Stardust

Distinctive voices are highly valued in the US, but I found myself thinking that it's a detriment for me that I'm constantly aware it's Willie Nelson singing these songs. I think it's a slight barrier to immersion. That being said, they cultivate a reflective mood with careful arrangements and Nelson's earnest vocals it's not really an album that I would be eager to return to which means 3 stars

Cannot find words that describe, how boring this is.

I’m a life long Willie fan, but this arrangements of covers doesn’t belong on this list.

Not the kind of album I would have expected to hear from Country rebel Willie Nelson, a set of jazz standards, beautifully arranged to showcase his voice which, it turns out, is well suited to the style. The album was a big success at the time, but it passed me by.

An easy listen.

Album of covers from Mr Nelson

Americana at its finest. You can drift away to these songs.

Classic American songs delivered tenderly by a classic American artist. It's tough for a good ol' boy like me to complain

All great versions of standards, his versions of Moonlight in Vermont & All of Me are incredible. His voice isn't particularly elastic so he gets locked into one specific cadence that works well for each song he picked and helps make Stardust singular and personal.

Much better than expected. I enjoyed it.

ugh love the opening guitar. so warm and soft. love JFK GEORGIA ON MY MIND THOSE HARMONICAS does get kitschy but isn’t that the draw of willie nelson

Very nice 4/5

I love Willie. Did he do the standards justice? Absolutely. Do I need to hear an album of Willie singing standards? No. I want to hear Willie singing his songs. He’s an amazing songwriter. He has so many albums of amazing material that it seems like a miss having this album on here.

Some well written songs. Feels more jazzy than country.

Some boring renditions of "popular" American songs no one knows. Only good track was "Georgia On My Mind".

I can’t explain it, but I truly love these standards.

Country... For a European ;)

Like Willie, meh album tho

Ei ollenkaan oma pala kakkua. Muutama kovempi veisu mukana mutta ei

Ööh, kaveri laulaa levyllisen coveribiisejä, eikä ees paremmin ku alkuperäset, ja sit tää on joku top500 levy ever?

Ootin rankkaa kantrirynkytystä, mutta sainkin samettista isojen veisujen versiointia. Yllätti ihan positiivisesti. Tietty kun on lautasellinen kovereita, niin se on silti lautasellinen kovereita.

No olipas meh. Muutama biisi niinkuin suoraan Disneyn piirretyistä, ja loput sitten aivan täysin turhanpäiväisiä. On sitä nyt kuitenkin tässäkin haasteessa tullut paljon paskempiakin levyjä vastaan, niin mennään kakkosella.

Stardust by Willie Nelson was already Willie Nelson's 22nd album by 1978, which is an incredible achievement in itself. I’m still not entirely sure how I feel about an album of covers appearing on a list like this. Part of me thinks the list should focus on original material, but on the other hand, I love a great cover version, especially when an artist brings something new to the song rather than simply recreating it. That’s exactly what Willie Nelson does here. These songs feel completely natural in his hands, and his distinctive voice and relaxed delivery give them a warmth and character that make them feel like his own. The arrangements are simple, tasteful and timeless, allowing the quality of both the songs and the performances to shine through. This is a wonderfully easy album to listen to. It never tries too hard, never feels overproduced and just flows effortlessly from one track to the next. Even if I have reservations about cover albums being included on the list, there’s no denying that this is an excellent record. Favourite tracks: “Blue Skies”, “Georgia on My Mind” and “Stardust” Least favourite tracks: I enjoyed every track on the album. Nothing felt weak or out of place Album artwork: A simple but classic album cover that suits the music perfectly Album artwork: Really nice album cover.

1: covers of great songs in a country vibe.

Relaxing

This is music I will listen to on an evening just before sleep. Quite relaxing stuff. But there is happening to little to make it an outstanding record. 3/5

I honestly wasn't very familiar with most of the tracks he covered here, so I looked to the originals (or a popular cover) and listened to those after my first listen through this album. I really enjoyed Willie's versions. I thought the folksy, bluegrass arrangements along with Willie's soulful, melancholic crooning really brought the best out of them. Don't Get Around Much Anymore was probably the only miss imo. It's hard to improve on The Duke though. This does feel like an odd addition to include from Willie on the list, but I'm not complaining.

Oon aina tykännyt Willien äänestä ja sen soinnista. Tää levy on ihan mukavaa, easy listening-osastoa. Paras biisi on Unchained Melody, mikä on todella tuttu biisi.

Willie at its best

🙂

This old man is putting me to sleep, but in a good way (for once!) Favorite tracks: Stardust, September Song.

Interesting songs, nice vibes

Enjoyed this more than I would have expected given its pitch.

Nice

Good for Willie. Singing some classics. This is why he’s got 100+ albums. Kind of boring. But so is Willie. 2.5

This album is pretty good. Lots of classic songs, well done by Willie. I'm just not really sure I understand why it's on this list. Willie Nelson is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. He has over 100 albums. Why choose an album that doesn't feature his songwriting?

Willie is a phenomenal songwriter and arranger. I also believe he is an underrated guitarist, sure he's not a technical shredder but his taste and delicate touches are what sets him apart from others. What is interesting about this however is that none of these songs were written by Mr. Nelson. His arrangements and performances of these pop standards not only do the originals justice but they bring to life a new perspective that lets these songs stand on their own whether you are familiar with them or not. I enjoyed this more than I thought I would going into it and while this isn't my preferred genre I won't discount the fact that this is very good work just simply because country/western isn't what I prefer to listen to. What I can say for a fact is I would rather listen to this than any of the faux country, designer clothes, butt rock being passed off as country these days. 4 stars.

Not Willie's best by far, but he demonstrates his ability to master other genres with grace. A good listen.

Not as bad as I expected. Still, the whole album is a little too cheesy for my taste. 3/5

Makes me feel like an old white man.

