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Waylon
- An Autobiography
- Narrated by: Waylon Jennings
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
- Abridged Audiobook
- Release date: 12-16-99
- Language: English
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
Regular price: $17.09
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Publisher's Summary
Waylon Jennings gave up his spot on a flight that changed music history. His mentor, Buddy Holly, took that seat and was killed when the plane crashed.
Born dirt poor, Jennings went from country disc jockey to country superstar, leading the revolution in country music with his platinum album The Outlaws. Through his eyes we see the Nashville scene in the early days, and through his honest, no-holds-barred storytelling, we follow his struggle to overcome drugs and impending bankruptcy to establish himself as one of the living legends of country music.
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"I love this book. Vast, comprehensive, revealing, exciting, and entertaining, it's an original in a roomful of carbon copies." (Johnny Cash)
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- Liz
- 12-24-04
Great memories!
As young newlyweds we used to go to JD's and listen to the music of Waylon and the Waylors. This thoughtful autobiography read by old Waylon himself is enjoyable and entertaining.
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- Dave
- 04-26-18
Amazing. But not unabridged.
Where does Waylon rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
One of the greatest. There’s no voice like Waylon’s.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Waylon because he is THE outlaw.
What does Waylon Jennings bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
That voice. Like he’s having a conversation with you.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes.
Any additional comments?
This is NOT unabridged and should not be advertised as such.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-14-17
The Outlaw Tells His Own Story
On the plus side, and it is a huge plus, this is Waylon narrating his own book. From his childhood in West Texas to a career as one of the greatest musical artists of his generation, Waylon weaves a magical narrative. Waylon was most influenced by the legendary Buddy Holly (Waylon gave up his seat on the ill-fated plane to the Big Bopper) and staying true to what Buddy inculcated in him was a big part of the impetus behind his resistance to Nashville's conformist mindset. It's all here--the music (book starts with Waylon singing his hit song "I've Always Been Crazy"), the marriages, tragedies, triumphs. Waylon is brutally honest about the negative impact that the years of amphetamine and cocaine abuse did to his health, relationships, and finances, but he is refreshingly aware enough to take responsibility for it. The only downside of the book is that it is an abridged version of the book but it is good nonetheless. That is the only reason I didn't give this book five stars straight across!
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- Rachel Brewer
- 04-16-17
A magical listening experience for a Waylon fan!
As a Waylon fan I can't think of a better way to experience his story than through his own voice. It was magical!
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- Brock A. Barnes
- 08-06-18
Great audiobook
I loved the book. It was even better being narrated by the man (Waylon Jennings) himself. I could listen to him read the phone book.
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- C. Jones
- 06-27-18
In his own words
How cool to have his story in his own words straight from his lips. There’s not to much sugar coating and seems pretty honest.
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- Mark P Lutz
- 05-10-18
Waylon fan? Yes, listen.
Addiction issues? yes, listen.
Family with addiction issues? yes, listen.
If you’re a fan, have addiction issues and family members with addiction issues. Definitely Listen!!!!
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- Hannah
- 01-29-18
Abridged!
This was so great to hear this autobiography in Waylon’s voice. I wish there was an unabridged version
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- Andy
- 01-18-18
amazing story. took me off guard
I learned things I never knew about Waylon. forever changed the way I listen to Waylon's music!
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- Tim Simpson
- 08-08-17
great listen
always loved to hear Waylon and now listening to his book read by him was even better
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- Anonymous User
- 03-31-18
💗 Waylon Jennings 💘
Thank you Waylon for sharing, was great getting to know you. Your music will live on 🤗💋💗
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- Mr. Stephen Lloyd
- 08-17-17
a welcome surprise
I have read the paper version and this was a welcome surprise as waylon Jennings is reading it to you I love this guy his music his last wife and his last son shooter but you get to hear about his other kids and wife's and every one in between