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Willie Nelson, 'Heroes' Album Preview (VIDEO PREMIERE)

Legacy Recordings

Willie Nelson puts his signature stamp on some country and pop hits, mixed in with some of his own new songs, on the upcoming album, Heroes, set to be released May 15. The diverse project includes covers of songs that date all the way back to the 1930s, such as Bob Wills' "My Window Faces the South," all the way up to Coldplay's 2002 hit, "The Scientist." The album also boasts brand-new tunes the living legend wrote with some of his famous friends and with his sons, Micah and Lukas Nelson. In fact, Lukas, who has made quite a name for himself with his band Promise of the Real, is featured on nine of the album's 12 tracks. Other special guests include Willie's longtime partners-in-crime Merle Haggard, Ray Price and Kris Kristofferson, along with newer friends Jamey Johnson, Sheryl Crow and Snoop Dogg.

"Snoop and I enjoy imbibing a little bit, occasionally," Willie laughs in the video below, which gives an exclusive, behind-the-scenes preview of Heroes. "We wound up in Amsterdam. He was touring over there, and I was touring over there, so I went to his show and sang a couple of songs ... We hit it off and became good friends."

See the full Heroes track list with special guests below, along with a sneak preview of the album.

Watch Willie Nelson Discuss Heroes


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Heroes track listing:

1. "A Horse Called Music"
Merle Haggard & Lukas Nelson

2. "Roll Me Up And Smoke Me When I Die"
Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson, Jamey Johnson

3. "That's All There Is To This Song"

4. "No Place To Fly"
Lukas Nelson

5. "Every Time He Drinks He Thinks Of Her"
Lukas Nelson

6. "Come On Up To The House"
Lukas Nelson & Sheryl Crow

7. "Hero"
Billy Joe Shaver, Jamey Johnson

8. "My Window Faces The South"
Lukas Nelson

9. "The Sound Of Your Memory"
Lukas Nelson

10. "Cold War With You"
Lukas Nelson & Ray Price

11. "Just Breathe"
Lukas Nelson

12. "My Home In San Antone"
Lukas Nelson

13. "The Scientist"

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May 05 2012 at 7:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ehowders

Can't wait for 5/15:) I found this cool video of Karen O. from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs covering Nelson..listen&love!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AhG8gnEAKks)

April 29 2012 at 7:27 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rrsiteman

So excited for Willie's new album! I just found this live performance/interview and its pretty interesting http://www.vevo.com/watch/willie-nelson/the-story-heroes/USSM21200495

April 25 2012 at 12:04 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kevincorcoranjr

have you guys heard his cover of cold play's song? woah. it's extraordinary! it's so amazing to hear such a traditional artist to cover such a modern song. It's even more incredible to see him with the likes of snoop dog! a duet that is actually very intriguing and has to be heard to be believed. Some others to notice that willie has recently worked with are dave matthews band and zac brown band… awesome!

April 19 2012 at 7:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kay

Willie just gets better & better - one of my very favorite country music singers - thanks for sharing this great video. Just keep on keeping on Willie and I think you make alot of people think deeply about this country with your Farm Aide 4th of July concert. Thanks - the new album I know will be a success.

April 13 2012 at 10:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ashton Lane

This sounds like it'll be a cracking album. "Roll me up and smoke me when I die" That's classic! And a song with Sheryl Crow, she's still a big favorite of mine, so can't wait for that... Liked the intimate feel of this video, especially when he talked about the fact we would all pass away and we don't know where we're going but this life is not the whole story... There was quite an amazing look in his eyes when he said that. Thanks for this amazing video and insight into the new record... Ashton Lane http://www.ashtonlanemusic.com

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