Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson – Waylon & Willie

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Artist: Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson

Title: Waylon & Willie

Year: 1978

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Tracklist

  • 1. Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to Be Cowboys (2:32)
  • 2. The Year 2003 Minus 25 - Remastered (3:04)
  • 3. Pick Up the Tempo (2:31)
  • 4. If You Can Touch Her at All - Remastered (3:03)
  • 5. Lookin' for a Feeling (2:36)
  • 6. It's Not Supposed to Be That Way (3:19)
  • 7. I Can Get off on You - Remastered (2:22)
  • 8. Don't Cuss the Fiddle - Remastered (3:03)
  • 9. Gold Dust Woman - Remastered (4:00)
  • 10. A Couple More Years - Remastered (4:01)
  • 11. The Wurlitzer Prize (I Don't Want to Get over You) (2:10)

Review

'Waylon & Willie' is a testament to the magnetic pull of two country titans coming together. Released in 1978, this album showcases the raw talent and undeniable chemistry between Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. The project seamlessly blends their individual strengths, creating a sound that's greater than the sum of its parts. From the Grammy-winning 'Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys' to Waylon's chart-topper 'The Wurlitzer Prize (I Don't Want to Get Over You)', each track packs a punch that only these Outlaw Country pioneers could deliver.

What's fascinating about this record is how it came to be. Tracks were recorded over several years, with some dating back to 1973, yet the album maintains a cohesive energy throughout. It's a prime example of how great music transcends time and corporate boundaries - RCA and Columbia Records had to strike an unusual deal to make this collaboration possible. The result? An album that spent a whopping 126 weeks on the charts, including ten weeks at the summit. 'Waylon & Willie' isn't just a snapshot of two legends at their peak; it's a pivotal moment in country music history that continues to resonate with listeners decades later. - Ellis

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