Willie Nelson Performs "On The Road Again" & "Always On My Mind" | Letterman

Willie talks about his beaten up guitar, his early performances and more.
(From "Late Night," air date: 5/22/84)
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[@helencarson4680]

I love you Willie❤ Happy 91st Birthday ❤ 29/4/24

[@JimmyNasium]

One of the biggest perks of Dave’s job must be meeting and listening to amazing artists like Mr. Nelson.

[@jahrasta4907]

Willie Nelson makes me proud to be American. What a lovely man.

[@thechuckjosechannel.2702]

Happy birthday Willie Nelson.

[@petercondos1018]

I saw Willie in concert when he was 89 and 90 years old playing with ZZTOP and again with John Fogerty boy are you an American Treasure 🇺🇸

[@k.m.slattery6263]

To see Willie perform in such an intimate setting is really something special.
Great interview by Dave as well. 🙏❤️
Happy Birthday Willie😊🎂

[@Redmenace96]

Did anyone think it interesting that Willie leaned forward in his chair and was leaning into the talk with Dave? He is an interesting guy.
(I think his hearing is a little low, and he needs to really be close and look at a face to get the full meaning of a conversation. or not.)

[@garrettlangford]

I wish I could find the amazing performance of Willie and the Late Night band performing Nightlife. It was truly a magical moment. I'm not sure the year but I believe it was around 2013+/-. The performance is so good and Dave's reaction is so genuine. Please upload!

[@KungEMuller]

Wow! Dave had some of the best musical guests in the business.

[@1jamyc]

Willie and Dave both seemed really into it. Wonderful conversation - -wouldn't have happened later in the show's run; Dave would have cut the answers short and try to make more jokes.Not complaining here - -I watched them all.

[@johnmetermaid]

"Bobbie Nelson, playing piano, did not release a solo album of her own until 2008, shortly before she turned 77." She passed last March at the age of 91. Willie is 51 here at this appearance. "Bobbie's got the best story in our whole family. ... Without my sister, I'd never be where I am today. I've always needed her."

[@trekkiejunk]

Just curious...parts of your comment is in quotes, with no attribution. Can you tell me where those quotes come from and who said them? Thanks.

[@johnmetermaid]

@@trekkiejunk NPR article about Bobbie Nelson after her death

[@helencarson4680]

So happy to see this Willie❤ At your best❤

[@alecsys2876]

Two of my favorite songs. Lucky Steve O’Donelle

[@helencarson4680]

Great Letterman and Willie Nelson show❤ I love you Willie❤

[@oceanwoods]

Beloved birthday boy!

[@teddyray8597]

My grandmother loved Willie Nelson. I didn't appreciate him when she was alive, but I do now. Listening to him makes me feel close to her and makes me wish I had appreciated him when I could have enjoyed his music with her.

[@022171]

Don't let this man die.

[@annem7806]

I knew some of his sound staff. I had permission to go to his ranch/golf course.

[@antoniojesujesurodriguesso5907]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rockturtleneck]

Willie is the man. Seen him live about ten times, twice in a small now defunct NYC club called Tramps. Great performances and interview here.

[@LObostudios19]

Kick ass Willie the greatest

[@shall5867]

And Letterman makes him pause when he asks like what if you lose this, is it insured. 😂

[@hinthegroove9740]

Two of my heroes together

[@MichaelLasotaTW]

Sure miss this era.

[@checkmatekingtwothisiswhit7685]

Willie Nelson, The GOAT!

[@bobabooey285]

Great episode

[@marktatum2592]

Way to go Dave. 👏

[@davewestner]

The performance is the only instance I've seen where the World's Most Dangerous band didn't back the musical guest. Interesting

[@MattTee1975]

Can this channel put a "NOT DEAD" disclaimer on the titles?

[@thelmaturner]

Would any one tell .e why are some of you are saying and making false statements about Willie Nelson has passed away ,
Why all the lies and doing this he's not dead and this is heart breaking to here this
I'm so broken that all the false hoods you guys are doing this .
Could you all just stop this ,this is so sad . I'm sorry I'm hating all this .
Give me a break.😢❤
Long live Willie Nelson 💙 🙏 ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

hey

[@unrulycats2006]

Found myself thinking, Bob Dylan's harmonica playing wasn't that bad after all.

[@trekkiejunk]

Glad Dave had a....pencil....for Willie to sign the guitar with.

[@robinblackmoor8732]

Did Willie Nelson pass on?

[@Lazzar1958]

No, he just turned 90 & still recording & performing.

[@mailoservivo]

​@@Lazzar1958glad to read that.

[@SuperKazmierski]

I'm writing this from the not too distant future. Willie Nelson is in fact still alive.

[@trekkiejunk]

You know, you could have googled the answer just as quickly.

[@southerncharity7928]

He will never die in my mind

[@sesa2984]

The only oerson I like more than these two agreed to marry me. Pat. Pending