Austin City Limits — Season 1, Episode 1: Willie Nelson

Episode synopsis

The Texas-born singer and songwriter performs in the pilot episode of Austin City Limits shot on October 17, 1974 covering such tracks as Whiskey River, Stay all Night... and Bloody Mary Morning.

About Austin City Limits

Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.

More episodes from Season 1

• E2Asleep at the Wheel / Bob Wills' Original Texas Playboys
• E3Rusty Wier
• E4Townes Van Zandt / Clifton Chenier
• E5Flaco Jiménez with Ry Cooder & Augie Meyers
• E6Doug Sahm
• E7Alvin Crow and the Pleasant Valley Boys
• E8Steve Fromholz
• E9B.W. Stevenson / Bobby Bridger
• E10Greezy Wheels / Marcia Ball
• E11Wheatfield
• E12Balcones Fault
• E13The Lost Gonzo Band / Jerry Jeff Walker