Willie Nelson - Whiskey River (Live From Austin City Limits, 1981)

Willie Nelson performing "Whiskey River" live from Austin City Limits - new performance videos every Thursday!
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Captured April 24, 1981, this performance comes from ACL episode 705 which aired during the 1982 season as a combo episode with longtime Willie fave Guy Clark
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Chorus:
Whiskey River take my mind
Don't let her mem'ry torture me
Whiskey River don't run dry
You're all I've got, take care of me
#WillieNelson #WhiskeyRiver #AustinCityLimits
Austin City Limits is a production of KLRU-TV, Austin PBS (c) The Capital of Texas Public Telecommunications Council

[@andyclark7231]

Willie is an epic badass. Some people are just like that. Dude is timeless at this point. 91 now me thinks

[@metalmacabre9991]

This is the Willie I grew up watching when I was a kid in the 80s. I fucking hate seeing my heroes getting old or passing away.

[@andyclark7231]

You outlived everyone, you old bastard we love you. Thanks for the music

[@mrlittleufo148]

Lets drown together in the whiskey river

[@miketemple812]

Coe and Kris ? Love you Willie !

[@kelvisshandei]

He is 96 or Somethingike this nearly 100 years. He married 7 Times. His First fiance was a native American Woman in the 50s!😂😂😂​@@miketemple812

[@peytonconnor5612]

16 year old fan. Loved his music all my life. Man really doesn’t have a bad song.

[@kingkeefage]

I just hope I can record myself in time for him to hear me sing and play his songs (no way I'll ever pick that damned well, 😭) before he dies, so he'll demand that I'm the only one that can be cast as him in a biopic if ever made. *sigh*

[@user-mb8kz2hz2w]

@@kingkeefage me too man me too

[@jizbotika]

Way to toe the mark and Hold the Line.

[@rexsauro5831]

@@kingkeefage man the only one that can play Willie in a biographic movie is his son Lukas Nelson

[@doyleperkins4916]

Keep the faith!

[@rockytop4]

Willie for president

[@gobigorange]

He gets my vote ✌️

[@larmondoflairallen4705]

how ironic, since he shilled for Kamala....

[@jimmyfitzgerald9678]

The legend that is the 1 and only Willie Nelson

[@kathy6762]

True

[@debbiestinnett2987]

So true!

[@ashleyhockenberry2187]

Willie Nelson may not get the credit he deserves for it but he is an amazing guitar player

[@Bluzian74]

His son Lukas is killer on the strings too!

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@Bluzian74ciao amico!🙋😍😘💘🌅

[@shirleykahn4928]

One of the best!!!❤

[@bluejack644]

Willie's vibes are essential for natural planetary movements.

[@gobigorange]

True that ✌️

[@angiesiddall9563]

Willie's fingers were quite limber back then and his guitar playing was incredible. Still a great music Icon, after all these years. Rock on Willie Nelson!!

[@ososhaolin2143]

Whiskey river takes my miiiiiind

[@debstawecki6843]

Love Willie, always have always will. American icon.

[@bigtreyomaha]

Love the Gonzo fist t-shirt.

[@williambenthal8989]

I call this guitar solo Willie's Stevie Ray Vaughan moment..lol. he kills it.

[@unitedstatesdale]

We shared a spliff in Alberquque 1989. I still have the roach

[@nasrilamas5671]

Long live Willie Nelson!

[@debbiestinnett2987]

Always!I Love Willie's music! His songs are great! We can relate to them! And to the man, the legend,,Willie !!!!❤❤❤💯❤❤❤

[@michaeleldridge4694]

Love it, happy Sunday

[@sharkbellykelly7956]

Love you Willie💞💯

[@mishi.adele.m]

LEGEND

[@LetArtsLive]

We love you Willie. I don't think you have a clue how many people in Western New York are fans

[@novomusicofficial]

Awesome! Keep it up Cowboy

[@michaeleldridge4694]

Sometimes a little to much,is just enough,cheers

[@mishi.adele.m]

SOOOO GOOD

[@everycoLor_312]

ADORATION ❤

[@donaldinnewmexico]

CLASSIC

[@rgjerde53]

I'm not a big country music fan -- but Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton will always be a big part of my play-list.

[@HughMorristheJoker]

Merle Haggard

[@patrickmcdonald6116]

Long live Willie.

[@quarantineclips488]

2 bass players on this cut! Awesome…

[@robertscott7775]

Willie's guitar playing and phrasing are second to none! Texas Legend!

[@cats5351]

❤ the pot plants next to the drumms

[@AverageBillyStringsEnjoyer]

Just saw him live. Still got it.

