“LUCHENBACH, TEXAS” by WAYLON JENNINGS
Waylon Jennings was an American singer, songwriter, and musician, who was born on June 15th, 1937. His distinctive voice (and rebellious spirit) made him a legendary figure in country music. In the early 1970s, alongside Willie Nelson, he helped spearhead the “outlaw country movement”.
Some of Jennings’ most popular songs include “Good Hearted Woman”, “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his career, he received multiple Grammy Awards, and in 2001, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
On this very day, February 13th, 2002, Wayland Arnold Jennings died in his sleep from complications of diabetes. In memory of his passing, exactly 22 years ago today, I have chosen one of his most recognizable songs. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Released on April 11th 1977, here’s the late WAYLON JENNINGS, with “LUCHENBACH, TEXAS”….