Stars & Guitars (2002)

Artist: Willie Nelson
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Label: Mca/mca Nashville/mercury Nash
UPC: 00008817034027
Release Date: 11/5/2002
Buy.com Sku: 60579315
Item#: MPPQMX
Buy.com Sales Rank: 25079
Format:  CD

Song Listing

Disc 1
Song TitleSample
1. Whiskey River - (featuring Sheryl Crow) ~ Willie Nelson
2. Good Hearted Woman - (featuring Toby Keith) ~ Willie Nelson
3. Maria (Shut Up And Kiss Me) - (featuring Rob Thomas/Bill Evans) ~ Willie Nelson
4. Mendocino County Line - (featuring Lee Ann Womack) ~ Willie Nelson
5. Always On My Mind - (featuring Jon Bon Jovi/Richie Sambora) ~ Willie Nelson
6. Night Life - (featuring Ray Price) ~ Willie Nelson
7. Dead Flowers - (featuring Ryan Adams/Keith Richards/Hank Williams III) ~ Willie Nelson
8. Lonestar - (featuring Norah Jones) ~ Willie Nelson
9. Stardust - (featuring Aaron Neville) ~ Willie Nelson
10. Don't Fade Away - (featuring Brian McKnight) ~ Willie Nelson
11. Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground - (featuring Patty Griffin) ~ Willie Nelson
12. For What It's Worth - (featuring Sheryl Crow/Bill Evans) ~ Willie Nelson
13. Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys - (featuring Matchbox Twenty) ~ Willie Nelson
14. Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain - (featuring Vince Gill) ~ Willie Nelson
15. Till I Gain Control Again - (featuring Emmylou Harris) ~ Willie Nelson
16. Harder They Come, The - (featuring Ryan Adams) ~ Willie Nelson
17. On The Road Again ~ Willie Nelson
18. Move It On Over ~ Willie Nelson

(P) 2002 UMG Recordings, Inc.
(C) 2002 UMG Recordings, Inc.

