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Never Could Toe the Mark

Waylon Jennings · 1984

27 min · 10 tracks · rockabilly · country rock · outlaw country

A blend of honky-tonk rhythms and reflective storytelling wrapped in Jennings' signature baritone.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of storytelling
  • playful energy for gatherings
  • reflective moments with friends
  • easygoing afternoon background music

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of lengthy epics
  • prefer slow, meditative tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1984, Waylon Jennings released 'Never Could Toe the Mark' as his follow-up to the commercially successful album 'What Goes Around Comes Around'. At this point in his career, Jennings was solidifying his legacy as a leading figure in outlaw country, embracing both traditional and contemporary influences while navigating the changing landscape of country music during the early '80s.
Stylistic neighbors
Willie Nelson· Johnny Cash· Merle Haggard

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Never Could Toe the Mark 2:55
  • 2 Talk Good Boogie 2:19
  • 3 People Up in Texas 2:23
  • 4 Sparkling Brown Eyes 2:39
  • 5 If She'll Leave Her Mama 2:41
  • 6 Settin' Me Up 2:24
  • 7 Gemini Song 2:30
  • 8 Where Would I Be 2:47
  • 9 Whatever Gets You Through the Night 3:38
  • 10 Entertainer 2:45

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