Waylon
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It’s Only Rock and Roll Lucille (You Won’t Do Your Daddy’s Will)
Living Legends (A Dying Breed)
Breakin’ Down Angel Eyes (Angel Eyes)
Let Her Do the Walking No Middle Ground
Mental Revenge Love’s Legalities
Medley of Hits:
I’m a Ramblin’ Man
This Time
Don’t You Think This Outlaw Bit’s
Done Got Out of Hand
Clyde
Good Hearted Woman
Ladies Love Outlaws
Luckenbach, Texas
I’ve Always Been Crazy
CBS FC-38562 Take It to the Limit (w/Willie) (4-83)
Waylon/Willie duet on No Love at All, Why Baby Why, Take It to the Limit, Black Jack County Chain, and Old Friends.
RCA AHL1-4826 Waylon and Company (9-83)
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Hold On, I’m Comin’ (w/Jerry Reed) I May Be Used (But Baby I Ain’t Used Up)
Leave Them Boys Alone (w/Hank Williams Jr., Ernest Tubb) Sight for Sore Eyes (w/Jessi)
Spanish Johnny (w/Emmylou Harris) I’ll Find It Where I Can (w/James Garner)
Just to Satisfy You (w/Willie) The Conversation (w/Hank Williams Jr.)
So You Want to Be a Cowboy Singer (w/Tony Joe White) Mason Dixon Line (w/Mel Tillis)
MCA-5435 Bill Monroe and Friends (12-83)
Waylon and Monroe duet on With Body and Soul.
RCA AHL1-5017 Never Could Toe the Mark (6-84)
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Never Could Toe the Mark Sittin’ Me Up
Talk Good Boogie The Gemini Song
People Up in Texas Where Would I Be (Without You)
Sparkling Brown Eyes Whatever Gets You Through the Night
If She’ll Leave Her Mama The Entertainer
TRIAD TELP-1001 Rock and Roll Lullaby (Jessi) (6-84)
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Rock and Roll Lullaby I’m Going by Daybreak
Wild and Blue Partners After All
Stormy Weather Easy Street
I Want to Be with You I Can’t Stop Loving You
I Forgot More Than You’ll Ever Know Tiger
Waylon: guitar, background vocals.
CBS FC-40056 Highwayman (5-85)
Waylon appears on Highwayman, The Last Cowboy Song, Big River, Desperadoes Waiting for a Train, Welfare Line (all w/Cash, Willie, Kris Kristofferson), and Against the Wind (w/Cash, Willie).
RCA AHL1-5428 Turn the Page (7-85)
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The Devil’s on the Loose Rhiannon
You Showed Me Somethin’ About Drinking and Dreaming
Lovin’ (I Never Knew Was) As Far as the Eye Can See
Good Morning John Turn the Page
The Broken Promise Land Those Kind of Memories
Don’t Bring It Around Anymore
RCA CBL1-5475 Follow That Bird (7-85)
The soundtrack album for the Warner Brothers film starring the Sesame Street characters, Waylon has a part in the movie and sings Ain’t No Road Too Long with Big Bird, The Count, Grover, Cookie Monster, Gordon, and Olivia.
RCA AHL1-7184 Sweet Mother Texas (2-86)
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I’m on Fire Be Careful Who You Love (w/Cash)
Me and Them Brothers of Mine Sweet Mother Texas
I Take My Comfort in You Living Legend
Looking for Suzanne Hanging On
MCA-5688 Will the Wolf Survive? (3-86)
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Will the Wolf Survive What You’ll Do When I’m Gone
They Ain’t Got ’Em All Suddenly Single
Working Without a Net The Shadow of Your Distant Friend
Where Does Love Go I’ve Got Me a Woman
That Dog Won’t Hunt The Devil’s Right Hand
CBS FC-40347 Heroes (w/Johnny Cash) (5-86)
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Folks Out on the Road Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
I’m Never Gonna Roam Again Love Is the Way
American by Birth Ballad of Forty Dollars
Field of Diamonds I Will Always Love You (in My Own Crazy Way)
Heroes One Too Many Mornings
MCA 5911 Hangin’ Tough (1-87)
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Baker Street Fallin’ Out
I Can’t Help the Way I Don’t Feel About You Deep in the West
Rose in Paradise Between Fathers and Sons
Crying Don’t Even Come Close The Crown Prince
Chevy Van Defying Gravity (Executioner’s Song)
MCA 42038 A Man Called Hoss (10-87)
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“Prologue” “Chapter Six … Crazies”
“Chapter One … Childhood” Rough and Rowdy Days
Littlefield “Chapter Seven … Drugs”
“Chapter Two … Texas”
You’ll Never Take the Texas Out of Me I’m Living Proof (There’s Life After You)
“Chapter Eight … Jessi”
“Chapter Three … First Love” You Deserve the Stars in My Crown
You Went Out with Rock ’n’ Roll “Chapter Nine … Reflections”
“Chapter Four … Lost Love” Turn It All Around
A Love Song (I Can’t Sing Anymore) “Chapter Ten … The Beginning”
“Chapter Five … Nashville” Where Do We Go from Here
If Ole Hank Could Only See Me Now
MCA 42222 Full Circle (10-88)
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Trouble Man How Much Is It Worth to Live in L.A.
