Good question. Define true country? I'd say he's way up there along with Willie, Hank, Johnnie, and Jones. All different but all country. He definitely embodies the rougher, earthy and honest side. For good or bad.
Man.. if he's not the greatest country singer.. he is easily without trying the coolest sumbitch to ever walk the earth.. that just happened to wanna sing 😉
Waylon is a huge hero. Some may think he was just a musician with a deep voice, but he was so much more. One of the most important figures in country music in XX century. Absolute legend and a good role model for all other musicians that came after him. Seemed like such a great and humble man also.
It's not only Waylon's voice, but the steel guitar and drums keep coming at you like a locomotive. That deliberately loud, fast-paced drum sound always set their sound apart. Hard to beat.
This band is in the pocket constantly. And yeah even Waylon stays in awe of how good their band is. Shows the commitment on each musicians behalf. Just discovered these live performances and way better than the studio versions
The music, the voice, the songs, the huge number of songs, & the way he made them special...this works to make him just about the greatest country singer ever.
Can honestly say that Waylons version made me a believer in him and have been hooked since ...Sings with such clarity , not a stumblin word .. Hear him sing a song and you know the words .Always will think of him as the finest country voice ever ..
I am thankful to the Lord above I grew up learning guitar in the mid seventies- I cut my teeth on Waylon and Skynyrd... At 56 I'm still in a band, playing this music ,in rural beer joints.... to a new generation . No greater decade for music than the 70's in my book..
Waylon is my "go to therapy" every single day. He just makes every day better. I never get tired of his voice magic. He can sing anything and it sounds great, every mood known to man he has covered. So great!
That finger picking though I grew up on a small ranch in Valencia New Mexico USA with my Grandfather he would listen to Waylon and dance nothing like an old school 2 step miss those days back in the 80' Jamming Waylon in 2019 #waylonforever
Great point except I truly have a hard time calling today's stuff country. I don't want to "slag" the new guys as Waylon was also criticized for not being "true country" but to me the new stuff is just pop music with country clichés. Waylon was a country singer who sang about all sorts of stuff but the lyrics were real and raw. I personally cannot connect to the new stuff. It's well sung, produced, and performed but something is missing......soul.
The first record I ever bought was Waylon…. Think I made a great choice. The best country singer in my opinion….. and many others I’m sure. Thanks Hoss for the music.
Listening to Waylon all day long to commemorate his passing 20 years ago today. But then, I listen to Waylon EVERY day! Such a voice, nobody can match it. I've found songs I never even heard before even though they should have gotten big time air play. His voice will always be an inspiration to anybody who loves country music.
Was one Waylon. Know one will never come close to singing like him .love all his great song's .still listening to his beautiful songs and always will . He will all ways be a true legend . ❤ 2020
Here I am, a swedish guy who learned from his grandfather who listened to german radio playing country music during the 40’s and after that he never stopped. His favourite was Waylon, and after he died I started listening to his music, and that’s why I’ll always carry my grandfather with me. Also, Waylon is the eternal definition of cool.
I just keep coming back to this masterpiece. The Waylors, especially in this era, are one of the greatest bands ever. In any genre. Fact. The players in that band are legendary. In fact, Ralph Mooney was a legend before he ever joined up with Mr. Jennings. The interplay between them and their instruments is just top shelf phenomenal. I will go on little trips where they are all I’ll listen to for multiple days.
You damn right electric guitar in step with a steel guitar! Rip Johnny Tweed jr. 12/25/20 i love you son, say hello to waylon & i will be to see you soon son. Love, Dad
He earned the title of "Outlaw" by bucking the traditional Nashville establishment, and doing things his own way. And he didn't give a damn who liked it and who didn't.
@@71butcher22 You are very right. I saw Waylon's up close and, one in Las Vegas in the Hard Rock. Even with all that leather, it still sounded incredible!
Jesse Daniel does a great cover of this song. My grandfather said Waylon was the best country singer that ever lived. Hard to argue with that logic personally.
there are so many reasons why Waylon was great but for me it always comes down to that voice. Instantly recognized, and always full of sincerity and gravitas. You know that it's a "man" singing, not some "tween". The guy was an Outlaw only because the media labled him one. He was just doing it his way. By all accounts he was kind, funny, and articulate..... doesn't me you could screw with him( or his music)
+Tommy Petersen and his guitar you hear that you know its him saw him in Branson later in his career in the 90s,Glen Campbell was to open,they had a curtain that would open when they start,I heard Waylons guitar and told my wife thats Waylon it was and after he done a few songs he explained he had to leave in a hurry so he opened and he ask who bought tickets to see Glen one person yelled, Waylon said so your the one after he finished we along with probably 75% of the crowd left.
He was what is no longer politically correct. Anything he sings is heart felt, he was one.of the highway men. These were men who were labeled outlaw because their originating time frame was mainly gospel or folk (bluegrass). Waylon was an artist who cared what he had to say and was berated for it. He will always be one of the legends that times nor people can ignore. Remember your roots and where your music comes from. Today's crap does hold at least a thread in yesterdays, these kids and adults have heard this. It's not like today's favorite musician drew inspiration from his rear end.
Met him only once, at Stubbs BBQ in Lubbock TX probably 1974 or so. Stubbs was a small joint on the east side of town, gone now I'm told. Yes he was kind, and articulate... not a snob just a guy doing music. He wasn't there to perform (at Stubbs) just having supper
Man what a beautiful voice indeed , what an awesome sound , Wow I am totally in love 😍 Waylon was awesome singer and awesome guitar player too I am so impressed by his chicken picking
The man at his best...Ole Waylon has been my favorite since I was about 6 yrs old and heard my daddy listening to him and he will always be my favorite...even when I was a little boy I loved that Waylon sound...first song I remember hearing is slow rolling low by Waylon and I've been hooked ever since..
You could tell that Ralph Mooney was high on playing the steel guitar and good’ol Waymore was high on something else.... He worked his fingers to the bone and left a rich legacy of the best country music ever made; but substance abuse, and eventually ill health, robbed him of enjoying the fruits of his labor
This is UNBELIEVABLE!! Live! Waylon singing live. Waylon and Moon are pretty good on their instruments...other fellas on rhythm. LIVE!! and loud on my laptop!
