Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin, Willie Nelson, CD Jean Cousineau is a simple reflection on

is a simple reflection on a bad morning - that comes after a night of drinking and no sleep - and turns into an even worse day when rain and cold threaten to muddy the main character's mind even more than it already is

Published: 07/10/2015

Tricia Hersey

Growing up in Italy and learning to cook at the side of his beloved chef-father

Track: 2 - Confessing Midnight (John Peel Session)

Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin, Willie Nelson, CD Jean Cousineau is a simple reflection on2016 release from the country icon. Willie Nelson's album of pop standards, penned by America's legendary songwriting duo George and Ira Gershwin, follows the selection of Willie as the 2015 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Among the 11 Gershwin classics recorded by Willie Nelson for this album are two duets: "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" with Cyndi Lauper (the song was originally introduced by Fred Astaire and