His Greatest Hits and Finest Performances

~ Release by Willie Nelson (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1CD
#TitleArtistLength
1To All the Girls I've Loved BeforeWillie Nelson feat. Julio Iglesias3:32
2On the Road Again
recorded in:
Austin, Texas, United States (in 1979)
engineer and mixer:
Bradley Hartman
producer:
Willie Nelson
bass:
Bee Spears (in 1979)
drums (drum set):
Paul English (in 1979) and Rex Ludwick (in 1979)
guitar:
Johnny Gimble (in 1979), Willie Nelson (in 1979) and Jody Payne (in 1979)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (in 1979)
percussion:
Paul English (in 1979)
piano:
Bobbie Nelson (in 1979)
vocals:
Willie Nelson (in 1979)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 2003)
engineered at:
The Enactron Truck in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1979)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 471)
live recording of:
On the Road Again (in 1979)
lyricist and composer:
Willie Nelson
publisher:
Copyright Control, EMI Full Nelson Music and EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty. Limited
part of:
The 53rd Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Willie Nelson2:33
3My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
recording engineer:
Dan Wallin
assistant engineer:
Ollie Cotton
producer:
Dave Grusin, Willie Nelson, Sydney Pollack and Larry Rosen
guitar:
Willie Nelson (in 1979)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (in 1979)
vocals:
Willie Nelson (in 1979)
remixer:
Larry Rosen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 2003)
cover recording of:
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
lyricist and composer:
Sharon Rice
Willie Nelson3:06
4Heartbreak HotelWillie Nelson feat. Leon Russell3:02
5Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground
engineer and mixer:
Bradley Hartman
producer:
Willie Nelson (in 1979)
bass:
Bee Spears (in 1979)
drums (drum set):
Paul English (in 1979) and Rex Ludwick (in 1979)
guitar:
Johnny Gimble (in 1979), Willie Nelson (in 1979) and Jody Payne (in 1979)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (in 1979)
percussion:
Paul English (in 1979)
piano:
Bobbie Nelson (in 1979)
vocals:
Willie Nelson (in 1979)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 2003)
recorded at:
The Enactron Truck in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1979)
recording of:
Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground (in 1979)
lyricist and composer:
Willie Nelson
publisher:
EMI Full Nelson Music
Willie Nelson4:31
6Forgiving You Was Easy
Willie Nelson2:49
7If You've Got the Money, I've Got the Time
engineer:
Phil York
producer:
Willie Nelson
bass:
Bee Spears (in 1976)
drums (drum set):
Rex Ludwick (in 1976)
guitar:
Willie Nelson (in 1976) and Jody Payne (in 1976)
instruments:
Mickey Raphael (in 1976)
percussion:
Paul English (in 1976)
piano:
Bobbie Nelson (in 1976)
vocals:
Willie Nelson (in 1976)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 2003)
engineered at:
Autumn Sound Studios in Garland, Texas, United States (in 1976)
cover recording of:
If You’ve Got the Money I’ve Got the Time (in 1976)
writer:
Jim Beck and Lefty Frizzell
Willie Nelson2:06
8Blue SkiesWillie Nelson3:35
9Georgia on My Mind
cover recording of:
Georgia on My Mind
anthem of:
Georgia, United States (from 1979 to present)
lyricist:
Stuart Gorrell (in 1930)
composer:
Hoagy Carmichael (in 1930)
publisher:
Peer International Corporation, Peermusic III, Ltd., Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd. (from 1930 to present) and Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. (from 1930 to present)
sub-publisher:
ピアーミュージック
arrangement of:
Georgia on My Mind (Solo piano arrangement)
Willie Nelson3:57
10Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
engineer:
Phil York
producer:
Willie Nelson
bass:
Bee Spears (in 1975-02)
drums (drum set):
