Hangin' Tough
Waylon Jennings · 1987
36 min · 10 tracks · rockabilly · country rock · outlaw country
A fusion of classic country storytelling with rock influences, balancing heartfelt emotion and raucous energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling moments
- short, engaging narratives
- contemplative late-night vibes
- balanced emotional highs and lows
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, 'Hangin' Tough' came at a time when Waylon Jennings was solidifying his legacy as a pioneer of outlaw country. This album followed his successful tenure in the 1970s and the early 1980s, alongside a resurgence in mainstream popularity after years of artistic exploration. Jennings continued to blend traditional country sounds with rock elements, reflecting his evolution as an artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Johnny Cash· Merle Haggard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Baker Street 4:34
- 2 I Can’t Help the Way I Don’t Feel About You 4:21
- 3 Rose in Paradise 3:42
- 4 Crying Don’t Even Come Close 2:28
- 5 Chevy Van 3:07
- 6 Fallin’ Out 3:35
- 7 Deep in the West 3:57
- 8 Between Fathers and Sons 3:18
- 9 The Crown Prince 4:08
- 10 Defying Gravity (Executioner’s Song) 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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