Willie Nelson — Red Headed Stranger

150-Gram Black Vinyl LP

Originally released in 1975, Red Headed Stranger is Nelson’s 18th studio album. A concept album, Red Headed Stranger is about a fugitive on the run from the law after killing his wife and her lover. The content consists of songs with brief poetic lyrics and arrangements of older material, such as Fred Rose’s “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain,” Wolfe Gilbert’s “Down Yonder” and Juventino Rosas’ “O’er The Waves.” Despite the record label’s doubts and the limited instrumentation, Red Headed Stranger was a blockbuster among country music and mainstream audiences. It was certified multi-platinum, and made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music.

Released: 8/23/19