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    Pretty Paper (song) - Wikipedia

    • "Pretty Paper" is a song written by country music singer-songwriter Willie Nelson in 1963. After being signed to Monument Records, Nelson played the song for producer Fred Foster. Foster pitched the song to Roy Orbison, who turned it into a hit. Nelson later recorded his own version of the song in November 1964. … 展开

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    The song tells the story of a street vendor who, during the Christmas season, sells pencils and paper on the streets. In … 展开

    Background and recording

    Early in 1963, Nelson was signed by Fred Foster to the label Monument Records. In October 1963, Nelson sang "Pretty Paper" for Foster, who was impressed and decided to forward the song to Roy Orbison in London. … 展开

    Release

    The record by Orbison was released in November 1963. The song peaked at number 10 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart, 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 27 on the Christmas Singles Chart. The recor… 展开

    Other recordings

    After moving to RCA Records in November 1964, Willie Nelson recorded his own version, produced by Chet Atkins. The musicians for the session were Hargus "Pig" Robbins (piano), Pete Drake (pedal steel), Henry Strzelecki … 展开

    Behind The Song: Roy Orbison, “Pretty Paper” - American Songwriter
    Learn the story behind Willie Nelson's song "Pretty Paper", which Roy Orbison made famous in 1963. The song was inspired by a disabled man who sold wrapping supplies on the street in Fort …
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