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Waylon and Company

Waylon Jennings · 1983

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

A vibrant blend of traditional country sounds with rock influences and sharp storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo storytelling flow
  • suitable for casual gatherings
  • easy sing-alongs with friends
  • short bursts of lively energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, expansive albums
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1983, Waylon Jennings was a prominent figure in the outlaw country movement, having solidified his status with albums like 'Honky Tonk Heroes' in 1973. 'Waylon and Company' followed his successful period in the late 1970s and showcased collaborations with various artists, facilitating a shift in his sound while maintaining his signature edge.
Stylistic neighbors
Willie Nelson· Johnny Cash· Merle Haggard

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hold On, I’m Comin’ 2:33
  • 2 Leave Them Boys Alone 3:32
  • 3 Spanish Johnny 3:50
  • 4 Just to Satisfy You 2:50
  • 5 So You Want to Be a Cowboy Singer 2:58
  • 6 I May Be Used (But Baby I Ain’t Used Up) 2:57
  • 7 Sight for Sore Eyes 3:46
  • 8 I’ll Find It Where I Can 2:55
  • 9 The Conversation 3:48
  • 10 Mason Dixon Lines 2:45

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