Billy English (in 1975-02) and Paul English (in 1975-02)
guitar:
Bucky Meadows (in 1975-02), Willie Nelson (in 1975-02) and Jody Payne (in 1975-02)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (in 1975-02)
mandolin:
Jody Payne (in 1975-02)
piano:
Bobbie Nelson (in 1975-02)
vocals:
Willie Nelson (in 1975-02)
arranger:
Willie Nelson
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 2003)
recorded at:
Autumn Sound Studios in Garland, Texas, United States (in 1975-02)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 40 Saddest Country Songs of All Time (number: 16), Rolling Stone: The 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time (number: 27), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 253) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 302)
cover recording of:
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain (in 1975-02)
lyricist and composer:
Fred Rose
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Milene Music and Sony/ATV Milene Music
Willie Nelson2:20
11Pancho and Lefty
producer:
Merle Haggard, Chips Moman and Willie Nelson
bass:
Mike Leech (in 1982-11)
drums (drum set):
Gene Chrisman (in 1982-11)
fiddle and mandolin:
Johnny Gimble (in 1982-11)
guitar:
Johnny Christopher (in 1982-11), Merle Haggard (in 1982-11), Grady Martin (in 1982-11), Chips Moman (in 1982-11), Willie Nelson (in 1982-11), Lewis Talley (in 1982-11) and Reggie Young (in 1982-11)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (in 1982-11)
keyboard:
Bobby Emmons (in 1982-11) and Bobby Wood (in 1982-11)
saxophone:
Don Markham (in 1982-11)
background vocals:
Johnny Christopher (in 1982-11), Merle Haggard (in 1982-11), Willie Nelson (in 1982-11) and Bobby Wood (in 1982-11)
vocals:
Merle Haggard (in 1982-11) and Willie Nelson (in 1982-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 2003)
recorded at:
Moman's Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (in 1982-11) and Pedernales Recording Studio in Spicewood, Texas, United States (in 1982-11)
cover recording of:
Pancho and Lefty (in 1982-11)
lyricist and composer:
Townes Van Zandt
Willie Nelson feat. Merle Haggard4:48
12Always on My MindWillie Nelson3:33
13Stardust
engineer:
Donivan Cowart and Bradley Hartman
producer:
Booker T. Jones
vocals:
Willie Nelson (on 1977-12-12)
arranger:
Booker T. Jones
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (in 1978)
recorded at:
The Enactron Truck in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1977-12-12)
mixed at:
The Enactron Truck in Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
Stardust (the jazz standard) (on 1977-12-12)
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish (in 1929)
composer:
Hoagy Carmichael (in 1927)
publisher:
Mills Music, Inc. (ended), All Nations Music, EMI Mills Music Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Everbright Music Co., Hoagy Publishing Co., Lawrence Wright Music Co., Ltd. and Songs of Peer, Ltd.
sub-publisher:
イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
part of:
American Splendor
Willie Nelson3:53
14I'm Gonna Sit Right DownWillie Nelson3:00
15Mona Lisa
producer:
Paul Buskirk, Freddie Powers and Willie Nelson
bass:
Bob Moore (on 1980-07-05) and Dean Reynolds (on 1980-07-05)
bass guitar [bass]:
Bob Moore and Dean Reynolds
fiddle:
Johnny Gimble (on 1980-07-05)
guitar:
Freddie Powers (on 1980-07-05) and Willie Nelson (on 1980-07-05)
mandolin:
Paul Buskirk (on 1980-07-05)
violin [fiddle]:
Johnny Gimble
vocals:
Freddie Powers (on 1980-07-05) and Willie Nelson (on 1980-07-05)
recorded at:
Gilley's Recording Studio in Pasadena, Texas, United States (on 1980-07-05)
cover recording of:
Mona Lisa (on 1980-07-05)
lyricist:
Raymond B. Evans
writer:
Livingston & Evans
composer:
Jay Livingston
publisher:
Famous Chappell and Famous Music Corporation
sub-publisher:
BMG Unisong Music Publishers BV
part of:
The 23rd Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1950 winner)
