“Belle of the Ball” — Waylon Jennings’ Quiet Longing in the Mid‑1970s
About the Song In 1977, Waylon Jennings was in one of his most fertile creative periods. His album Ol’ Waylon…
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“Brand New Goodbye Song” — Waylon Jennings’ Elegy for Departures and New Beginnings
About the Song By 1977, Waylon Jennings was deep in his outlaw country prime. His album Ol’ Waylon reaffirmed his…
Southern Heat and Restless Hearts: Waylon Jennings’ Underrated Gem “Mississippi Woman”
About the Song Before the world fully embraced Waylon Jennings as the face of the outlaw country revolution, he was…
Cool Hand with a Guitar: Waylon Jennings Tips His Hat in “Laid Back Country Picker”
About the Song In the rugged world of outlaw country, few voices carried as much quiet authority as Waylon Jennings.…
A Drifter’s Tragedy: Waylon Jennings Tells a Quiet Epic in “San Francisco Mabel Joy”
About the Song By the early 1970s, Waylon Jennings was beginning to break free from Nashville’s polished constraints, carving out…
Bittersweet Escape: Waylon Jennings’ Early Heartache in “Walk On Out of My Mind”
About the Song Before he became the outlaw legend who rewrote the rules of Nashville, Waylon Jennings was already laying…
“Gone to Denver” — Waylon Jennings’ Lonesome Ode to Freedom and Farewell
About the Song In a voice as weathered and resolute as the highways he sang about, Waylon Jennings gave shape…
“She’s Looking Good” — Waylon Jennings’ Smooth Tribute to Timeless Beauty
About the Song In the mid-1970s, when country music was shifting toward a bolder, more personal style, Waylon Jennings stood…
George Strait’s Unforgettable Tribute to Charlie Kirk With “You’ll Be There”
George Strait’s Unforgettable Tribute to Charlie Kirk With “You’ll Be There” The evening air was still, thick with emotion. Over…
A Moment of Tenderness: Waylon Jennings Finds Stillness in “Lay It Down”
About the Song While the early 1970s cemented Waylon Jennings as a central figure in the outlaw country movement —…