Looking for a song.

December 19, 2006 7:17 AM

Is there ANY version of Seven Spanish Angels by Ray Charles and Willie Nelson that does not fade out at the end?
posted by n'muakolo to media & arts (4 answers total)

I've never heard a studio version without the fadeout (stupid 1980s... grumble grumble...). You'll probably have better luck with a live version; according to allmusic.com, the song is included on several of Willie's live albums. But as much as I love me some Willie Nelson, that song's not the same without Ray, and I don't know of a live Willie + Ray version. (This is a spectacularly unhelpful answer. I'm sorry.)
posted by somanyamys at 10:55 AM on December 19, 2006

This is not what you asked for, but theres a very lovely version on a vintage broadcast of Prairie Home Companion with Willie and the mariachi band El Mariachi Los Galleros de Pedro Rey. Its at 11:41 into the stream, and its just a great version.
posted by wheelieman at 10:59 AM on December 19, 2006

Good idea about the live recording. This is a live DVD: The Willie Nelson Special - With Special Guest Ray Charles. I think I'm going to try it and hope for the best.

But if anyone else knows of a CD without the fadeout, please let me know!
posted by n'muakolo at 11:20 AM on December 19, 2006

Update - I got the DVD and it does NOT fadeout. Yipee!
posted by n'muakolo at 1:04 PM on January 3, 2007