Greatest Hits
Waylon Jennings · 1979
28 min · 9 tracks · rockabilly · country rock · outlaw country
A quintessential collection of outlaw country, blending heartfelt storytelling with gritty instrumentation and Waylon's signature drawl.
Why this album works
This album not only topped the Billboard Country Albums chart but also helped define the outlaw country genre, influencing countless artists that followed. The single 'Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)' became emblematic of Jennings' style and is still celebrated in modern country music.
- Best for
- quick hits for short drives nostalgic sing-alongs with friends heartfelt stories in concise form
- Context
- Released in 1979, 'Greatest Hits' captures Waylon Jennings at a peak phase of his career, following his breakthrough album 'Honky Tonk Heroes' in 1973. This compilation showcases his evolution as a leading figure in the outlaw country movement, solidifying his status amidst a burgeoning era of country rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Johnny Cash· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lonesome, on'Ry and Mean 3:38
- 2 I've Always Been Crazy Standout 4:12
- 3 Honky Tonk Heroes 3:30
- 4 Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love) Standout 3:19
- 5 I'm a Ramblin' Man 2:47
- 6 Amanda 3:00
- 7 Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys Standout 2:34
- 8 A Good Hearted Woman 2:59
- 9 Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way 2:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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