The Spree of '83
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.42 (812 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1441703896 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 1 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2016-01-24 |
Language | : | English |
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''One of the most creatively-rambunctious artists in the history of country music.'' --(Saving Country Music)''Anybody that don't like Freddy Powers, I put 'em under immediate suspicion.'' --(Merle Haggard)''Freddy Powers was a great rhythm guitar player, and he wrote some great songs with and for Merle.'' --(Willie Nelson 2016-11-30)''He's a great a writer, and I think he's one of the least-recognized of the great country songwriters, and doesn't really get his credit due.'' --(Tanya Tucker, award-winning country music singer)''A freewheeling, often poignant oral history of one of the unsung heroes of Country Music, told colorfully by Powers and a cast of familiar characters who knew and lov
Helping Freddy tell his story are exclusive interviews from fellow country music legends Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, John Rich, Tanya Tucker, The Voice finalist and Powers' protege Mary Sarah, along with a host of other Nashville luminaries.. The Los Angeles Times affectionately referred to Freddy Powers as the 'Ol Blue Eyes' of Country Music, ' and wrote that if you were to ''ask country superstars Willie Nelson, George Jones or Merle Haggard (they'll)tell you that he's one of country music's best-kept secrets.'' The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame inductee has been to the top of the charts as both a producer for Willie Nelson's Grammy-winning LP Over the Rainbow, and as a songwriter for many of country music legend Merle Haggard's number one hits.Now, for the first time, Freddy recounts the entertaining and emotional stories behind his decades-long roller coaster ride through the music business; his voyage to the top of the charts, and his inspiring battle against Parkinson's dise
Well Written with Stories, Song Lyrics. Love and Laughter. booklover Freddy Powers was probably the least known singer, picker, song writer in country music. He was best friends with Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. In fact, he sang Willie Nelson's very first song that he wrote. He and Hag worked together for many years, writing songs for themselves and for George Jones, Jane Fricke, and many others.This is a must-read for anyone who has enjoyed country mus. "Times were different in ‘8Times were different in ‘83 and funny stories were many “The Spree pf ‘83” is a conversation with music greats. The cast of characters contains headliners of country music and TV. The book approximates having a casual conversation with old friends on the patio, talking, reminiscing, and sharing jokes and funny stories, except that these old friends are the giants of country music. Eavesdropping on these personal reflections is. and funny stories were many" according to Times were different in ‘83 and funny stories were many “The Spree pf ‘83” is a conversation with music greats. The cast of characters contains headliners of country music and TV. The book approximates having a casual conversation with old friends on the patio, talking, reminiscing, and sharing jokes and funny stories, except that these old friends are the giants of country music. Eavesdropping on these personal reflections is. no 7. “The Spree pf ‘8Times were different in ‘83 and funny stories were many “The Spree pf ‘83” is a conversation with music greats. The cast of characters contains headliners of country music and TV. The book approximates having a casual conversation with old friends on the patio, talking, reminiscing, and sharing jokes and funny stories, except that these old friends are the giants of country music. Eavesdropping on these personal reflections is. ” is a conversation with music greats. The cast of characters contains headliners of country music and TV. The book approximates having a casual conversation with old friends on the patio, talking, reminiscing, and sharing jokes and funny stories, except that these old friends are the giants of country music. Eavesdropping on these personal reflections is. "He didn't need to be the headliner but he loved to be on stage" according to HardcoverLife. * I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.The Spree of 8He didn't need to be the headliner but he loved to be on stage * I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.The Spree of 83 is an interesting book. If you haven't heard of Freddy Powers, have you ever heard of Merle Haggard? Or maybe Willie Nelson? Freddy Powers was the yin to their yang. Freddy was a prolific songwriter. He was a patriot and served in the Marines. He was a prankster as a child and a joker as an adult. Fredd. is an interesting book. If you haven't heard of Freddy Powers, have you ever heard of Merle Haggard? Or maybe Willie Nelson? Freddy Powers was the yin to their yang. Freddy was a prolific songwriter. He was a patriot and served in the Marines. He was a prankster as a child and a joker as an adult. Fredd
Freddy is the recipient of Lifetime Achievement Awards by the Nashville Songwriter s Association International, the Texas Music Academy, and the Texas Guitar Association, the CMA Triple Play Award, and the BMI #1 Song Award among other coveted distinctions and honors.. Freddy and Catherine Powers have been married for over twenty-five years, with Catherine managing Freddy s career as a prolific performer and Texas Country Music Hall of Fame songwriter, where he is m