Its a Long Story: My Life

Description

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 80, Nelson is ready to shine on 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 American icon who still tours the country and headlines music festivals, Willie Nelson and his music have found their way into the hearts and minds of fans the world over, winning ten Grammys and receiving the Kennedy Center Honors. Now it's time to hear the last word about his life-from the man himself.;Introduction -- Part One My Beginning -- 1. Home -- 2. To all the Girls at School -- 3. First Family Band -- 4. Zeke -- 5. Falling into the 1950s -- 6. Mission City and Other Stops along the Way -- 7. Positive Thinking -- 8. Coastin'' -- Part Two Songs Falling From The Sky -- 9. Back to Cow Town -- 10. Dark Night of the Soul -- 11. The Store -- 12. Hello, Hits -- 13. The Offenders -- 14. Farm Life -- 15. Waylon -- 16. now -- Part Three Teardrops And Flowers -- 17. Time -- 18. Reboot -- 19. Game Changers -- 20. Happy Fourth, 1973 -- 21. Pure Sunshine and Purple Jesus -- 22. Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House -- 23. Against the Grain -- Part Four Over The Rainbow -- 24. Silver Screen -- 25. Always -- 26. "Burn the Fucker Down!" -- 27. Falling in Love -- 28. Keep on Truckin' -- 29. "Listen to the Blues They're Playing / Listen to What the Blues Are Saying" -- Part Five Spirit -- 30. High -- 31. Rainbows -- 32. Abbott -- Acknowledgments -- Index.