Waylon Jennings -Willie, Hank Jr and the Power Of Saying No

Barry Walsh shares Waylon Jennings stories. Barry toured with Waylon and played on his records throughout the 1980s and he's kind enough tp share some personal memories of life on the road with Waylon Jennings.

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[techreviews.heretoday.gonetomo]

While attending a Wedding in Laughlin Nevada at another casino. I was staying at the Riverside. It just so happened Waylon jennings was playing there. I quickly scooped up the tickets. I went to the wedding rehearsal, then back to the riverside for something to eat, and maybe play a few slot machines. I wasn't going to be able to play long, because the concert was soon about to start. I am playing a dollar progressive next to the escalator. I look over to my left..Waylon jennings was playing the slot machine next to me!!..He says "How ya doing Hoss" I could not believe it. Here i was worried about getting up to the concert hall in time to see him, and he is right beside me plaything the slots!!..Never forget that.. :^)

[davidterry]

I don't think I have one favorite Waylon, I have several favorite Waylon songs

[ozarkhillibilly]

Waylon, Willie, and the boys. Another great video Otis! I love how you do this, letting them tell their stories instead of interviewing them. So much more insight is gained.

[jessieolmos]

So, glad I got to listen to your stories. Next four years, I'm going to truly enjoy this. Being from Central Texas, Thank You.

[halwright]

After all these years watching interviews, hearing stories, reading books (including his own), and getting an autographed photo with a kind note back that I did not expect when I wrote him a rather heartfelt fan letter in 1992, I've concluded Waylon must have been a great person. But I have no doubt he was tough, demanded respect, and had a temper. Sadly, the tough guy stuff is what becomes mythologized. I will always admire Waylon for the way he conquered all his demons, took no bull from anyone, had a big heart beneath the image, and made the most treasured music of my life.

[galenbrewer]

Hoss - I first heard Waylon at Willie’s Picnic in 1974. He blew everyone away and was the most memorable of the three-day event.

[gthgth]

What a well spoken and articulate set of memories from Mr. Walsh. Thank you Mr. Gibbs.

[shawnpaul]

"I've Always Been Crazy" has to be my favorite Waylon song, though I've never heard a "bad" Waylon song.

[fastjeffy]

Laid back country picker is my favorite Waylon song. His brother James owns a liquor store in Littlefield, TX called Waymore’s that has a Waylon museum. James is a salt of the earth fella that’s loves talking about music and ranching. Well worth the stop

[brianm]

I was a huge fan...Bob Wills is Still The King....My Favourite Song....

[emjayemjayhawk]

I had never heard "Rainy Day Woman" until Kenny Vaughan mentioned it in one of your videos. Now it has become infamous with my children as "that song mom listens to over and over". The steel guitar is hypnotic.

[PongbyAtari]

I saw Waylon in 1977 at Chrysler Arena in Ann Arbor he was the Headliner with Hank Jr. as the Opener. I was 16 a Sophomore in HighSchool what a memorable night I still have my ticket stub $8.

[bobralph]

I not a musician, but back in day, me and my buds loved to catch big shows in smaller venues. There was a defuct seafood restaurant, someone turned into a bad ass music venue It was over in the Metro center area in Nashvegas. Long story short Tony Joe White opened for JJ Cale. That's amazing enough. We got there early had like really good seats up front. It was like tables and seats. We were well on the way to a wild time. Tony Joe had started there was an empty table right beside us. Kinda weird cause the place was packed. During one of TJW's songs, this dude and chick walked in sat down at the empty table. It was Jessie and Waylon . I nearly shit, lol. I tried to buy them drinks, he said " No hoss I'm buying yall drinks" well you know how it goes from there. That was quite a nite !!

[judyanderson]

My fave WJ songs are mostly ballads. There's just something about this big strong macho cowboy singing these love songs with his thundering heart breaking voice that get to me. I liked "Amanda" the 1st time I heard it. Years later I learned he wrote that for his wife. That made the song even better cuz it came from the heart. Also "This Time", "Luch...TX". Of course "Ru Sure Hank Done It This Way", "Bob Wills Is Still the King". First time I heard that song was on the classic rock station here. The DJ's said they wanted to play something special. I think that was 88-89.. somewhere around there

[travisowens]

I’ve recently read “Tales of my Outlaw Dad” by Terry Jennings. In the book you find out that Waylon was a sweet guy and had a good heart but you also find out that you didn’t want to cross him or he would let you have it, the image would become reality.

[chriskleen]

I have always loved "Drinkin and Dreamin" and definitely "Rose in Paradise" . But there are too many to list.

[otisgibbs]

What's your favorite Waylon Jennings song?

[coderedcamaro]

I could listen to waylon stories for days, so HELL YEA MORE WAYLON!!!!

[timshull]

"10 years on the road making one night stands speeding my young life away"

[toploadtele]

A dear friend who is now gone, played rhythm and sang back-up with Waylon over a decade. He played live on the road and on many his most successful records including Good Hearted Woman recorded from 1969-1971 then released in 1972. He wrote "I Knew You'd Be Leavin'" (Billy Ray Reynolds) – 2:43 on the Good Hearted Woman album among others Waylon cut. Everone loved Bill Ray and he seemingly knew everybody in the music business in and around Nashville. RIP BRR