
Each week, music writer John Spong talks to one notable Willie Nelson fan about one Willie song that they love, leading to highly personal looks at the life, art, and legend of a genuine American folk hero. Listen here.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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With the holiday season in full effect, we’re reaching back to OBW’s earliest days to re-up this Nov 2020 episode with Lumineer Wesley Schultz on Willie’s initial contribution to the holiday canon, “Pretty Paper.” Wes was a little kid growing up in t... more
This is an episode of Sound Opinions with author Geoffrey Himes, who focuses on the scene around Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Guy Clark and others and how it changed the scope of country music forever. He calls this group “in-law country.”
Sound Op... more
In a special, icon-on-icon birthday tribute, 13-time Grammy winner and longtime Willie friend, fan, and collaborator Bonnie Raitt talks about their sublime 1993 duet, “Getting Over You.” It was a cornerstone of one of the most important albums of Wil... more
Brilliant indie rock-pop-and-folk singer-songwriter Conor Oberst, of Bright Eyes and Monsters of Folk fame, talks about another of Willie’s famous Pamper Demos, “Undo the Right.” It was one of Willie’s earliest efforts for the Pamper Publishing Compa... more
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I love music! If only every podcast could be as well put together as this one. Each one feels new. So many different points of view by people who understand music. My favorite listen! I love Willie and I enjoy the mix of songs and great questions.
Hey it’s Katy Harbison. I love Willie! I first saw him at the old McMorris Ford dealer on Lamar back in the early 70’s. He played in the back of a flat bed ford truck and he’s been my all time favorite ever since! I grew up seeing him at the Armadillo!!! Thanks for these wonderful podcasts John!!!! They are bringing me so much joy!♥️🎶💃
I came late to Willie Nelson—just about a year ago, but was so inspired by him last July at the Hollywood Bowl. Willie Nelson has made me a better person. This podcast has taught me about his music, his life, and his wide-ranging influence in American music and culture. Listened to every episode and some twice and it has widened the music I have listened to. So great!
My favorite podcast because no one offers as much authoritative background on the songs combined with a fan's ineffable love of the music. It's perfectly balanced and everything episode helps me learn more and appreciate deeper.
The premise of this podcast is such an innovative idea with each guest bringing his favorite song to the table to be discussed. But no conversation about Willie Nelson is complete without the discussion wandering into Willie stories, Willie jokes, and just simply the spirit of Willie. We all know just as he does that he isn’t perfect and he owns it all. Just another way of him connecting with the world. We also have a great host in John Spong, who is fascinated by his guests stories and song cho... more
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Esteemed figures from various realms of the music industry gather to share in-depth discussions about their personal connections to the revered artist and songwriter Willie Nelson. Each episode features a guest who reflects on a specific Nelson song, delving into not only musical insights but also the profound influence of Nelson's work on their lives and careers. The conversations often explore themes of nostalgia, artistry, and human experience, weaving together anecdotes that paint a rich tapestry of Willie Nelson's expansive legacy within American culture. With a strong focus on storytelling, humor, and personal perspective, the show illuminates the cultural significance and emotional resonance of Nelson's music, creating an engaging ex... more
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Recent guests on One by Willie include:
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2. Conor Oberst
3. Mark Seliger
4. Larry Gatlin
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6. Paul Begala
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