Grapes on the View Hey Willie
Which Way Do I Go (Now That I’m Gone) You Put the Soul in the Song
Yoyos, Bozos, Bimbos and Heroes G.I. Joe
It Goes with the Territory Woman I Hate It
CBS C-45240 Highwayman 2 (w/Cash, Willie, and Kris) (2-90)
Silver Stallion Anthem ’84
Born and Raised in Black and White Angels Love Bad Men
Two Stories Wide Songs That Make a Difference
We’re All in Your Corner Living Legends
Tonight Texas (Willie)
American Remains
EPIC EK-46104 The Eagle (6-90)
Workin’ Cheap Where Corn Don’t Grow
What Bothers Me Most Reno and Me
The Eagle Too Close to Call
Her Man Waking Up with You
Wrong Old Church Hymns
EPIC EK-47462 Clean Shirt (6-91)
If I Can Find a Clean Shirt The Good Ol’ Nights
I Could Write a Book About You Guitars That Won’t Stay in Tune
Old Age and Treachery Makin’s of a Song
Two Old Sidewinders Put Me on a Train Back to Texas
Tryin’ to Outrun the Wind Rocks from Rolling Stones
EPIC EK-48982 Too Dumb for New York City Too Ugly for L.A. (8-92)
Just Talkin’ Heartaches Older Than You
Silent Partners Hank Williams Syndrome
Didn’t We Shine A Lot of Good
Too Dumb for New York City I’ve Got My Faults
Armed and Dangerous Smokey on Your Front Door
WJ 1001 Ol’ Waylon Sings Ol’ Hank (1992)
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Jambalaya I Won’t Be Home No More
Half as Much Mansion on the Hill
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry Hey Good Lookin’
Blues Come Around Cold Cold Heart
Why Should We Try Anymore Honky Tonkin’
Be Careful of Stones That You Throw
Available in cassette only.
ODE 2 KIDS RCE-74041-70602 Cowboys, Sisters, Rascals and Dirt (5-93)
I’m Little Cowboy Movies
I Just Can’t Wait If I Could Only Fly
When I Get Big Useless
All of My Sisters Are Girls Small Packages
A Bad Day Shooter’s Theme
Dirt
RCA 66299-2 Only Daddy That’ll Walk the Line—The RCA Years (1993)
Disc 1 Disc 2
Stop the World (and Let Me Off)
Amanda
Nashville Bum Rainy Day Woman
Nashville Rebel Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way
Green River Dreaming My Dreams with You
Love of the Common People Waymore’s Blues
Walk on Out of My Mind “T” for Texas
Only Daddy That’ll Walk the Line Bob Wills Is Still the King
Just to Satisfy You Are You Ready for the Country
Willie and Laura Mae Jones Jack of Diamonds
Six White Horses Luckenbach, Texas
The Taker Don’t You Think This Outlaw Bit’s Done Got Out of Hand
Lovin’ Her Was Easier The Conversation
Good Hearted Woman I Ain’t Living Long Like This
Black Rose Clyde
Lonesome, On’ry and Mean Dukes of Hazzard
Honky Tonk Heroes Storms Never Last
You Asked Me To Shine
It’s Not Supposed to Be That Way Lucille (You Won’t Do Your Daddy’s Will)
This Time Never Could Toe the Mark
I’m a Ramblin’ Man Looking for Suzanne
Currently the best available retrospect on Waylon’s RCA career.
