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While all members contribute, Willie Nelson 's signature vocals are central to this rendition, as he previously had a massive hit with the song in 1984. 🛤️ Song Background Writer: Written by folk singer Steve Goodman in 1971.

"City of New Orleans" is a classic folk-country song famously performed by the country supergroup (Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson) during their iconic concert at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY, on March 14, 1990 . 🎵 Performance Highlights city_of_new_orleans_live_at_nassau_coliseum_uni...

The live version features all four members of The Highwaymen . While all members contribute, Willie Nelson 's signature