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Willie Nelson and Keith Richards Perform “Live Forever” at Willie’s 90th Birthday

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Willie Nelson and Keith Richards Perform “Live Forever” at Willie’s 90th Birthday Celebration

On April 30, 2023, music history was made at the Hollywood Bowl as legends Willie Nelson and Keith Richards took the stage together during the second night of Nelson’s 90th birthday celebration. Among the many memorable performances of the evening, their rendition of “Live Forever” stood out as a deeply emotional and symbolic moment.

Originally written by Billy Joe Shaver and famously recorded by The Highwaymen — the iconic country supergroup featuring Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson — “Live Forever” is more than just a song. It’s a statement about legacy, enduring spirit, and the belief that music and love can outlast our time on earth.

Willie and Keith, two giants from different musical worlds — one rooted in country and the other in rock ‘n’ roll — came together in a raw, heartfelt performance that resonated deeply with the audience. Their voices, worn by time but rich with experience, carried the weight of a lifetime in every note. The song’s lyrics, reflecting on mortality and the desire to leave something meaningful behind, were made all the more powerful by the presence of two men who have lived through decades of cultural and personal evolution.

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Lyrics:
I’m gonna live forever
I’m gonna cross that river
I’m gonna catch tomorrow, now

You’re gonna wanna hold me
Just like I always told you
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

Nobody here will ever find me
But I will always be around
Just like the songs I leave behind me
I’m gonna live forever, now

You fathers and you mothers
Be good to one another
Please, try to raise your children right

Don’t let the darkness take ’em
Don’t make ’em feel forsaken
Just lead ’em safely to the light

When this old world is blown asunder
And all the stars fall from the sky
Remember, someone really loves you
We’ll live forever, you and I

I’m gonna live forever
I’m gonna cross that river
I’m gonna catch tomorrow, now

I’m gonna live forever
I’m gonna cross that river
I’m gonna catch tomorrow, now

I’m gonna live forever
I’m gonna cross that river
I’m gonna catch tomorrow, now

I’m gonna live forever
I’m gonna cross that river
I’m gonna catch tomorrow, now

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