Rather, Leon Russell originally wrote and released the song in 1970 on his debut solo album. Although, when Willie Nelson got his hands on it he re-released a cover of it in 1973. But, the song ...
Their version went to No.1. Its parent album, Waylon & Willie ... a touring artist not unlike Nelson himself, the road-toughened singer was asked to write a song to fit the film’s theme.
Willie Nelson: Last Leaf On The Tree This is Willie’s 153rd album, yet he still manages to ... allows Ella’s voice to shine through. The song recalls a lost love and lessons learned the ...