 
Album Notes and Credits

Notes & Personnel Info
Personnel includes: Willie Nelson (vocals, acoustic & electric guitar); Dan Dugmore (acoustic & steel guitars); Jody Payne (guitar, background vocals); Bill Evans (saxophone); Bobbie Nelson, (piano); Jim Cox (keyboards); Glenn Worf (bass); Chad Cromwell (drums); Sheryl Crow, Toby Keith, Lee Ann Womack, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Ray Price, Hank Williams III, Keith Richards, Norah Jones, Aaron Neville, Brian McNight, Patty Griffin, Matchbox Twenty, Emmylou Harris, Ryan Adams, Family, Vince Gill.
Personnel: Jody Payne (guitar, background vocals); Jackie King (guitar); Richard Bennett (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Dan Dugmore (acoustic guitar, steel guitar); Mickey Raphael (harmonica); Bill Evans (saxophone); Bobbie Nelson (piano); Jim Cox (keyboards); Chad Cromwell (drums); Paul English (snare drum); Billy Gene English (percussion); Robert Bailey, Jr. , Vicki Hampton, Kim Fleming (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Chuck Ainlay.
Recording information: Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN (05/27/2002).
Photographer: Rahav Segev.
Willie Nelson's superstar guest album from 2002, The Great Divide, was promoted by a star-studded concert released later that year as Willie Nelson & Friends: Stars & Guitars. Some of the guests that fit well include Patty Griffin, Ray Price, Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, and Vince Gill. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Superstar guest albums are the bane of the veteran artist. Designed to introduce a new audience to a legend via duets with a variety of stars, they never do justice to the artist, their music, or even the guests who leap at the opportunity to record with an idol. So, you wind up with albums by John Lee Hooker and Santana that don't sound like albums by Hooker and Santana -- just an ad-hoc collection of marketing moves, good intentions, and bad ideas. Willie Nelson, a singer who always sounds unique, even fell prey to this curse on 2002's flop The Great Divide, which was promoted by a star-studded concert later released that year as Willie Nelson & Friends: Stars & Guitars. This live show has one advantage over the studio set: it sounds like Willie Nelson music. Ironically, it has even more guests that distract from the man himself, sounding like an open mic night where anybody with a record contract who happened to be in town could climb on stage with the legend. Perhaps everybody here loves Willie, and some are surely even influenced by him, but there's no rhyme or reason to who is featured here, and while some fit well -- Patty Griffin, Ray Price, Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill among them -- many are downright bewildering or irritating. Ryan Adams twice reveals himself as a posturing blowhard, Norah Jones sounds sweet but out of place, Rob Thomas and Matchbox Twenty might be getting better all the time but share no affinity with Willie's music, and on and on. Perhaps the best illustration of why this doesn't work is Toby Keith's Waylon Jennings impersonation on "Good Hearted Woman," where he copies the classic Waylon & Willie phrasing down to the toss-off cry of "Willie" when handing off the verse. It's studied and kind of affectionate, but there is none of the chemistry between most of the guests and Willie -- the kind he had with Waylon, or countless others that he's performed duets with over the years. Even worse, most of the artists are so confined to their own style, they can't roll with Nelson's idiosyncrasies, which are always engaging. Listen to the last two songs, "On the Road Again" and "Move It on Over," performed by just Willie and the band. They've done these songs countless times over the years, but they sound fresher, livelier than anything else here, and it's hard not to think that a real tribute would be a live show cut at any other night in 2002 than this well-intentioned star-soaked dud. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Considering STARS & GUITARS's pop idol-heavy list of guests, one might expect the album to be just a live retread of Willie Nelson's 2002 studio effort, THE GREAT DIVIDE. Fortunately, unlike that album, which attempted to fit the artist into the same pop box that helped Carlos Santana out of a career slump, this is ol' Willie's show through and through. As anyone who has seem him live knows, Nelson's onstage personality is such a powerful force of nature, no one can hope to tame it. STARS AND GUITARS shows, once again, that though Willie Nelson is capable of playing any type of music he chooses, his musical personality is so strong that most guest artists can only hobble along behind him, thanking their lucky stars for the opportunity. Notable exceptions are Willie's contemporaries Ray Price and Aaron Neville, both of whom make the reasons for their legendary status abundantly clear. Overall, the album has the relaxed feel of a jam session (as if Willie could do it any other way). Though it may not be an essential addition to Nelson's catalog, STARS & GUITARS is an interesting curio that shows how different artists deal with the enigma that is Willie Nelson.

Producer: Gloria Medel; Tony Faske; Frank Callari; Jeb Brien; Allen Kelman; James Stroud

Engineer: Greg Lankford; Bobby Lemmons; Thom Cadley

Musical Guests
Jon Bon Jovi
Sheryl Crow
Vince Gill
Toby Keith
Matchbox 20
Brian McKnight
Aaron Neville
Lee Ann Womack
Rob Thomas
Bill Evans
Richie Sambora
Ray Price
Hank Williams III
Keith Richards
Ryan Adams
Norah Jones
Patty Griffin
Emmylou Harris

