The Wall (Willie Nelson song) explained

The Wall
Cover:Willie Nelson - The Wall.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Willie Nelson
Album:Band of Brothers
Released:May 6, 2014
Recorded:2013
Genre:Country
Length:3:29
Label:Legacy Recordings
Producer:Buddy Cannon
Chronology:Willie Nelson
Prev Title:Somewhere Between
Prev Year:2013
Next Title:Bring it On
Next Year:2014

"The Wall" is a song written by country music singer Willie Nelson and producer Buddy Cannon. The track became the first single of Nelson's Band of Brothers.

Overview

In 2014, Nelson released the album Band of Brothers, his first release composed of all songs written by him since the 1996 release of Spirit.[1]

Nelson co-wrote the song with Buddy Cannon based on his life and experiences on the road. "The Wall" became the first single of the album. The official video was released through Rolling Stone on May 6, 2014.[2] It was made available for download on digital stores on the same day, while it was given for free to those who preordered the album.[1] In June 2014, Nelson released through his website an acoustic version of the song.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: SONY/Legacy Recordings Set to Release Band of Brothers, The New Willie Nelson Album, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. PRNewswire. UBM plc Company. May 6, 2014. February 10, 2015.
  2. Watch Willie Nelson's Career-Spanning 'The Wall' Video - Premiere. Grow, Cory. May 6, 2014. February 10, 2015. Rolling Stone. Wenner Media LLC.
  3. News: Willie Nelson, 'The Wall'. Stefano, Anna. The Boot. Taste of Country Network. June 10, 2014. February 10, 2015.