Only the Greatest
Waylon Jennings · 1968
28 min · 12 tracks · rockabilly · country rock · outlaw country
A blend of heartfelt storytelling and catchy melodies that define the outlaw country sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick bursts of emotional storytelling
- lighthearted sing-alongs with friends
- nostalgic reflections on lost love
- short tracks for commutes
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of lengthy epics
- prefer slow, contemplative builds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1968, 'Only the Greatest' was Waylon Jennings' second studio album. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a traditional country sound to one that embraced the more rebellious spirit of outlaw country, setting the stage for future successes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Johnny Cash· Merle Haggard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Only Daddy That’ll Walk the Line 2:21
- 2 California Sunshine 2:13
- 3 Weakness in a Man 2:51
- 4 Sorrow (Breaks a Good Man Down) 2:08
- 5 Christina 2:14
- 6 Such a Waste of Love 2:34
- 7 Walk On Out of My Mind 2:21
- 8 Kentucky Woman 2:21
- 9 Long Gone 2:31
- 10 You’ll Think of Me 2:12
- 11 Wave Goodbye to Me 2:04
- 12 Too Far Gone 2:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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