Willie Nelson
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English
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Following his bestselling memoir, It's a Long Story, Willie Nelson now delivers his most intimate thoughts and stories in Willie Nelson's Letters to America. From his opening letter "Dear America" to his "Dear Willie" epilogue, Willie digs deep into his heart and soul--and his music catalog--to lift us up in difficult times, and to remind us of the endless promise and continuous obligations of all Americans--to themselves, to one another, and to their...
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For the first time ever, and to help celebrate his 90th birthday in 2023, American icon Willie Nelson provides the stories behind the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs, along with a dynamic assortment of never-before-seen photos and ephemera. From his earliest work in the 1950s to today, Willie looks back at the songs that have defined his career, from his days of earning $50 each to his biggest hits, from his less well-known songs (but incredibly...
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English
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"I've got this song that begs to be a book and a book that begs to read like a song-a long, romping ballad of sweetness and scandal bridging seven decades of friendship... "
Immortalized in Willie Nelson's road song "Me and Paul," Paul English was the towering figure, who for 70-years acted as Willie's drummer, bodyguard, accountant, partner in crime, and right-hand man.
Together, the two men roamed the country, putting on shows, getting into a few...
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English
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"Abandoned by their parents as toddlers, Willie and Bobbie Nelson found their love of music almost immediately through their grandparents, who raised them in a dusty small town in east Texas. Their close relationship--which persists today--is the longest-lasting bond in either of their lives. In alternating chapters, this heartfelt dual memoir weaves together their lives as they experienced them both side-by-side and apart with powerful, emotional...
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[2022]
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English
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"Immortalized in Willie Nelson's road song "Me and Paul," Paul English was the towering figure who for 70 years acted as Willie's drummer, bodyguard, accountant, partner in crime, and right-hand man. Together, the two men roamed the country, putting on shows, getting into a few scrapes, raising money for good causes, and bringing the joy of their music to fans worldwide. Stories of Willie and Paul's misadventures became legendary, but many have gone...
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2021.
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English
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Sizing up Powers' influence on country music, Country Music Television has noted that throughout his 50-year career, Powers has "demonstrated a dedication to broadening the perimeters of country & western, particularly in creating a fusion of country honky-tonk and swing jazz. This interest runs throughout Powers' career," while his hometown Austin Chronicle has affectionately concluded that "Powers' name stands alongside some of country music's most...
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[2022]
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English
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Disc 1: Richard Pryor: Live & Smokin'; The Legend of Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales; Interview: Jennifer Lee Pryor.
Disc 2: Richard Pryor: Live in Concert.
Disc 3: The Richard Pryor Special?; The Richard Pryor Show.
Disc 4: The Richard Pryor Show.
Disc 5: Last Stand-up: Sitting Down: Richard Pryor: LOVED! On the Sunset Strip; An American Cinematheque Tribute; Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*$#@!!; The Dick Cavett Show; Interview: Jennifer Lee Pryor.
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Criterion collection volume 1080
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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Follows a group of young teenagers living on the streets of Seattle; looks at the life of Erin Blackwell, aka Tiny, thirty years after the the film "Streetwise."
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[2015]
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English
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This is the unvarnished, complete story of Willie Nelson's life, told in his distinct voice and leaving no moment or experience unturned, from Texas and Nashville to Hawaii and his legendary bus. Having recently turned eighty, Nelson is ready to shine a light on all aspects of his life, including his drive to write music, the women in his life, his collaborations, and his biggest lows and highs--from his bankruptcy to the founding of Farm Aid. An...
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[1988]
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English
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This collection of artists and songs features new versions of Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly's most important and influential music. In interviews and performances filmed in a variety of locations the superstars of today pay tribute to these two legendary folk heroes.
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c2010
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English
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The long riders: This portrayal of the Jesse James gang is a rapidfire succession of thrilling moments -- the bandits' lightning attacks on banks, trains and stagecoaches ; their hairbreadth escapes from the law ; Jesse's jubilant wedding celebration ; and the tragic Great Northfield, Minnesota raid. It stars four theatrical families of the 1980's recreating the most wanted criminal families of the 1860's.
Stagecoach: "A steadfast driver, determined...