This album is truly heartwarming. I always loved Willie and his singing and playing, and the rendition of September Song here is my favorite (of one of my favorite songs ever). And I know that this album inspired Bob Dylan's standards run in the late 2010's, which I love, but somehow I never listen to this one from front to back. So glad I did now. Willie is the perfect candidate to sing this song. He does so so gently, humble but also joyful and incredibly musical. He gives the same attention to the melodies and lyrics, like the great ones do. Straight to my library Another very strong inclusion to this generator. A strong 4

No va

Previously unknown. Cute. I'm sure he enjoyed making it, but it was all a little too the same so it felt boring.

Wenn man melancholische Musik mit... Country Musik mischt? Eigentlich sehr schön, coole Abwechslung zwischen dem Singen und Gitarren Soli. Vielleicht etwas zu langsam manchmal

Well it's Willie Nelson so the voice alone gets a 3. Wasn't totally entranced at the beginning however as the album progressed I was drawn in. Moonlight in Vermont is a particular highlight. Someone to Watch over Me. One of my favourite songs and this a beautiful rendition. It's a 5.

10 songs Nothing added to my playlist unfortunately. Didn't hate it, but also no song I would seek out again. Pretty good background music for fishing in Club Penguin.

Ive tried Willie a few times and just doesn't work for me. This feels like a load of country versions of classic cheesy American tunes with nothing really to elevate it? What am I missing?

Nah. Doesn't suit Wille Nelson to sing these old crooner tunes. But then what do I know if it sold quintuple platinum? People did also make Mr. Blobby number 1.

Good songs and heartbreaking lyrics. A true legend.

Willie Nelson’s *Stardust* is an exercise in restraint, trading country tropes for a minimalist approach that emphasizes atmospheric "vibes" and vocal clarity. The album’s strength lies in its simplicity; tracks like "Stardust" and "Georgia on My Mind" leverage sparse arrangements to let Nelson’s smooth, consistent delivery take center stage, often punctuated by tasteful jazz solos. While the record maintains a high standard of instrumental diversity and transition work—most notably on "Blue Skies" and the melodic "On the Sunny Side of the Street"—it is not without its lulls. Entries such as "All of Me" lean toward the generic, and "September Song" features a lyrical progression that feels somewhat jarring compared to the more seamless classics like "Unchained Melody." Even though the concluding tracks lack a certain punch, the sheer technical excellence of Nelson’s performance provides a level of cohesion that justifies its classic status. Ultimately, the album stands as a polished, 5/5 effort where the technical consistency of the vocals far outweighs the occasional underwhelming arrangement.

fav songs: blue skies all of me warm, relaxed, country 50/100

Nothing wrong with this album but just extremely boring. Some decent covers and some nice sleepy tunes

Liked this a lot more than I anticipated, maybe 2nd best version of Georgia on my mind

I was born in the mid-seventies, so to me Willie is famous for being famous. I had never listened to an album of his before today, and couldn't name one if pressed. It is mostly collaborations and a penchant for jazz cabbage that brought him to my awareness. This album was pleasant but a little slow for my taste. I'm going to swing back to some of the outlaw country material for comparison. And smoke a joint. It just occurred to me that if they reboot Pretty Woman and instead of a young a fetching California call girl the object of the rich stallion's affection is a 67 year old chain smoking lot lizard in Enid, Oklahoma this album would be the perfect soundtrack. Let's make it happen, St. Angelo!

willie nelson managed to make a cover album that doesn't feel like a cover album. well done my fellow stoner.

a beautiful album. i'm not a country man, and couldn't tell you a single willie nelson song coming into this, but this record is great. nelson's raw vocals and the fingerpicking patterns used with the acoustic guitar go hand in hand. and that sexy harmonica gets me going. a lot of great songs covered by nelson in this album. loving stardust - georgia on my mind - don't get around much anymore

Urgh. No, not for me, thanks.

Pleasant enough but not great

I couldn't make it through the first track. Skipped to Unchained Melody, it was okay - I think I only like a few songs by Willie, but I love him as a human.

Perushyvä rauhallinen albumi, arvostelen pidemmin pian

Äijä on kyl legenda. Joku legit 100 vuotias ja painaa edellee. Yllättävän hyvää musiikkia myöskin. Pakko myös arvostaa tekijää, on kummiski yks goateista country-skenessä. Rauhallista ja rento meno mutta tarpeeks menevä kuitenki omaan makuun. Ääni muistuttaa vähän goat Liam gallagheria, tollanen nasaalinen lauluääni. Biisejä kuunnellessa tekee mieli mennä etsimään jostain lomakohteesta rantakuppila ja juoda alkoholipitoisia juomia. Mainittakoot myöskin, että eilinen albumi (in-a-gadda-da-vida) ei ollut samanveroinen. Asteikko ei kuitenkaan anna periksi eikä puolikkaita pisteitä voi antaa. Eilinen ehkä 5/10, tää on ehkä 6/10, mutta samaan kastiin on molemmat laitettava

Only after I recognized a bunch of the songs did I realize it was a cover album of standards. Was nice to listen to but didn’t feel like true Willie.

Thats a good album

Pretty slow album. Kinda was lulled to sleep halfway through. Don’t think it was for me

Quite nice and sweet

Average country album, yet another americana snoozefest from this list. The stripped down production doesn't help either. Don't get me wrong. it's not bad by any means: it's nice as background music or as a western movie's soundtrack, but by itself it's pretty unremarkable, and if you try to listen to it carefully you will fall asleep, unless you are a diehard country aficionado. It's a 3 for the musicianship of Nelson, a 1 for the songs lasting power.

yeah, why the hell not?

