Legacy Podcasts

Paul English fills us in the the third True Outlaw Story from Willie Nelson’s classic song “Me and Paul.”   He takes us back to Buffalo for a “package show with Kitty Wells and Charley Pride.”   This one involves a lot of whiskey, Charley Pride’s guitar and a black leather hat.

Willie and Charley have performed together many times, as they are pictured here from a 1976 Country Music Association party at Soap Creek Saloon in Austin, Texas.

Photo:  Scott Newton (more at Austin360.com)

Recommended: Willie Nelson: One Hell of a Ride and Stardust (Legacy Edition)

Producer: Joyride Media

 

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When you think about any of Elvis Presley’s live TV appearances, there are always a bunch of young, screaming girls anytime Elvis moves any part of his body. Forty years ago, Kathy Eskenazi Handl was one such excited teen in the audience when the 68 Comeback Special was taped at NBC studios in June 1968.

In this episode, she details her whole experience, from how she begged a network suit for tickets, through the show, to when she even got to hold his guitar.

Elvis Presley - The Complete ‘68 Comeback Special: 40th Anniversary Edition 4-CD box set

 

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On this episode, Billy Joel talks about the songs on The Stranger.

 

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On this episode, Billy Joel talks about the making of The Stranger.

 

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On this episode, legendary producer Phil Ramone comments on Side B of The Stranger.

 

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On this episode, Sting talks about meeting Billy, Just The Way You Are, success and The Stranger.

(Sting photo credit: Kevn Mazur)

 

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Paul English continues his breakdown of the True Outlaw Stories Willie details in “Me and Paul.”  Paul takes us back to the “airport in Milwaukee,” about which Willie wrote that they refused to let them board because they looked suspicious.  It’s one of those stories that remind you why the airport security stations have signs like this one…

Recommended: Willie Nelson: One Hell of a Ride and Stardust (Legacy Edition)

Producer: Joyride Media

 

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On this episode, legendary producer Phil Ramone comments on Side A of The Stranger.

 

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One Willie’s best songs about True Outlaw life is “Me and Paul,” detailing his many misadventures with drummer Paul English (not Paul Chuffo, who produced this podcast series).  The song is a great example of Willie’s gift as a lyricist. One of his most humorous works, it’s also a touching sensitive tale of the bond between two longtime friends.  No wonder they play it at every show.

Paul English loves it because it’s all true. In this episode, Paul spills the beans on what really happened in Laredo that Willie would “rather not disclose.”

Recommended: Willie Nelson: One Hell of a Ride and Stardust (Legacy Edition)

Producer: Joyride Media

 

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