Track Listing

1. Over You Again
2. Moment Of Forever
3. The Bob Song
4. Louisiana
5. Gravedigger
6. Keep Me From Blowing Away
7. Takin' On Water
8. Always Now
9. I'm Alive
10. When I Was Young And Grandma Wasn't Old
11. Worry B Gone
12. You Don't Think I'm Funny Anymore
13. Gotta Serve Somebody /(Hidden Track)You Don't Think I'm Funny Anymore

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2391 in Music
• Released on: 2008-01-29
• Number of discs: 1

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Countless Westerns have centered around the theme of a young turk coming into town to try to take down a legendary gunslinger. Well, for the past couple of decades, Willie Nelson has turned that imagery on its head, attracting countless younger artists eager to soak up some of his musical mojo and infuse the master's work with some of their own spirit.

Moment of Forever, matches Willie with Kenny Chesney. The very idea of these seemingly disparate characters coming together is intriguing enough on paper. What really counts, however, is how it works on disc -- and work it does, with Chesney's production bringing out Nelson's natural warmth and grace.

While he's written some of the most enduring tunes of the past few decades Nelson has long been considered one of the premiere song interpreters of his time, infusing a surprising array of tunes with his singular personality. This record includes a hushed, poignant version of the Kris Kristofferson-penned title track and a super-heated, album-closing version of Bob Dylan's "Gotta Serve Somebody."

The songs that Nelson wrote for Moment of Forever take on many of the same topics addressed in that pair of tracks -- taking stock of a life well lived and considering the possibilities of what might lay down the road. On songs like the sweetly twanging "Always Now," Willie comes across like a man who's come to terms with most of those issues, coming to the conclusion that "there never was a used to be...it's always now."

Other highlights include Willie's take on Dave Matthews' "Gravedigger" and tracks like "Worry B Gone" -- where Willie trades verses with Chesney The easy vibe carries over to the gently celebratory "I'm Alive" -- on which Nelson marvels at life's simple pleasures.

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Customer Reviews

Willie makes it seem effortless
Willie Nelson's music, with this most recent CD, "Moment of Forever," has such a way of touching us, making us feel our most human and most transcendent selves. That is a priceless gift. He does this with his ensemble, his guitar and his voice, making it look so very easy, while the patterns and creativity of a lifetime are behind all of it.

Willie's newest offering should not be overlooked
Willie Nelson's 2008 record 'Moment of Forever' is right up there with records like 'Stardust,' 'Phases and Stages' and 'Red Headed Stranger' as his best album.

Released on Lost Highway in January of this year, it's one of his finest efforts. He's released over 100 studio records during his long career dating back to 1954, so I'll let you do the choosing for his best record.

But anyway, the songs here are incredible. His cover of Bob Dylan's 'Gotta Serve Somebody,' the humorous 'When I Was Young And Grandma Wasn't Old,' and 'Louisiana' (which would fit perfectly on a record like 'Red Headed Stranger,' in my opinion) are songs that any Willie fan should check out.

Overall, if you want to hear one of Willie's finest efforts, check out 'Moment Of Forever.' It's his newest, but one of his best.

Highly recommended for any Willie fan. A classic from Willie. ENJOY!!!

I love my new Willie
Having never heard him before I bought it blind and was really pleased. The songs are very accessible for newbies like me. I have to hear more. It took me five seconds to get used to his voice and then I was sold. Perhaps its not as good as his old ones as the more experienced say...but I cant wait to hear his gravelly voice again. The arrangements are really good and the solos are very memorable. So many types of style too keep it fresh. I admit that one or two tracks are a bit cheesy.