Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die: Musings from the Road Audiobook, by Willie Nelson Play Audiobook Sample

Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die: Musings from the Road Audiobook

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Read By: Tom Stechschulte Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780062205278

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

39

Longest Chapter Length:

46:56 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

30 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

06:17 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

9

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Publisher Description

In Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die, Willie Nelson muses about his greatest influences and the things that are most important to him, and celebrates the family, friends, and colleagues who have blessed his remarkable journey. Willie riffs on everything, from music to poker, Texas to Nashville, and more. He shares the outlaw wisdom he has acquired over the course of eight decades, along with favorite jokes and insights from family, bandmates, and close friends. Rare family pictures, beautiful artwork created by his son, Micah Nelson, and lyrics to classic songs punctuate these charming and poignant memories.

A road journal written in Willie Nelson's inimitable, homespun voice and a fitting tribute to America’s greatest traveling bard, Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die—introduced by another favorite son of Texas, Kinky Friedman—is a deeply personal look into the heart and soul of a unique man and one of the greatest artists of our time, a songwriter and performer whose legacy will endure for generations to come.

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"Willie Nelson is quite a character and you get to see that in this book. He jumps around a lot with no transition from one chapter to the next but it's classic "I do what I want and if you don't like it, piss off" outlaw style. There is a mixture of nostalgia, family, poems/songs, jokes, current journal entries, and plenty of his musings and insights into the world. He is a big family man and his wife, kids, and sister all have little snippets on what it was like growing up with him and what he has taught them along the way. I don't think I've ever finished a book as quickly as I finished this one. It will definitely remain on my book shelf to be picked up at anytime for a good laugh. Thanks, Willie."

— Kate (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Like its title, Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die is vintage Willie; in this case, unghosted journal entries written while on the road. Augmenting those totes are stories, jokes, photographs, and reflections from Nelson friends, bandmates, and family. Free-spirited Kinky Friedman provides a warm-hearted introduction to the book.”

    — Barnes & Noble, editorial review
  • “Nelson’s unmistakable voice shines through…Funny, inspirational, and bawdy, with a well-honed sense of humor.”

    — Kirkus Reviews
  • “A memoir-cum-inspirational tale that’s right for the holidays.”

    — Library Journal

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller

Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.54166666666667 out of 53.54166666666667 out of 53.54166666666667 out of 53.54166666666667 out of 53.54166666666667 out of 5 (3.54)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fantastic, enjoyable and quick read. Not just a peek into Willie's mind, but actually a great look into his entire family. My kind of book, not just a linear "history", but a book written while on the road that gives a peek into his mind and soul, and gets considerable input from his sons, his daughters, his sister and his wife. The introduction by Kinky Friedman is worth the price of admission alone. "

    — Kip, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Funny and engaging memoir by a music legend. "

    — Mark, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was an impulse buy because I needed something light to read after slogging through something pretty dense. I don't know what I was expecting, but maybe something along the lines of Agassi's "Open," which is a great read. This book is definitely not in that class. I recommend taking the time you'd spend reading this and listening to the music instead. The music I can recommend without hesitation... "

    — Erich, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'll read anything of, for, by Willie. Not too meaty, but he doesn't have to say much to state his point about the things he believes are just and those that aren't. "

    — Shaun, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Felt like I was given a copy of Willie's journals. Loved it "

    — Jean, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I'm a life-long Willie fan; this read made me love him even more. He is a loving father, a loyal friend, a great storyteller, and a wise ol granddaddy. (Rotten jokes not withstanding.) This quick read provides a lifetime of heart. "

    — Kelly, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a pretty jumbled mix of musings by our dear Willie. It was quirky and cute but I would only read it if you are a Willie fan. "

    — Erica, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This isn't terribly well written. It is kind of a mish mash, more like a diary or odd ramblings. If you are a Willie Nelson fan it is something you'll want to check out. "

    — Sharla, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " interesting to appoint some it was slow but it did have humor in which I like "

    — Bernice, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love his music! Thought I'd give it a whirl.....well worth it! Totally Family! "

    — larry, 12/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The Tao of Willie! "

    — Tracy, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Willie Nelson oughtta run for President. That is all. Good book by a good guy. Read it, and laugh. "

    — Kaylynn, 11/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Little stories and snippets. "Musings" an appropriate title word. Reads like a journal. A different little autobiography for Willie fans. "

    — Hillary, 11/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very pleasant and amusing book. Nice gift book. "

    — David, 9/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love Willie's music. Very interesting read. Like spending an afternoon with Willie reminiscing about his life. "

    — Janice, 8/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I personally love everything about Willie Nelson so it's no surprise I found this book insightful, funny and endearing. Love you Willie Nelson!!!! "

    — Wendi, 8/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Random, yet wonderful... but I am a huge Willie fan! "

    — Megan, 7/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " OK book.... entertaining. "

    — Liz, 6/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " He jumps around from subject to subject. Very disappointing. "

    — Angie, 4/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Nada, not worth the read unless you can roll it up and smoke it. "

    — Jill, 4/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun and heart felt. I read it in little pieces. It was like Willie was giving me little pieces of advice everyday. Willie talks about family and friends a lot, and he has friends fill some of the pages up with their own words about him. Overall a good family book. "

    — Alex, 3/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Funny, heartwarming and crazy! "

    — Marci, 2/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " If you want to know more about Willie Nelson, I suggest you read this book. Not only does he have much talent, but so does his son, who did illustrations. I gave it 3 stars, but may give it more after careful consideration and another look. "

    — Jeannie, 2/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Full of rambling stories and thoughts but could one expect more? "

    — Jennifer, 12/24/2012

About the Authors

Willie Nelson Willie Nelson is one of the most popular, prolific, and influential songwriters and singers in the history of American music. He has recorded more than one hundred albums over six decades, appeared in several films, and written two New York Times bestsellers, It’s a Long Story and The Facts of Life and Other Dirty Jokes. He was inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993.

Kinky Friedman is an author, musician, defender of strays, cigar smoker, and the governor of the heart of Texas.

About Tom Stechschulte

Tom Stechschulte (1948–2021) was an acclaimed narrator and winner of the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. He had been a college athlete and business major when a friend dared him to audition for a play. He got the part and traded the locker room for the dressing room, eventually taking him to New York City and to recording audiobooks.