Happy Birthday to Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson at Celebrate Brooklyn 2015 (photo by Gus Philippas/WFUV)
Willie Nelson turns 93 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.
Hear your requests weekdays after 9 a.m.
Today's set:
- Nathaniel Rateliff "Willie's Birthday Song"
- Willie Nelson "Three Days"
- Alison Krauss "I Never Cared for You"
- Willie Nelson "Maria (Shut Up and Kiss Me)"

