Every week, John Wesley Karson takes listeners on a two-hour journey delving into the rebellious sounds of outlaw country. With captivating storytelling, he shares the tales and tunes of these alternative country icons, immersing audiences in the rich tapestry of this genre. Through his show, he cheers the spirit of nonconformity and introduces listeners to the unique voices that have shaped the outlaw country movement.
On this weeks episode we start with a Christmas song from Merle Haggard and feature artists like, Robert Earl Keen, Rodney Crowell, Dale Watson & feature selections from the 1976 album WANTED: THE OUTLAWS by Willie, Waylon, Jessi Coulter and Tompall Glaser in honor of it’s 46th anniversary of becoming the first ever million selling Country Western album.
Original Air Date: November 25, 2023
Listen to the whole show below:
Playlist
HOUR ONE
- Goin’ Home for Christmas – Merle Haggard – 1982
- She Ain’t Going Nowhere – Guy Clark – 1975
- Let Him Roll – Bobby Bare – 1981
- Write Your Own Songs – Willie Nelson – 1982
- Dallas – Joe Ely – 1981
- The Front Porch Song – Robert Earl Keen – 1984
- Night Riders Lament – Jerry Jeff Walker – 1975
- Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends – Rita Coolidge & Kris Kristofferson – 1978
- Flatland Hillbillies – Rodney Crowell – 2019
- I Lie When I Drink – Dale Watson – 2013
- Truckin’ Man – Dale Watson – 1996
- Ride Me Down Easy – Billy Joe Shaver – 1973
- Livin’ on the Run – David Allan Coe – 1976
HOUR TWO
- Away in a Manger – Waylon Jennings – 1993
- Clyde – Waylon Jennings – 1980
- There Ain’t Good Chain Gang – Johnny Cash & Waylon Jennings – 1978
- Crystal Clear – Marshall Chapman – 1977
- I’d Love to Knock the Hell Right Out of You – Hank Jr. – 1999
- Wrong’s What I Do Best – George Jones – 1992
- Billy the Kid – Charlie Daniels Band – 1976
- You Just Can’t See Him from the Road – Chris LeDoux – 1992
- Yesterdays Wine – Willie Nelson – 1976
- T for Texas – Tompall Glaser – 1976
- Honky Tonk Heroes – Waylon Jennings – 1976
- You Mean to Say – Jessie Coulter – 1976
- Heaven & Hell – Waylon & Willie – 1976
- Suspicious Minds – Waylon & Jessie – 1976
- A Good Hearted Woman – Waylon & Willie – 1976