[@davisstrange7936]

I’m wearing my Willie Nelson and Family t-shirt from the live performance in Nashville. Loved seeing this pop up on my notifications!!! Wonderful music.

[@sandytagg1977]

Hell,of a guitar player .

[@DanPurdy1]

Willie’s classic band from back then with a couple more old friends added. There was a nightclub back then in Dallas with the name: Willie Nelson’s Whiskey River.

[@andyb4930]

Happy 90th Willie! Guess he proves we should all smoke more weed!

[@wendyramirez8745]

Might be a huge throwback but Willie Nelson music 🎶 will always be on my playlist even as the year we stand today 2021 🎸🎤🎼🎧

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[@davidcudlip6587]

Killer little solo old Trigger spit out on this version. Kudos Willie, You are a true outlaw.

[@leahharris5]

❤. I Love You. Willie Nelson ❤

[@petemitchell6788]

My dad’s favorite song! I’m 52 and just texted him to ask if he still picked his guitar. He doesn’t know I’ve been teaching myself to play this song❣️

[@morris4321]

I’m a big fan of country music and Willie Nelson is good This song is on GTA five and gta online game rebel radio on GTA

[@lorrie1397]

Nothing compares today. All the manufactured pop and country "artists" are pathetic. I don't know if I'll ever see greatness like this again in my life time. I guess I'm grateful that I did get to live during this time of pure musical genius.

[@snoogie6015]

What a legend

[@briancarter-xp7jw]

90 years old And He still sounds so awesome.!!❤ I've seen recent videos

[@cyndiaraujo1687]

Willie Nelson did a really great movie with this song in it - Called Honysuckle Rose.

[@morningdew5872]

0:45 ⚡🙏 go get em' willie!

[@gmctx5487]

Thank you Willie

[@sweep4173]

Went to Willie's 4th of July picnic in Gonzales, Tx. Once we got in and parked, found a place close to the stage on a little rise, we were able to see everything clearly. Great music!! Leon Russell singing hymns at daybreak on Sunday morning. Epic!! I crushed on Willie from the first time I saw him perform in Ft Worth, TX in 1974. I've seen him many times since. Never stopped enjoying his music ❤

[@biggtomm2000ut]

I think I was there. I loved it. All that great live music. As a little kid seeing & hearing all that, and the fake gunfights, and the mechanical bulls, and the BBQ & mesquite smoke floating all over (probably some other smoke too, but I was little).

[@debbiestinnett2987]

LONG LIVE OUR HERO , WILLIE!!!! YOUR FAITHFULL FAN SINCE 1977.!!!

[@inquiry7]

Willie is an unbelieveable guitar player!!! Don't forget before he went out on his own he was Ray Price's guitar player!! TRUE DAT!!!

[@rockturtleneck]

Saw Willie play Whiskey River 3 times in one show at a small NYC club called Tramps around 1997 or so. One of the best shows ever. God bless you Willie!

[@stevejohnson7165]

Excellent Mr. Nelson

[@whiteywalker4567]

Old School Tune Slayer yo!!🎶🔥🎶🔥🎶🔥🎶🔥 thanks Mr Willy 4 sharing your talent & KillBill Tunes with us! I wish u & trigger the best of days followed by peaceful nights!🤘

[@mytapepoppedtoys2450]

GOAT

[@0otee]

Lovely guitar of Willie Playing it like a mandolin/banjo.. Cameraman stay put close by the band! PLSE!! Thanks Willie and Band🌺🌹

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[@Mr69Runner]

Whiskey River will always be my favorite!!! The sweet sound Trigger produces is one of a kind!!!

[@Clutch1Z3RO]

Sing it ole willie!

[@MyPromixdirt]

my meager existence of the "just some guy on this planet" is thankfull for being here the same time as Willie Nelson as well as many others like Roy n waylon n johnny ........ n ronny van vant, steve gaines n allen collins n DUANE ALLMAN n gregory (read his book) .....

[@johnnypeacock69]

My favorite version of this song. So happy it's here again! Willie turning up his amp on the guitar before his incredible solo is sooooo cool! Thank you for this!

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

My favorite version also, I call it the rock version.....

[@chrisparker4940]

Ahhh yeah the early days of trigger sounds so good Willie

[@dlperk5035]

I was 16 when I saw this concert on prime time TV, "Austin City Limits" on PBS back in 1981...WILL NEVER FORGET IT.

[@kghardesty]

I was 13...total mind opener to country music

[@marrow2261]

OH YES!

