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Whiskey River

1972 single by Johnny Bush From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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"Whiskey River" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Johnny Bush. It was a hit for both Bush and his friend Willie Nelson.

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Quick facts Single by Willie Nelson, from the album Willie and Family Live ...
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Johnny Bush version

Bush released the song in 1972 through RCA Victor and included it on his album Whiskey River. Bush later re-recorded the song in 1981 and released it through the Delta label, with "When My Conscience Hurts the Most" on the b-side.[1]

Willie Nelson versions

Willie Nelson first recorded "Whiskey River" for the album Shotgun Willie in 1974 . In 1978, a recording from Nelson's live album Willie and Family Live was released as a single through Columbia Records.[2] "Whiskey River", despite not being a Nelson original, has come to be regarded as one of his signature songs[3][4] and a concert staple. "Whiskey River" has been the standard opening song during Nelson's concerts since "around 1974."[5]

Nelson performed the song during the pilot episode of the long-running music television series Austin City Limits—marking the first song to be performed on the program.[6]

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Chart performance

Johnny Bush

More information Chart (1972), Peak position ...
  • ARe-recording.

Willie Nelson

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Willie Nelson's version of the song is featured in Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto V game soundtrack. [9]

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