Nashville Rebel cover

Released 60 years ago

Nashville Rebel

Waylon Jennings · 1966

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

A raw blend of traditional country twang and rockabilly energy that defines outlaw spirit.

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1966, Waylon Jennings was transitioning from a Nashville insider to an outlaw figure in country music. 'Nashville Rebel' followed his earlier work and reflected his growing disillusionment with the mainstream country scene, positioning him for a pivotal shift in his career towards greater artistic freedom.
Stylistic neighbors
Willie Nelson· Johnny Cash· Hank Williams Jr.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Silver Ribbons 2:20
  • 2 Nashville Bum 1:45
  • 3 Green River 2:25
  • 4 Nashville Rebel 1:50
  • 5 I’m a Long Way From Home 3:29
  • 6 Tennessee 2:12
  • 7 Norwegian Wood 2:00
  • 8 Hoodlum (Instrumental) 2:45
  • 9 Spanish Penthouse (Instrumental) 2:42
  • 10 Lang’s Theme (Instrumental) 1:27
  • 11 Rush Street Blues (Instrumental) 2:17
  • 12 Lang’s Mansion (Instrumental) 2:53

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