Thursday, May 02, 2013

U2 Wish Willie Nelson A Happy 80th With this Video Release


Willie Nelson, Noise11, photo
Willie Nelson

U2 Wish Willie Nelson A Happy 80th With Video Release

by PAUL CASHMERE on MAY 1, 2013
Willie Nelson has turned 80 and U2 decided to mark the celebration with the release of a previously unseen video of the song ‘Slow Dancing’ featuring U2 and Willie Nelson.
“Happy Birthday, Willie! 80 and still a pilgrim. All the best … Bono, The Edge, Adam & Larry,” the credits read.
The 4 minute 47second black and white video features Willie on lead vocals, Bono on backing vocals and U2 the band. The video was directed by Lian Lunson, The song was released on Willie’s The Essential Willie Nelson album in 2003 but the video has not been seen until today.