Waylon Sings Ol' Harlan cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling with warmth
  • steady flow for easy listening
  • quick bursts of emotional resonance
  • for casual gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of lengthy compositions
  • prefer upbeat, high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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· Merle Haggard

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 2:19
  • 7 Beautiful Annabel Lee 2:43
  • 8 Heartaches by the Number 2:08
  • 9 Tiger by the Tail 2:26
  • 10 Heartaches for a Dime 2:15
  • 11 Foolin’ Around 2:19
  • 12 In This Very Same Room 2:41

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