The Last Cowboy Song
Waylon Jennings · Legendary Outlaws (Willie & Waylon) [Madacy Record [2003]
This is the last cowboy song
The end of a hundred year waltz
The music is sad as they're singing along
Another piece of America's lost.
He rides a feed lot and clerks in a market
On weekends selling tobacco and beer
His days're spent surrounded by fences
But he'll dream tonight of when fences weren't here.
The Old Chisholm Trail is covered by concrete
They truck 'em to market in fifty foot rigs
They blow by his market never slowing to reason
Like living and dying was all he did.
This is the last cowboy song
The end of a hundred year waltz
The music is sad as they're singing along
Another piece of America's lost.
This is the last cowboy song
The end of a hundred year waltz
The music is sad as they're singing along
Another piece of America's lost.
This is the last cowboy song...
The Last Cowboy Song
Waylon Jennings remains a defining figure in outlaw country, known for his distinctive baritone and rebellious spirit. The Last Cowboy Song captures the essence of his enduring legacy, reflecting the rugged individualism that characterized his career. Recorded for the compilation Legendary Outlaws, the track aligns with Jennings' broader discography of storytelling and raw emotion. As a cornerstone of the genre, Jennings frequently collaborated with peers like Willie Nelson, cementing a sound that prioritized authenticity over polish. This recording serves as a testament to his ability to evoke the atmosphere of the American West through music alone. It stands as a poignant song in his extensive catalogue, appealing to fans who appreciate the traditional values and narrative depth found throughout his body of work.