Willie Nile (album)

Willie Nile (1980) is the self-titled debut album by the New York singer/songwriter of the same name. Released by Arista Records in early 1980 to critical praise, it was produced and engineered by Roy Halee and featured Jay Dee Daugherty, formerly with Patti Smith, on drums. The album immediately created a buzz among critics and quickly drew the attention of other rock stars such as Pete Townshend and the Who, who invited Nile to join them on their Summer of 1980 US tour. "That's the Reason" is heard during the end credits of the 1981 film Private Lessons.