Willie Nelson is charming. His voice is charming. His approach to guitar, to songwriting, to melody, his hair, his well known affinity for drugs, his very fucking presence, it’s all charming as fuck and it’s all uniquely his own. This is a cover album of songs done just like only Willie Nelson could do them. His heartrending take on Unchained Melody is the absolute highlight for me but I was mostly entertained throughout. Not every song is as captivating as some but they’re pretty solid. Real talk: the overall vibe is pretty corny, but Willie’s charm bears a lot of weight. As an album of covers this comes pretty close to graduating from a killer “set” to being an actual album by the strength of artist vision and singularity of mind in arranging their version to create something new that is theirs.

An easy, well produced album of covers and originals. Nelson’s voice is right on. This isn’t something that I’d normally listen to, but I enjoyed it.

Hey this was nice. It was smooth, chill, recognizable, and altogether highly listenable. I imagine when it was released it came across as a quite the shift compared to Willie’s usual outlaw persona.

Seems this was big in the 80s among country loving Americans. Good for them.

No. 193 Loved this one. Was not expecting to like it! Never listened to Willie Nelson before. Felt soothing to the brain

Originally considered 3 stars but found out these were all covers. Quite boring but some of his guitar playing was nice.

Nice album

Peaceful. Nice morning album.

Voor de juiste mood erg leuk

Muy lindo

A good, solid covers/standards album. I liked Willie’s takes. 4/5

This is just pleasant.

A perfectly cromulent album

Groovy and chill, a bit cliche "Georgia peaches, California sun, Florida beaches, colorado mountains, New York skyline, moonlight in Vermont" ok bud we get it you can name all the states

- This song is like one giant warm hug - Willie’s phrasing on these classics just perfectly scratches an itch - Banger, nuff said

PROGRESSIVE COUNTRY???????? THATS WAS FANTASTIC

Nice but not 5*

Not too shabby. Thought it was destined for a 4 but some of the songs were a bit more meh as it went on.

Amazing album cover and idea for an album, very professional. Blue skies and I don’t get around much anymore were the standouts for me. I didn’t know a lot of these songs before.

обложка гарная. понравился вступительный трек. подчеркнула с альбома выражение "life can be so sweet on the sunny side of the street". в остальном сказать нечего.

This wasn't what I was expecting, and I don't think I'd have sought out an album of Willie Nelson covering a bunch of standards, but you know, I didn't dislike it. Mainly carried by Nelson's voice, which I find pleasant to listen to.

Beautiful country forever

I get why this album is rated highly, it's Willie Nelson in his national treasure era doing covers, but too be honest I found it a bit boring. His voice is what it is... Very Willie Nelson, full of vulnerability and hillbilly old age, but I'd much rather her ray Charles or Ella Fitzgerald or just about anyone else song these classic songs.

Slow easy listening in a country style to some jazz classics. Very enjoyable. It helps knowing all the songs.

Thin voice, sonically flat. Not my jam this one.

I'm not familiar with Willie Nelson's work despite his name being commonplace. He's just someone I never got around to personally, and fell outside of the genre pool my dad was largely playing during my youth. So I'm entering this album truly with a fresh set of eyes & ears, with a rather minimal understanding of Willie's discography and understanding of what to expect. With that being said, this is not what I was expecting. Typically, I associated Nelson with more classic country— and don't get me wrong, his country moments show in the album with the harmonica making frequent appearances. *Stardust*, front-to-back has a much more soulful, jazzy feel to it. Post-listen, finding out that this was an American Pop Standards, or classics album makes a lot of sense. I think it's a really cool approach to an album in both the context of it's release time and today. It's really an against-the-grain album, going back and paying homage to all the great American Classics. Even while this is a Classics album, I still feel like there's a level of raw, authenticity & realism to Nelson's delivery. Like, while in retrospect the album is a bunch of covers, at no moment did I think the delivery was anything but Willie Nelson. I'm not really a big country guy, nor a classics guy— but I think there is something special about this combination & presentation here by Willie Nelson. Might not be in a heavy rotation, or play it digitally all too much, but I do think this is a record I would want to pick up and spin from time to time. Favorite Song: "September Song"

Legendary artist. Not my cup of tea, 3

Hit after hit after hit. I've always been a Willie Nelson fan, but this album was a reminder of just how many hits he's written and or sung. I'm guess that us cowboys and cowgirls are a little more biased in favor of this album, but WIllie Nelson's so famous and so well-known, it's hard not to have an opinion going into it. I honestly thought this was going to be a 5-star for me, but it slowed down toward the middle of the record. Solid, solid 4.5.

good banagrams backtrack

Beautiful and chill Favorite song: stardust

This is a really nice album for putting on and listening to!

I think Georgia's on his mind

Hard to judge cover album, but I didn't even fall in love with the big hit version of Georgia on my Mind, I preferred Clapton by far. Nor Blue Skies. Overall it's fine but didn't grab me. Has a certain mellow mood for sure. Almost Randy Newman tones like could all be used in a Pixar movie, maybe some were

Nice and relaxing listening for my drive in this morning. Lot of songs I had heard before and I'm pretty sure most were covers but there might be some in here I'll be surprised to learn Willie wrote himself. Doubt I'll be listening much more but it gave me more of an appreciation for the artist beyond hearing my dad belt out On The Road Again every time I get in the car with him.

Hard to rate, it's a well done album but was incredibly boring.

Very pleasant album. I like classic Willie Nelson's voice, and he does a good job on these covers. I wouldn't classify it anywhere near my favorite cover albums or my favorite Willie Nelson albums, but it's eminently listenable.

I've got the album but very rarely listen to it - sort of not my favorite music - Willie Nelson sort of doesn't appeal to me. I know he has written a load of songs even some that Frank Sinatra has performed and have become hits but his music reminds me of a down and outer sitting in a bar drunk and desperate.

I failed Dusty Springfield for having an album of nothing but covers, and I'll do it again to Willie. In this case, though, it was much easier to do since this was also boring as suck and, frankly, irrelevant. A completely wasted entry that could and should have been filled by any of the so many other ORIGINAL acts missing from this busted list. That sounded a lot angrier than I wanted... but still... damn...

