Miles - complete Jack Johnson

[wesbed]

I just purchased my copy of The Complete Jack Johnson box. This is great 'driving' music. I drove across town, from where I purchased the box, to where I live. I was nearly in a trance by the time I got home.

I've listened to only a couple of the disks. Yes, the first disk, with the 'Willie Nelson' collection, does get a bit tiresome on a play straight through. However, I don't believe the music was intended to be listened to this manner. At the same time, it's interesting to see how the music progressed on each alternate take. I wonder what inspired Miles to use the term Willie Nelson?

The 'Go Ahead John' set, on the other hand, is quite good. Whether these songs are alternate takes or not, every take is unique and very good.

Edited April 24, 2004 by wesbed

[GregK]

I wonder what inspired Miles to use the term Willie Nelson?

I read somewhere that he admired Willie's singing, something about his phrasing was similar to Miles' own phrasing

[Chuck Nessa]

I wonder what inspired Miles to use the term Willie Nelson?

I read somewhere that he admired Willie's singing, something about his phrasing was similar to Miles' own phrasing

Miles and Willie became friends when they were both handled by the same agent.

[danasgoodstuff]

I think that would mean it was named long after it was recorded, a not uncommon occurence for jazz instrumentals. And yeah, I think it fits, in a nicely nonobvious sort of way. Pity they didn't ever work together...

[BFrank]

I don't see any indication that it was named later on. I skimmed through the liner notes and didn't see anything about that. Also, I still have the original vinyl of "Directions" (released in 1980) which also has the "Willie Nelson" title.

Edited April 25, 2004 by BFrank