[@HerAeolianHarp]

Great Willie song!

[@joecostigan66]

I grew up listening to your music and have been a fan for 45 years. Thank you Willie for so many years of doing what you do, ❤ there's only one Willie Nelson and your him 😎

[@mickm9102]

Kok

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[@FirstDonkie]

SuperWillie! Thanks for your music. A lot!

[@BrownEyedGirl1367]

I was at this performance, as well as many many others. He always opened every performance with Whiskey River, and the ride began. Love him, love Trigger. One of my favorite Instances of his unique guitar sound is in The movie, Honeysuckle Rose. When he’s first offstage while Dyan Cannon is onstage. The guitar coming in is unmistakable and could be no one else but Willie.

[@amywjn]

Started enjoying Willie’s music from 8 tracks from my mom’s Columbia records subscription. 😂 Still love it!

[@jacobkochutin1436]

My dad raised us on this stuff. We saw him at the chip together! The air was hilariously cloudy. Whole show was great! Bobbie was perfect

[@linettboyd4380]

Who else can excite the guitar like Willie...???

[@olvinyldude]

Under the Double Eagle II ... Great stuff Thanx, Willie !

[@boneal4942]

Always good👍🇺🇸

[@lilasphotosandvideos43]

Great song 👍 👍 👍

[@josephshipley6896]

So happy to hear this version.last time I heard this ,my mother was telling me about the song.37 years ago

[@darrenduncan1674]

Its April 29th. Happy 90th birthday Willie 🎂.

[@tippimail1]

Happy 88th.birthday,Willie!!!!

[@snowalewine4602]

Willie Nelson ---- is texas ❤️ -- his music dances across texas like the wild winds❤️

[@garrypiambino3658]

Brings back memories of the summer of 79. Saw him at red rocks, Colorado

[@janetfarris3739]

I'm a huge fan for 60years..I love this song. So much memories.

[@donnab.4074]

Love you Willie!! Great song!!❤💜❤💜

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Loved you since I was a kid!

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[@kathy6762]

1st time I am listening to this song. Wonderful. Thank you.

[@imalwayslast3170]

I remember getting my dad tickets for his birthday 20 years ago...he was still playing that guitar with the hole in it. He played for 3 freakin hours and I had never seen my dad happier. My dad also looked just like Willie. After the show, Willie came off the stage and shook every persons hand at the venue. It was a great show.

[@neiradelgado1267]

The legend. I love his songs

[@toddhenderson8093]

I just wanna be Willie for a day, not sure I could make it further, love my Willie ! ! !

[@patmancrowley8509]

One of my life-time FAVORITES!

[@DavyBoy-yo6wb]

Long Live Willie , thanks for all , big fan , Luvvvvv uuuuh

[@duanestaileyundertheinfluence]

What a performer.

[@polixeniagraf2636]

Love You're music,Willie !😘👏👏👏

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[@popscyclep8084]

Fortunate enough to have been on stage many times to hear this live! Hell yeah!

[@cpcattin]

40 years ago !

[@beccalelia6334]

Has aged so well this song. Will never be another willie Nelson

[@tomh3062]

Bless your generosity, my highest gratitude and appreciation for all the love and support you have been showing me and my music, I'm so grateful 💕🙏💕

[@joniskibo5910]

Hello Willie... Plz Do another Ad against Horse 🐎 Slaughter Thanks 😊 .

[@duaneholcomb8408]

This song. Is so Willie Nelson to me. It is unmistakable as to who,it is and I don't think,any body else could do this cover. It just too,much Willie in,this song,,

[@leeanncrall5401]

I listened to this song, over and over.

[@SadieBennettBennettVeelakoko]

I’ve always enjoyed listening to Willie Nelson. He’s never been flashy just always laid back. ❤️

[@JeremyClinton]

Hello Bennett, how are you doing?

[@markdumas6387]

Trigger sounds great!

[@sandratarter3061]

So good ... you are true country spirit ... Thank You :)

[@lorrienorthcarolina1414]

Wondering how 2 north carolina women both born & raised in Kentucky meet. But we both said at the same time willie nelson is on our bucketlist. Wonder i can make that happen? Any ideas welcomed.

[@popscyclep8084]

Well Willies still kicking but if you go to Austin don’t bring your bucket!

[@josephflores6288]

Willie kickin ass.

[@fionnsexton9023]

I first learned of Willie Nelson from my dad and late mam. Later, GTA V would enshrine him in my memory as a band leader to the chaos of the game. Absolutely fckn GOATed rebel in the truest sense of the word. Much love from Ireland Willie!

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Love this!