I didn’t love the experience of this. It was so dreadfully boring as a whole. I will give it a bump for having some pretty big songs that as an individual are perfectly fine. I just don’t want it all meshed together.

This must be a really great record if you a) really care about these songs or b) really care about Willie Nelson. For me, neither is true.

very nice! i like his voice alot, n 2 of the songs - all of me and dont get around much anymore - made me go "oh- i recognise this.. oms, this is the song i played on clarinet on my lessons/in my orchestra!" which was cool, bc i hadnt heard the songs b4.. very nice.

Snooz

Fav- someone to watch over me 5/5

liked september song arrangements by booker t really awesome, don't always love willie

A lovely, relaxing listen. The outlaw goes mainstream.

this is pleasant.

Classics sung by a classic

I don't really think this guy should be a singer (and I'm a massive Dylan fan), but he's giving it a good go and in a way I'm happy for him. But not so happy for me having to listen to it.

Pleasant enough, but not very interesting

A little slow like his other one, but I think I enjoyed this one more than Red Headed Stranger.

Inoffensive covers that didn’t add anything to the originals for me

Audio peli

It’s hard not to like Willie Nelson. He’s always been kind of ‘the acceptable face of country music’ for me. But I still don’t enjoy country music except in very small doses. This particular album is more easy-listening than country. It’s fine but I won’t have it on the playlist.

pas marquant

Chill jaime bien

Pas marquant mais pas mauvais

Very m e l l o w w album of remakes. Willie had so much clout he was able to do what he wanted.

Strong 3.5. As performances são ótimas e encaixam nas músicas, mas ainda acho uma seleção de músicas um pouco brega, e um álbum de covers sempre vai ser mais desinteressante pra mim quando comparado com trabalhos autorais, coisa que Willie Nelson tem diversos.

Little bit wet for my liking. Very sad and very downbeat...

Ive tried Willie a few times and just doesn't work for me. This feels like a load of country versions of classic cheesy American tunes with nothing really to elevate it? What am I missing?

Stardust From the brilliantly grandiose and wide ranging ArchAndroid to the equally brilliant but pared back and direct Stardust. I’ve never been that into the Great American Songbook - or rather I’ve never really liked the Rod Stewart/Robbie Willims ersatz Big Band, undone bowtie, dinner jacket over the shoulder, pull up a memory or two bullshit version - but this setting, stripped of the big band bombast, with country, jazz, soul and folk influences, emphasises what truly great songs these are. I love the sense of craft and economy of songwriting style, fantastic, engaging melodies combined with a lovely turn of phrase and straightforward emotional imagery. And it shows what a great singer Willie Nelson is, his voice careworn and tender, and his interpretations spot on. In combination with Booker T’s superb, sympathetic arrangements and production it makes for a fantastic listen and a set of lovely, masterful versions of these songs. I don’t think there’s a weak moment, each song a little gem, polished through use and wear rather than showbiz shine, and I was very happy to let it go round and round. Straightforward 5. 🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠 Playlist submission: September Song or Stardust? Stardust

There is a sense of a wistful old man reflecting on life singing these songs. In my mind's eye he's 80 looking back on the good ol' days. In reality he was 45. There's no getting away from the fact the arrangements sure are hokey. Hammond, acoustic guitar and that 70s MoR country staple, cowboy harmonica. At times it has Pixar movie soundtrack levels of twee; or gentle sitcom vibes ('All of Me'). 'Don't Get Around Much Anymore' has the ambling patter of a Morecambe and Wise sketch, and I can imagine them strolling around throwing fruits at each other to this track. Then why do I like it so? It has all the charm of a wizened country Grandad delicately stepping through his memories (that he didn't write). Compared to much brazen, turn-a-buck, American songbook guff, this is interpreted true to Nelson's delicate style. Stripped down, and often the polar opposite to the big band and swing of the originals. These are covers - but they're full Nelson. American standards put through the Willie-filter.

nice background music

It's perfectly fine as background music, not grating, not terrible, but after so many country albums on here I don't think I'll ever come around on the genre. This was a compilation of classic song covers, hence why it was on here.

As we sit, stars dance above. They have seen it before. We have seen them before. And yet, we sit and watch each other. Smiling tenderly.

Pleasant, well made, with some fine songs covered. Unfortunately, some of them feel like parody songs conjuring up mental images of Willie in a lounge suit.

#115/1001 🇺🇸 Covers albums mostly seem a bit unecessary, occaisionaly brilliant and some are downright dreadful. I'm not sure why Willie Nelson chose to record this when he always has so much to say in his own compositions. I was struggling to find much to get excited about here until Unchained Melody and September. It makes for good background listening and Willie has one of the most effortlessly beautiful tones but its not an album that i can really fall in love with. Best Tracks: Unchained Melody, Moonlight in Vermont.

Me gustó. Rara la combineta. También raro que mis pensamientos sean 100% positivos sabiendo que son género que no había escuchado mucho, como lo son el country y el soul. Termina quedando en 3 estrellas porque no puedo poner 3 y media. Buen descubrimiento.

Muuuy buenoooooo❤️❤️❤️

innecesario disco de versiones. No me agrada su voz . Hay que reconocer que para oir bajito en una reunión tranquila es casi perfecto.

Enjoyed much more than I thought I would. Some really lovely tracks

A very mild and sweet album, sung gently and arranged tastefully. Certainly not exciting or innovative, but it’s not supposed to be. A calming slow-burn listen.

Cover songs through and through. While I am a Willie fan, and he's one of the greatest songwriters of the past 100 years, I do not think an album of him singing covers of other artists songs is in the top 1000.

Willie is fun every once in a while!

I mean it was okey, i knew one song, but it wasnt that interesting. Good for studing though.

Chill, enjoyed it.

Nice. Listened twice as it’s easy background.