 
Compilation Appearances
Tribute To Music Of Bob Wills
60's Hits Country No. 1
Bob Dylan-30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Duets
Honeysuckle Rose (Bonus Tracks)
Greatest Hits
Wanted! The Outlaws
Duets Ii
Montana Cafe
My Life
Kings Of Country
Vol. 1-Ridin' West
Down Every Road 1962-94
Deuces Wild
Songs Of The West
Portraits
Michael
King Of The Road-Genius Of...
Bocephus Box Set (Bonus Tracks)
Forrest Gump-Special Collector's Edition (Bonus Tracks)
Mi Vida Grandes Exitos(spanish)
Yesterdays Wine (1981-88)
Ride With Bob
Vol. 1-Singin With Emmylou Har
Country Classics From The 60's
Sounds Eclectic
Ahern Sessions-1976-77
Country Anthems
Vol. 2-16 Biggest Hits
That's Country
Caught In The Webb
Ultimate Classic Country Collection
Essential Johnny Cash
Two Of A Kind
Outlaws Of Country
Country Greats
Rookie
Georgia On My Mind
Sharp Dressed Men Tribute To Zz Top
Classic Country
Good Hearted Woman
Country Superstars Vol.02
This Is Country
Asleep At The Wheel: 23 Country Classics / Va
Journey:six Strings Away
Country Songwriters
Countrys Most Wanted
Unleashed
Classic Country More Great Story Song
Best Of George Jones-Millennium Collection
Will The Circle Be Unbroken: Vol. 3
More Of Country's Most Wanted
This Land Is Your Land
Ultimate Country Super Hits
On Mission (Bonus Tracks)
Ringo Rama
It`ll Come To You
Classic Country Road Songs
Ultimate Southern Rock
Classic Country: The '80s
Def American Songbook Vol.1
All I Want for Christmas Is A Real Good Tan
See If I Care
A Very Special Acoustic Christmas
Cash Unearthed (w/ Book)
Great Supa
101 Country And Western Greats Hits-B
Ultimate Waylon Jennings
Essential Kris Kristofferson (Limited Edition)
40 #1 Hits
World's Greatest Garth Brooks Tribute
Songbook Of Love
Greatest Hits
Tribute To Josh Turner
Love Songs
Tribute To Keith Urban
N'awlinz: dis Dat Or D'udda
Musical Heritage Of The Carter Fa
Tribute To Keith Urban
Genius Loves Company (SACD Hybrid)
World Of Country & Western 3
Classic Country: God Country & Family / Vario
Country Radio's Most Requested Hits
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack (Explicit Version)
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (w/ Bonus DVD) (Explicit Version)
Country Outlaws
Truckin
Country Roads
Classic Country: Kings Of Country
Ultimate Love Songs
Mflp's 20th Anniversary Collection
Angels & Outlaws 1
Classic Country: Great Country Gospel / Vario
Genius Loves Company
Greatest Hits (DualDisc)
Texas Bred Texas Fed:redefining Cou
Truckers Jukebox 0605
Truckers Jukebox 0605
Gettin More Rowdy
Country Favorites-3pkdigi
The Dukes Of Hazzard
The Legend
Maddogs & Okies
Greetings From Texas
Freedom:earthbeat Records Special 20t
Road Goes On Forever (w/ Bonus DVD) (Limited Edition)
Road Goes On Forever
Martha Stewart Living Music: The Holiday Collection
Timeless-Great Romant0905
Martha Stewart Living Music: Traditional Songs for the Holidays
Country Christmas
Texas Troubadours
Brokeback Mountain
Willie Nelson:Collection
Duets & Duets Ii:90th Birthday
Greetings From Texas 1005
Collection
CLASSIC COUNTRY: 80's LOVE SONGS
My Very Special(legacyed)
The Best Of Shel Silverst
Greetings From Texas
Country Legends
Superstars Of Country: Live
Unforgettable
Classic Country:country Standard Time
Classic Country: Sing Me A Hank Williams Song
Highway Fever: All Time Greatest Country Road
1100 Bel Air Place (Bonus Tracks) (Rmst)
Drifting Cowboy: Country Music Tribute To Han
Yesterday: Country Music Tribute The Beatles
This Is Country 0606(w/ Bonus DVD)
Very Best Of Country
Billboard No 1's:classic Country
Brokeback Mountain - O.s.t. (Hol)
Outlaw Country
Broken Bridges
Last Man Standing
Highway South:southern Rock
Nashville Rebel
Beerfest
Why The Hell Not? 906
Classic Country:best Of Classic Count
Come Early Morning / O.s.t.
Pride And Joy 1106
Songbird: Rare Tracks and Forgotten Gems
Classic Country: Outlaws
Great Country Duets
This Is Trucker's Jukebox Anthems
This Is Country Superstars
Definitive Collection Merle Haggard
Country Number 1's
Classic Country:killer Country B Side
Essential Ray Price
American Profile Presents:country Gos
All Country Outlaws
Anchored In Love:tribute To June Cart
16 Biggest Hits
Essential Waylon Jennings
Nuestra Tradicion
Hottest State
Goin Home:tribute To Fats Domingo
Americana Christmas:millennium Collec
Audiobiography
Best Of Country
Legends Of American Music:original Ou
I'm Not There (Soundtrack)
Love Songs 3
100 Years Of Hit Recordings
Definitive Collection (1985 To 1993)
Outlaw Country
Whiskey Thoughts
Playlist:very Best Of Waylon Jennings
City That Care Forgot
25 Best:country Favorites
Country's 20 Classic Songs of the Century
Beer For My Horses (Ost)
Pictures And Sound
Essential 3.0(Limited Edition)
Imus Ranch Record
And The Wheels Turn
Lucky Old Sun
Lucky Old Sun (Deluxe Edition)
Playlist Plus: A Very Special Christmas
Boots, Buckles and Spurs: 50 Songs Celebrate 50 Years of Cowboy Tradition
Christmas Hits Duos
Collections 0306
Celebration Of Stars:children's Music
Country Meets Southern Rock
Last Of The Breed Live In Concert
16 Biggest Hits
Best Of Trick Pony
Greatest Country Love Songs W/ Karaok
Greatest Hits
Family Time
Country Gospel Favorites
Dreadlock Rock
Poet:tribute To Townes Van Zandt
What Love Can Do
Friends Family Of Hawai'i
Man I Want To Be
Country Gospel Favorites:oh Happy Day
Coal Country Music
Joy Of Christmas
Music Of Waylon Jennings

