Album: The Ramblin' Man by Waylon Jennings (1974)
Genre: Rock | Style: Country
Format: Album

Description: The Ramblin' Man is an album by Waylon Jennings, released on RCA Victor in 1974. With a slightly more commercial sound than some of his previous records, it remained true to Jennings' outlaw country image. The album was released at what was still considered to be the height of the outlaw movement in country music; this was reflected in The Ramblin' Man's chart success, with the record peaking at #3 on the country charts. "I'm a Ramblin' Man", "Amanda" and "Rainy Day Woman", released as singles, were phenomenally successful as well, with the former two becoming #1 hits and "Rainy Day Woman" reaching #2. The Ramblin' Man was reissued on Buddah Records in 1999 with three bonus tracks.

Artist Background: Waylon Arnold Jennings was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing guitar at eight and began performing at twelve on KVOW radio. He formed a band, The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J. on KVOW, KDAV, KYTI and KLLL. In 1958, Buddy Holly arranged Jennings' first recording session, of "Jolie Blon" and "When Sin Stops (Love Begins)". Holly hired him to play bass. During the "Winter Dance Party Tour," in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly chartered a plane ... Part of the Texas, United States music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Country style.

Music Scene: Part of the Texas, United States music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Country style.

Tags: Rock, Country, 1970s, Album

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The Ramblin' Man is an album by Waylon Jennings, released on RCA Victor in 1974. With a slightly more commercial sound than some of his previous records, it remained true to Jennings' outlaw country image. The album was released at what was still considered to be the height of the outlaw movement in country music; this was reflected in The Ramblin' Man's chart success, with the record peaking at #3 on the country charts. "I'm a Ramblin' Man", "Amanda" and "Rainy Day Woman", released as singles, were phenomenally successful as well, with the former two becoming #1 hits and "Rainy Day Woman" reaching #2. The Ramblin' Man was reissued on Buddah Records in 1999 with three bonus tracks.

The Ramblin' Man

Waylon Jennings

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