Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy - 1984
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Published 2011-11-16
I fully agree with the review by Mark Deming in AllMusic about this DVD:
Once upon a time, Waylon Jennings was one of the hardest partying men in country music (no small statement), but by the time he appeared on PBS's long-running music series Austin City Limits in 1984, Jennings asked that his taping take place at 11 a.m., which would have been closer to his bedtime during his years as country's number one outlaw. A newly cocaine-fee Waylon plays "I Can Get off on You" early in this set, which contains his complete set from that KLRU-TV taping, and the man sounds tough and committed throughout a fast-paced show, during which he runs through 14 songs in less than 40 minutes and displays his trademark ability to sound energetic and laid-back at the same time. Waylon was always an artist of glorious contradictions, and a number of them are clearly audible on Live from Austin TX; for a man who looked, sounded, and lived like a badass, he was always at his best wearing his heart on his sleeve on broken-hearted numbers like "It's Not Supposed to Be That Way" and "Dreaming My Dream with You," and while he was famous for his rowdy, hard-living ways, he was perfectly comfortable singing "Don't You Think This Outlaw Bit's Done Got out of Hand" against type. Jennings wastes no time in this show, but the spirit is with him at all times, and both his voice and his lead guitar work shine, while his band (including the great Ralph Mooney on pedal steel) is in superb form. And Jennings sings Rodney Crowell's "Ain't Living Long Like This" as if he owns it. Live from Austin TX captures what was probably just another set in the life of Waylon Jennings, but the subtle fire and total commitment he brings to these songs prove the man never dogged it in front of an audience, and anyone who ever enjoyed his rough, sweet music will get a kick out of this.
YouTube-link to medley with some good tunes from this DVD:
• Waylon Jennings - Medley - Live 1984
All Comments (21)
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He started out with his pal Buddy Holly, and his kindness to the Big Bopper spared his life, he later found a new brother in Willie, and two more in Johnny and Kris, and together those four became the most famous Highwaymen since the James gang. He found a lasting love in Jessi, and earned immorality in the hearts of all who love country music. He is now playing gigs in Heaven with his idol Hank Williams and his buddies Buddy Holly and Johnny Cash, but not long from now the Highwaymen will reunite for one helluva of a reunion show. Until that day when we will be able to see him, and buds perform, we have the music he left us, and I will take it any day. Rest well Hoss.
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Loved Waylon when I was just a kid, still love him in my 50's. His music never gets old to me. ❤=w=❤
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Mom lied to me. She told me Waylon wrote this song about my Dad. RIP both of them, I hope Dad finally got to meet ol' Hoss.
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Waylon could sing the shopping list and make it sound amazing
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nobody did it better than waylon. kick ass country act with a rock and roll attitude.
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I am Mexican/ American, and this is the way I roll all the time with this songs! A true woman with class, and waylon's songs with me makes me very outlaw. Lol Ayyy weyyyy like I say in Spanish! Esto si es musica perrona!!! ( Damn!!! This is music not the garbage that plays on the radio today.... Perrona( Son Of A Gun) LOL
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I grew up listening to this music w my Momma ❤ it's a happy sad experience for me since my Momma passed away May 22, 2023. I will say this, Waylon was my pick along side Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and Hank Williams Sr and Jr.
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I've got "I've always been crazy but it's kept me from going insane " tattooed on my arm .... my favorite tat
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Legends never die, Waylon will always live on!!
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So nice that the members of the band are mentioned, Nice to see Gary Scruggs playing—red shirt—standing to Waylon’s left. May he RIP. Terrific performance! ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤
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Who the hell are the 28 people that dislike waylon? fools!!!!!! Sure do miss him!
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Legend,I bought my dad Waylon Jennings greatest hits when I was 12 ,43 years ago......R.I.P DAD always think of you,and I know every lyric,twang and note going.......☮️👍🏼
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One of the best performances of real country music.
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Who are the 450 people that dislike waylon' s song I've always been crazy. They're idiots. It's an excellent song.
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Nobody can replace you for me ever
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A pure talent. Singing, playing the guitar, his connection with the audience, his speaking voice, his demeanor, etc. Truly my favorite of all time in the world of country music. The King. Waylon Jennings!
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Not only could he pick the day lights out of that guitar... His band was one of the best. Amazing...
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What I would give for the chance to see him play live. He’ll keep inspiring people with his music long after his passing, just like he did to me! True Legend!
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His voice was a small chunk of my childhood watching episodes of The Dukes, my dad listening to his music, etc. as an adult, I've come appreciate his music even more now than I did 30 years ago. The subject matter became more relevant to me in that time.
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Waylon was the shit when it came to outlaw country. Got clean and gave the big bopper his seat the day buddy Holly died...Is rock n roll or country rock dead no never will be thanks to legends like this here man. I reckon.
