Willie Nelson's 78th solo studio album, Workin' Man: Willie Sings Merle, stands as a heartfelt tribute to his late friend and fellow outlaw country legend Merle Haggard. Released in November 2025 through Legacy Recordings, this collection of eleven Haggard classics showcases Nelson's deep reverence for the songwriter who helped shape his own craft over the decades.
Recorded with Nelson's signature no-frills, organic approach, these tracks capture the loose, live feel that defines his best work, with minimal overdubs and Willie's unmistakable vocal phrasing breathing new life into timeless songs. The album even features playful touches like ending "Okie From Muskogee" with an updated lyric referencing George Jones, demonstrating the camaraderie and humor that defined the friendship between these two country music giants.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Legacy
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 11/07/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Workin' Man Blues
A2. Silver Wings
A3. Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down
A4. Today I Started Loving You Again
A5. Swinging Doors
B1. Okie From Muskogee
B2. Mama Tried
B3. I Think I'll Just Stay Here And Drink
B4. Somewhere Between
B5. If We Make It Through December
B6. Ramblin' Fever
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