Willie

I'm not sure why I love Willie Nelson's music. I think a large part of it is that he is an "American Classic" whatever that really means. I like the fact that he sings about shit other than gang banging and whores, and that he's been around a bit. I'm in awe of him for somehow owing the IRS a gi-normous amount of money. But really, I think it's just that his music fucking rocks. If you don't agree, don't tell me.

So I decided to kill my lunch time on a Friday by trying to figure out which Willie song is the best.

City of New Orleans - This is a distinct possibility, but to be honest, the meaning of this song has shifted so recently that I'm not sure. A song that used to make me think about going home, cruising around on a train...Well... Those just aren't the thoughts that it brings to mind any more. So It'll have to be something else.

Crazy - Great song, and Willie wrote it and does a great version of it. Anyone who hasn't heard Patsy Cline's version of it might be tempted, but as it is, I have heard Patsy Cline's version and Willie's kind of... just isn't as good.

Always on my mind - Another great song, but I challenge you to think of this song without thinking of a guy who trades a super hot chick for a pair of jeans.

Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys - I actually think I like the name of this song more than the song.

September Song - This is a good song, but it's just a bit too slow. When Willie's at his best he's morose, and sad, but funny about it. The perfect example of that is;

Last Thing I Needed First Thing This Morning - I love this song, but I just haven't had any days this bad in a while. Still, I've always thought that this was my favorite song of Willie's, and am just finding out that right now anyways, it's not.

I'm embarrassed to admit it, but right now my favorite Willie Nelson song is On the Road Again. I'm looking outside right now, and it's nice out, the thought of a road trip is a nice (but unlikely) thought. I also get this sneaking suspicion that this song is just a bit closer to Willie than all of those songs about him being sad about this or that. I mean, he just doesn't look that depressed to me, and this is a fun song that screams DRIVE FAST. I suppose the amount of travelling I've been doing could factor in here, but I'm not sure. I don't really like to travel that much, I just don't mind it as much as some.

I dunno, but that's all I've got for today. I'll try to write some this coming week, but I'm away all week so I can't promise anything.