WILLIE NELSON - MY WAY (CD)

WILLIE NELSON - MY WAY (CD) Willie Nelson and Frank Sinatra are both defining avatars of American popular music. Hearing Willieâs freewheeling roadhouse rave-ups and Frankâs smoky, cosmopolitan songs, one may assume they sat on different sides of the fenceÝbut they had an enduring friendship and great respect for each other's craft. ÓMy Way,Ý Willie Nelsonâs new album out September 14th, explores his admiration and connection to Sinatraâs art and artistry across 11 fresh, intoxicating takes on songs made famous by the Chairman of the Board. Recorded in the tradition of 1978âs legendary Stardust and 2016âs Grammy Award-winning Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin, ÓMy WayÝ is a warm and personal nod from one icon to another. Like Sinatra, Willie is a vocalist who imbues every song with a myriad of impressionistic sonic signatures. ÓI learned a lot about phrasing listening to Frank,Ý Willie said in a 2018 interview. ÓHe didnât worry about behind the beat or in front of the beat, or whateverÝhe could sing it either way, and thatâs the feel you have to have.Ý Such is the spirit of My Way's smooth approach to timeless tunes like ÜSummer Wind,â ÜIt Was A Very Good Year,â ÜIâll Be Around,â ÜFly Me To The Moon,â ÜWhat Is This Thing Called Loveâ (cast as a duet with fellow Grammy winner Norah Jones) and, of course, the anthemicÓMy Way.Ý Add Willieâs stalwart backing band plus lush arrangements for full string and horn sectionsÝall produced by Grammy winners Buddy Cannon and Matt RollingsÝand youâve got an album thatâs as cool as it gets. TRACKLISTING 1. Fly Me To The Moon 2. Summer Wind 3. One For My Baby 4. A Foggy Day 5. It Was A Very Good Year 6. Blue Moon 7. Iâll Be Around 8. Night And Day 9. What Is This thing Called Love 10. Young At Heart 11. My Way