Willie Nelson turned 92 last week. Unfortunately, his birthday didn’t fall on a Tuesday morning, so we’re honoring him just a little late—but something tells me he wouldn’t mind.
I dug out everything I had by Willie Nelson and, of course, turned to the ultimate music library: WORT’s. Honestly, I expected to only find vinyl—which would’ve been a trick to manage—but another programmer at the station gave me access to WORT’s digital Willie Nelson archive. That changed everything.
I fell in love with the Classic & Unreleased Collection box set all over again. It captures a huge part of his early journey—raw, poetic, sometimes playful, and always honest. We’ll spend most of the show there before closing with a few collaborative tracks from Willie and Johnny Cash. It’s a proper retrospective, even if it’s not comprehensive.
Happy Birthday, Willie. Hope y’all enjoy the ride.
Artist – Song – Album – Label – Year
HOUR ONE
Willie Nelson – Introduction By Willie – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – No Place For Me – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Lumberjack – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Why Are You Picking On Me – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – The Shelter Of Your Arms – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Moment Isn’t Very Long – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Any Old Arms Won’t Do – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – December Day – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Healing Hands Of Time – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Things To Remember – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – The Face Of A Fighter – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Suffering In Silence – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Who Do I Know In Dallas – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Slow Down Old World – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – I Hope So – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – I Gotta Have Something I Ain’t Got – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
HOUR TWO
Willie Nelson – I’m So Ashamed – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – My Cricket And Me – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Both Ends Of The Candle – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Slow Down Old World – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Under The Double Eagle – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 1] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – So Much To Do – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – I’m Falling In Love Again – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Bloody Mary Morning – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – No Love Around – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – After The Fire Is Gone – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Whiskey River – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Me And Paul – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Medley: Funny How Time Slips Away / Crazy / Night Life – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
HOUR THREE
Willie Nelson – Stay All Night – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Walkin’ – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Bloody Mary Morning / Take Me Back To Tulsa – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – The Party’s Over – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Truck Drivin’ Man – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – She Thinks I Still Care – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Good Hearted Woman – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Sister’s Coming Home – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Sugar Moon – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – I’m A Fool To Care – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – Rosetta – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Willie Nelson – I’ll Sail My Ship Alone – A Classic & Unreleased Collection [Disc 2] – Rhino Records – 1995
Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson – Medley: Funny How Time Slips Away/Crazy/Night Life – Every Song Tells A Story – Sony – 2013 (Fade this track out if needed)
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