At 91, Willie Nelson Finally Confirms What We’ve Always Suspected

Willie Nelson is a name that resonates deeply with Ardent lovers of Reggae electronic and Country Music alike his electrifying performances have endeared him to countless fans making his story one of both Triumph and tragedy before you continue watching this video please like And subscribe to our Channel this is required for it to exist as Willie journeyed through life and his stori career he made a series of bold and dangerous choices that would leave an indelible mark on his life choices that led him from grass to Grace and nearly back again this is the tale of Willie Nelson as remarkable rise the depths of his struggles and the enduring Legacy he carved out despite the odds born in 1,933 nearly a century ago Willie Nelson as story began in the small town of Abbot Texas his early life was shaped by the financial hardships and low standard of living that characterized the era in 1,929 during the throws of the Great Depression his parents moved from Arkansas to Texas in search of a b life Willa's grandfather was a blacksmith his grandmother spun Corton and his father worked as a mechanic together they all strived to provide the basics for Willie and his sister Bobby however the weight of hardship proved too much for Willie ass mother who left soon after he was born as if on Q his father also departed reming and leaving Willie and Bobby in the care of their grandparents what seemed like a tragic twist of fate turned out to be a blessing in disguise willia grandparents who were deeply rooted in music and singing took the young siblings under their wing nurturing a passion for music that would soon Define Willie s life at the tender age of six Willie was gifted a guitar by his grandfather and he quickly took to Leading gospel songs in the local church alongside his sister who possessed a voice as melodious as the songs they sang but this idilic musical upbringing was cut short when tragedy struck and Willie lost his grandfather to pneumonia this this loss left a deep void in Willie as heart a pain that was only magnified by the absence of his parents in interviews Willie often spoke of how losing his grandfather felt like losing a piece of his heart it was during these dark times that music became his Refuge a way to channel his grief and bitterness into Something Beautiful by the time he was seven Willie had already panned his first song and by 9 he was playing guitar for the local Band Bohemian poar Willie Nelson as resilience was evident from a young young age despite the hardships he never shied away from hard work perhaps because of his poor background in abbit where cotton was King Willie would often be found picking cotton during the summer to earn a living but as he Grew Older he began to dislike the task and turned to singing in dance halls Tans and Honky Tonks a decision that would set the stage for his legendary music career despite his rough upbringing Willie made one of the best decisions of his life by acquiring an education he attended Abott High School where he left a legacy not just in academics but also in sports Willie was a halfback guard on the football team a guard on the basketball team and a short stop in baseball his love for music never waned during this time he continued to play the guitar for the txon band which performed in Honky Tonks and on a local radio spot every Sunday morning but life was not without its challenges to make ends meet Willie took on a series of a jobs from rearing pigs with the Future Farmers of America to working as a phone operator trimming trees for the local electric company and even as a porn shop employee in 1,950 after graduating from high school Willie joined the US Air Force though his service lasted only 9 months due to health issues by 1,952 after a series of ups and downs Willie realized the futility of living a lonely life and married Martha Matthews his first wife out of fun marriages the union lasted 10 years and produced three children through throughout the 1,950 RS Willie Nelson struggled to find his footing in the music industry he attended Baylor University studying agriculture but his heart was not in it instead he took on a series of odd jobs including working as a nightclub bouncer Auto Part salesman settle maker and tree trimmer all the while pursuing his true passion music eventually he dropped out of University to chase his dreams joining Johnny Bush ass band and later taking a job as a Chi poob a local radio station with a station as equipment at his disposal Willie made his first recordings in 1,955 titled the storm has just begun and when I vng my last tailb song however his journey was far from smoth Willie faced his first major rejection when a local label sag records turned down his tapes undeterred he moved to send Diego in search of a fresh stop but was unable to find work disheartened but not defeated he made his way to Portland Oregon hoping his mother would come to his Aid when she didn't te Willie spent a night in a ditch before hopping a train to Eugene Oregon where he was eventually hired by Kanan in Vancouver Washington in 1,956 Willie made another recording no place for me which failed to make an impact but he remained undaunted working as a radio announcer and performing in clubs on the side his persistence paid off when in 1,958 his son Billy was born prompting the family to move to Houston Texas on the way Willie sold his original songs to Larry Butler at the Esquire Ballroom although Butler refused to buy them outright instead he offered Willie a 150 loan which Willie used to rent an apartment in paraden Texas it was during this time that Willie recorded to singles man with the blues and what a way to life his fortunes began to change when Paul busuk a guitar instructor hired Willie to work in his school and bought two of willly ass recordings Family Bible a night life for 150 each Family Bible became a hit in 1,960 marking the Breakthrough Willie had been waiting for in 1,960 Willie moved to Nashville Tennessee but struggled to find a label willing to sign him still his resilience pushed him forward he frequented buzz and lounges performing whenever he could and eventually caught the attention of Hank Cochran a reowned songwriter working for Pampa music a Publishing Company after a gem session Cochran was so impressed by Willie Us Talent that he convinced his boss to sign Willie to pamper music changing willly s life forever willly s's career took off after faren young recorded Hello Walls a song Willie had written this success led to opportunities with other big names in the industry including Ray Price and puty Klein willia songs began to travel further than he ever did becoming hits for other artists his big break came when Charlie dick Patsy kleiner's husband heard one of willly ass songs on a jukebox and requested more Willie played him a demo of crazy which paty recorded making it one of the biggest jukebox hits of all time by 1,961 Willie had signed with Liberty records releasing his first successful singles and his debut album and then I wrote in 1,962 willly ass Unique Style a bland of guitar jazz rhythms and unconventional lyrics captain mated audiences his resilience and dedication to his craft were finally paying off but Fame came at a cost by 1,970 Willie Nelson was no longer yielding the profits he once did his songwriting royalties were being funneled into tours that proved irrelevant and his personal life was unraveling in 1,970 he divorced Shirley Colley his second wife and faced further heartbreak when his wrench was engulfed in flames that December these satb LED Willie to a dark place and he attempted to end his life by lying down in the middle of the road hoping a car would put him out of his misery at this point willia albums were failing his finances were in shambles and his marriages were falling apart his third wife Martha laughed him due to incessant arguments and his growing alcoholism while Shirley divorced him after discovering he had fathered a child with another woman Connie with nowhere else to turn Willie settled with Connie and their baby Paula retiring from music altogether tough times never last but tough people do after retiring from music Willie relocated to Austin Texas where he found renewed hope and energy in the thriving hippie music scene he became a local Legend showcasing his unique Bland of country fol and Jazz infused music in March he performed at the Dripping Springs reunion a 3-day country music fastival that despite a low turnout inspired Willie to launch his annual 4th of July picnic with which began the following year willia comeback was solidified when he signed with Atlantic Records in 1,973 becoming their first country artist he formed a b called the family and recorded his highly praised album Shotgun Willie at Atlantic studios in New York City the album marked a new chapter in willly Us's career introducing a more personal introspective style of music though the album received critical Acclaim it didn't he perform well commercially but it signaled that willly Nelson was back and he was here to stay thank you for watching the video to the end like And subscribe to our Channel bye [Music]