Lost Music SaloonLost Music Saloon: April 29, 2013: 5-7 p.m.: Willie’s 80th + George Jones

Welcome to a special edition of the Lost Music Saloon.  Tonight's show will take note of the passing of country music great George Jones.  But the bulk of the show will be a celebration of Willie Nelson's 80th birthday.

At the heart of tonight's show will be a one-hour radio special:  'My Own Peculiar Way – – The songs of Willie Nelson'.  It's a music-intensive look at Willie's musical career from his childhood right through his fame.  NArrated by Rodney Crowell, it features plenty of Willie, as well as contributions from family, friends and bandmates.

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Lost Music Saloon: PLAYLIST: April 29, 2013: 5-7 p.m.: Willie's 80th + George Jones

 

R.I.P. George Jones:

George Jones: He Stopped Loving Her Today

Shooter Jennings (w/George Jones): 4th of July

 

Willie Nelson's 80th Birthday:

Willie Nelson: Philadelphia Lawyer

Willie Nelson: Maria (Shut Up and Kiss Me)

Willie Nelson: Bubbles in My Beer

Willie Nelson & Ray Charles: Seven Spanish Angels

The Highwaymen: Highwayman

Willie Nelson & Bob Dylan: Heartland

Willie Nelson: Hallelujah

Patsy Cline: Crazy

 

Willie Nelson One-Hour Radio Special: "My Own Peculiar Way – – The Songs of Willie Nelson".  A music-intensive look at Willie Nelson's life in music.

 

Willie Nelson & Lukas Nelson: My Window Faces South

Willie Nelson: I Still Miss Someone

Willie Nelson & Family: Let's Face the Music and Dance

Willie Nelson: The Harder They Come

Willie Nelson: The Maker

 

R.I.P. George Jones:

George Jones: The King Is Gone (And So Are You)

 

Garry, DJ

Lost Music Saloon

WRIR  97.3 FM

Richmond, Virginia