Willie Nelson to Release Reggae Album (includes anti Iraq war song)

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http://www.firstcoastnews.com/entertainment/news-article.aspx?storyid=40253

Willie Nelson to Release Reggae Album

By JOHN GEROME
Associated Press Writer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Willie Nelson is so prolific that sometimes even he forgets he has another record coming out. At a recent show here with Bob Dylan, Nelson performed a long list of hits, but not a single song from his new long-awaited reggae album.

"I keep forgetting," Nelson said a few days later by telephone from the road, which he's called home for most of the last 30 years. "The set is so short."

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He also released a rare political song, "Whatever Happened To Peace on Earth," in which he condemned the war in Iraq. The title and lyrics pretty much sum up his views on war.

"I was basing my opinion mainly on what I had been taught ever since I was growing up," he said. "'Thou shall not kill' has been around a long time."

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[GiovanniC]

1. Didn't He Sing That During the Dem Convention?

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2. "I keep forgetting"

OK, Willie. ;-)

[cdb]

3. Freepers and neocons will boycott him!

Just like the Dixie Chicks! Oh no!

[katinmn]

4. Willie and Bob Dylan are performing here (St. Paul) tomorrow

at the minor league stadium.

Sounds like they are not performing on stage together. Bummer.