Waylon

Tales of My Outlaw Dad

De: Terry Jennings, David Thomas - contributor

Narrado por: Christopher Ryan Grant

From the foreword by Ken Mansfield:

"There are many stories about Waylon...the family man, the creative genius man, the quiet man, the king-of-the-six-day-roar man, the uncommon man, the legendary man, the bad-ass man.... They are all in this book."

In a signed copy of his autobiography, Texas-born country "outlaw" icon Waylon Jennings penned a personal note to his son Terry: "I did my best. Now it's your turn." Two decades later, Terry Jennings finally completes the true story of his father's remarkable, unvarnished life with Waylon: Tales of My Outlaw Dad.

Born when Waylon was only 19, Terry came of age just as Waylon's career hit the stratosphere with hits like "I've Always Been Crazy" and "Good Hearted Woman", one of his famous Willie Nelson duets. Terry dropped out of high school and joined his dad on tour, and the two became more like brothers than father and son. On the road they toured with legends like Nelson, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and Jessi Colter, Waylon's fourth and final wife. Together father and son led a hard-partying lifestyle centered around music, women, and drugs.

Waylon's success - critical acclaim, best-selling albums, sold-out tours, and even TV stardom on The Dukes of Hazzard - was at times eclipsed by his demons, three divorces, crippling debt, and a depression that Terry traces to the premature death of Buddy Holly. (Waylon was supposed to be on Holly and Ritchie Valens' doomed flight.) Through it all Terry worked on the touring crew, helped manage Waylon's career, and became one of his father's closest confidants. Debunking myths and sharing incredible never-before-told stories, this book is a son's loving and strikingly honest portrait of his father, "the greatest outlaw country musician to grace this earth" and an unlikely but devoted family man. Waylon: Tales of My Outlaw Dad will resonate for generations of fans.

©2016 Terry Jennings (P)2016 Hachette Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"This book is a terrific tribute, from a son to his father." (Willie Nelson)

"I'm so excited about Terry's new book." (Dolly Parton)

Fabulous story and very entertaining great subject

you won't want to stop listening to this because its written from first hand knowledge and you can't make up the stories told

Fascinating

One of the most authentic stories I've ever read. Terry gives a unique perspective of his father Waylon. They were very close. After reading I almost felt like I knew them both personally.

Good narration for a great story.

Personal story of a son about his father. Interesting details will answer anything you wanted to know about Waylon Jennings.

Finally!!! We get a first hand account of The Man!

I have been obsessed w/ Waylons music for more than 25 years. True I was born the year Wanted! The Outlaws was released but the first voice that I ever heard sing was his...MAMAS DON'T LET YOUR BABIES GROW UP TO BE COWBOYS. My mamaw loved him and would turn up the beer and the radio nob when she heard his voice. She'd say," you know if anyone could give Elvis a run for his $...it's Waylon Jennings

Intimate and absolutely captivating

This being a book about Waylon written by his son I was worried that it would be a soft and fluffy framing of a more complicated man. It was the exact opposite. It was sincere and honest and real. If you are a fan of music or history or the outlaw movement, this is the book to read. It's a very nice tribute to a father and great musician, but it's all left on the field.

Great read…. Highly recommended

Just great book over all… totally worth the listen, fascinating hearing Waylon’s sons outlook growing up with Waylon as his dad…

Tell me more!

I don’t know why I’ve waited so long to read this, but what a treasure! I could listen to these stories for the rest of my life. Thank you for sharing this with the world. Outlaw dads are the best!

Great!

Great story but the person hired to do the audible reading it is not so great... get beyond that little thing and it is an excellent telling of his perspective.

A great story

Great narrator. Fast listening. One man’s chance to tell his story of his father. I enjoyed it

The story we all wanted to hear!

A unique inside perspective, the tale resonates life, 70s culture, and all of which you would expect.
The narrator was great, manages to sound like Waylon,Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson when needed.
This one is a Must!