Legendary singer-songwriter Willie Nile joins us for a lively chat about his music journey, stories behind the songs, and famous fans like Bruce Springsteen and The Who — plus a whole lot more!

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris · Jun 7, 2025 · 42m

The New York Times called Buffalo, NY born Willie Nile "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." Uncut Magazine called him "A one-man Clash." His album Streets Of New York was hailed as "a platter for the ages" by Uncut. Rolling Stone listed The Innocent Ones as one of the "Top Ten Best Under-The-Radar Albums of 2011" and BBC

Radio called it "THE rock "n' roll album of the year." His single from that album, "One Guitar," was the "Top Pick of the Week" in USA Today.

Willie has toured across the U.S. with The Who and has sung with Bruce Springsteen…