Loving You, by Amanda Shires & Bobbie Nelson

Loving You by Amanda Shires & Bobbie Nelson, released 23 June 2023 1. Waltz Across Texas 2. Always On My Mind 3. Old Fashioned Love 4. Summertime (Feat. Willie Nelson) 5. Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground 6. Dream A Little Dream Of Me 7. Tempted And Tried 8. La Paloma 9. Loving You 10. Over The Rainbow “’Loving You ‘is a reflection on the life and music of Bobbie Nelson,” says Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Amanda Shires. Shires’ mission in making ‘Loving You ‘is to pay respect to the only woman she saw working in a band and pursuing a career as a sideman. “I first saw Bobbie playing when I was 16 at some festival in Texas where I grew up,” she explains. “Much of my path seemed possible because I saw a woman working and making a career of music at a young age, and that woman was Bobbie Nelson.” Amanda and Bobbie got together in 2021 to record at Arlyn Studios in Austin, Texas – a facility co-owned and operated by Nelson’s son, Freddy Fletcher. The album ‘Loving You’ features songs Nelson and Shires played and treasured their entire lives – a few of Nelson’s favorites along with her own elegant solo piano title cut. The album would eventually trace Nelson’s musical story – and personal journey.