This audiotape contains a conversation with Johnny, Sam and a friend about various and random topic such as their views on college and joining the military. They eventually bring out a guitar and write a song about an “avant- garde wacko.” Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.
This recording begins with Johnny, Sam and an unknown friend playing music on a piano, guitar and harmonica. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.
Sam talks to Johnny about being flexible and being able to move and relocate. Sam also talks about trying to sell a horse that had bad tendons and using magnets for inflammation. During a second discussion, Sam and Johnny talk about a mutual acquaintance’s trip to Spain to meet up with her ex husband and the author Juan Rulfo. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.
Bee Spears, Bassist for Willie Nelson, smiling and playing bass guitar. Image published on page 2 of the June 1975 issue of Action Magazine, available at https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/4534.
Bobbie Nelson wearing a knit cap and looking off to the side as she plays piano. Published on page 3 of the June 1975 issue of Action Magazine with the caption "Sister Bobbie," available at https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/4534.
Crowd attending a Willie Nelson concert at Spechts Store, San Antonio, Texas. Photograph taken from side of stage. Image published on page 12 of the May 1975 issue of Action Magazine, available at https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/4533.
Crowd attending a Willie Nelson concert at Spechts Store, San Antonio, Texas. Photograph taken from side of stage. Image published on page 12 of the May 1975 issue of Action Magazine, available at https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/4533.
Ira "Pop" Nelson and Jubal Clark holding copies of Action Magazine in Willie's Pool Hall in Austin, Texas. Image is published on page 2 of the October 1975 issue of Action Magazine, available at https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/4538.
Ira "Pop" Nelson seated and wearing a straw cowboy hat at Willie's Pool Hall in Austin, Texas. Image published on the cover of the October 1975 and page 12 of the January 1979 issue of Action Magazine, available at https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/4577.
Ira "Pop Nelson playing a bass guitar in Willie's Pool Hall in Austin, Texas. Image is published on page 7 of the October 1975 issue of Action Magazine, available at https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/4538.
Mickey Raphael of Willie Nelson's band playing harmonica. Willie is partially visible behind him. Image published on page 3 of the June 1975 issue of Action Magazine, available at https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/4534.
Paul English, drummer for Willie Nelson, smiling and playing drums. Image published on page 2 of the June 1975 issue of Action Magazine, available at https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/4534.