Willie Nelson – Me & Paul Special

The history of Willie Nelson and Paul English - the untold stories of a fabled friendship between a singer and his drummer. Inspired by Willie Nelson's new book with David Ritz, with music from the album "Live at Budokan 1984"

Radio Special Details

  • Artist: Willie Nelson
  • Title: Willie Nelson - Me & Paul Radio Special
  • Producer: Paul Chuffo (Joyride Media)
  • Host: Jessie Scott (WMOT Nashville)
  • Premiere Date: Nov 18, 2022
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  • Interviews: Willie Nelson, Paul English, Mickey Raphael
  • Music: Songs from Willie Nelson - Live at Budokan, (Columbia / Legacy - November 18, 2022)
  • Media: One hour radio special and podcasts
  • Signup: Click "Airdates Submission Form" below to request this program for your station, including any specific or approximate airdates.
  • Distribution: Download links for PRX, Airplay Direct, Dropbox and other services will be posted by mid-April.
  • Broadcast Terms: Free program available to air as-is in any terrestrial or digital linear broadcast. No spots, no barter, no costs, no problem.
  • Podcast: Content will be edited as a four part podcast series on all podcast platforms, to share on any websites, blogs or social media. Music excerpts approved by the copyright holders will be included in place of the full album tracks heard in the radio special.
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    Willie Nelson - Me & Paul

    Radio Special Cue Sheet / Song List

    Please refer to these sample cue sheets with average segment lengths while the show in production. Exact details will be updated here as they are confirmed.

    Two 1:00 music beds (**) are included for use as needed: as-is, live-read music beds, or to be replaced by your own pre-produced content.

    59:00 Version

    3 segments, 2 breaks, up to 3:00 of local spots, primarily for non-commercial radio broadcasts.

    1. Segment 1 (19:00)
      • In: interview excerpt
      • Out: “I’m Jessie Scott (WMOT Nashville) and you’re listening to Willie Nelson - Me & Paul.”
      • Song: Whiskey River, Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Only Daddy’ll Walk The Line, Help Me Make It Through The Night, Good Hearted Woman
    2. Break 1 (1:00) **
      • Song:
    3. Segment 2 (19:00)
      • In: “Welcome back to Willie Nelson - Me & Paul, I’m Jessie Scott (WMOT Nashville)”
      • Out: “I’m Jessie Scott (WMOT Nashville) and you’re listening to Willie Nelson - Me & Paul.”
      • Songs: On the Road Again, My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys, Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys, Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain, All of Me Luckenbach, Texas
    4. Break 2 (1:00) **
      • Song:
    5. Segment 3 (19:00)
      • In: “Welcome back to Willie Nelson - Me & Paul, I’m Jessie Scott (WMOT Nashville).”
      • Out: “I’m Jessie Scott (WMOT Nashville), and thanks for listening.”
      • Songs: Me and Bobby McGee, Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground, Stardust, If You’ve Got The Money I’ve Got The Time, Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)

    54:00 / 52:00 Version

    4 segments, 3 breaks, up to 8:00 for local spots / promos / news. Top of the hour news can easily be inserted in the “news-hole” between the Billboard / Intro and Segment 1.

    1. Billboard / Intro (1:00)
      • In: interview excerpt
      • Out: “I’m Jessie Scott (WMOT Nashville) and you’re listening to Willie Nelson - Me & Paul.”
      • Song: Whiskey River
    2. Segment 1 (14:00)
      • In: “Welcome back to Willie Nelson - Me & Paul, I’m Jessie Scott (WMOT Nashville)”
      • Out: “I’m Jessie Scott (WMOT Nashville) and you’re listening to Willie Nelson - Me & Paul.”
      • Song: Whiskey River, Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Only Daddy’ll Walk The Line, Help Me Make It Through The Night, Good Hearted Woman
    3. Break 1 (1:00) **
      • Song:
    4. Segment 2 (18:00)
      • In: “Welcome back to Willie Nelson - Me & Paul, I’m Jessie Scott (WMOT Nashville)”
      • Out: “I’m Jessie Scott (WMOT Nashville) and you’re listening to Willie Nelson - Me & Paul.”
      • Songs: On the Road Again, My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys, Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys, Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain, All of Me Luckenbach, Texas
    5. Break 2 (1:00) **
      • Song:
    6. Segment 3 (19:00)
      • In: “Welcome back to Willie Nelson - Me & Paul, I’m Jessie Scott (WMOT Nashville).”
      • Out: “I’m Jessie Scott (WMOT Nashville), and thanks for listening.”
      • Songs: Me and Bobby McGee, Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground, Stardust, If You’ve Got The Money I’ve Got The Time, Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)

    Willie Nelson Live at Budokan

    Click play to check out new Willie Nelson radio tracks from Live at Budokan (Columbia / Legacy), released November 18, 2022. List icon on right opens the song list, down arrows download the tracks.

    While Willie Nelson Live At Budokan has been previously officially available as a LaserDisc in Japan (which is now long-out-of-print with low-grade bootleg copies treasured by collectors), this legendary concert performance of Willie, and his backing Family band, firing on all cylinders is enjoying its first official widespread release Nov 18, 2022. Willie's ensemble that night (February 23, 1984) featured his sister Bobbie Nelson on piano, Paul English on drums, Grady Martin on guitar, Jody Payne on vocals and guitar, Bee Spears on bass and Mickey Raphael on harmonica. The new production and mix of Willie Nelson Live At Budokan offers fans a front row seat at one of Willie's most exciting shows during an historic period in his career.

    Formats: AAA, Americana, Country, Folk, Noncomm

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      Formats: AAA, Noncomm, NPR, Blues

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        The Claudettes Tour Dates

        DateCityVenue
        9/14Duluth, MNThe West Theatre
        9/15Minneapolis, MNHook and Ladder Theater
        9/16Sioux Falls, SDICON Event Hall
        9/17Deadwood, SDDeadwood Jam
        9/18Omaha, NEThe Sunday Roadhouse
        9/24Rockford, ILMary’s Place
        9/30Akron, OHJilly’s Music Room
        10/1Columbus, OHNatalie’s (Grandview)
        10/2Charleston, WVMountain Stage
        10/7Chicago, ILThe Hideout (Chicago, IL)
        10/8Fond Du Lac, WIThelma Sadoff Center for the Arts
        10/14Cedar Rapids, IACSPS Hall
        10/15Burlington, IAThe Washington
        10/21Ferndale, MIOtus Supply
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        11/5Urbana, ILThe Rose Bowl
        11/11Peoria, ILKenny’s Westside Pub
        11/12Indianapolis, INShelton Auditorium
        11/18Three Oaks, MIThe Acorn
        12/2Aurora, ILThe Venue
        12/3Madison, WINorth Street Cabaret
        12/9Berwyn, ILFitzgerald’s
        12/10Appleton, WIGibson Community Music Hall

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