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.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its impact on the country music landscape, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and fostering collaborations that would pave the way for future artists. The single 'Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys' achieved substantial commercial success, becoming one of the defining songs of both artists' careers and emblematic of the outlaw sound.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo road trip nostalgic reflections on life sing-along camaraderie with friends
- 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· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys Standout 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 Standout 4:00
- 10 A Couple More Years 4:02
- 11 The Wurlitzer Prize (I Don’t Want to Get Over You) Standout 2:08
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