Reviews'Nelson writes about friendship with soulful panache. The lyrical ode to an incredible bond will tug at readers' heartstrings.', 'A genuine testament to the power of friendship, loyalty, and what it means to live from the heart'.--Kirkus Reviews, 'Nelson writes about friendship with soulful panache. The lyrical ode to an incredible bond will tug at readers' heartstrings.'--Publisher's Weekly, 'A genuine testament to the power of friendship, loyalty, and what it means to live from the heart'.
Dewey Decimal782.421642092/2 B
Synopsis"I've got this song that begs to be a book and a book that begs to read like a song - a long, romping ballad of sweetness and scandal bridging seven decades of friendship …" Immortalized in Willie Nelson's road song "Me and Paul," Paul English was the towering figure who, for seventy years, acted as Willie's drummer, bodyguard, accountant, partner in crime, and right-hand man. Together, the two men roamed the country, putting on shows, getting into scrapes, raising money for good causes, and bringing the joy of their music to fans worldwide. Willie and Paul's misadventures became legendary, but many of their stories have never been shared-until now. Set against the backdrop of the exploding Americana music scene and told in Willie's inimitable, colorful style, Me and Paul follows the two performers through their decades-long careers and incomparable relationship., Discover the untold stories and unbreakable bond between country music icon Willie Nelson and his longtime drummer, Paul English. Immortalized in Willie Nelson's road song "Me and Paul," Paul English was the towering figure who for 70 years acted as Willie's drummer, bodyguard, accountant, partner in crime, and right-hand man. Together, the two men roamed the country by: putting on shows, getting into a few scrapes, raising money for good causes, and bringing the joy of their music to fans worldwide. Stories of Willie and Paul's misadventures became legendary, but many have gone untold--until now. Set against the backdrop of the exploding Americana music scene and told in Willie's inimitable, colorful style, Me and Paul follows the two performers through their decades-long careers., Discover the untold stories and unbreakable bond between country music icon Willie Nelson and his longtime drummer, Paul English.