The Willie Nelson Special - With Special Guest Ray Charles

Jul 9, 2002

1h 0m

★ 8.5

Willie Nelson, Ray Charles

Overview

Recorded in 1984, Willie Nelson, one of the most influential musical figures of the past quarter century performs on this DVD for the first time with Ray Charles. Filmed live at the Austin Opera House.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Eagle Rock Ent

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Cast

Self

Willie Nelson

Self

Ray Charles

Self - Guitar

Jackie King

Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered coupling gospel and country together.

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The Willie Nelson Special - With Special Guest Ray Charles

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