Willie Nelson – Stardust (2001 Japanese Remaster) (SACD rip via Sony PS3)Sony PS3 SACD to *ISO | PCM 24/88.2 Stereo | Full Scans | FileSonic/FileServe
Genre ~ Country, Pop, Jazz | Label ~ SME Records
At the height of outlaw country, Willie Nelson pulled off perhaps the riskiest move of the entire bunch. He set aside originals, country, and folk and recorded Stardust, a collection of pop standards produced by Booker T. Jones. Well, it’s not entirely accurate to say that he put away country and folk, since these are highly idiosyncratic interpretations of “Georgia on My Mind,” “All of Me,” “Moonlight in Vermont,” and “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” blending pop, country, jazz, and folk in equal measures. It’s not that Willie makes these songs his own, it’s that he reimagines these songs in a way that nobody else could, and with his trusty touring band, he makes these versions indelible. It may be strange to think that this album, containing no originals from one of America’s greatest songwriters, is what made him a star, and it continues to be one of his most beloved records, but it’s appropriate, actually. Stardust showcases Nelson’s skills as a musician and his entire aesthetic — where there is nothing separating classic American musical forms, it can all be played together — perhaps better than any other album, which is why it was a sensation upon its release and grows stronger with each passing year.
Tracklist
1. Stardust 03.50
2. Georgia On My Mind 04.19
3. Blue Skies 03.32
4. All Of Me 03.52
5. Unchained Melody 03.48
6. September Song 04.33
7. On The Sunny Side Of The Street 02.34
8. Moonlight In Vermont 03.22
9. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore 02.31
10. Someone To Watch Over Me 04.01
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