The Spree of 83

Cast of Characters: Freddy and Catherine Powers, Norma Powers-Marlow, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Paul Buskirk, Coach Darryl Royal, Ann Reynolds, Bill McDavid, Marc Oswald, John Rich, Tanya Tucker, Biff Adams, Mary Sarah, Pauline Reese, Linda Mitchell, Sonny Throckmorton, Joe Gilchrist, John McGinnis Sizing up Powers' influence on country music, Country Music Television has noted that throughout his 50-year career, Powers has "demonstrated a dedication to broadening the perimeters of country & western, particularly in creating a fusion of country honky-tonk and swing jazz. Helping Freddy tell his story are exclusive interviews from fellow country music legends WILLIE NELSON, MERLE HAGGARD, John Rich, Tanya Tucker, The Voice finalist/Powers' protégé Mary Sarah, and hosts of other Nashville luminaries. #RememberFreddy #TheSpreeof83. Featuring Exclusive Commentary from Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson. This interest runs throughout Powers' career," while his hometown Austin Chronicle has affectionately concluded that "Powers' name stands alongside some of country music's most enduring classics." Now, for the first time, in the pages of his memoirs, "THE SPREE OF '83," Freddy recounts first-hand the highly-entertaining and emotionally-touc

. Freddy is the recipient of Lifetime Achievement Awards by the Nashville Songwriter s Association International, the Texas Music Academy, and the Texas Guitar Association, the CMA Triple Play Award, and the BMI # 1 Song Award among other coveted distinctions and honors. Texas Country Music Hall of Famer Freddy and wife Catherine Powers have be

Betts, Nashville music journalist, Rolling Stone Country 2016-11-30)Freddy Powers was a great rhythm guitar player, and he wrote some great songs with and for Merle. --(Willie Nelson 2016-11-30) . --(Stephen L. He was a great rhythm guitar player, and he wrote some great songs with and for Merle." - Willie Nelson"He's a great a writer, and I think he's one of the least-recognized of the great country songwriters, and doesn't really get his credit due." - Tanya Tucker, Award-Winning Country Music Singer<

Well Written with Stories, Song Lyrics. Love and Laughter. Freddy Powers was probably the least known singer, picker, song writer in country music. He was best friends with Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. In fact, he sang Willie Nelson's very first song that he wrote. He and Hag worked together for many years, writing songs for themselves and for George Jones, Jane Fricke, and many others.This is a must-read for anyone who . "Times were different in ‘8Times were different in ‘83 and funny stories were many “The Spree pf ‘83” is a conversation with music greats. The cast of characters contains headliners of country music and TV. The book approximates having a casual conversation with old friends on the patio, talking, reminiscing, and sharing jokes and funny stories, except that these old friends are the giants of country music. Eavesdropping on these . and funny stories were many" according to Times were different in ‘83 and funny stories were many “The Spree pf ‘83” is a conversation with music greats. The cast of characters contains headliners of country music and TV. The book approximates having a casual conversation with old friends on the patio, talking, reminiscing, and sharing jokes and funny stories, except that these old friends are the giants of country music. Eavesdropping on these . no 7. “The Spree pf ‘8Times were different in ‘83 and funny stories were many “The Spree pf ‘83” is a conversation with music greats. The cast of characters contains headliners of country music and TV. The book approximates having a casual conversation with old friends on the patio, talking, reminiscing, and sharing jokes and funny stories, except that these old friends are the giants of country music. Eavesdropping on these . ” is a conversation with music greats. The cast of characters contains headliners of country music and TV. The book approximates having a casual conversation with old friends on the patio, talking, reminiscing, and sharing jokes and funny stories, except that these old friends are the giants of country music. Eavesdropping on these . He didn't need to be the headliner but he loved to be on stage HardcoverLife * I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.The Spree of 83 is an interesting book. If you haven't heard of Freddy Powers, have you ever heard of Merle Haggard? Or maybe Willie Nelson? Freddy Powers was the yin to their yang. Freddy was a prolific songwriter. He was a patriot and served in the Marines. He was a prankster as a child and a j