YES

Nice covers :)

Me gustó bastante el estilo musical del álbum, mezcla country con jazz y tiene una onda interesante. No tenía muy presente a este artista, pero investigando un poco vi que tuvo bastante influencia en este tipo de fusión. Igual, el disco en sí me resultó medio monótono, capaz por el mismo género. Entiendo que si te encanta este estilo, es un discazo, pero como no es algo que me mueva tanto, no es un álbum que me vuele la cabeza. Los temas que más me gustaron fueron “Georgia On My Mind”, “September Song” y, sobre todo, “Moonlight In Vermont”, que me pareció la mejor. En resumen un 6/10

I feel like country music is way overrepresented on this list. But if my next album has to be a country album, let it be something by Willie Nelson - the kindest, gentlest man alive.

Willie Nelson on his A-game here covering ten pop standards

14. 윌리 넬슨 - 스타더스트 (1978) 총 10곡 수록, 36분 첫곡이 참 맛도리였는데 그 집가는 버스에서 조용히 흐르는 어쿠스틱 기타의 달콤함이... 그러나 모든 노래에는 때와 장소가 있는거겠지요 한줄평: 이 앨범의 때와 장소는 그날 그 버스 안이었나봅니다 취향: ★★★☆☆ 재방문: ★☆☆☆☆

Willie is an intense talent

Willie injecting melancholy and humor and his personal style and making every supposed cover his own in some small and memorable way. Great stuff.

Not my thing really.

canciones de jaz de 10 minutos aprox

Want to give it a 4 cause it's Willie, but settle for a 3 because I don't like 95% of country music and country artists. Willie get's a pass, but not that much of a pass.

Love this album. gets stuck in my head any time i listen

This was a nice album. I have never listened to Willie Nelson before. This was an album of just covers (I think). Overall a very chill album, very mellow. I could see putting this on later in the day to relax while having a glass of wine. Not sure I would buy this album but I would listen to it again

Nice enough, all very earnest but didn't grip me all that much

Felt unoriginal and dishonest. This was neither country nor unique…ultimately rather forgettable.

Gorgeous.

Smooth standards sung by the country crooner Willie Nelson. Good but a lot in the same tempo/style. Top tracks: "Blue Skies," "All of Me"

Lovely.

--Stardust...proof that a sustained organ chord can go a long way. very nice. my only question is why open with this? seems like a perfect closer --Georgia on My Mind...lazy and wonderful. Willie's doesn't use a lot of notes but he uses the right ones --Blue Skies...fun standard with positive lyrics but there's a darkness to it. minor key? I should probably learn music theory --All of Me...a little too Tin Pan Alley for me --Unchained Melody...prefer the Righteous Brothers' version but this is great as well --September Song...just realized where Kurt Vile got his name. I'm an idiot. song's beautiful. it's not just the notes, it's the space between the notes. yes, I'm also pretentious. we pretentious idiots are the worst --On the Sunny Side of the Street...bass is groovy and classy. just one of those Tin Pan Alley standards that is too cute by half --Moonlight in Vermont...beautiful orchestration. what a vibe --Don't Get Around Much Anymore...might be the worst thing Duke ever created --Someone to Watch Over Me...also pleasant but I'm ready to move on. good timing, Willie

:/

A waste of time

Lot of harmonica. Soothing

Blue skies changed my very soul

Listening to albums like this help me understand why pearl clutching evangelicals thought the world was ending when black Sabbath came on the scene I understand the significance and can appreciate it, but it's not for me

So fucking great.

This was super pleasant to listen to. There's a limit to how high an album of pop standards covers can get. Incidentally, my favorite cover Willie Nelson has done is American Tune from Paul Simon off the Across the Borderline album. It improves the original which is pretty great already.

Not my favorite Willie, but still great.

4/5 - I didn't realize how much I appreciated Willie Nelson's voice before this list. This is a really good cover album, and I could probably listen to him sing just about anything.

I'm not particularly a Willie Nelson fan, but this one gets a special nostalgia bump for me because my parents LOVED this album and so I heard it a lot growing up. Simple arrangements, beautifully delivered, of classics from the Great American Songbook. It's not usually my genre, but listening back to this made me smile.

The biggest surprise to me here is that the album feels a lot less country than I expect. Another super pleasant listen from an artist whose voice is so comforting. 4/5

Some noce brushwork on this album. Its a reasonably bare sound but aome nice strings, organ, etc mixed in. Brushes play beautifully with willy, providing a nice swing consistent rythm that he weaves melody in amd out of an puts in a counter-swing off if. These are the heros of the dish for me.

first listen gets some hate but it's lovely

Again, not for me.

Perfectly pleasant but not much else to it. Easy listening but Willie can be a bit dreary. Did almost send me to sleep. Liked the jazzier parts.

This is so cute omg. Willie Nelson... I'm loving this. You're cooking with gas. Oh man. Laying on the grass looking at the stars with this playing. Bro. Come on. Georgia's on my mind too. I like your work Mr. Nelson. Oh man. This is kind've devastating actually. Holy shit 22nd studio album? Does this guy shit songs?? This is kinda insane. I am loving this man. It's not quite September but I'm sure I'll love this song all the same. Every side of the street is sunny while listening to this. It's so quaint. Big fan. Moonlight in Vermont bro. Moonlight everywhere. Bro why is this making me wanna go to Vermont. It's Vermont. Favourite: Georgia On My Mind Least favourite: All of Me

Nice and smooth

This is what we’re here for. I’d have never chosen to listen to this and yet in found it deeply enjoyable

I had zero hope or excitement when I saw this one come up but it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be.

yea good shit. probably a 4 if i really get to know it

I'll start off by stating that I absolutely loathe country music, and when I see "sings American pop standards" my heart sinks. That said, even I can respect the red-headed stranger, even if I've never listened to an entire album through so let's start with his 22nd. The instrumentation is pretty sparse, highlighting Willie's vocals and guitar work. The vibe overall I'd sum up as "pleasant," and the two stand-out songs are "Georgia On My Mind," and "Unchained Melody." Of course, listening to "Georgia..." I'd much rather hear the Ray Charles version, while I think Willie's "Unchained Melody" clears the Righteous Brothers version that I'm more familiar with. I doubt I'd ever listen to this album again, but I didn't hate it.

