All Around Cowboy (v2)
Waylon Jennings · Mackintosh and T.J. [RCA Victor] [1976]
Just a broken down cowboy all down on his luck
Been through the best of his friends
On a long lonesome highway in an old pickup truck.
Crossed Texas like a hot dusty wind
He was all around cowboy back in1949
From the top it's been long way down.
Since the whiskey and the women
Started winnin' his time
They rode him high and hard to the ground
He remembers the thrill of bein' a winner
In the days of his first rodeo.
But there's somethin' about winning
That didn't last forever
Maybe tomorrow things'll get better
If devil lets loose of his soul
He'll be, be the all around cowboy again.
All Around Cowboy (v2)
Waylon Jennings delivers a quintessential outlaw country performance on this re-recording of 'All Around Cowboy,' a staple of his discography that embodies the genre's signature blend of twang and storytelling. Released on the RCA Victor catalog in 1976 as part of the Mackintosh and T.J. album, the track showcases Jennings' signature vocal style, characterized by its gritty delivery and melodic phrasing that defined the 'Outlaw' movement of the late 1970s. The song serves as a poignant narrative piece, reflecting themes of rural life and resilience often explored in country music during this era. As a key track in Jennings' catalog, it remains a significant example of his ability to craft memorable melodies that resonate with the spirit of independent country music, standing alongside other notable works from his extensive body of work recorded for RCA Victor and later reissues.