“Loving You is a reflection on the life and music of Bobbie Nelson,” says Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Amanda Shires. Shires’ mission in making Loving You is to pay respect to the only woman she saw working in a band and pursuing a career as a sideman. “I first saw Bobbie playing when I was 16 at some festival in Texas where I grew up,” she explains. “Much of my path seemed possible because I saw a woman working and making a career of music at a young age, and that woman was Bobbie Nelson."Amanda and Bobbie got together in 2021 to record at Arlyn Studios in Austin, Texas – a facility co-owned and operated by Nelson’s son, Freddy Fletcher. The album Loving You features songs Nelson and Shires played and treasured their entire lives – a few of Nelson’s favorites along with her own elegant solo piano title cut. The album would eventually trace Nelson’s musical story – and personal journey.
Tracklisting:
1. Waltz Across Texas
2. Always On My Mind
3. Old Fashioned Love
4. Summertime (Feat. Willie Nelson)
5. Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground
6. Dream A Little Dream Of Me
7. Tempted And Tried
8. La Paloma
9. Loving You
10. Over The Rainbow