Highwayman

by Waylon Jennings / Willie Nelson / Johnny Cash / Kris Kristofferson

Highwayman cover art

Bringing together four of the most mythologized figures in outlaw country, this collaborative project served as a triumphant summit for the genre's aging renegades. Produced by Chips Moman, the record utilizes a polished, slightly modernized sound while allowing each legendary vocalist to trade verses and highlight their distinct phrasing. The massive success of the Jimmy Webb-penned title track successfully revitalized the commercial standing of all four participants.

Genres

  • Outlaw Country
  • Country

Tracklist

  1. Highwayman
  2. The Last Cowboy Song
  3. Jim, I Wore A Tie Today
  4. Big River
  5. Committed To Parkview
  6. Desperados Waiting For A Train
  7. Deportee (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos)
  8. Welfare Line
  9. Against The Wind
  10. The Twentieth Century Is Almost Over