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Top 3 Essential Willie Nelson Albums

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Willie Nelson may be the most distinctive and well-known individual in America. Be it for his music, his love of weed, his braids, his movies, his books, his battered guitar, or his trouble with the IRS, Willie is a true American Icon. There's nothing more distinctive than his high tenor voice or the unmistakeable melodic sound of that guitar.

'Red Headed Stranger'

Red Headed Stranger - Willie NelsonLegacy Recordings
Recorded in 1975, this album gave Willie Nelson the success he craved. The album, and two singles, "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," and "Remember Me" became huge hits. This remastered version of the original contains four bonus tracks not found on the original.
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'Stardust'

Stardust - Willie NelsonLegacy Recordings
Willie recorded this album in 1977 in the middle of the outlaw country era. The album was filled with old standards and produced by Booker T. Jones. Everyone was scratching their heads at this idea, but the album has been one of Willie's most popular, selling over three million copies since its release.
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'Waylon and Willie'

Waylon & Willie - Willie Nelson & WaylonLegacy Recordings
The Waylon & Willie release of 1978 is one of the best-selling albums for either artist, even years later. The album went to the top of the charts and stayed there for 11 weeks. It contains five duets between the two, and three solo songs a piece.
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