Waylon Jennings’ album “Honky Tonk Heroes” is a landmark release that revolutionized the country music landscape. Released in 1973, the album showcased a collection of songs written by fellow outlaw country artist Billy Joe Shaver. With Jennings’ gritty vocals and a raw, stripped-down sound, the album captured the essence of the honky-tonk spirit and the struggles of everyday life. From the rebellious anthem “You Asked Me To” to the introspective “Old Five and Dimers Like Me,” each track on “Honky Tonk Heroes” exudes authenticity and a profound connection to the common man. This critically acclaimed album not only solidified Jennings’ status as a pioneer of the outlaw country movement but also served as a defining moment for the genre itself, inspiring a new generation of artists who sought to challenge the polished conventions of mainstream country music.
Track | Artist | Title | Composer | |
A1 | Waylon Jennings | Honky Tonk Heroes | Billy Joe Shaver | |
A2 | Waylon Jennings | Old Five And Dimmers (Like Me) | Billy Joe Shaver | |
A3 | Waylon Jennings | Willie The Wandering Gypsy And Me | Billy Joe Shaver | |
A4 | Waylon Jennings | Low Down Freedom | Billy Joe Shaver | |
A5 | Waylon Jennings | Omaha | Billy Joe Shaver | |
B1 | Waylon Jennings | You Asked Me To | Shaver/Jennings | |
B2 | Waylon Jennings | Ride Me Down Easy | Billy Joe Shaver | |
B3 | Waylon Jennings | Ain’t No God In Mexico | Billy Joe Shaver | |
B4 | Waylon Jennings | Black Rose | Billy Joe Shaver | |
B5 | Waylon Jennings | We Had It All | Troy Seals |