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MY OWN PECULIAR WAY - THE SONGS OF WILLIE NELSON

Series: WILLIE NELSON: TWO-PART SERIES + NEW MUSIC
From: Joyride Media
Length: 00:59:56

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** MY OWN PECULIAR WAY - THE SONGS OF WILLIE NELSON ** TRUE OUTLAW STORIES - ON THE ROAD WITH WILLIE NELSON Brand-new exclusive interviews with Willie Nelson and his extended musical family (Paul English, Mickey Raphael, Jody Payne, Bobbie Nelson +, Poodie Locke) tell rich, colorful stories that take you deep inside Willie?s heart, soul and mind. MY OWN PECULIAR WAY focuses mostly on Willie?s life story, his best known songs, and how the two are often intertwined. TRUE OUTLAW STORIES features many of the hilarious episodes from the ?band of gypsies? going down the highway, on tour with Willie over the last 40 years. Between these stories, each program is packed with a unique playlist of Willie?s best-known songs. Both hours are hosted by Rodney Crowell and also feature comments by country legend Charlie Louvin, singer/songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Wilco guitarist Nels Cline. Please consider airing these programs close to Willie Nelson?s birthday on April 29. You can flexibly schedule them as a two-part series, one two-hour block or your choice of two great one-hour specials. ** Producer: Paul Chuffo & Joshua Jackson (Joyride Media) ** Host: Rodney Crowell ** Contacts: Andy Cahn, 212-833-6279, andy.cahn@sonybmg.com, Eric Molk, 212-833-5389, eric.molk@sonybmg.com ** Broadcast Window: Begins April 2008 ** Length: Two one-hour programs with breaks for local spots ** Terms: Available for all USA radio broadcasters at no cost, no built-in barter spots (+ Bobbie Nelson interview courtesy of Jody Denberg at KGSR in Austin, TX).

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Review of MY OWN PECULIAR WAY - THE SONGS OF WILLIE NELSON

This is a well-done biographical retrospective on the career and music of Willie Nelson, one of country music's greatest stars. It is particularly timely given Nelson's 75th birthday on April 30, 2008. Full of his music and the fascinating stories behind the music, It is enjoyable, entertaining, and informative whether you are a Willie Nelson fan or just interested in the history of country music.

Timing and Cues

My Own Peculiar Way: The Songs of Willie Nelson
Timings & Cues

59 minute version

0:00 -- 19:00 Segment 1

In: "This is your old cotton pickin', snuff dippin', tobacco chewin', stump jumpin', gravy soppin', coffee pot dodgin', dumplin' eating hillbilly from Hill County."
Out: "I'm Rodney Crowell, and you're listening to My Own Peculiar Way: The Songs of Willie Nelson."

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19:00 -- 20:00 Break 1 with music bed

20:00 --40:00 Segment 2

In: "Welcome back to My Own Peculiar Way: The Songs of Willie Nelson. I'm Rodney Crowell."
Out: "I'm Rodney Crowell, and you're listening to My Own Peculiar Way: The Songs of Willie Nelson."

40:00 -- 41:00 Break 2 with music bed

41:00 -- 59:00 Segment 3

In: "Welcome back to My Own Peculiar Way: The Songs of Willie Nelson. I'm Rodney Crowell."
Out: "I'm Rodney Crowell, and thanks for listening."

54 minute version

1. Billboard (1:00)

In: "This is your old cotton pickin', snuff dippin', tobacco chewin', stump jumpin', gravy soppin', coffee pot dodgin', dumplin' eating hillbilly from Hill County."
Out: "I'm Rodney Crowell, and welcome to My Own Peculiar Way: The Songs of Willie Nelson."

2. Segment 1 (17:00)

In: "Welcome back to My Own Peculiar Way: The Songs of Willie Nelson. I'm Rodney Crowell."
Out: "I'm Rodney Crowell, and you're listening to My Own Peculiar Way: The Songs of Willie Nelson."

3. Break 1 with music bed (1:00)

4. Segment 2 (16:00)

In: "Welcome back to My Own Peculiar Way: The Songs of Willie Nelson. I'm Rodney Crowell."
Out: "I'm Rodney Crowell, and you're listening to My Own Peculiar Way: The Songs of Willie Nelson."

5. Break 2 with music bed (1:00)

6. Segment 3 (18:00)

In: "Welcome back to My Own Peculiar Way: The Songs of Willie Nelson. I'm Rodney Crowell."
Out: "I'm Rodney Crowell, and thanks for listening."

7. Promo (:30)

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Related Website

http://www.willienelsononline.com