Clean Shirt cover

Clean Shirt

Waylon Jennings · 1991

30 min · 10 tracks · rockabilly · country rock · outlaw country

A blend of traditional country storytelling with a modern, reflective twist and a touch of rockabilly flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • stories of nostalgia and life
  • for casual gatherings
  • easy listening on road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Clean Shirt' was released in 1991, Waylon Jennings had solidified his status as a pioneer of outlaw country music. This album came after his successful years in the 1970s and 1980s, showcasing a more introspective style reflective of his personal experiences and career trajectory. The album represents a period where Jennings sought to reconnect with his roots while adapting to changing musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Willie Nelson· Johnny Cash· Merle Haggard

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 If I Can Find a Clean Shirt 3:29
  • 2 I Could Write a Book About You 2:49
  • 3 Old Age and Treachery 3:38
  • 4 Two Old Sidewinders 2:51
  • 5 Tryin’ to Outrun the Wind 3:30
  • 6 The Good Ol’ Nights 2:23
  • 7 Guitars That Won’t Stay in Tune 1:59
  • 8 The Makin’s of a Song 2:52
  • 9 Put Me on a Train Back to Texas 2:53
  • 10 Rocks From Rolling Stones 3:40

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