Django And Jimmie - Plak

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Django And Jimmie is the new studio album collaboration from Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, two of the founding fathers of American outlaw Country music.<br /> Helmed by Nelson's longtime producer, collaborator and friend Buddy Cannon, Django and Jimmie premieres 14 brand-new studio recordings including: "Django and Jimmie," a dual tribute to jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt and Jimmie Rodgers, country music's mythic "Singing Brakeman"; the reflective and meditative "Live This Long"; "Missing Ol' Johnny Cash," an homage to country music's original Man in Black featuring guest vocals from Bobby Bare; a sublime interpretation of Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright"; and the future outlaw country classic "Unfair Weather Friend," written by rising songsmiths Marla Cannon-Goodman (Buddy Cannon's daughter) and Ward Davis.<br /> "Me and Merle got a new album coming out called Django And Jimmie and the title track is about Django Reinhardt and Jimmie Rodgers," said Willie Nelson.  "Both of those guys were very influential in both of our careers.". According to Merle Haggard, there's "new songs, a couple of classics and Willie sang like he was a teenager."<br /> <br /> 180 gram audiophile vinyl <br /> Gatefold sleeve<br /> Brand new album!<br />