RCA RMJ66409-2 Waymore’s Blues (Part II) (9-94)
Endangered Species Old Timer (The Song)
Waymore’s Blues (Part II) Up in Arkansas
This Train (Russell’s Song) Nobody Knows
Wild Ones Come Back and See Me
No Good for Me You Don’t Mess Around with Me
LIBERTY C2-28091 The Road Goes on Forever (The Highwaymen) (4-95)
The Devil’s Right Hand Live Forever
It Is What It Is The Road Goes on Forever
Waiting for a Long Time True Love Travels on a Gravel Road
Everyone Gets a Little Crazy Now Death and Hell (Cash)
The End of Understanding (Willie) Here Comes the Rainbow Again (Kris)
I Do Believe (Waylon)
JUSTICE 2101-2 Right for the Time (5-96)
Waymore’s Blues (Part III) Carnival Song
Cactus Texas Out of Jail
The Most Sensible Thing Lines
The Boxer Deep in the West
Hittin’ the Bottle Again Right for the Time
Wastin’ Time Living Legends (Part II)
Kissing You Goodbye
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
No man speaks with his own voice only. Many friends and family shared their reminiscences, anecdotes, and camaraderie, providing an invaluable point of view. Sometimes I might have remembered it a whole different way, and that’s what makes this an auto-biography. Like I said, I like to drive.
Among those who lent their time and memories were Chet Atkins, Jack Clement, Captain Midnight, Richie Albright, Sonny Curtis, Johnny and Jo Western, Billy Jo Shaver, Hazel Smith, Dion, Bobby Bare, David Trask, Connie Smith, Jerry Moss, Don Was, June Cash, George Jones, Jerry “Jigger” Bridges, Harlan Howard, Ben Dorsey, cousin Wendell Whitfield, Aunt Frieda Dyer, brothers Tommy and James D., Littlefield’s own Jimmy Stewart, and Will Campbell.
I would especially like to thank the Highwaymen:
John—bigger than life.
Willie—sings out of rhythm, lives out of rhythm.
Kris—pure inspiration.
Literary agent provocateur Tony Secunda saw that it was time for me to tell my tale and didn’t let up till the book he’d hoped for was on its way. That he’s not here to see it published is a part of every life’s story, and we miss him; that it’s here at all is testament to his vision, tenacity, and madcap spirit. He made it right. Marylou Hyatt balanced him on the left, especially as the project got underway, and Mel Parker, our editor, carried the ball over the goal line. Their encouragement was essential and appreciated.
For names, dates, facts, and faces I might never have gotten right, the enthusiasm and written works of the following authors and record collectors helped our research: Paul Hemphill, John Goldrosen, Dave Laing, Peter Guralnick, Michael Bane, R. Serge Denisoff, Chet Flippo, Bob Allen, Charlie All-Ears, Irwin Stambler and Grelun Landon, Robert Shelton, Dennis Farland and Don Larson, and Tom Clark. Back issues of Hoedown, Country Rhythms, K-TUF Country, Country Musk Review, Country Music, Billboard, Cashbox, and the Lamb County News-Leader proved evocative of their time, as did the hours spent at the Lincoln Center Library of Performing Arts and the archives of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Above and beyond the call-of-duty bronze stars to Nikki Mitchell, Leigh Grinder and the office gang, Schatzi, and Frankie. Battlefield medals to Jigger and the Waylors, past and present.
Special thanks to The Family:
Mom for making me possible.
Maureen Rafferty, who keeps my own personal Camelot (Southern Comfort) together and teaches the world what will and won’t do for me.
Lenny, Stephanie, and Annalea for becoming honorary members.
My children for my grandchildren: Terry (Whey, Johnny, and Josh), Julie (Taylor), Buddy (Maybe later), Tomi (five grand dogs), Jennifer (B.J.), Deana (Ricky, Josie), and Shooter (Tinkerbell, our cat).
And all love and honor to Jessi. I do believe she has a direct line to God, which don’t put me in too bad a position.
W.J.
Nashville
Spring 1996
P.S. Thanks to Waylon for giving his story to his sons and daughters and always remaining my hero.
