Country-Folk
Waylon Jennings · 1969
33 min · 11 tracks · country music
A blend of traditional country melodies and folk storytelling, showcasing Jennings' distinctive outlaw persona and emotive vocal style.
Top tracks — play these first
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MacArthur Park Start here — This cover of Jimmy Webb's composition showcases Jennings' ability to reinterpret pop standards through a country lens, displaying emotional depth and vocal prowess.
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Games People Play — The track highlights Jennings' narrative songwriting skill, addressing themes of love and societal observation that resonate strongly within the context of his era.
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Mary Ann Regrets — With its poignant lyrics and reflective tone, this song encapsulates the heartache and longing that define much of Jennings' work, making it a standout moment on the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for casual listening
- short tracks for quick engagement
- lighthearted sing-alongs with friends
- nostalgic reflections on simple themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
- seek intense emotional highs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked Jennings' transition to solo artist, paving the way for outlaw country.
- Themes
- outlaw country narrative· 1960s societal observation· heartbreak in honky-tonks
- Career context
- Released in 1969, Country-Folk marked Waylon Jennings' transition into a solo artist after his time with Buddy Holly's band. This album came shortly before his breakthrough with the outlaw country movement, setting the stage for his subsequent iconic works like Honky Tonk Heroes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Johnny Cash· Merle Haggard
Tracklist
- 1 MacArthur Park Start here 5:04
- 2 These New Changing Times 2:55
- 3 Come Stay With Me 2:43
- 4 Cindy, Oh Cindy 2:45
- 5 Games People Play 3:15
- 6 Mary Ann Regrets 3:52
- 7 Let Me Tell You My Mind 2:50
- 8 Drivin' Nails in the Wall 2:35
- 9 Long Way Back Home 2:48
- 10 But You Know I Love You 2:40
- 11 A World of Our Own 2:03
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
Shares a raw storytelling approach with themes of hardship and societal observation.
Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
Merges traditional country melodies with an emotive, narrative-driven style similar to Jennings' work.
Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
Features introspective lyrics and a blend of folk and country that echoes the outlaw spirit.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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