Love of the Common People cover

Love of the Common People

Waylon Jennings · 1967

33 min · 14 tracks · rockabilly · country rock · outlaw country

A blend of heartfelt storytelling and honky-tonk rhythms that captures the essence of everyday struggles.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling with relatability
  • steady pacing for casual listening
  • mid-tempo flow for road trips
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, energetic music
  • looking for lengthy epics

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 1, 1967, 'Love of the Common People' marked Waylon Jennings' transition into a more personal and narrative-driven style, following his earlier efforts in the country genre. This album came during a pivotal time when Jennings was solidifying his position as a key figure in the outlaw country movement, paving the way for more authentic expressions in country music.
Stylistic neighbors
Willie Nelson· Johnny Cash· Merle Haggard

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Money Cannot Make the Man 2:51
  • 2 Young Widow Brown 2:10
  • 3 You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away 2:21
  • 4 Love of the Common People 2:55
  • 5 I Tremble for You 2:16
  • 6 Destiny’s Child 2:06
  • 7 Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town 2:13
  • 8 The Road 2:52
  • 9 If the Shoe Fits 2:18
  • 10 Don’t Waste Your Time 2:17
  • 11 Taos, New Mexico 2:22
  • 12 Two Streaks of Steel 2:17
  • 13 The Chokin’ Kind 2:27
  • 14 Walk On Out of My Mind 2:18

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