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Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Saturday Conversation: The Timeless Willie Nelson On Positive Thinking
US musician Willie Nelson performs on stage during the Luck Reunion at Luck Ranch on March 13, 2025, ... More in Spicewood, Texas. (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO / AFP) (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty Images) The great B.B King once said to me, when he was 71, 'Any day you don't learn something is a day wasted.' At 92, nobody embodies that profound philosophy better than fellow legend Willie Nelson. In the first half of 2025 alone Nelson has performed on his 'Outlaw Music Festival' tour with Bob Dylan, he has a duet out with Steve Perry, he has an album of Rodney Crowell covers out, Oh What A Beautiful World, and his new THC drink, Willie's Remedy is one of the top products, top five to be specific, in the booming THC drink business. I spoke with Nelson about how staying positive keeps him young at heart. Steve Baltin: Where are you on the tour today? Willie Nelson: We're in Maui. Baltin: Is the tour done or are you just there on the tour? Nelson: We're a few days off and we've come over here for a while. Baltin: I know you've been playing with Dylan a little bit on the shows. Do you ever tease him about not being the oldest guy on the tour this time? You beat him by about eight years. Nelson: (Laughs) We're having a good time out there. Baltin: You just did the song with Steve Perry and of course you have this wonderful new album where you do Rodney Crowell songs and you duet with Rodney. How much fun is it for you to get to work with all of these different artists still and keep things fresh by collaboration? Nelson: Well, it's as good as it gets. I can't ask for anything better than that. Baltin: How did the Steve Perry one come about because that one's a little different for you? Nelson: That was someone's idea, they asked me about it, and I said, 'Great, let's do it.' Baltin: Then for the Rodney album, was there one song that jumpstarted the album and gave you the idea of covering his songs? Nelson: One of the greatest country songs ever written Rodney wrote. It's called 'Till I Gain Control Again,' and he's a great writer. He doesn't write bad songs. The other greatest song country wise is George Jones 'He Stopped Loving Her Today.' Those are, in my opinion, the two greatest country songs. And Rodney is a great writer. Baltin: I imagine you guys have been friends for some time too. So that probably makes it more fun. Nelson: Oh yeah. It's nice being able to do things with old friends. Like they say, they don't make old friends. Baltin: It's really interesting to hear your choices for greatest country songs of all time, because there's about a million people who would pick 'Crazy.' Nelson: (Laughs) Well, I won't argue with them. Baltin: Do you have to take a step back from your own stuff a little bit though? Because I know as an artist you get too close to your own stuff and it's hard to look at it with perspective. Nelson: I think that's right. I've written a lot of songs and at the time I wrote them I liked them all and I guess I still do. Baltin: I talk about this with so many songwriters and songs have a tendency to come out of the subconscious or from the universe, whatever you want to call it. Are there songs of yours that you've written that you're like, 'I don't even know where that came from but it's a great song?' Nelson: Yeah, all of them are usually like that Baltin: Are there any then that particularly still surprise you or that you get a different perspective on and appreciate more? Nelson: I believe songs, they don't get old. 'Stardust' is one of the greatest songs of all time. 'Moonlight In Vermont,' 'Your Cheating Heart,' all those songs don't get old, they just get better. Baltin: Let's talk about Wilie's Remedy because we talked about the collaboration. But how much does Willie's Remedy help keep you young on the road? Nelson: Well, I can't smoke anything anymore. My lungs have already said, 'Don't do that.' So, I don't really do anything now much except a few edibles. Baltin: How important is it then to have the drink because the THC drink is a whole new thing? Nelson: I think it's good, the people like it from what I've seen and heard. It's getting to be pretty popular out there. Baltin: Are you involved in putting it together? Nelson: I think it's great. I don't do a lot. My wife does a lot for it. She works hard and talks to a lot of people, and I nod my head a lot and say, 'Yes, thank you.' Baltin: Said every good husband ever in the history of the world. That's probably got more to do with growing old than any THC, saying yes. Nelson: Thinking positive is the best thing you can do. Imagine what you want and then get out of the way. Baltin: How important is it then to have an album right now like Oh What a Beautiful World, which is such a beautiful title. Was it important to you to put that out now to help motivate and make people happy? Nelson: Yes, I think it's time we try to make people happy and talk about the good things and be positive. Baltin: When you think of the things that make you happy and are positive what are a couple of the things that come to mind for you? Nelson: They need to ask themselves that question, 'What is the greatest thing in the world?' And we all have different answers. When it comes down to it you'll know what to do if you honestly ask for an answer. Baltin: What are your personal things that make you happy? Nelson: I enjoy playing music, I enjoy seeing people get together and forget about everything except music. I think there's a great positive exchange that takes place. We don't care what political affiliation you're with, what color you are, it doesn't matter if you like music, come on. Baltin: You have coming up the fortieth Farm Aid. How much fun is something like that