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Moment of Forever, the latest of these matches made in. . . .well, most likely in an out-of-the-way Texas watering hole, matches Willie with Kenny Chesney. The very idea of these seemingly disparate characters coming together is intriguing enough on paper. What really counts, however, is how it works on disc -- and work it does, with Chesneys production bringing out Nelsons natural warmth and grace. While hes written some of the most enduring tunes of the past few decades, Nelson has long been considered one of the premiere song interpreters of his time, infusing a surprising array of tunes with his singular personality. That comes through in a slew of Moment of Forevers highlights, including a hushed, poignant version of the Kris Kristofferson-penned title track and a super-heated, album-closing version of Bob Dylans `Gotta Serve Somebody.` The songs that Nelson wrote for Moment of Forever take on many of the same topics addressed in that pair of tracks -- taking stock of a life well lived and considering the possibilities of what might lay down the road. (Lost Highway)
