Jennings then worked as a DJ in Coolidge, Arizona, and Phoenix. He formed a rockabilly club band, The Waylors. He recorded for independent label Trend Records and A&M Records before succeeding with RCA Victor after achieving creative control.
During the 1970s, Jennings was instrumental in the inception of Outlaw country movement. He released critically acclaimed albums Lonesome, On'ry and Mean and Honky Tonk Heroes followed by hit albums Dreaming My Dreams as well as Are You Ready for the Country. In 1976, he released the album Wanted! The Outlaws with Willie Nelson, Tompall Glaser, and Jessi Colter, the first platinum country music album. That success was followed by Ol' Waylon and the hit song "Luckenbach, Texas". Jennings was featured in the 1978 album White Mansions performed by various artists documenting the lives of people in the Confederacy during the Civil War. The songs on the album were written by Paul Kennerley. By the early 1980s, Jennings was struggling with a cocaine addiction, which he quit in 1984. Later, he joined the country supergroup The Highwaymen with Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Johnny Cash, which released three albums between 1985 and 1995. During that period, Jennings released the successful album Will the Wolf Survive. He toured less after 1997 to spend more time with his family. Between 1999 and 2001, his appearances were limited by health problems. On February 13, 2002, Jennings died from complications of diabetes.
Jennings also appeared in films and television series. He was the balladeer for The Dukes of Hazzard, composing and singing the show's theme song and providing narration for the show. In 2001, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, which he chose not to attend. In 2007, he was posthumously awarded the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award by the Academy of Country Music.
Jennings's music was characterized by his "powerful" singing voice, noted by his "rough-edged quality", as well as his phrasing and texture. He was also recognized for his "spanky-twang" guitar style. To create his sound, he used a pronounced 'phaser' effect' plus a mixture of thumb and fingers during the rhythmic parts, while using picks for the lead runs. He combined hammer-on and pull-off riffs, with eventual upper-fret double stops and modulation effects. Jennings played a 1953 Fender Telecaster, a used guitar that was a gift from The Waylors. Jennings's bandmates adorned his guitar with a distinctive leather cover that featured a black background with a white floral work. Jennings further customized it by filing down the frets to lower the strings on the neck to obtain the slapping sound. Among his other guitars, Jennings used a 1950 Fender Broadcaster from the mid-1970s, until he gave it to guitarist Reggie Young in 1993. The leather covers of his guitars were carved by leather artist Terry Lankford.
His signature image was characterized by his long hair and beard, as well as his black hat and the black leather vest he wore during his appearances.
Jennings's music had a major influence on several neotraditionalist and alternative country artists, including Hank Williams Jr., The Marshall Tucker Band,[124] Travis Tritt, Steve Earle, Jamey Johnson, John Anderson, his son, Shooter Jennings, Sturgill Simpson, and Hank Williams III.
In 2008, his first posthumous album, Waylon Forever, was released. The album consisted of songs recorded with his son Shooter when he was 16. In 2012, Waylon: The Music Inside a three-volume project, consisting of covers of Jennings's songs by different artists, was released. The same year, it was announced for September the release of Goin' Down Rockin': The Last Recordings, a set of 12 songs recorded by Jennings and bassist Robby Turner before his death in 2002. Jennings's family was reluctant to release any new material because they did not feel comfortable at the time. The songs only featured Jennings and Turner on the bass, while further accompaniment would be added later. Ten years after, Turner completed the recordings with the help of former Waylors. The Jennings family approved the release despite the launch of a new business focused on his estate. Shooter Jennings arranged deals for a clothing line, while also launching a renewed website, and started talks with different producers about the making of a biographical film.
