Music Man
Waylon Jennings · 1980
33 min · 10 tracks · rockabilly · country rock · outlaw country
A blend of outlaw country and rockabilly, merging storytelling with infectious melodies.
Why this album works
This album features the theme song for the hit television show 'The Dukes of Hazzard', which significantly boosted its popularity. 'Music Man' reached No. 6 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, further establishing Jennings' influence in the genre during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs storytelling that invites reflection laid-back vibes for gatherings
- Context
- Released in 1980, 'Music Man' was Waylon Jennings' twelfth studio album, following his critically acclaimed 'Dreaming My Dreams'. At this point in his career, Jennings was solidifying his status as a leading figure in the outlaw country movement, embracing both commercial success and artistic freedom.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Johnny Cash· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Clyde 2:39
- 2 It’s Alright 2:59
- 3 Theme From ‘The Duke of Hazzard’ (Good Ol’ Boys) Standout 2:06
- 4 Nashville Wimmin’ 3:32
- 5 Do It Again 3:45
- 6 Sweet Music Man Standout 3:33
- 7 Storms Never Last 2:50
- 8 He Went to Paris 3:18
- 9 What About You 3:32
- 10 Waltz Across Texas Standout 5:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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