Waylon Sings Ol' Harlan
Waylon Jennings · 1967
28 min · 12 tracks · rockabilly · country rock · outlaw country
A heartfelt blend of traditional country sounds with Jennings' raw, emotive vocal delivery and poignant storytelling.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it showcases Jennings' early interpretation of Harlan Howard's songwriting, contributing to the popularization of Howard's works within country music. It received positive critical reception and helped establish Jennings as a leading figure in the genre, influencing countless artists who followed.
- Best for
- heartfelt storytelling with warmth steady flow for easy listening quick bursts of emotional resonance
- Context
- Released in 1967, 'Waylon Sings Ol' Harlan' marked Waylon Jennings' transition into a more prominent solo artist after his earlier work with Buddy Holly. This album came at a crucial time as Jennings was beginning to carve out his identity within the burgeoning outlaw country movement, setting the stage for his later successes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Johnny Cash· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 She Called Me Baby 2:34
- 2 Sunset and Vine 2:08
- 3 Woman, Let Me Sing You a Song 2:18
- 4 The Everglades 2:10
- 5 She’s Gone, Gone, Gone 2:01
- 6 Busted Standout 2:19
- 7 Beautiful Annabel Lee 2:43
- 8 Heartaches by the Number Standout 2:08
- 9 Tiger by the Tail Standout 2:26
- 10 Heartaches for a Dime 2:15
- 11 Foolin’ Around 2:19
- 12 In This Very Same Room 2:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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