Willie Nelson: Red Headed Stranger

Impex Records

Willie Nelson has been part of our collective consciousness far longer than most of us realize. Before the formally ponytailed master of song was singing "Stardust", "Always on my Mind" and "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" (none of which he wrote) he was writing hits for Patsy Cline ("Crazy"), Roy Orbison ("Pretty Paper") and Ray Price ("Night Life"). Following the brilliant Phases and Stages, Red Headed Stranger is a brilliant concept album based on the song of the same name. Nelson´s album is a stunning mix of originals and classic tunes, including "Time of the Preacher," "Can I Sleep In Your Arms" and his trademark hit "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain." Each song is recorded in a natural, unfussy way befitting the sparse arrangements and the need to bring the singer´s inimitable voice front and center. Impex Records 180-gram LP is the new reference for clarity, realism and above all, replicating Willie Nelson´s legendary vocal timbre with you-are-there intimacy