 
Associated Artists and Works
Twisted Willie ~ Artists, Various
Asleep At The Wheel
Willie Nelson & Asleep At The Wheel [Digipak] ~ Asleep At The Wheel
Willie Nelson & Asleep At The Wheel (Deluxe Editio ~ Asleep At The Wheel
Butler, Larry
Butler, Larry
Butler, Larry
Cash, Johnny
Cash, Johnny
Cash, Johnny
Cash, Johnny
Cash, Johnny
Cash, Johnny
Live from Austin TX ~ Cash, Johnny
Highwaymen ~ Cash, Johnny
Live from Austin TX ~ Cash, Johnny
Live From Austin.Tx: Johnny Cash [Digipak] ~ Cash, Johnny
Cash, Johnny
Cherry, Don (Jazz)
Cline, Patsy
Haggard, Merle
Haggard, Merle
Haggard, Merle
Haggard, Merle
Haggard, Merle
Haggard, Merle
Haggard, Merle
LAST OF THE BREED LIVE IN CONCERT ~ Haggard, Merle
Highwaymen (Country) (The)
Highwaymen (Country) (The)
Country Legends ~ Highwaymen (Country) (The)
Highwaymen (Country) (The)
Highwaymen (Country) (The)
Highwaymen (Country) (The)
Highwaymen (Country) (The)
Highwaymen (Country) (The)
Jennings, Waylon
Wanted! The Outlaws ~ Jennings, Waylon
Jennings, Waylon
Jennings, Waylon
Jennings, Waylon
Jennings, Waylon
Jennings, Waylon
Jennings, Waylon
Legendary Outlaws ~ Jennings, Waylon
Jennings, Waylon
16 Biggest Hits (Legacy) ~ Jennings, Waylon
Heroes (BMG) ~ Jennings, Waylon
Jennings, Waylon
Jennings, Waylon
Jennings, Waylon
King, Jackie
Pickin' On Willie Nelson: A Bluegrass Tribute ~ On, Pickin'
Original Soundtrack
Honeysuckle Rose [Remaster] ~ Original Soundtrack
Original Soundtrack
Pickin' On Willie Nelson: A Bluegrass Tribute ~ Pickin' On
Rogers, Kenny
Twisted Willie ~ Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Georgia On My Mind ~ Various Artists

 
Technical Info
Release Date : 11/05/2002
Original Release Date : 2002
Catalog ID : 170340
Label : Lost Highway Records
Number of Discs : 1
Studio/Live : Studio
Mono/Stereo : Stereo
SPAR Code : n/a
UPC : 00008817034027

  
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