Come With Me
Waylon Jennings Lyrics
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I'm a mountain,come on and climb
Because you look so good,to be so down
It won't take much girl,to turn it all around
Come with me,come with me
The feeling's free,just come with me
Will get on a cloud girl,and ride it high
I'll take you where,you've never been before
Once we're there,you'll cry for more
If it's dark in your world,come walk in mine
My love's a light babe,it's on all the time
Come with me,come with me
The feeling's free,just come with me
Will get on a cloud girl,and ride it high
Say hello sun,as we sail bye
Come with me,come with me
The feeling's free,just come with me
Will get on a cloud girl,and ride it high
Say hello sun,as we sail bye
The song "Come With Me" by Waylon Jennings is a love song that talks about encouraging someone who is feeling down to come along with him and find a way out of their difficulties. The lyrics describe the singer as someone who can help to ease the woman's pain by taking her to a happier place. In the first verse, Jennings invites the girl to come climb with him on this metaphorical mountain; a sign of confidence that he will be the one to guide her to ease. He describes her as looking good but also down, and emphasizes that it won't take much to turn things around. Jennings sings to the woman to relax and enjoy the feeling of being free as they embark on a new journey together.
The second verse emphasizes the fact that Jennings will show her places she's never been before, places that will make her beg for more. He offers to have her walk in his world if she's in darkness, indicating that he will do everything in his power to brighten up her world. Jennings delivers his message clearly that the woman should come along with him and experience the feeling of being free, even if it's just for a while. The chorus emphasizes these ideas by inviting the girl to join him on a cloud where they'll both sail off into the sunset, away from their troubles.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "Come With Me" display the message of love, hope, and compassion. Jennings encourages the woman to come along with him and experience a new world with different perspectives, emotions, and ways of living.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're in a bind,with a troubled mind
If you're facing problems and feeling troubled, stressed, or overwhelmed
I'm a mountain,come on and climb
I'm a strong, reliable, and supportive person, who will help you overcome your troubles
Because you look so good,to be so down
Despite the problems you're facing, you still have a lot of potential and inner beauty
It won't take much girl,to turn it all around
It won't take much effort or time to find a solution or a way out of your problems
Come with me,come with me
Join me on this journey, let me help you
The feeling's free,just come with me
You won't have to pay anything to feel better, just follow my lead
Will get on a cloud girl,and ride it high
Together, we'll experience happiness, freedom, and pleasure
Say hello sun,as we sail bye
We'll leave our problems and worries behind, and embrace a bright and positive future
I'll take you where,you've never been before
I'll introduce you to a new world of possibilities, opportunities, and experiences
Once we're there,you'll cry for more
You'll enjoy this new world so much, you'll want to stay and explore even further
If it's dark in your world,come walk in mine
If you're feeling lost, sad, or hopeless, let me show you a brighter and happier way of life
My love's a light babe,it's on all the time
My love and support are always available to you, no matter what
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX KARBOURIS
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If you're in a bind, with a troubled mind
I'm a mountain, come on and climb
Because you look so good, to be so down
It won't take much girl, to turn it all around
Come with me, come with me
The feeling's free, just come with me
Will get on a cloud girl, and ride it high
Say hello sun, as we sail bye
I'll take you where, you've never been before
Once we're there, you'll cry for more
If it's dark in your world, come walk in mine
My love's a light babe, it's on all the time
Come with me, come with me
The feeling's free, just come with me
Will get on a cloud girl, and ride it high
Say hello sun, as we sail bye
Come with me, come with me
The feeling's free, just come with me
Will get on a cloud girl, and ride it high
Say hello sun, as we sail bye
@JosephWolford-mi1pi
Who still listens to Waylon Jennings in 2023 that's what's up
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Me 100%
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I do
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Me
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Listening in 2023 ❤
@jennyhodge6502
This past July,my Grandson and I found Waylons grave site near Mesa ,Az..wow a 69 year old Nana n her 15 year old grandson both loves Waylon..How cool is that..
@mitchelldelashmitt8345
Jenny Hodge awesome y'all share same heart the love of music
@Wj_goat
Hi. I am the same age as your grandson. My dad and I love Waylon. I’ve been listening to Waylon since forever. Probably for as long as I’ve been alive. Rest in peace highway man. I love you, and I wish I could write you a letter. I would also love to go visit you someday Waylon. But, we will be the closest together when it is my time to come and see you in heaven.