Willie Nelson2:33
16As Time Goes By
Willie Nelson & Julio Iglesias3:52
17All of MeWillie Nelson3:54
18September Song
Willie Nelson4:33
2CD
#TitleArtistLength
1Help Me Make it Through the Night
engineer:
Bradley Hartman and Harold Lee
producer:
Willie Nelson
mixer:
Bradley Hartman
bass:
Chris Ethridge (in 1979) and Bee Spears (in 1979)
drums (drum set):
Paul English (in 1979) and Rex Ludwick (in 1979)
guitar:
Willie Nelson (in 1979) and Jody Payne (in 1979)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (in 1979)
piano:
Bobbie Nelson (in 1979)
background vocals:
Kris Kristofferson (in 1979)
vocals:
Willie Nelson (in 1979)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 2003)
cover recording of:
Help Me Make It Through the Night
lyricist and composer:
Kris Kristofferson
publisher:
BMG Songs Ltd., Combine Music Corp., EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd., EMI Songs Ltd., Keith Prowse Music Publishing Co. Ltd. and KPM
sub-publisher:
Air Music Scandinavia AB
Willie Nelson4:01
2Crazy Arms
producer:
Willie Nelson
bass:
Bee Spears (in 1980)
drums (drum set):
Paul English (in 1980)
fiddle:
Johnny Gimble (in 1980)
guitar:
Grady Martin (in 1980), Willie Nelson (in 1980) and Jody Payne (in 1980)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (in 1980)
keyboard and vibraphone:
Moises "Blondie" Calderon (in 1980)
piano:
Leon Russell (in 1980)
steel guitar:
Buddy Emmons (in 1980)
vocals:
Willie Nelson (in 1980) and Ray Price (in 1980)
recorded at:
CBS Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (in 1980)
cover recording of:
Crazy Arms (in 1980)
writer:
Ralph Mooney (in 1954) and Chuck Seals (in 1954)
publisher:
Champion Music Corp., Leeds Music, Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal/MCA Music Ltd., Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (in 1956) and MCA Music Svenska AB (in 1978)
Willie Nelson feat. Ray Price2:44
3(Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as IWillie Nelson feat. Hank Snow3:05
4In the Jailhouse NowWillie Nelson feat. Webb Pierce2:09
5Faded Love
engineer and mixer:
Bradley Hartman
producer:
Willie Nelson
performer:
Ray Price
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 2003)
cover recording of:
Faded Love
miscellaneous support:
Merle Haggard (in 1971)
lyricist, writer and composer:
Bob Wills and John Wills
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp. and WB Music Corp. (in 1951)
Willie Nelson feat. Ray Price3:51
6Funny How Time Slips AwayWillie Nelson feat. Ray Price3:51
7Little Old Fashion Karma
Willie Nelson3:20
8Hello Walls
recording of:
Hello Walls
lyricist and composer:
Willie Nelson
publisher:
Pamper Music, Inc. (on 1961-02-08)
Willie Nelson feat. Faron Young2:32
9Night LifeWillie Nelson feat. Ray Price4:03
10Party's Over
recording of:
The Party’s Over
lyricist and composer:
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson2:52
11I Love You a Thousand Ways
Willie Nelson3:00
12I'd Have to Be Crazy
producer:
Willie Nelson (in 1976)
bass:
Bee Spears (in 1976)
drums (drum set):
Rex Ludwick (in 1976)
guitar:
Willie Nelson (in 1976) and Jody Payne (in 1976)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (in 1976)
percussion:
Paul English (in 1976)
piano:
Bobbie Nelson (in 1976)
background vocals [second vocal]:
Steven Fromholz (in 1976)
vocals:
Willie Nelson (in 1976)
recorded at:
Autumn Sound Studios in Garland, Texas, United States (in 1976)
recording of:
I'd Have to Be Crazy (in 1976)
writer:
Steven Fromholz
publisher:
BMG Firefly and Prophecy Publishing
Willie Nelson3:26
13Don't Ever Get Tired of Hurting Me
recording of:
Don’t You Ever Get Tired of Hurting Me
lyricist and composer:
Hank Cochran
publisher:
Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (in 1964)
Willie Nelson feat. Ray Price3:41
14Let it Be Me
Willie Nelson3:32
15Release MeWillie Nelson feat. Ray Price3:06
16The Highwayman
recorded in:
Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1984-10-03)
assistant engineer:
Ken Criblez and Larry Greenhill
engineer:
David Cherry and Chips Moman
producer:
Chips Moman
bass:
Mike Leech (on 1984-10-03) and Jimmy Tittle (on 1984-10-03)
drums (drum set):
Gene Chrisman (on 1984-10-03)
guitar:
Paul Davis (on 1984-10-03), Waylon Jennings (on 1984-10-03), Kris Kristofferson (on 1984-10-03), Chips Moman (on 1984-10-03), Willie Nelson (on 1984-10-03) and Johnny Rodriguez (on 1984-10-03)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (on 1984-10-03)
keyboard:
Paul Davis (on 1984-10-03), Bobby Emmons (on 1984-10-03) and Bobby Wood (on 1984-10-03)
mandolin:
Marty Stuart (on 1984-10-03)
background vocals:
Johnny Cash (on 1984-10-03), Paul Davis (on 1984-10-03), Waylon Jennings (on 1984-10-03), Kris Kristofferson (on 1984-10-03), Chips Moman (on 1984-10-03), Willie Nelson (on 1984-10-03) and Johnny Rodriguez (on 1984-10-03)
vocals:
Johnny Cash (on 1984-10-03), Waylon Jennings (on 1984-10-03), Kris Kristofferson (on 1984-10-03) and Willie Nelson (on 1984-10-03)
performer:
Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (in 1985), CBS, Inc. (in 1985), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (in 1985), Sony Music Entertainment (in 1985) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1985, in 2003)
recorded at:
Moman's Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1984-10-03) and Woodland Sound Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1984-10-03)
part of:
Grammy Award: Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group nominees (number: 1986)
cover recording of:
The Highwayman (on 1984-10-03)
lyricist and composer:
Jimmy Webb
publisher:
White Oak Songs
Willie Nelson feat. Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings & Johnny Cash3:05
17I'm Moving On
recording of:
I’m Moving On
lyricist and composer:
Hank Snow
publisher:
Hill and Range Songs, Inc. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Willie Nelson feat. Hank Snow2:44
18City of New Orleans
producer:
Chips Moman
alto saxophone:
Jon Marett (in 1983-10)
baritone saxophone:
Donald Sanders (in 1983-10)
bass:
Mike Leech (in 1983-10)
drums (drum set):
Gene Chrisman (in 1983-10)
guitar:
J. R. Cobb (in 1983-10), Chips Moman (in 1983-10), Willie Nelson (in 1983-10) and Reggie Young (in 1983-10)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (in 1983-10)
keyboard:
Bobby Emmons (in 1983-10) and Bobby Wood (in 1983-10)
strings:
The “A” Strings (in 1983-10)
trumpet:
Wayne Jackson (in 1983-10)
background vocals:
Andy Black (in 1983-10), Chips Moman (in 1983-10), Sherrill Parks (in 1983-10), Toni Wine (in 1983-10), Bobby Wood (in 1983-10) and Rick Yancey (in 1983-10)
vocals:
Willie Nelson (in 1983-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 2003)
cover recording of:
City of New Orleans (in 1983-10)
lyricist and composer:
Steve Goodman
publisher:
Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
live cover recording of:
City of New Orleans
lyricist and composer:
Steve Goodman
publisher:
Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
recording of:
City of New Orleans
lyricist and composer:
Steve Goodman
publisher:
Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
Willie Nelson4:50
3CD
#TitleArtistLength
1Desperado Waiting for the TrainWillie Nelson feat. Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings & Johnny Cash4:34
2The Midnight RiderWillie Nelson2:52
3Seven Spanish AngelsWillie Nelson feat. Ray Charles3:49
4Reasons to Quit
producer:
Chips Moman
bass:
Mike Leech (in 1982-11)
drums (drum set):
Gene Chrisman (in 1982-11)
fiddle and mandolin:
Johnny Gimble (in 1982-11)
guitar:
Johnny Christopher (in 1982-11), Merle Haggard (in 1982-11), Grady Martin (in 1982-11), Chips Moman (in 1982-11), Willie Nelson (in 1982-11), Lewis Talley (in 1982-11) and Reggie Young (in 1982-11)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (in 1982-11)
