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Ultimate Waylon Jennings

Waylon Jennings · 2004

66 min · 22 tracks · rockabilly · country rock · outlaw country

A tapestry of outlaw country anthems woven with heartfelt ballads and rugged storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling with grit
  • dynamic mix of tempos
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • wave-like pacing for journeys
  • nostalgic reflections on life

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike narrative-driven experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Ultimate Waylon Jennings' was released in 2004, Jennings had established himself as a leading figure in the outlaw country movement, following his peak years in the 1970s and 1980s. This compilation arrives after a period of relative quiet for Jennings, showcasing his iconic tracks that shaped both his career and the genre at large.
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 The Taker 2:22
  • 3 This Time 2:26
  • 4 I’m a Ramblin’ Man 2:48
  • 5 Rainy Day Woman 2:31
  • 6 Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way 2:55
  • 7 Good Hearted Woman 2:58
  • 8 Are You Ready for the Country 3:11
  • 9 Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love) 3:20
  • 10 Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys 2:33
  • 11 I’ve Always Been Crazy 4:13
  • 12 Don’t You Think This Outlaw Bit’s Done Got Out of Hand 2:58
  • 13 Amanda 2:59
  • 14 Come With Me 3:02
  • 15 I Ain’t Living Long Like This 4:46
  • 16 Theme From the Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol’ Boys) 2:08
  • 17 Just to Satisfy You 2:49
  • 18 Women Do Know How to Carry On 3:18
  • 19 I May Be Used (but Baby I Ain’t Used Up) 3:01
  • 20 America 3:45
  • 21 Highwayman 3:03
  • 22 Rose in Paradise 3:18

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