At 92, Willie Nelson has had a peerless, truly phenomenal career distinguished by scores of hit songs, great concerts, and amazing recordings. There is literally almost nothing in the music business that he hasn't done - and done very well. Per Parade via GQ, Nelson recently mused about a pair of his songs that prompt a melancholy response from the legendary hitmaker.
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Which of Nelson's Songs Make Him Get Especially Sentimental?
The two songs that tend to bring moisture to Willie Nelson's eyes are not surprising. They are emotion-laden, time-tested classics that are loved by countless fans everywhere. One is "You Were Always on My Mind," a track that is beautiful in its stark simplicity and tender, romantic sincerity. The other is "Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground."
These Vocalists' Work Also Prompts an Intense Reaction From Nelson
Per the outlet via GQ, Nelson said that the work of Bob Wills and Hank Williams stirs him deeply He added, "There's a whole lot of good music out there. I still think music is what brings us all together. Politics separates everybody. Music brings us back together."
He Appreciates All the Good Things That Have Happened to Him
Nelson said, per GQ, "'Thanks' is what I'm continually saying to myself and to whoever the subconscious is out there, because I really do thank everyone for the way things are. So many good things have happened to me over the years. I've been very lucky, and I've been able to do some things that maybe somebody else didn't get a chance to do. I've got a lot of lucky friends like me out there, too. We did everything wrong for a while, and then we figured it out. Now we're doing better, so, yeah, life is good."
Nelson Let His Children Decide if They Wanted a Career in Music
He shared with the outlet, " ...I had music instruments all over the house when they were growing up—a piano, guitar, drums, whatever. They could play it if they wanted to or not. I gave them an opportunity to do what they wanted to do."
Smart parenting, Willie!
