Album: American Ride by Willie Nile (2013)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk
Format: Album

Description: "American Ride"  is the eighth full length studio album from American musician Willie Nile. It was released in June 2013 under Loud & Proud Records.
 Nile wrote or co-wrote 11 of the album's original 12 tracks, and all three of its special edition bonus numbers. The lone cover is a wailing version of the late Jim Carroll's "People Who Died," sung in tribute to the author and Nile's brother John.
The decision to release American Ride through Loud & Proud Records was unexpected as Nile was originally planning on self-publishing through money raised on PledgeMusic.com. The decision to sign onto a record label occurred after he was approached by Tom Lipsky, president of Loud & Proud Records.

Artist Background: "Willie Nile" (born Robert Anthony Noonan on June 7, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter. In 1980 Nile released his self-titled debut album which according to one critic remains "one of the most thrilling post-Byrds folk-rock albums of all time". His early career was interrupted by various problems, but he eventually returned to recording and performing in the US and Europe, establishing himself as a respected singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Nile came from a musical fami... Part of the New York,USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Part of the New York,USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Rock, Folk, 2010s, Album


"American Ride"  is the eighth full length studio album from American musician Willie Nile. It was released in June 2013 under Loud & Proud Records.
 Nile wrote or co-wrote 11 of the album's original 12 tracks, and all three of its special edition bonus numbers. The lone cover is a wailing version of the late Jim Carroll's "People Who Died," sung in tribute to the author and Nile's brother John.
The decision to release American Ride through Loud & Proud Records was unexpected as Nile was originally planning on self-publishing through money raised on PledgeMusic.com. The decision to sign onto a record label occurred after he was approached by Tom Lipsky, president of Loud & Proud Records.

American Ride

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