The Best of Willie Nelson (1973 album)

The Best of Willie Nelson is a compilation album by country music artist Willie Nelson, released in 1973 by RCA Records. The album primarily features tracks previously released during Nelson's tenure with RCA from the mid-1960s to the early 1970s. It capitalizes on Nelson's increasing popularity and critical acclaim during that period, offering a collection of some of his most recognizable songs from that era. The tracks showcase Nelson's songwriting talent and distinctive vocal style within the Nashville Sound prevalent at the time. It is not to be confused with later "Best Of" compilations which feature Nelson's outlaw country era work.