keyboard:
Bobby Emmons (in 1982-11) and Bobby Wood (in 1982-11)
saxophone:
Don Markham (in 1982-11)
background vocals:
Bobby Wood, Johnny Christopher (in 1982-11), Merle Haggard (in 1982-11) and Willie Nelson (in 1982-11)
vocals:
Merle Haggard (in 1982-11) and Willie Nelson (in 1982-11)
recorded at:
Moman's Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (in 1982-11) and Pedernales Recording Studio in Spicewood, Texas, United States (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Reasons to Quit (in 1982-11)
lyricist and composer:
Merle Haggard
Willie Nelson feat. Merle Haggard3:32
5Old Friends
recorded in:
Spicewood, Texas, United States
producer:
Roger Miller, Chips Moman and Willie Nelson
bass:
Chris Ethridge (in 1981-05) and Bee Spears (in 1981-05)
drums (drum set):
Paul English (in 1981-05)
fiddle and mandolin:
Johnny Gimble (in 1981-05)
guitar:
Grady Martin (in 1981-05), Roger Miller (in 1981-05), Chips Moman (in 1981-05), Willie Nelson (in 1981-05) and Jody Payne (in 1981-05)
keyboard:
Bobby Emmons (in 1981-05)
saxophone:
Jon Marett (in 1981-05)
steel guitar:
Jimmy Day (in 1981-05)
background vocals:
Roger Miller (in 1981-05), Willie Nelson (in 1981-05), Ray Price (in 1981-05) and Toni Wine (in 1981-05)
vocals:
Roger Miller (in 1981-05), Willie Nelson (in 1981-05) and Ray Price (in 1981-05)
engineered at:
Pedernales Recording Studio in Spicewood, Texas, United States (in 1981-05)
cover recording of:
Old Friends (in 1981-05)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Miller
recording of:
Old Friends (on 1981-11-24)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Miller
Willie Nelson feat. Roger Miller & Ray Price3:08
6I Saw the Light
Willie Nelson feat. Leon Russell3:05
7Take it to the LimitWillie Nelson feat. Waylon Jennings3:49
8Whiskey River
producer:
Willie Nelson
mixer:
Bradley Hartman
bass:
Chris Ethridge (in 1978-04) and Bee Spears (in 1978-04)
drums (drum set):
Paul English (in 1978-04) and Rex Ludwick (in 1978-04)
guitar:
Willie Nelson (in 1978-04) and Jody Payne (in 1978-04)
harmonica:
Mickey Raphael (in 1978-04)
piano:
Bobbie Nelson (in 1978-04)
vocals:
Willie Nelson (in 1978-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 2003)
mixed at:
The Enactron Truck in Los Angeles, California, United States
engineered at:
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada, United States (in 1978-04)
live cover recording of:
Whiskey River
writer:
J.B. Shinn III and Paul Stroud
live recording of:
Whiskey River
writer:
J.B. Shinn III and Paul Stroud
Willie Nelson3:30
9Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys
recording engineer:
Dan Wallin
assistant engineer:
Ollie Cotton
producer:
Dave Grusin, Willie Nelson, Sydney Pollack and Larry Rosen
vocals:
Willie Nelson (in 1979-11)
remixer:
Larry Rosen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc.
cover recording of:
Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys (in 1979-11)
writer:
Ed Bruce and Patsy Bruce
publisher:
Tree Publishing Inc.
version of:
Mama Don't Let Your Cowboys Grow Up to Be Babies
Willie Nelson3:32
10If You Could Touch Her at AllWillie Nelson3:06
11Good Hearted WomanWillie Nelson2:49
12Uncloudy Day
cover recording of:
Uncloudy Day
lyricist and composer:
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson3:49
13Without a Song
Willie Nelson3:52
14Me and Paul
recording of:
Me and Paul
lyricist and composer:
Willie Nelson
publisher:
EMI Full Nelson Music
Willie Nelson2:52
15Last Thing I Needed First Thing This Morning
Willie Nelson4:21
16Why Do I Have to Choose
producer:
Chips Moman
engineered at:
Moman's Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (in 1982) and Pedernales Recording Studio in Spicewood, Texas, United States (in 1982)
recording of:
Why Do I Have to Choose? (in 1982)
lyricist and composer:
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson3:12
17Remember Me
Willie Nelson2:50