Little Miss Jessi Colter
(Waylon’s Last Wife)
PERMISSIONS
“Take Me Back and Try Me One More Time,” written and performed by Ernest Tubb. © 1943 (renewed) by Unichappell Music, Inc., and Elvis Presley Music, Inc. All right reserved. Used by permission. Warner Bros. Publications U.S., Inc., Miami, FL 33014.
“All American Boy,” written by Bobby Bare and performed by Bill Parsons. Published by Dream City Music. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
“The Stage,” written by Waylon Jennings and Bill Tilghman and performed by Waylon Jennings. Published by Renda Music, Inc., Talent Town Songs.
“John’s Back in Town,” written by Waylon Jennings and Bill Mack. Copyrighted 1967 and renewed in 1995 by Glad Music Co., 14340 Torrey Chase, Suite 380, Houston, TX 77014. All rights reserved, including the right of public performance for profit. International rights secured.
“Nashville Bum,” written by Waylon Jennings, Ray Corbin, and Frankie Miller (1966) and performed by Waylon Jennings. Copyright © 1966 by Sony Tree Publishing Co., Inc./Heart of the Hills Publishing Co. (renewed). All rights on behalf of Sony Tree Publishing Co., Inc., administered by Sony Music Publishing, 8 Music Square West, Nashville, TN 37203. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
“Cry, Cry, Cry,” written and performed by Johnny Cash. Published by House of Cash, Inc. (BMI). All rights reserved. Used by permission.
“The Chokin’ Kind,” written by Harlan Howard and performed by Waylon Jennings. Copyright © 1967 by Sony Tree Publishing Co., Inc. (renewed). All rights administered by Sony Tree Publishing, 8 Music Square West, Nashville, TN 37203. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
“Love of the Common People,” written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins and performed by Waylon Jennings. Copyright © 1966 by Sony Tree Publishing Co., Inc. (renewed). All rights administered by Sony Tree Publishing, 8 Music Square West, Nashville, TN 37203. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
“Honky Tonk Heroes,” words and music by Billy Joe Shaver and performed by Waylon Jennings. © 1973 by Return Music Corp. All rights controlled and administered by EMI Blackwood Music Inc., under license from Sony/ATV Songs LLC. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Used by permission.
“Dreaming My Dreams,” written by Allen Reynolds and performed by Waylon Jennings. Copyright © 1975 by Songs of Polygram International, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
“Waymore’s Blues,” written by Waylon Jennings and Curtis Buck and performed by Waylon Jennings. Copyright © 1975 by Songs of Polygram International, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
“Let’s All Help th
e Cowboy Sing the Blues,” written by Jack Clement and performed by Waylon Jennings. Copyright © 1975 by Songs of Polygram International, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
“Ladies Love Outlaws,” written by Lee Clayton and performed by Waylon Jennings. © 1972 by Resaca Music Publishing Co. All rights controlled and administered by EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Used by permission.
“Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way,” written and performed by Waylon Jennings. Copyright © 1975 by Songs of Polygram International, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
“My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys,” written by Sharon Vaughn and performed by Waylon Jennings. Copyright © 1976 by Songs of Polygram International, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
“The Conversation,” written by Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr., and Richie Albright and performed by Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr. Published by Bocephus Music, Inc., Rich Way Music, Inc., BMG Dunbar-Bocephus (BMI). All rights reserved. Used by permission.
“Luckenbach, Texas,” written by Chips Moman and Bobby Emmons and performed by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. Copyright © 1977 by Songs of Polygram International, Inc., and Tree Publishing Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
“Good Ol’ Boys” (theme from The Dukes o/Hazzard), written and performed by Waylon Jennings. © 1979 by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. and Rich Way Music, Inc. All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
“America,” written by Sammy Johns and performed by Waylon Jennings. Published by BMG Music Publishing, 8750 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Permission granted to reprint.
“Storms Never Last,” written and performed by Jessi Colter. Copyright © 1975 by Songs of Polygram International, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
“Shooter’s Theme,” written and performed by Waylon Jennings. Published by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI)/Waylon Jennings Music.
“Endangered Species,” written by Waylon Jennings and Tony Joe White and performed by Waylon Jennings. Published by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI). © 1994 by Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc., Tony Joe White Music, and Waylon Jennings Music. All rights on behalf of Tony Joe White Music controlled and administered by Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Used by permission.
“I Do Believe,” written and performed by Waylon Jennings. Published by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI)/Waylon Jennings Music.