DNF

Rustgevend 3,75

He’s very marmite but the songs he has wrote, wow.

Excellent Sunday morning listening.

I could listen to Willie sing anything. Although I'd prefer his original music, it's fun to hear his take on some of these classics. Favorite track: Blue Skies

Charming and delightful covers of old standards, with Willie’s warble. This would be pure rainy Sunday listening bliss.

yes, it was good. It is chill and relaxed.

Heard Before? Yes, sir. Notes: - song selection is not my favorite, but that's part of the magic. - "Georgia on My Mind" means nothing to me as a song, yet here I was holding my breath for the six perfect finger cymbal hits and the entire horn section brought into the studio to play three notes. - Willie serves as an inspiration to everyone by making the absolute best possible use of his very limited voice. - the arrangements (and to a lesser extent the production) are the real star here. so many careful just-right choices in every song. - it's a quiet album that I always want to turn up, just to revel in the simple-but-effective details. Verdict: Subtle, restrained takes on unfashionable standards in a country crooner style. This should be a difficult sell, a dull disaster. I love it. Listen Again? Golly gee, I just might. What a delight.

le goat, mélange jazz-country-folky, très agréable !! 4+/5

Mellow, a little annoying, good for evenings or for rides to the bedlam when you check yourself in. When I listened to Georgia on my mind I do wanted to listen to ray charles version instead. Very badly.

Nice background romantic dinner music

Willie is cool, nice easy listening

I liked it as the first country album. Country legend.

sorry willie you seem like a great dude, but i was bored after 2 songs

Gonna get some hate for this, but I really really don't like this album. I find so many more of his records so much more satisfying. Oh well. Different strokes...

this is contry fro the ride in the galaxy

Probably a 3.5, I quite enjoyed the vibe of it. Good dinner party music but otherwise a bit of a nothing vibe.

2nd WN album in a row, what are the chances! First thing that hits me is the Stairway to Heaven callback. Also immediately it's more folksy, soft rock than traditional C&W. But is that half the fun gone? Also more bluesy/jazzy and soulful, even with swing rhythms and brass sections, so a big departure from Red Headed Stranger Blue Skies sounds very familiar, but I can't put my finger on it. All of Me also has a familiar melody. Is this whole album covers/samples and callbacks? Then Unchained Melody comes up! There's some context I'm not getting here.. September Song reminds me of Sound of Silence by S&G Best track - Blue Skies 3.5 stars - intriguing but not enough to regularly re-listen

2,4/5 Bissl langweilig

Did not listen

es bueno para escucharlo mientras escribís, lo ideal es prestar atención a la letra y los instrumentos si, pero la vibra que se crea en el ambiente mientras escuchas esto y escribís sobre lo que sea es genial

I hear Willie Nelson, I hit 5 stars

Very well produced, some solid tunes, got a little bored by the end.

Some pleasant moment but ultimately pretty tired. Didn't hate it, didn't love it. Background music.

Un album de reprises ? Honnêtement, entendre les chansons que je connaissais déjà m’a surtout donné envie de réécouter les versions que je connais, ce qui est pas très bon signe pour ce type d’album. Enfin, c’était loin d’être mauvais, j’ai plutôt passé un bon moment !

Classic Willie

A laid back listen to familiar tunes, but probably didn't enjoy it as much as Red Headed Stranger.

Me ha encantado. Si quieres una atmosfera cálida con vino, esta es el album indicado para el complot

Fresh

No lo escuché, me niego

genera un ambiente increible, mi recomendación escucharlo lo mejor posible, tranquilo y con auriculares buenos para sentir esos graves y ponerte mas en ambiente (no seria el caso de escucharlo en el bondi)

Wonderful

nice enough

I liked the "Red Headed Stranger" of Nelson's, but I'll admit, I was surprised to see another album of his come up on this list. The first two songs have a similar vibe; this dreamy, sunsetting romanticism to it's instruments and vocals, making them beautiful tracks. Preferred "Stardust" over "Georgia on my Mind". Musically, there is a slight switch up with "All of Me", but then it's straight back to the same tone as set by the first two songs, and doesn't return until "On the Sunny Side of the Street". It may not seem like a good enough criticism, but variation in sound and emotion is always high on my list for a good rating. It's not quite as severe as Billie Holliday's lack of variation on her album on this list, but it's still enough to give me pause for consideration of it's rating. However, the songs that I did enjoy were simply beautiful; the Piano and Guitars in "September Song" were unforgettable. Nelson has a remarkable and soothing voice. I think 4 is fair enough, considering that I never once wanted a song to "just be over with".

More jazzy than I expected it would be, but then that harmonica hits. I’m totally here for it.

Da weed smokah

An entire album of covers - the only thing Nelson really brings to the table is his voice, which is... not that great ? The arrangements aren't bad, but clearly too slow and restrained for my taste. I didn't hate it, but you probably have to be in a very specific mood to appreciate it. Since I wasn't in that mood today, it mostly bored me. I'll admit it's smooth and sweet though - it could make for nice background music in the right setting (if I lived in a Fallout Vault, maybe ?), and it grew on me towards the end. Still not my kind of music, but at least it's not country, and it's different enough from the other Willie Nelson album on the list to not feel redundant. A nice 2*, but it could have been a 3* on a rainy day. 4/10

This is rough. Willie Nelson seems like a genuinely great guy, but this is peak cheesy music. None of these covers land — they all feel uninspired. Painfully boring.

really loved it as well. really calming and peaceful. will listen to it again.

Willing and able to smoke down with Mr. Nelson, hopefully we listen to something else when we do...

