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Waylon & Willie

Waylon Jennings · 1978

32 min · 11 tracks · rockabilly · country rock · outlaw country

A seamless blend of traditional country flair and rock-infused rebellion that captures the spirit of the outlaw movement.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo road trip
  • nostalgic reflections on life
  • sing-along camaraderie with friends
  • playful storytelling with wit

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification
  • seek lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1978, 'Waylon & Willie' represents a key collaboration between two of country music's most influential figures, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. By this time, Jennings had established himself as a leader in the outlaw country movement following his breakout album 'Honky Tonk Heroes' in 1973, while Nelson was riding high on the success of his album 'Red Headed Stranger.' This partnership further solidified their reputations and showcased their artistic synergy.
Stylistic neighbors
Willie Nelson· Johnny Cash· Merle Haggard

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys 2:34
  • 2 The Year 2003 Minus 25 3:04
  • 3 Pick Up the Tempo 2:32
  • 4 If You Can Touch Her at All 3:04
  • 5 Lookin’ for a Feeling 2:38
  • 6 It’s Not Supposed to Be That Way 3:20
  • 7 I Can Get Off on You 2:24
  • 8 Don’t Cuss the Fiddle 3:04
  • 9 Gold Dust Woman 4:00
  • 10 A Couple More Years 4:02
  • 11 The Wurlitzer Prize (I Don’t Want to Get Over You) 2:08

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