Hoping to connect with urban cowboys, metrosexuals, and D-county rodeo stars alike, Willie Nelson has released a song called “Cowboys are Frequently, Secretly (Fond of Each Other).” The song was penned by Texan songwriter Ned Sublette a quarter-century ago, during the peak popularity of that other closeted gay western starring John Travolta, but only recorded by Nelson last year — presumably after catching a glimpse of the way Jake Gyllenhaal filled out his Levi’s.
Available exclusively on iTunes, the song includes lyrics like “Inside every cowboy there’s a lady that would love to slip out.” In Willie’s case, we’re going to assume that lady likes to wear her hair in braids.
