Willie Nelson Me & Paul CD

Willie Nelson's tribute to his longtime drummer Paul English is a leisurely demonstration of the country star's superlative writing skills, as well as his laid-back delivery. Opening with the chugging train ballad "I Been to Georgia on a Fast Train," the set rapidly progresses to such minor Nelson classics as "Forgiving You Was Easy," "Old Five and Dimers Like Me," and one of his earlier songs, "You Wouldn't Cross the Street to Say Goodbye." The music has the relaxed feel of being played by men who've known each other a long time, and Nelson has rarely sounded better.

Digitally remastered by Steve Hoffman.

1985 Remastered. Paul Is The Longtime Drummer For Willie.

Recorded at Pedernales Studios, Spicewood, Texas on November 16, 1984. Originally released on Columbia Records (40008).

Personnel: Willie Nelson (vocals, guitar); Grady Martin, Jody Payne (guitar); Mickey Raphael (harmonica); Bobbie Nelson, Bobby Nelson (piano); Paul English (drums, percussion); Billy Gene English (drums).

Audio Remasterer: Steve Hoffman.

Recording information: Pedernales Studios, Spicewood, TX (11/16/1984).

Photographers: Keith Williamson; Bee Spears.

Personnel: Willie Nelson (vocals, guitar); Jody Payne, Grady Martin (guitar); Mickey Raphael (harmonica); Bobbie Nelson (piano); Bee Spears (bass); Paul English, Billy English (drums, percussion).

No Depression (9-10/00, pp.105-6) - "...An understated gem....with the loose, unforced feel of a storied Nelson live show....promising a potentially unlimited succession of classics..."