Willie Nelson - Last Leaf On the Tree

Willie Nelson is now in his seventh decade as a songwriter, performer, and recording artist, but one of his most underrated talents is song interpretation. Throughout his career, he has taken on songs from across the musical spectrum, making each one his own. Now, for his 76th solo studio album and 153rd overall, while celebrating his 91st year, Willie turns his attention to a collection of songs from rock legends, quirky singer-songwriters, alt-rock heroes, and indie folk artists. The result is a beautifully cohesive narrative about loss, love, and otherworldly hope, perfectly complemented by sparse and haunting musical production. *Last Leaf On The Tree*, lovingly compiled and produced by his son Micah Nelson, features Willie covering songs ranging from moody indie rock (Beck), psychedelic alt-pop (The Flaming Lips), and punk-informed folk (Sunny War, Micah's Particle Kid) to meditative soul jazz (Nina Simone) and lesser-known gems from legends like Tom Waits, Neil Young, Keith Richards, and Warren Zevon. The album also includes new versions of one of Willie's oldest songs (“The Ghost” from 1962) plus a new track co-written with Micah (“The Color Of Sound”), adding to Willie’s collection of zen-infused classics. Micah Nelson not only produces but also plays many of the instruments and even designed the album cover. He is joined by a host of celebrated musicians, with guest contributions from legendary producer and musician Daniel Lanois, John Densmore of The Doors, and harmonica master Mickey Raphael, who has played alongside Willie for over 50 years.