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Waylon Jennings 'Rose in Paradise' KLAW Radio [VIDEO]

KLAW Morning Crew — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:50:18 +0000

Today’s KLAW Classic was the 12th and final number one for a Legend and and Outlaw, Waylon Jennings. From 26 years ago, here’s ‘Rose in Paradise’, your KLAW Classic.

Ed Bruce 'You're the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:18:33 +0000

Earlier this week, our KLAW Classic from Waylon & Willie, was actually written and performed first by Ed Bruce. While Bruce gained lots of success as a songwriter with hits from Tanya Tucker, Crystal Gayle and of course Waylon & Willie, today’s KLAW Classic was Ed Bruce’s first top 10 and only #1 song as [...]

Waylon and Willie 'Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

KLAW Morning Crew — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:06:54 +0000

You can never go wrong with a KLAW Classic from Waylon and Willie! Today’s Classic came from the album ‘Waylon & Willie’, featuring songs from both artists individually, and several duets. ‘Mama’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys’ was originally recorded by Ed Bruce, but reached the #1 spot with Waylon and [...]

Waylon & Willie 'Good Hearted Woman' KLAW Classic

KLAW Morning Crew — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:30:09 +0000

Our KLAW Classic today is a tribute of sorts to Tina Turner! No, really, it was inspired by an advertisement of a performance by Tina Turner, described as a ‘Good hearted woman, loving two timing men’. Waylon Jennings saw this ad and went to find Willie Nelson who was in the middle of a poker [...]

Waylon Jennings 'Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:26:29 +0000

Today we recognize a sad day in Country Music as we lost a great singer and musician, Waylon Jennings, 11 years ago today.

Waylon who began his career as a bass player for Buddy Holly, gave up his seat on the fated flight that took the lives of Buddy Holly, and the Big Bopper

Waylon Jennings 'Are You Sure Hank Done it This Way' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Frank Seres — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:28:34 +0000

Today’s Classic is from Waylon Jennings. Written and recorded by Waylon in 1975, this song, ‘Are You Sure Hank Done it This Way’ pays tribute to the late Hand Williams, Sr. while subtly blasting some of the country artists of the ’70′s. The classic hit the top of the country charts on this day 37 [...]

Waylon Jennings 'I've Always Been Crazy' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Frank Seres — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 12:15:08 +0000

Got a great tune for the KLAW Saturday classic, featured on K-LAW 101′s Classic Saturday Morning show. It was the #1 song 34 years ago this weekend – September 9th 1978. It was the 6th solo #1 for one of the great outlaws of country music. Check out the video below from a 1984 Austin City [...]

The Highwaymen 'The Highwayman' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Frank Seres — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:55:16 +0000

Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson make up the group The Highwaymen. All great artists in their own right, The Highwaymen recorded 2 albums, and gained a number one song from the album of the same name, ‘The Highwayman’. The song written by Jimmy Webb came after he woke from a dream of being [...]

Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson 'Just To Satisfy You' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Frank Seres — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:27:39 +0000

From Thirty years ago today, this duo celebrates their 3rd Number one song, “Just to Satisfy You”. The song was co written by one half of the due, Waylon Jennings, and was the title track of his album of the same name way back in 1969. This is interesting; the ‘B’ side of the release [...]

KLAW Country Song Showdown – George Strait vs. Waylon & Willie

Frank Seres — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:25:41 +0000

This weeks KLAW Country Song Showdown takes on a theme – Cowboys! Cowboy songs have always been a staple in country music, and nobody does Cowboy songs better than George Strait, and Waylon and Willie. Vote for your favorite song in this weeks Country Song Showdown by midnight on Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Waylon Jennings 'Rose In Paradise' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Frank Seres — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:36:19 +0000

Today’s KLAW Classic was the 12th and Final Number One Song for Waylon Jennings. It was included as a duet with Willie Nelson on Chris Young’s “Man I Want To Be” album. Here’s “Rose In Paradise”.

Waylon Jennings' Last Recordings to Be Released September 11

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:00:45 +0000

In February, we reported that legendary country outlaw Waylon Jennings‘ family had determined to celebrate the singer’s life and career with a new album of primarily unreleased material. This week, the release date and track listing of ‘Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Last Recordings’ was finally announced. Due out September 11, 2012, the record will feature 12 songs, 11 of which Jennings wrote.

Waylon Jennings' Family to Honor His Legacy by Releasing New Music

Billy Dukes — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:00:31 +0000

This week marked the 10th anniversary of Waylon Jennings‘ death, and in celebration of his life and career, his family announced plans to release an album of unreleased material. ‘Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Final Recordings’ will be released sometime this year. The AP reports that eight of the 12 songs have never been released before. [...]

Classic Country Saturday Morning – Mothers Day

Clay Miller — Sat, 07 May 2011 10:45:36 +0000

Classic country this morning will spotlight some songs around the lady we aree all giving honor to this weekend – “Mom.” Listen for songs from – Dolly Parton – Reba McEntire – Waylon & Willie – Loretta Lynn – Glen Campbell And a whole lot more! Looking forward to [...]

Ralph Mooney Passes

Clay Miller — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:46:19 +0000

Ralph Mooney, the pioneering steel guitar player who recorded and toured with WAYLON JENNINGS for two decades, died on Sunday night from cancer complications in Kennedale, Texas. He was 82. Mooney recorded on numerous hits for MERLE HAGGARD, BUCK OWENS and others. But it was for his work with Waylon that he was best [...]