The Icons of Outlaw Country Show #037

Every week, John Wesley Karson takes listeners on a two-hour journey delving into the rebellious sounds of outlaw country. With captivating storytelling, he shares the tales and tunes of these alternative country icons, immersing audiences in the rich tapestry of this genre. Through his show, he cheers the spirit of nonconformity and introduces listeners to the unique voices that have shaped the outlaw country movement.

On this weeks episode we start with a Christmas song from Merle Haggard and feature artists like, Robert Earl Keen, Rodney Crowell, Dale Watson & feature selections from the 1976 album WANTED: THE OUTLAWS by Willie, Waylon, Jessi Coulter and Tompall Glaser in honor of it’s 46th anniversary of becoming the first ever million selling Country Western album.

Playlist

HOUR ONE

Goin’ Home for Christmas – Merle Haggard – 1982
She Ain’t Going Nowhere – Guy Clark – 1975
Let Him Roll – Bobby Bare – 1981
Write Your Own Songs – Willie Nelson – 1982
Dallas – Joe Ely – 1981
The Front Porch Song – Robert Earl Keen – 1984
Night Riders Lament – Jerry Jeff Walker – 1975
Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends – Rita Coolidge & Kris Kristofferson – 1978
Flatland Hillbillies – Rodney Crowell – 2019
I Lie When I Drink – Dale Watson – 2013
Truckin’ Man – Dale Watson – 1996
Ride Me Down Easy – Billy Joe Shaver – 1973
Livin’ on the Run – David Allan Coe – 1976

HOUR TWO

Away in a Manger – Waylon Jennings – 1993
Clyde – Waylon Jennings – 1980
There Ain’t Good Chain Gang – Johnny Cash & Waylon Jennings – 1978
Crystal Clear – Marshall Chapman – 1977
I’d Love to Knock the Hell Right Out of You – Hank Jr. – 1999
Wrong’s What I Do Best – George Jones – 1992
Billy the Kid – Charlie Daniels Band – 1976
You Just Can’t See Him from the Road – Chris LeDoux – 1992
Yesterdays Wine – Willie Nelson – 1976
T for Texas – Tompall Glaser – 1976
Honky Tonk Heroes – Waylon Jennings – 1976
You Mean to Say – Jessie Coulter – 1976
Heaven & Hell – Waylon & Willie – 1976
Suspicious Minds – Waylon & Jessie – 1976
A Good Hearted Woman – Waylon & Willie – 1976