Good record, nice and peaceful and good to listen to while walking at night. Good to know WN is more than just weed advocacy!

Not something I would listen in my daily basis but It reminded me of a Thursday afternoon after a long shift of work, coming home to a cozy living room, play the music and just listen to it while relaxing after a long day. But the song All of me made me feel like I was in a new city, walking the streets with wired headphones, a coffee, and a nice outfit

Excellent. Easy to listen to.

gostei, mas escutei esse álbum enquanto quase morrendo de insolação então acho que prejudicou minha opinião sobre

Meh

What can I say about this album. An electric fusion of country and jazz that earns it's entry in this list. It's one of a kind and filled to the brim with Willie's charm and love for music

I don't know WIllie... to pull off this whole unexpected album of standards thing you need to have a good voice. Not that your voice isn't good in its unique sort of way, but you need like a good good voice. Like Rod Stewart for example. Or Lady Gaga. But even if you don't have the voice, you should have at least put some kind of Willie Nelson spin on these songs. In the end though it was an assembly of some pretty boring, sleepy straight covers of songs I didn't need to hear you sing.

Skittråkigt

Stardust

It was hard to finish it :(

The last time I heard Willie Nelson on here I was let down, so I wasn't particularly excited when this came up. I saw it was produced by Booker T. and that might've eased me into it. The cover looks a bit cheesy, like half a Disney poster. We have this vague initial input, and then we hit play. I appreciate an album dedicated to the classics. At times it can feel a bit gimmicky, but in a modern way. If someone told me this record was 2010 I wouldn't argue it. So not only can I see how impressive the production is, but I feel it might've been a standard influence for a lot of future vocalists. So, sure I'd buy the record at a discount price, but historic influence aside, only because of a couple of standout tracks and because it's got a smooth grandpa vibe to it. 3.1/5

Goeie vibe, lekker rustgevend

Listening session: april 2nd, while commuting to internship Listened to before: no Thoughts: I only realized a few songs in that these are covers. That makes sense now because I like the songs, but the the country style of singing not so much. Some songs are still pleasant to listen to though Favourite tracks: Stardust, Blue Skies & September Song

It feels a bit gimmicky like those breathily sung covers that adorn John Lewis Christmas adverts. Also seems obviously where Bobby D got the idea recently. I feel like the point of most of these songs is that they were made for big voices and big arrangements to match the big emotions.These versions make them feel too reduced to me.

I dont like this album as much as the others. its good, but not the best. 8/10 for me.

Brilliance

Lovely

Me encanto, no conocia al muchacho Willie Nelson, la verdad un groso. Si bien es lento y es algo que critique en albumes anteriores, en este el ritmo, los instrumentos y la lirica de Willie pegan perfecto. Muy bueno.

4+ amazing. Best Willie?

fucking fantastic

Exactly what a cover album should be

This is an absolute gem of an album. Willie having Booker T work with him made this album so much richer in style.

not bad but absolutely not my taste. voice rankles me and all songs kinda samey. didn't finish.

Trasg saai klink wel oke niet album afgemaakt

holding hands w someones son n going on walks

Quality

6.5/10 Tough to rate an album of covers. Willie's vocal delivery is characteristically laid-back and unhurried throughout, which creates some almost comedic moments - the "still mine" line in Unchained Melody lands completely differently when you're expecting the Righteous Brothers' crescendo and get Willie just being Willie. But that simplicity suits the intention. This is a personal, mellow collection of songs from his childhood, and it delivers exactly that. A relaxing, comforting listen that I quite enjoyed. Best track: Georgia On My Mind Would I revisit?: Maybe

Excellent album - one I’ve heard a bunch as my mother even has a copy.

This also not my favorite brand of Willie Nelson -- but it is still Willie! This definitely has a different vibe than some other Willie Nelson but I thought it was pretty good. If I could give it a 3.5 I would.

Country isn’t my genre but Willie Nelson’s voice has this draw that makes somber moments feel hopeful. Album did get a little boring for me around September Song. Georgia on my Mind is a personal favorite. If I heard this while walking into a Cracker Barrel I’d feel complete

Not for me, I’m afraid! Not a bad selection of standards, but it’s a little boring imo. Favourite track: Stardust

I like a bit of country, but this was too much country for me

Favorite part was the harmonica. Fav song: Georgia on my Mind

Mellow good time

…So this is a cover album. I have no objection to covers, matter of fact I love when an artist takes a great song and makes it new and fresh: Cash doing Hurt; Aretha doing Respect; etc. I hate when they sully a classic: e.g. Madonna’s American Pie. This album took old jazz/ contemporary standards and had Willie sing them. That’s it. His version of Georgia on My Mind is a classic, but aside from that the album is a good listen when Boomer guests come over and you need something non-offensive. Unlike Dusty, he wasn’t using “recently released” songs from black musicians for white audiences, which was appreciated. Much like Dusty and Ray Sings Country/Western, no new ground gained and I don’t know if they should be included here.

Random thoughts: * I never even heard of this album before this list. Apparently this was Willie's pop breakthrough due to the accessibility even though it was more jazz and standards than traditional country. * However, that combination with Willie's distinct sound made this unique and undeniable. * I was surprised to not have a Wille album that had one of the songs I associate with him (Mammas, On the Road, Always on My Mind). * Again, it is sometimes hard to choose a single album to capture someone like Willie Nelson with a huge musical impact but not one key album. * Anyway, this was an enjoyable listen but doesn't feel like a must listen unless you incorporate all of Willie's influence and songs outside of this album plus taking into historical influence to know that without this album we might not have had the other Willie hits.

Es un álbum agradable de escuchar, está bien producido, bien cantado y hay coherencia en todo a pesar de ser covers. Aunque no hay quejas de nada, está lejos de ser el mejor álbum de Willie, si fuera un álbum original daría cinco estrellas, pero aún así, bien hecho.

