American Classic

by Willie Nelson

American Classic cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 21 August 2009
  • Label: Blue Note
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 47:34
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

On 'American Classic', Willie Nelson revisits the Great American Songbook, presenting a relaxed and smoky collection of jazz and pop standards. Issued through Blue Note, the album features his distinctive behind-the-beat vocal phrasing backed by lush, traditional jazz orchestrations and notable duets with Norah Jones and Diana Krall.

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, Male Vocalist

Tracklist

  1. The Nearness Of You (4:43)
  2. Fly Me To The Moon (2:49)
  3. Come Rain Or Come Shine (3:55)
  4. If I Had You (4:21)
  5. Ain't Misbehavin' (2:54)
  6. I Miss You So (4:30)
  7. Because Of You (3:23)
  8. Baby It's Cold Outside (3:58)
  9. Angel Eyes (4:33)
  10. On The Street Where You Live (2:55)
  11. Since I Fell For You (3:39)
  12. Always On My Mind (3:28)
  13. On A Slow Boat To China (2:19)

Credits

  • Willie Nelson - primary artist, vocals, guitar
  • Johnny Mandel - arranged by
  • Joe Sample - arranged by [rhythm section arrangements by], piano
  • Gordon H Jee - creative director [creative direction by]
  • Derik Lee - edited by [pro-tools operation and edited by]
  • Ron McMaster - lacquer cut by
  • Perry Greenfield - product manager
  • Shari Sutcliffe - production manager [la], contractor [la]

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