Willie Nelson And Daughter Paula Do Cover Of Classic CCR Track
Sep 26, 2020 by apost team
Willie Nelson continues to make news, and he does so in a good way. The iconic country singer recently appeared with his daugher, Paula, to perform a duet. They did not choose one of Nelson's many famous classics. Instead, they turned to Creedance Clearwater Revival's library and dusted off the legendary "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?"
Be sure to reach the end of this article to see the full video :-)
The Nelsons originally recorded the song in 2013. Nelson released the material on the album "To All The Girls..." At the time, Nelson rode the wave of "duet" album popularity.
Creedance Clearwater Revival originally released the song on the album "Pendulum" in 1970. A single version hit stores in 1971, and the song received significant radio airplay. While not as popular as "Bad Moon Rising" or other CCR songs, "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" touched many nerves when initially released. Written by John Fogerty, many believe the song is about the Vietnam War, although the lyrics are open to interpretation.
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The duet version of Willie & Paula made an appearance not too long ago on the HBO series "Big Little Lies." Apparently, the Nelsons' version of the song is more popular than many realize. No, the Nelsons won't top Creedance Clearwater Revival's impact with the song. However, the Nelson duo might be at the top of the list for cover versions. And yes, the song was covered by many artists numerous times.
The lyrics still resonate today, even though the song is a product of 1960s and 1970s-era politics and culture. Willie Nelson and his daughter's skills capture the "old-time" feel of the song while bringing it into the current musical scene.
Creedance Clearwater Revival, along with Lynyrd Skynyrd, established the concept of "country rock." Willie Nelson's approach is a bit more traditional country, but the famous singer does have range. His unique skills allowed him to become a crossover superstar during his peak years.
Listening to Willie and Paula Nelson perform the song is one thing. Watching the video takes the performance to a new level. The two present amazing energy and charisma on camera. It becomes clear that the two are the perfect duo to cover the song.
Fans wanting to check out the video can watch it on YouTube. Willie Nelson captures the seriousness of the song. His daughter adds a soulful quality to it, bringing the song into a different emotional direction. When the two singers merge vocals, the blend sounds incredible. Stylistically, there are differences between the two. Regardless, everything comes together well. Fans of Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Nelsons, and country music will appreciate this work.
Do you know someone who enjoys country music and is a fan of Willie Nelson and Creedence Clearwater Revival? Send that person a heads-up on the video. You might provide them with a nostalgic reminder of what classic country-rock should sound like.