Crazy About Willie Nelson
I had one of the best nights of my life last week. Through sheer luck and by the kindness of a very sweet woman, Jaime Patel-Tangredi, I was able to meet the legendary Willie Nelson.
When I was a little girl I spent a lot of time watching HBO. And what two movies were in heavy rotation on HBO in the early 80s? Honeysuckle Rose and Coal Miner's Daughter. I watched those two movies dozens and dozens of times. While I am not a big fan of modern country music, I really prefer old country: Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn. I love that twangy, happy country music.
Armed with two copies of his autobiography and my camera, I went back-and-forth between Mr. Nelson's tour bus and his concert backstage hoping for the chance to meet him. In the meantime, I met his sister and pianist in the Willie Nelson & Family Band, Bobbie Nelson; his daughter; his manager; and his very talented harmonica player, Mickey Raphael.
Everyone embraced us with such sweet joy that the entire evening felt like a big, warm country hug. When Willie came off stage after his final song, I was there in the tour bus and Jaime introduced me. I offered my hand and he reached out and hugged me! Such a sweetheart! <3
I knew most of the songs he played and my kids knew some of them too, even though they mostly enjoy modern pop. They were absolutely delighted to have been backstage watching the show and have pretty much demanded that we listen to nothing but Willie Nelson since then. He has made two fans for life in those boys, that's for sure.
So please enjoy a few of the photos that I took while I was backstage. They are not for sale. I felt so privileged to be able to grab some photos of the living legend. What a night.
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