City of New Orleans (album)
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City of New Orleans is a 1984 album by country musician Willie Nelson, released by Columbia Records. The title track was written and originally recorded by Steve Goodman; his version was released in 1971. The next year, Arlo Guthrie became the first to have a hit with the song. Nelson's version topped the U.S. country singles chart. Other covers featured on the album include "Please Come to Boston" and "Wind Beneath My Wings".
Track listing
- "City of New Orleans" (Steve Goodman) - 4:48
- "Just Out of Reach" (Virgil Stewart, V. F. "Pappy" Stewart) - 3:37
- "Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues" (Danny O'Keefe) - 2:52
- "Why Are You Pickin' On Me" (Willie Nelson) - 2:26
- "She's Out of My Life" (Tom Bahler) - 3:26
- "Cry" (Churchill Kohlman) - 3:32
- "Please Come to Boston" (Dave Loggins) - 4:17
- "It Turns Me Inside Out" (Jan Crutchford) - 3:27
- "Wind Beneath My Wings" (Larry Henley, Jeff Silbar) - 3:46
- "Until It's Time for You to Go" (Buffy Sainte-Marie) - 4:06
Production
- Recorded at: Moman's Recording Studio.
Rhythm section
- Guitar - Willie Nelson, Reggie Young, J.R. Cobb, Chips Moman
- Bass - Mike Leech
- Keyboards - Bobby Emmons, Bobby Wood
- Drums - Gene Chrisman
- Harmonica - Mickey Raphael
- Trumpet - Wayne Jackson
- Baritone sax - Donald Sanders
- Alto sax - Jon Marett
Other contributors
- background vocals - Toni Wine, Rick Yancey, Andy Black, Sherill Parks, Bobby Wood, J.R. Cobb, Chips Moman
- Strings - The A Strings
Chart performance
Chart (1984) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 1 |
U.S. Billboard 200 | 69 |
Canadian RPM Country Albums | 24 |
Canadian RPM Top Albums | 62 |