Happy Birthday to Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson at Celebrate Brooklyn (photo by Gus Philippas/WFUV)
by Corny O'Connell | 04/29/2025 | 5:00am

Willie Nelson at Celebrate Brooklyn 2015 (photo by Gus Philippas/WFUV)

Willie Nelson turns 92 years old today. The "red-headed stranger" started making music in the 1950s, wrote hits for Patsy Cline and Ray Price in the '60s before becoming a superstar in the '70s. We're celebrating this morning with a set of his music, his collaborations, duets and others covering his songs. What would you like to hear? We'll spin a set.

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Today's set:

  • Willie Nelson "American Tune"
  • Willie Nelson "The Maker"
  • Toots & The Maytalls "Still Is Still Moving to Me"
  • Willie Nelson feat. Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson and Jamey Johnson "Roll Me Up"

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