Leavin' Town cover

Released 60 years ago

Leavin' Town

Waylon Jennings · 1966

27 min · 12 tracks · rockabilly · country rock · outlaw country

A blend of traditional country storytelling wrapped in rockabilly rhythms and outlaw sensibilities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of storytelling
  • light-hearted sing-along moments
  • playful reflections on love
  • energetic tracks for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive albums
  • seek deep lyrical introspection

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1966, 'Leavin' Town' was Waylon Jennings' third studio album, following 'For the Kids' in 1965. This album marked Jennings' transition into the outlaw country movement, showcasing his rebellious spirit and individuality that would define his career.
Stylistic neighbors
Willie Nelson· Johnny Cash· Merle Haggard

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Leavin’ Town 2:04
  • 2 Time to Bum Again 2:00
  • 3 If You Really Want Me to I’ll Go 1:58
  • 4 Baby, Don’t Be Looking in My Mind 2:50
  • 5 But That’s Alright 2:00
  • 6 Time Will Tell the Story 1:58
  • 7 You’re Gonna Wonder About Me 2:22
  • 8 (That’s What You Get) For Lovin’ Me 2:23
  • 9 Anita, You’re Dreaming 2:25
  • 10 Doesn’t Anybody Know My Name 2:52
  • 11 Falling for You 2:32
  • 12 I Wonder Just Where I Went Wrong 2:18

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