Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson, released in 1975 (USA), country.
- Artist: Willie Nelson
- Year: 1975
- Genre: Country
- Country: USA
Overview
Nelson traded lush Nashville strings for sparse, almost demo like arrangements of a western killing concept story. Labels thought it unmarketable until it hit number one and went platinum, igniting the outlaw country movement and artist control over production.
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