Me and Paul, Willie Nelson
Me and Paul, Willie Nelson
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Me and Paul
Untold Stories of a Fabled Friendship

Author: Willie Nelson, David Ritz

Narrator: Webb Wilder

Unabridged: 4 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper Horizon

Published: 09/20/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Stories of Willie Nelson and Paul English's misadventures became legendary, but many have gone untold—until now.Immortalized in Willie Nelson's road song "Me and Paul," Paul English was the towering figure who acted as Willie's drummer, bodyguard, accountant, partner in crime, and right-hand man for 70 years.Together, the two men roamed the country by putting on shows, getting into a few scrapes, and bringing the joy of their music to fans worldwide.Set against the backdrop of the exploding Americana music scene and told in Willie’s inimitable, colorful style, Me and Paul follows the two performers through their decades-long careers.Discover the untold stories and unbreakable bond between country music icon Willie Nelson and his longtime drummer, Paul English.

About Willie Nelson

Country singer and songwriter Willie Nelson rose to prominence at the end of the 1960s and contributed to the "outlaw country" subgenre, which challenged the conservatism of Nashville's music industry. During his lengthy, award-winning career, he has written some of the most popular and memorable country songs of all time, many of which have been covered by a wide range of artists over the last half-century. Now in his 80s, Nelson continues to record, tour, and devote time to charitable and political causes.

About David Ritz

David Ritz, called the "first call celebrity collaborator" by the New York Times, recently wrote Willie Nelson's bestselling It's A Long Story. He has collaborated on memoirs with, among others, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and B. B. King. His books include Scott Stapp's Sinner's Creed; Nik Wallenda's Balance: A Story of Faith, Family, and Life on the Line; and Messengers: Portraits of African American Ministers, Evangelists, Gospel Singers, and Other Messengers of the Word. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Pattie on September 13, 2022

Love the old stories Willie- keep em coming!......more

Goodreads review by Jan on June 10, 2022

Anyone who knows me knows how much love I have for Willie Nelson. I’ve read every book he’s written, so when I had a chance to read his upcoming release via NetGalley I jumped at the chance. Paul English was Willie’s long-time friend and drummer. For sixty-five years they shared a friendship that wen......more

Goodreads review by Bruce on September 13, 2022

I didn't expect to like this as much as I did. I figured a bunch of anecdotes about Willie Nelson's lifelong friendship with Paul English would be mildly interesting and that's it. It was so much more including stories about Ray Charles, Waylon Jennings, Willie's and Paul's families and the inspirat......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on June 11, 2022

I grew up listening to Willie, Waylon and "the Boys". Both parents listened to country and western music, so as a toddler, a kid, and starting teen years so did I. I will say that I did listen to many other varieties, but it was on the house radio, or album player, it was country. I remember when the......more

Quotes

'A genuine testament to the power of friendship, loyalty, and what it means to live from the heart'. Kirkus Reviews

'Nelson writes about friendship with soulful panache. The lyrical ode to an incredible bond will tug at readers' heartstrings.' Publisher's Weekly

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