Throughout his career, singer-songwriter Willie Nelson has provided the media with accessibility and a raconteur’s charm. Whether he is being quizzed on the thornier issues of his personal life or fielding inquiries on such benign topics such as the quality of his golf game, Nelson always had something intriguing to say.
Paul Maher Jr. has compiled a wonderful anthology of Nelson’s most invigorating interviews in “Willie Nelson on Willie Nelson: Interviews and Encounters.” The story begins in 1969 when Nelson’s career was about to pivot into a new direction. It concludes in 2021, when he resumed his concert gigs following the relaxation of pandemic-era restrictions on live performances.
