Robert Christgau: Dean of American Rock Critics

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Willie Nelson & Roger Miller

  • Old Friends [Columbia, 1982] B

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Old Friends [Columbia, 1982]
As a staunch admirer of "You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd" who's had less than no use for Miller since he got serious, I'm almost persuaded by this tribute-to-the-composer cum duo quickie. In fact, one more standout like "Old Friends" (including Ray Price), "Sorry Willie" (didn't know you thought she was your darlin'), and "When a House Is Not a Home" (one of Nelson's patented dry-eyed weepers) would make the difference. B