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The Texas Yoda Turns 76

April 30th 2009 in Americana, Country Music, Legends, Milestones, Texas, Video

Happy birthday to Willie Nelson! I found this excellent classic video of  the 2nd Annual Willie Nelson 4th Of July Picnic at Bryan/College Station, TX. featuring Leon Russell.

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“The Texas Yoda Turns 76”
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jesse

Wish I coulda been at that show. Gotta love ol Willie!


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Baron Lane

@Jesse – you and me both!




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