On the surface, Nelsons latest single, a cover of theFlaming Lipsexistentialist psychedelic rocker Do You Realize?
but otherwise is a beautiful celebration of life, especially when Nelson sings it.
Of course,the Flaming LipsWayne Coyneand Steve Drozd loved Nelsons interpretation.
Willie Nelson covers the Flaming Lips on his new album.Gary Miller/Getty Images/Shock Inc
Hes just such a unique singer, Coyne said in a statement.
You hear one second of his voice, and you go, thats him.
Hed be very proud.
The two Lips expounded more on their feelings about the cover in a video interview.
The single follows Nelsons cover of Tom Waits Last Leaf.
