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Without a Song is the 29th studio album by country singer Willie Nelson. Similar to Stardust (1978), it consists of renditions of traditional pop standards.

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Without a Song
Studio album by Willie Nelson
Released	1983
Recorded	1983
Genre	Country, pop, jazz
Length	38:53
Label	Columbia
Producer	Booker T. Jones
Willie Nelson chronology
Tougher Than Leather (1983) Without a Song (1983) Angel Eyes (1984)

Track listing

1. "Without a Song" (Billy Rose, Edward Eliscu, Vincent Youmans) - 3:54
2. "Once in a While" (Bud Green, Michael Edwards) - 4:27
3. "Autumn Leaves" (Johnny Mercer) - 4:04
4. "I Can't Begin to Tell You" (James V. Monaco, Mack Gordon) - 4:03
5. "Harbor Lights" (Hugh Williams, Jimmy Kennedy) - 3:52
6. "Golden Earrings" (Jay Livingston, Ray Evans, Victor Young) - 3:48
7. "You'll Never Know" (Harry Warren, Mack Gordon) - 4:13
8. "To Each His Own" (Jay Livingston, Ray Evans) - 4:09
9. "As Time Goes By" (Herman Hupfeld) - 3:54
10. "A Dreamer's Holiday" (Kim Gannon, Mabel Wayne) - 3:27

Personnel

• Willie Nelson – acoustic guitar, guitar, vocals
• Bobby Emmons – keyboards
• Billy Gene English – percussion
• Paul English – drums
• Gene Chrisman – drums
• Julio Iglesias – vocals on "As Time Goes By"
• Booker T. Jones – organ, arranger, keyboards
• Grady Martin – guitar
• Bobbie Nelson – piano
• Jody Payne – guitar, vocals
• Bee Spears – bass guitar
• Billie Jo Spears – bass guitar
• Toni Wine – vocals
• Bobby Wood – keyboards, vocals
• Reggie Young – guitar
• Jules Chaikin - string and horn conductor

Chart performance

Chart (1983)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums	3
U.S. Billboard 200	54
Canadian RPM Country Albums	2
Canadian RPM Top Albums	35

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