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Pretty Paper

by Tami Neilson

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Last year, I was asked to perform a Christmas song for the Sirius XM Canada live sessions with my brother Jay. I instantly chose "Pretty Paper", a powerfully understated song of empathy and compassion penned by one of musical heroes, Willie Nelson. It has always transcended the usual Christmas fare of snow, sleighbells and Santa Claus, instead, being a voice for the voiceless- sung from the perspective of someone who is homeless. It has always pierced my heart. Growing up on the road with my family band, there were some hard challenges and we were homeless numerous times throughout my childhood, sleeping on couches or mattresses on people's floors, eating from food banks. I remember that powerless feeling of loss of dignity and, while we always had a roof over our heads due to the kindness of friends, family or even strangers, I have always had deep empathy for people without a place to call their own. This Christmas is going to be hard enough on those of us privileged enough to have a home, so many of us are struggling with loss of jobs and income, let alone those who are powerless and have to rely on the kindness of strangers to assist them through this holiday season. At a time when many of us celebrate the birth of a baby who was the personification of love, acceptance and compassion, this song embodies those reminders that we need to extend those same things to each other.

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released November 13, 2020
Song by Willie Nelson
Recorded by Sirius XM Canada LIVE at Dine Alone Records, Toronto

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