in terms of getting to collaborate with great musicians, but also obviously deliver a very important message and support people that you believe in. Nelson: Those guys (Neil Young and John Mellencamp) have been with me all along and I couldn't have done it without them. And we're still doing it 40 years later. I think the small family farmers appreciate what Farm Aid has done and we hope to continue to do it. Baltin: With Willie's Remedy, you are giving back to the farmers as well. So is it important to you to walk the walk, not just talk the talk? Not only do you do Farm id, but you give back to them year -round through your different programs. Nelson: I think we all have a reason to be here. We're all missionaries of one kind or another. We were all sent here to do something, and we know what it is, what it was. And we try to do it, we try to show people the way that we think it should be done and I'm a big believer in treating others the way you want to be treated.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Steve Perry auctions some of his Journey collection for Altadena wildfire victims
Musician Steve Perry is auctioning off some pieces in his collection of Journey memorabilia to help raise funds for Altadena wildfire victims. Bids are rolling in for Perry's handwritten lyrics to "Don't Stop Believin'," his own gold and platinum records, albums from his collection, a couple of cassettes, CDs, bass guitars, vintage tour merchandise, and more – all signed by Perry. The new archival memorabilia platform, Darkives Collectibles, is launching the Steve Perry Archives, with over 50 "never-before-available" pieces, now available. The site says that all the musical pieces are graded and authenticated. A rare signed "JRNEYFAN" New York license plate that was thrown on stage during a New Jersey show has reached $1,175 with 17 bids, as of Thursday morning. "These pieces have been carefully stored for many years, and now I feel it's the right time to pass them on from my hands to yours, to be enjoyed, remembered, and treasured in your own personal collections," Perry wrote on the auction website. "And most importantly, all the proceeds from this archive sale will go to support victims of the Los Angeles fires with the help of Sweet Relief Musicians Fund." The fund's mission is to provide financial assistance to all types of "career musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet while facing physical or mental health issues, disability, or age-related problems." Steve Perry was the lead singer of Journey from 1977 to 1987 and again from 1995 to 1998. He wrote and co-wrote several of the band's greatest hits, including "Don't Stop Believin," "Any Way You Want It," "Open Arms," and "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)." The Steve Perry Archive Collection auction is set to end at noon on June 13.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Steve Perry and Willie Nelson's Surprise Single Has Fans All Saying the Same Thing — Listen Here!
Two legendary musicians have come together on a reimagining of one of the artist's greatest hits, and it's all for a good cause. Rocker (formerly of Journey) and country star released a new cover of Journey's 1983 hit "Faithfully" on Wednesday, May 14, to benefit a charity near and dear to Nelson's heart. "The official video for 'Faithfully' from Steve Perry & Willie Nelson, out now on Dark Horse Records. Proceeds from the single will be donated to Farm Aid," reads the description on the video. In the comments on the video, fans are overcome with emotion at how good it is. "Stevie… You had this small town girl in Massachusetts in tears. Tears of joy!!! This is a marvelous collaboration. I can't tell how much this touched me. I heard a few lines of you singing in Providence at the benefit and by our reaction and yours I knew you still had so much to give. Thank you Steve 🎤🎶❤️🌎," wrote one fan. Another fan added, "This was such a surprise. I had no idea Steve was working with Willie Nelson! It's not a duet I would have thought of, but I found it touching. And there will never come a day when I am not happy to hear Steve Perry sing. I'm so grateful to have been young when all the Journey songs came out - I have spent my life loving this music." "NEVER in my lifetime would I Think these TWO LEGENDS would Join forces to sing JOURNEY'S Biggest ballad. We NEEDED this ❤," wrote a third fan. This comes on the heels of Nelson announcing a huge concert to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid. The concert will take place on September in Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 'It's a really important state agriculturally. It has a tremendous history of farm advocacy," said Farm Aid Co-Executive Director Jennifer Fahy in a press release. 'It's just an incredible goodwill day that celebrates the people that are so essential for us." Performers include Farm Aid board members Nelson, Neil Young (and the Chrome Hearts) and John Mellencamp, plus Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds), Margo Price, Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Waxahatchee, Eric Burton of Black Pumas, Jesse Welles and Madeline Edwards.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans Say Reclusive Rocker Nearly Unrecognizable in Rare Public Outing: 'Would Never Have Guessed'
