Willie Nelson to Release Classic Covers Album

Willie Nelson is going nostalgic on 'Remember Me Vol. 1,' the iconic singer's upcoming covers album, due out Nov. 21. The 14-song collection is comprised of tunes mainly from the 1950s, an era before Willie began his own career as a recording artist.

The album features seven No. 1 country songs, including Tennessee Ernie Ford's 'Sixteen Tons,' which topped the pop charts as well. Also covered is the Johnny Cash classic 'Sunday Morning Coming Down,' and the 1954 chart-topper, 'This Old House,' originally recorded by Rosemary Clooney. Willie's take on Webb Pierce's 'More and More' will be also be offered as a bonus iTunes exclusive download.

Hand-picked by Willie, the tracks are taken from the singer's sessions with famed producer James Stroud, who also owns the album's label home, R & J Records. The second volume is expected to be released next year.

'Remember Me Vol. 1' Track Listing

1. 'Remember Me' (Ernest Tubb)

2. 'Sixteen Tons' (Tennessee Ernie Ford)

3. 'Why Baby Why' (George Jones)

4. 'Today I Started Loving You Again' (Merle Haggard)

5. 'I'm Movin' On' (Hank Snow)

6. 'That Just About Does It' (Vern Gosdin)

7. 'This Old House' (Rosemary Clooney)

8. 'Sunday Morning Coming Down' (Johnny Cash)

9. 'Smoke That Cigarette' (Tex Williams)

10. 'Slowly' (Webb Pierce)

11. 'A Satisfied Mind' (Porter Wagoner)

12. 'Roly Poly' (Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys)

13. 'Release Me' (Ray Price)

14. 'Ramblin' Fever' (Merle Haggard)

15. 'More and More' (Webb Pierce) *iTunes exclusive