Waylon- King of the Outlaws
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Scottz
Tele-Holic
I remember he did a show in Abilene, TX about 86 or so. Evidently a bunch of his relatives showed up and he spent about 5-10 minutes arguing with someone about an old family story. It was hilarious
BWNadeau
Tele-Afflicted
This Time will always occupy #1 for me, followed closely by:
And...
...and for my obscure bid:
And...
...and for my obscure bid:
haggardfan1
Friend of Leo's
His lead work was in a class by itself. As you said, understated and tasteful, and instantly recognizable. Waylon "Live" from about '76 is a great example of the man at his very best onstage. This Time is one of my all time favorite songs, along with Just To Satisfy You. I always try to do them in a show.
OK, all these wonderful memories and kind words about one of the true stars of Music.
Something bad about Waylon: Ready?
Jessi Colter. Poor thing, couldn't sing worth a hoot. Still have no idea what that was supposed to be about. I think she ruined a portion of Waylon's career that could've been much better. IMO if he hadn't fooled with her, he'd have outshone George Jones and would've been nipping on Merle's heels.
Something bad about Waylon: Ready?
Jessi Colter. Poor thing, couldn't sing worth a hoot. Still have no idea what that was supposed to be about. I think she ruined a portion of Waylon's career that could've been much better. IMO if he hadn't fooled with her, he'd have outshone George Jones and would've been nipping on Merle's heels.
You had me right there until you got to the part about nipping at Merles heels. I'm from Bakersfield man!
You're right, of course.
Mr. Haggard left everyone else so far in the dust, and really with just that first #1.
And his rendition of "Sing Me Back Home".
No, Merle's heels are safe, aren't they?
Mr. Haggard left everyone else so far in the dust, and really with just that first #1.
And his rendition of "Sing Me Back Home".
No, Merle's heels are safe, aren't they?
^^^^Songwriting ? That alone - no question.
Jessie was an ok singer like Bobby Gentry was a slightly better than ok singer (and a really good writer/arranger)
But both of them didn't really have to worry about that too much did they ?
Jessie was an ok singer like Bobby Gentry was a slightly better than ok singer (and a really good writer/arranger)
But both of them didn't really have to worry about that too much did they ?
cosmiccowboy
Tele-Afflicted
I liked Merle, but felt Waylon just had a rough edge to him that was enjoyable. Merles stuff sounded country but just ... too clean/processed.
cosmiccowboy
Tele-Afflicted
You couldn't be more spot on with this comment man! Waylon "LIVE" is an incredible, down to earth, make no bones about it, country piece a work from start to finish! I get the willies every time I hear that dude in the audience give a rebel yell at the beginning of "T for Texas" and Waylon gives it nod with his trademark ... YEAH!
Too flippin' cool!
The Mike Judge animated series about Waylon was awesome.
cosmiccowboy
Tele-Afflicted
Never saw it, man, whats its availability/title, where can I find it?
I hope everyone in this thread is aware of the podcast Cocaine & Rhinestones.
Telecaster88
Tele-Afflicted
Happy birthday, Waylon.
verb boten
Tele-Holic
I agree, better to not do it than do it badly. Those guys deserve to have the very best telling of their stories, not another standard made-for-hollywood story that forgets the important and dwells on a partially made up script.
Waylon helped pull me into country when the outlaws appeared on the scene. Completely put off by rhinestone studded "superstars" from Nashville, the outlaw look and real-life music was a welcome turn for country music.
It was short-lived but i sure enjoyed my stint in a country band doing a lot of the outlaw tunes. Country music owes them a lot for their kick in the pants in the mid 70s, it got everybody's attention.