Hit singer Steve Perry officially left the band Journey in the late 1990s and has largely eschewed the spotlight ever since. But on April 24, he stepped out in Los Angeles to run errands with his rumored new girlfriend, therapist Suzette Vaughn, and some fans say they barely recognized the 1980s rocker. See the photos here. "It's sad when people let themselves go. I've always had the feeling that he's self-destructive. Too bad, because he was a huge talent," wrote one fan. Another added, "I knew it was Steve Perry from the description, but I would never have guessed it from the pics." "Hard to believe he's now age 76. Where has time gone?" wrote a third fan. Still, some of the commenters definitely recognized him and think he looks great, considering he is 76 years old. "I think he looks great for his age," wrote one fan. "Terrific singer! Glad he looks happy," wrote another fan. A third added, "I'd know him anywhere….loved him since the 70's and would kill and die to see him perform one more time with Journey 🙏🏻." The fans were also in agreement that whether he is recognizable or not, he is an immensely talented vocalist. "What an icon. I still listen to Journey every week or so," wrote one fan. Another added, "An absolute legend with an incredible voice." "Steve Perry! One of the greatest frontmen of a band. What a voice!" wrote a third fan. "Love seeing him out and about with Suzette. He's a legend. Seeing him perform live is on my bucket list. A girl can dream 🎶," wrote another fan. A fifth fan wrote, "He's a legend and he looks great. Glad he's found love and is enjoying his life. I hope he still finds joy in singing." Perry and the rest of Journey had a falling out in the late 1990s when Perry was injured while hiking and was subsequently diagnosed with a degenerative bone disease. He didn't want to undergo hip replacement surgery, and it put him at odds with the other band members because he could no longer tour and perform with them. "They wanted me to make a decision on the surgery,' Perry told Rolling Stone in a 2018 interview. 'But I didn't feel it was a group decision. Then I was told on the phone that they needed to know when I was gonna do it 'cause they had checked out some new singers. He told Rolling Stone that he begged his bandmates to reconsider, but they would not, so he said to them, "'Do what you need to do, but don't call it Journey.' If you fracture the stone, I don't know how I could come back to it.' Perry also said that he was fine participating in Journey's Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, but he did not want to perform with them at the event. 'What they do is none of my business. When I walked away from it, I did not go to any of the shows, nor did I listen to any of it," said Perry.
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rarely seen 80s rock legend unrecognizable as he's spotted on day out in LA – 44 years after smash hit song
AN EIGHTIES music legend looked unrecognisable as he stepped out in Los Angeles. The singer-songwriter, 76, was the lead singer and frontman of an American group, best known for its 1981 hit Don't Stop Believin'. Advertisement 6 An Eighties rock star looked unrecognisable as he ran errands in LA Credit: BackGrid 6 The lead singer tucked a shopping bag under his arms as he took a stroll in an all-black oufit Credit: BackGrid 6 Steve Perry, second left, was part of rock band Journey Credit: Getty Yet Steve Perry left fans doing a double take as he took a stroll in a baggy black logo top and shorts, paired with dark trainers. The Journey hitmaker was seen running errands with a paper bag tucked under his left arm. The California-born singer, who had two stints in the band known for hits Open Arms and Separate Ways, pulled on a pair of sunglasses as he made his way down the street. He appeared to be eager to go incognito, gazing down at the ground with a calm expression on his face. Advertisement READ MORE ROCK LEGEND Steve quit Journey for the second time back in 1998, due to personal reasons. At the time, he old "My love for music was getting really, really questionable within my heart, and I kind of had to stop. "There was no easy way to stop, leaving the mothership that I had so loved and worked so hard with the guys to build. Advertisement Most read in Music Exclusive Exclusive "It was tough. I didn't tell nobody — I just kept working, and then all of a sudden, it just kind of hit the wall, and I said, 'I can't do this anymore." He also spoke out in 2017 when the band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and simply said: "I am truly grateful that Journey is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame." Seventies rock legends forced to cancel concert during hit song - months after ditching UK tour last minute The band currently consists of singer Arnel Pineda, guitarist Neal Schon, drummer Deen Castronovo, keyboardist and guitarist Jonathan Cain, bassist Todd Jensen and Jason Derlatka. TRICKY JOURNEY Steve's former band faced a sticky situation in March after they were forced to cancel a gig while performing one of their greatest hits. Advertisement Journey were performing at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo when an 'electrical incident' occurred. The band were performing one of their biggest hits - Don't Stop Believin' - as the fifth song in their set. But suddenly, power on the stage went off, and initially the crowd continued to sing the lyrics of the 1981 smash hit. However, crew then took to the stage with fire extinguishers and soon after, a statement was released to the fans to reveal the rest of the concert had unfortunately been cancelled. Advertisement The cancellation came months after Journey But back in August, with members embroiled in a legal battle, the band gave no explanation as they put the decision down to "circumstances beyond their control". "Due to circumstances beyond the band's control, Journey's UK and Ireland tour is unfortunately cancelled. "Refunds will be made from your point of purchase." Advertisement The 50th anniversary tour, which had already travelled across the U.S., was set to begin in Cardiff in October and travel to cities including Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London. 6 Steve served two stints in the band but left for good in 1988 Credit: BackGrid 6 The band is best known for hits Don't Stop Believin' Open Arms and Separate Ways Credit: Getty - Contributor 6 Fans were left annoyed as the band cancelled its recent tour Credit: Getty Advertisement
