Live From Austin Tx (Dig)

Waylon Jennings | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 21, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 1989
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: New West Records
• ASIN: B000E1XODU
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #110,875 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. I’m A Ramblin’ Man

2. Rainy Day Woman

3. America

4. I May Be Used (But Baby I Ain’t Used Up)

5. Amanda

6. Me And Bobby McGee

7. Trouble Man

8. Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys

9. Good Ol’ Boys (Theme From The Dukes Of Hazzard)

10. You Asked Me To

11. Couple More Years

12. Bob Wills Is Still King

13. Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way

14. Suspicious Minds

15. Honky Tonk Angeles

16. Good Hearted Woman

17. I’ve Always Been Crazy

18. Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)

19. I Ain’t Living Long Like This

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

This 1989 taping for the Austin City Limits series (also available on DVD) finds Waylon Jennings in fine form and particularly feisty spirits, from his playful jabs at hometown hero Willie Nelson through a definitive, go-for-the-throat rendition of Rodney Crowell's anthem "Ain't Living Long Like This." In addition to a litany of his "outlaw" hits from a decade or more earlier, he teams with wife Jessi Colter for duets on Elvis Presley's "Suspicious Minds" and "Honky Tonk Angels" (the classic recorded by Hank Thompson as "The Wild Side of Life"). His cover of "Me and Bobby McGee" seems to draw inspiration from both Kris Kristofferson's original and Janis Joplin's hit. The crowd embraces the native Texan as a conquering hero. Spurred on, Jennings and the band bring a rough-hewn freshness to material that might otherwise seem way too familiar. --Don McLeese

Product Description

The Live From Austin, Texas series takes the classic performances from the award winning Austin City Limits TV show and makes them available to consumers with improved audio quality and bonus songs that were cut from the original broadcast. This latest set includes performances from some of country music’s Outlaws including Waylon Jennings, trailblazers who didn’t follow the trends and refused to play by the rules set by Music Row. This release is taken from Waylon's April 1989 visist to the Austin City Limits stages. Also available on DVD

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A legend in fine form...nothing better!, March 5, 2006

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DanD - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live From Austin Tx (Dig) (Audio CD)

Waylon Jennings was a powerhouse of musical energy. Few of his recorded performances capture that like this 1989 concert, performed on April Fool's Day. There's no joke here, though...Waylon was among the best performers the music industry ever saw, or will ever see!

As he kicks off the album with a joke and a rocker ("Ya'll say you're ready? I ain't."), you can tell this is gonna be one hell of a ride. And it is. Through rejuvinated classics that seem comfortably familiar and yet refreshingly new, he declares his outlaw status ("Trouble Man," "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys," "I've Always Been Crazy"); shows his sensitive side ("Amanda," "Luchenbach Texas"); and makes bold declarations of his own beliefs and attitudes ("America," "Bob Wills Is Still The King").

The effect is an energetic, feisty, rockin' live collection. LIVE FROM AUSTIN TX is yet anothe classic Waylon Jennings album. It's not quite as good as his previous WAYLON LIVE (especially the two-disc set), recorded in the early seventies; but then, that's probably one of the greatest records of all time. However, this album is probably one of the best that will be released this year, and is certainly one of Waylon's most captivating performances. So buy it and experience the sensation of an honest man, with his faults and flaws, just trying to sing a few songs and influence a few lives. He'll probably influence yours. For the better or worse...at least you'll have a great soundtrack!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great artist comes to life ... again ... LIVE, March 4, 2006

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Jim G "waymore-fan" (sunny california) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live From Austin Tx (Dig) (Audio CD)

Waylon Jennings was a legend and a music icon. In this latest offering everyone has a chance to see Waylon at his best, and live ... re-live a concert with the greatest singer of our time. And, yes, I happen to be biased and opinionated about his music.

This album captures the essence of Waylon at a time in his career when he had mastered the life of a country sing. He worked the audiences like a master, providing more that just song and music - he was a part-time comedian. His music was as good as ever. He displays the commanding way he had with his trademark leather covered Telecaster - the staccato bark was roaring. For the true Waylon fans, the sound emanating from his guitar was a big part of the sound that captured your souls. Waylon's voice was at its best, strong and clear night after night. He had one of the greatest voices of all time, and you can hear it in each of his songs - powerful and clear.

Something Waylon brought to the stage was a sound that reminded you that he WAS the same singer from his records. While the tempo might change from year to year, and some songs may not be word for word that same as you heard on the single. However, you knew it was Waylon Jennings - this collection reminds you of that. He was real in a way that few captured.

The songs on this CD (and DVD) are the ones you paid to hear ... over and over. The ones you wanted to hear Waylon sing. He rocks on the songs you expect to rock the house, and closes with a powerful rendition of "I Ain't Living Long Like This" ... the best country-rock song. When you listen to "Me And Bobby McGee" it sounds like it was always Waylon's song. His duets with Jessi Colter (Mrs. Waylon Jennings) are two of the best they did. "Suspicious Minds" was a classic for this duo, and you knew when Waylon played the opening notes ... Jessi was coming. They follow that with "Honky Tonk Angels" which was a great song for them, but also showed the chemistry that had on stage.

The band he assembled for this era in his career was one of the best. They played Waylon's music the way it was supposed to be played. Mooney, Jigger, Jeff, Barry, and Kevin bring the sound of Waylon's distinctive style to life. They were amazing pickers, and truly, fantastic people - I met each of them, and always considered them friends.

Every song is great, and a great reminder of the man we lost too soon. If you are a Waylon fan, you'll love taking this trip back in time. And if you aren't a Waylon fan, this CD may make you wonder why.

I bought both the CD and DVD because they reminded me of everything that I loved about Waylon's music ... the way it captured my soul, and has held since I heard him sing so many years ago. Heck, I bought a copy to give to my ex-wife because we enjoyed so many shows ... and this was the Waylon we saw and knew.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PURE GREATNESS!!!!!!!!!, May 15, 2006

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bicround_2000 "bicround_2000" (Dallas, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live From Austin Tx (Dig) (Audio CD)

This DVD captures Waylon before the health problems took hold of him. His playing and vocals are simply awesome!!! You also get the honor of seeing the steel-guitar genius Ralph "Moon" Mooney perform his magic on all of the Waylon Jennings classics! I highly recommend anyone who appreciates great country music with a driving beat to buy this one for the ages.........