Willie Nelson is 81 today

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Let's see....81 years old, smokes weed by the pound, rides around the country in a big old tour bus playing to sell out crowds, comes home to Texas to rest and eat bar b que.

I'll have what he's having

 

[Bullet Bob]

Want to hear a funny song about the Red-Headed Stranger? Check out "What would Willie Do" by Gary Allen.

 

[Cdog]

Yes he's a talented artist, but that's it.

No use for the man. Just another know it all elitist.

 

[Dennis The B]

Does he even know that he's 81 today? I'm surprised he has enough brain cells left to know.

 

[Stevens]

I've got one of his CDs in my truck, I'll play it.
Steve W

 

[brucev]

My mother told me that when you couldn't say something nice about someone it was best not to say anything about someone.

 

[labworm]

Willie is one of the all time best writers and singers and smokers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDQANmQO2g0

 

[smokindog]

Actually, he claims his birthday was yesterday I think he just wants an extra day to party!

One of my favorite late night, out on the balcony, sippin whiskey on a starry night tunes from BOTH these guys, BUT together even better!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlLUMwo_VVU

Let's see....81 years old, smokes weed by the pound, rides around the country in a big old tour bus playing to sell out crowds, comes home to Texas to rest and eat bar b que.

I'll have what he's having

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Have seen him several times. Once Waylon showed up and sang with him.
Happy Birthday Willie!

 

[sipowicz]

I loved him in that whale movie.

 

[pineappleshooter]

Great songwriter but personally I don't think he can sing his way out of a wet paper bag.

 

[kozmic]

Talk about rode hard and put away wet! Geeezzzz!

 

[NCTexan]

I like Willie's music a lot, but have no respect for him personally... lifestye and opinions. Sad for me that I have a hard time of separating my feelings.

I wish a lot of entertainers would stick to entertaining and sell their soap boxes. Not just Willie but most of the rest of 'em as well. (and atheletes too!)

PPMR (Please Pardon My Rant)

 

[1morethan8]

More to this country artist that you may not know?

He raised over $120,000 for the victims of the WEST, TX explosion. Nelson gave the WEST FIRE DEPARTMENT a check for $81,000 and the town of ABBOTT, TX, his hometown, $40,000.

Willie organized the first Farm Aid benefit concert in '85. So far the charity has raised over $12 million to help farmers.

His charitable work is vast and his contributions and gifts to established charities are large and impressive. Willie Nelson has become known for his incredible generosity, compassion, and charitable heart.

 

[wbraswell]

I just can't imagine him and Darryl Royal partying and carousing all night. It just doesn't seem to fit.

 

[1morethan8]

You may know him as a country music star but you may not know he's been practicing Korean martial arts for 20 years.

Willie Nelson is always on our minds, but especially this week, because he’s celebrating his 81st birthday. And also because on Monday, the legendary singer received his fifth-degree black belt in GongKwon Yusul, a martial art which he’s been practicing for 20 years.

“It’s just good for you physically. For your lungs. The more you’re breathing, exercising, the better you’re going to feel.”

Willie Nelson, the country music icon who turns 81 this week, smiles as he receives his fifth-degree black belt in the martial art of Gong Kwon Yu Sul on Monday, April 28, 2014, in Austin, Texas.

 

[A10]

Gong Kwon Yu Sul

Whatcha wanna bet he saw a sign that said "Gong Kwon Yu Sul" and thought it was Southeast Asian dope?

 

[jarhead1178]

Yes he's a talented artist, but that's it.

No use for the man. Just another know it all elitist.

Saw him perform some years back. Came out played his songs did not crack a smile or interact with the audience. Beat up old guitar with a hole in it and dressed like he just came in from cutting the grass. Saw Tony Orlando a few months later and he put on a great show and looked like he was enjoying what he was doing.

 

[moe smith]

And also because on Monday, the legendary singer received his fifth-degree black belt in GongKwon Yusul, a martial art which he’s been practicing for 20 years.

“It’s just good for you physically. For your lungs. The more you’re breathing, exercising, the better you’re going to feel.”

Probably helps offset the effects of Yu Bong Tu.

 

[moe smith]

Saw him perform some years back. Came out played his songs did not crack a smile or interact with the audience. Beat up old guitar with a hole in it and dressed like he just came in from cutting the grass. Saw Tony Orlando a few months later and he put on a great show and looked like he was enjoying what he was doing.

That's it! They can do a tour together. Tony Orlando and Yawn.