Willie Nelson – December Day: Willie's Stash Vol. 1 album on CD – Country Music legend Willie Nelson is opening his vault with the launch of a brand-new archival series. titled “Willie's Stash.” The first release of the series is 'December Day Willie's Stash Volume 1.
Central to ‘December Day’ is the collaboration of Willie and Sister Bobbie. From Willie's earliest years in his native Abbott. Texas. Bobbie, two years his senior. was a part of his musical upbringing; the duo learned to read music and play instruments at an early age under the tutelage of their grandparents. Playing together in bands early on in their careers. Bobbie has been a key highlighted member of Willie's Family Band since its inception. and their bond as siblings and musicians—a bond that reflects years of both practice and spontaneity—is palpable throughout ‘December Day.’
‘December Day’ features new versions of gems from Willie's extensive songwriting catalogue “Permanently Lonely.” “My Old Peculiar Way” and some eclectic covers Irving Berlin's “Alexander's Ragtime Band” and “What'll I Do” with some sprinkled contributions from other Family Band members. including harmonica player Mickey Raphael and the late Bee Spears on bass.
The Willie's Stash series offers curated vault releases taken from decades of recording and touring—a career that's long established Willie Nelson as an all-time American icon. December Day is Willie's fifth release since signing to Legacy Recordings in 2012. His most recent release. Band Of Brothers. was released in June and hit No. 1 on Billboard's Country Albums chart.
Born April 30, 1933, the iconic Texas singer-songwriter Willie Nelson has earned a permanent position in pop music's pantheon with unforgettable songs that combine the sophistication of Tin Pan Alley with the rough-and-tumble grit and emotional honesty of country music. His six-decade-spanning catalog includes more than 60 studio albums in addition to live recordings, soundtracks, collaborations with other artists and more.