Danny Widdicombe is turning 50 in 2025, and to celebrate, he’s releasing a swag of new recordings throughout the year – starting with this homage to Willie Nelson’s recording of ‘Blue Eyes Cryin’ In the Rain’ – which also turns 50 this year. The single will be released on Tuesday 29th April 2025 – which happens to be Willie Nelson’s birthday.
‘Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain’ was the cornerstone piece from Willie Nelson’s concept album ‘Red Headed Stranger’. Originally composed by Fred Rose, Willie’s version of the song went on to become a number one hit around the world in 1975. On a snowy London Christmas night later that same year, Danny Widdicombe was born into the world.
Danny is a Brsbane based musician and multiple award winning songwriter, who has dedicated his life to making music of varying genres, with a wide variety of people, over a very long period of time. His latest collaboration is with his new band The Wand’rin’ Stars made up of Michel Rose (pedal steel), Luke ‘Fiddleboy’… more
Produced by Danny Widdicome
Mixed and mastered by Heath Storrie
Danny Widdicombe – vocals, guitar
Michel Rose – pedal steel
Luke Moller – fiddle
Bredndan St. Ledger – piano
Gus Fenwick – bass
Doug Gallagher – drums