Phases and Stages
Album by Willie Nelson
Phases and Stages is a studio album by American country singer-songwriter Willie Nelson, released in 1974. The album is a concept record that examines a relationship's breakdown through contrasting perspectives, blending traditional country instrumentation with country-folk songwriting and arrangements that point towards stylistic shifts in Nelson's career during the 1970s.
First released: March 1974

Tracklist
- 1.Phases and Stages (Theme) / Washing the Dishes1:42
- 2.Phases and Stages (Theme) / Walkin'4:06
- 3.Pretend I Never Happened3:00
- 4.Sister's Coming Home / Down at the Corner Beer Joint3:46
- 5.(How Will I Know) I'm Falling in Love Again3:27
- 6.Bloody Mary Morning2:48
- 7.Phases and Stages (Theme) / No Love Around2:24
- 8.I Still Can't Believe You're Gone4:16
- 9.It's Not Supposed to Be That Way3:29
- 10.Heaven and Hell1:53
- 11.Phases and Stages (Theme) / Pick Up the Tempo / Phases and Stages (Theme)3:26