]

This should not work. But boy, it does. Good tunes and good musicians can cross genres. Stunning.

[@john4297]

BOBBIE AND MICKEY ADD SO MUCH TO THIS

[@lauracardoso8580]

Everyday I listen to this song it's never a bore but always a treat

[@millardthompson8157]

THIS MUSIC IS JUST BEAUTIFUL EVER XO; i could LISTEN ALL NIGHT THE SWAY THE BEAT ALL BEAUTIFUL TEMPO

[@sebastiaoverissimodasilva9852]

Willie Nelson,sua Vida,sua Música,sua História ***** Atravessando a Longa Estrada,Encontrando os Amigos *****

[@raymondossevoort7673]

Ooooo WOW

[@frednow]

Beautiful. "Clouds" indeed. (insert emoticon here)

[@SmallDays1]

Lovely!

[@ihave3heads]

Crazy tone from that guitar "trigger"

[@carmengnazzo]

HERMOSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@launderground]

we love willie.

[@bairesco]

LOVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jimsanford9215]

Awesome!

[@richardhartford609]

Well. still really awesome. Am I alone out here?

[@brittain522]

Does anyone have the tab for this version, it's my favorite by far!

[@lindaperkins4521]

who would have guessed??????????? oh, so wonderful.........

[@TheGAGGIANO]

BONJOUR A TOUS LA MUSIQUE C'EST COMME UN RUISSEAU QUI GLISSE LE LONG DE SON PARCOURT IL TRACE SON CHEMIN SANS JAMAIS S' ARRETER ET CHANGE SA MUSIQUE AU FUR ET A MESURE QU'IL PASSE ........MERCI A VOUS

[@RickarooCarew]

passin the ✌️ Peace Pipe

[@RickarooCarew]

Dr Punkin and I ... love Willie Nelson in the morning with our coffee and cannabis... thanks y'all 🤠♾️☯️

[@jojunadenis7028]

bellissimo

[@blueyedboymrdeath]

sweet.

[@alvistd2168]

Willies alright.

[@shanehill7696]

Follow this with ' she's gone ' Bobbie at the piano

[@diosdadonon1179]

If Django had some of Willie's Reserve.......voila..

[@johnroyalty2351]

Yep

[@mariececilelassere]

When l hear your interprétation l am in heaven with django unforgettable forever thanks Willie you are the must perfect player guitare with one great talent and délicatesse ❤❤❤ admiration forever and respect and love for eternity ❤❤❤God bless you of course long long time and more ... thanks for sublime nuage 👍💖💖💖... thoughts sincerely uniques to merveilleuse nelsonfamily 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉billions love to you sweet and quiet life ❤❤❤(2023/06/14) / thanks for this happyness dreaminglove ❤😅

[@seanhogan3190]

FUCKIN AAAAAAAA. I LOVE YOU WILLIE,!!!

[@trenshaw40]

Exactly my thoughts!!

[@mariomanningfan]

I love trigger's sound. Makes me want to punch a hole in my soundboard.

[@rabokarabekian409]

Sorry. Ya'll gotta wear it through nat'ral-like over mutliple decades. Then it sounds right.

[@TheDsmithemtp]

Dejango would be very happy

[@awadaawada6738]

Trigger still sounds fucking great, talk about Martin guitars

[@gatodoasfalto2721]

Willie, Django,Gipsy,all begin in the lost tribe of Israel looking for the way home 🤔

[@dijonj8164]

I’m in a coffee shop out of town*******

[@chuckheppner3374]

Willie Nelson & Family performing Nuages Willie tapped-into Django Reinhardt's genius, w/ amazing finesse. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5SlamqVfdtsr80 "Nuages" (French pronunciation: ​[nɥaʒ]) is one of the best-known compositions by Django Reinhardt. He recorded at least thirteen versions of the song, which is a jazz standard and a mainstay of the gypsy swing repertoire. English and French lyrics have been added to the originally instrumental piece. The title translates in English as "Clouds"; though the English lyric adaptation is titled "It's the Bluest Kind of Blues".

[@lopedelamancha9259]

AWESOME ((^_^))

[@thadbonduris2462]

Very Inspiring! Thad Bonduris Le Not-So-Hot Klub du Denton

[@TheDsmithemtp]

Sell my clothes, I’ve died and gone to heaven

[@alamudesky1959]

A Wonder

[@jennyevans4253]

Love the guitar but the piano solo? Maybe family and you could say "not bad for country artists" but....

[@benwaldenmusic]

I like the simplicity of it

[@Adolfhitler-of9vt]

u met my dad Jimmy rosenberg

[@MegaROGERWATERS]

vladimir putin is your dad really Jimmy?

[@kevincostello732]

CAN ANYONE FIND A TUTORIAL FOR THE PIANO PART PLEASEEJSJEJSJW

[@dewexdewex]

I've had an acoustic guitar for decades, played it like a bastard and it's still not got in that state. Has he got anger management issues?

[@maxwashingtonmusic7000]

+Dewex Dewex lol, willie's had it since around 1960

[@bklyngeezer]

Its a Martin classical. Not meant to be played with a pick. Also he lets his friends carve their names into it. Trigger is well weathered and just like Willie, gets better with age