That's the Way a Cowboy Rocks and Rolls
Jessi Colter · 1978
34 min · 10 tracks · country · folk
Soulful storytelling intertwines with classic country instrumentation, creating a heartfelt homage to love and loss.
Why this album works
This album features Colter's hit single 'That's the Way a Cowboy Rocks and Rolls,' which reached the Top 20 on the Billboard Country charts. The record is notable for its blend of traditional country sounds with lyrical depth, influencing subsequent female artists in the genre and further establishing Colter as a leading figure in outlaw country.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments heartfelt storytelling with nuance warmth for quiet evenings
- Context
- Released on November 1, 1978, 'That's the Way a Cowboy Rocks and Rolls' was Jessi Colter's follow-up to her critically acclaimed album 'I'm Jessi Colter.' At this point in her career, she was solidifying her place in the country music scene as both a solo artist and the wife of outlaw country legend Waylon Jennings, showcasing her distinct voice and songwriting ability.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Nilsson· R. Stevie Moore· Cher· Aretha Franklin· Kenny Rogers· Dean Martin· Lionel Richie· Donna Summer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Roll On 3:29
- 2 Black Haired Boy 2:51
- 3 I Was Kinda Crazy Then 3:10
- 4 That’s the Way a Cowboy Rocks and Rolls 3:20
- 5 My Cowboy’s Last Ride Standout 3:12
- 6 Hold Back the Tears Standout 3:00
- 7 Maybe You Should’ve Been Listening 4:35
- 8 Don’t You Think I Feel It Too 3:02
- 9 Love Me Back to Sleep 2:26
- 10 My Goodness 5:00
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