I Don’t Know a Thing About Love: The Songs of Harlan Howard — Willie Nelson

A serene and seasoned reflection on the enduring nature of heartbreak and the craft of songwriting.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 32m

Tiger by the Tail

2:24

The Chokin’ Kind

3:17

Excuse Me (I Think I’ve Got a Heartache)

2:35

Life Turned Her That Way

2:53

I Don’t Know a Thing About Love

2:58

Streets of Baltimore

3:01

Busted

3:28

She Called Me Baby

3:33

Too Many Rivers

3:56

Beautiful Annabel Lee

4:07

Moments Worth Listening For

The way Mickey Raphael's harmonica weaves through the title track like a ghost of a memory.

The transition from the upbeat shuffle of Tiger by the Tail into the deep, soulful weariness of The Chokin' Kind.

Willie's voice cracking slightly on the high notes of Beautiful Annabel Lee, lending the Poe-inspired lyrics a haunting mortality.

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