Man, I could listen to this all day, sooo nice. But it is a covers album, so a 5 wouldn’t be right 7.5 / 10 Best track/s: All of Me, Georgia On My Mind, Stardust

it actually sounded pretty good it's just not memorable or replayable enough unfortunately

With Willie Nelson I could have stomached country but middle of the road crooner set to elevator music I can skip If this was an playing in a bar I’d leave as I was waiting for my Guinness to settle Just when I was thinking I was too generous as I had no 1 star ratings

Silky smooth

Gut

Willie's voice on this record is the best it ever sounded. And a good reminder that Willie can really play the guitar.

I loved this - great covers, incredible voice.

best all of me cover

I don’t particularly care for any of these songs, but Willie just makes them so damn pleasant to listen to nonetheless.

Nothing bad here but they’re all covers and of the ones I know, the originals are entirely better

peaceful

Idk why it took me halfway through to realize this was an album full of covers. I think that’s due to how well done the album is. Nothing really jumps out to me but it’s certainly a pleasant listen.

There is no genre of music Willie Nelson cannot perform well

Brilliant 5 stars

Bangs.

Блин.. ну типа.. Сборник приятных на слух каверов. Я не очень люблю кантри, музыка совсем не моя, и ситуацию ещё усугубляет то, что я особо не знаю оригиналов кроме Moonlight In Vermont. Прецедент создания альбома - довольно интересный, но опять таки... Не буду притворятся, будто мне было очень весело, интересно и круто слушать этот альбом, но тем ни менее, низкой оценки он явно не заслуживает. Насколько справедливо его нахождение в этом списке? Возможно я просто чего-то не понимаю.

20. Willie Nelson - Stardust (1978) Вывод: уязвимая изнанка образа звезды кантри Альбом звучит очень мягко и по-домашнему. Как я увидела, у Нельсона очень много альбомов, но именно этот выделяется. Это старые песни, которые вызывают у него ностальгию и он делится чувствами. Лёгкость и импровизации джаза соединяются с жесткостью кантри. Глубокая звёздная ночь, когда видны только звезды и торопливые знакомые песни. Тяжёлое переосмысление своего пути, ведь все что ты делал - просто звёздная пыль, которая остаётся лишь на ночном небе, напоминая о личном и близком в тихие моменты одиночества. Это альбом, который не мог быть слишком перепродюссирован, он создавался лично для певца, без фальши. Кто-то, кто знал его залихватским парнем с пыльных улиц, увидел просто романтичного ранимого юношу, поющего звездам. Пик славы пройден, поэтому можно просто побыть собой, что и есть истинная роскошь.

Its Willie Nelson you can't go wrong

Not a fan of this one, makes me think of a small town Texas bar and this is the live music act for the early bird special at 5pm. All covers and I prefer all the original versions more.

Willies got the best great even though it's not great voice. Some very cool voters here and he's just so easy to listen to. 3.5 rounded up.

Jazzy blues pop qui change, j'ai écouté d'une oreille distraite mais c'etait plutôt pas mal

J’ai bien aimé, il y avait des reprises sympa ! C’était agréable à écouter

Georgia on my Mind banger. Jai laissé tourner cet album plusieurs fois tellement il était agréable à écouter

This could have been called “Willie Nelson sings the Great American Songbook.” I do really love Willie Nelson's voice and delivery here. It doesn't feel as surprising or revelatory as "Red Headed Stranger" did, but it's nice. Is that all? Nice? Kind of. Well recorded, well performed, something I'll likely listen to again. But is it noteworthy, beyond being unusual for Willie Nelson? Was it impactful? Influential? Hard to say. People do love this album, and I can see why. It's a either a strong 3 or a tenuous 4... This is one of the rare times I wish I could do a half-star rating.

ok

A collection of calm and inspiring renditions of classic pop standards that helped me type out my dream journal onto my website I'm working on. A pure vibe.

Its lovely but it's slow

Very pleasant

Some more tired Willie. Some classic old tunes covered here. Problem for me is I’m listening to my old drunk uncle trying karaoke at a wedding.

Eh. I'd rather listen to the originals vs the covers on this album. Willie is a good artist, but his covers of these songs felt...souless. it was so bland, WHERE IS THE SAUCE

Who doesn’t like Willie Nelson? He’s such a likeable person. These songs aren't really my cup of tea: slow, country-ified covers of old-timey standards. But there's something charming about them when Willie Nelson covers them. “Blue Skies” is the standout track for me. His laid-back delivery fits it perfectly. The whole album feels very effortless and relaxed. I mean, what else would you expect from Willie Nelson? Not really my thing, but it’s hard not to enjoy the charm when it’s on.

I don’t expect covers to sound like the originals. In fact, I often prefer it when they don’t. Each artist should put their unique stamp on a song. That said, I respect Willie but did not enjoy his choices here. Maybe if I hadn’t known better versions of many of these songs, I wouldn’t have minded his vocal limitations so much.

Great standards sung as Willie sings - a little slower and less pronounced than usual, but endearing.

lieblich süss .. und klebt daher ganz stark im gehörgang. ausgezeichnete instrumente und stimme, aber „leider nein“.

Immer schön, dieser Willie Nelson. Aber wenn er eigene Lieder singt gefällt es mir besser

This is Willie Nelson queening out and I love that for him.

It's nice. Some good songs, nothing groundbreaking but it doesn't need to be. 3.5/5

Rv

I go into this as someone who has not heard anything from Willie Nelson before but I know a good number of these songs by their original artist. I think covers are hard because it’s a direct comparison to the originator. That being said, I really liked this album. Enough that multiple songs could make regular rotation. I’m not much into country but I do have a healthy level of nostalgic response to summer camp style songs and I will say, a lot of these covers hit me in that spot. Multiple songs in the re-listen category, but a couple songs that were just too country for me. Season: Early Winter Favorite Song: Stardust