Me and Paul

Untold Stories of a Fabled Friendship

By: Willie Nelson, David Ritz

Narrated by: Webb Wilder

Stories of Willie Nelson and Paul English's misadventures became legendary, but many have gone untold—until now.

Immortalized in Willie Nelson's road song "Me and Paul," Paul English was the towering figure who acted as Willie's drummer, bodyguard, accountant, partner in crime, and right-hand man for 70 years.

Together, the two men roamed the country by putting on shows, getting into a few scrapes, and bringing the joy of their music to fans worldwide.

Set against the backdrop of the exploding Americana music scene and told in Willie’s inimitable, colorful style, Me and Paul follows the two performers through their decades-long careers.

Discover the untold stories and unbreakable bond between country music icon Willie Nelson and his longtime drummer, Paul English.

Critic reviews

'A genuine testament to the power of friendship, loyalty, and what it means to live from the heart'.

'Nelson writes about friendship with soulful panache. The lyrical ode to an incredible bond will tug at readers' heartstrings.'

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Loved every minute!

Compelling and entertaining - loved it!! Wish it could be a movie someday… thanks for everything Willie & Paul!!

A Beautiful tribute!

Funny and entertaining! I never get tired of hearing the stories about Willie and Paul in their grand adventures in life! Thank you for sharing them Willie!

Great listening!

My husband really enjoyed this story of Paul and Willy’s lifelong friendship. Highly entertaining for anyone who likes good storytelling.

"We received our education..."

Too short because I want to hear more stories. Written with love and respect. Enjoyable and interesting.