Why Waylon Jennings Called Out Johnny Cash: "He's Never Been the Rebel"
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- Join us as we share a surprising story between two of the oldest friends in country music. Johnny Cash held an image where fans believed that he rebelled against the establishment throughout his entire career and was the mark of a true outlaw in country music. However, Waylon Jennings very candidly spoke out against Johnny Cash and his "rebel" ways. Waylon Jennings loved Johnny Cash, but Waylon Jennings was not going to let Johnny Cash get off that easy.
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Waylon Jennings has the best Outlaw Music in the land.
I agree. Prince also faced the same things and is why there is a Paisley Park. Waylon will always be a Legend, he played his music the way he wanted to.
Waylon would probably know because him and Cash were best friends for 35 years. Even shared an apartment together. I’m sure he didn’t mean anything by it, just telling it like he saw it. They had a great friendship until the end.
I agree, truth doesn't make for good copy. Journalists have family to feed , they jazzed it up a tad n we all tuned in 🇺🇸
It being fact isn't "the way he saw it". He also did mean something by it. The interviewer said something false and he meant to correct it. There is no shame in being a "company man". Same as there is no shame in bucking the system. At least in the context of "employment". People do what they are comfortable with.
Hank Sr, the original outlaw!
Agreed.Hank is the original. Everyone else followed.
Waylon was on Letterman one night.Letterman asked him " How do you describe your music?"...Waylon responsed..."Waylon's Music."You my friend broke Nashvilles hold they had on musicans. A lot of good music came forward afterwards. Waylon th best of all of em' imo.
I think it really depends on who you're asking. Kris Kristofersson once wrote "Sunday Mornin Coming Down". Johnny had a show in the 70's called 'The Johnny Cash show' and was explicity told by the producers that a certain line in the song had to be sung differently, namely "wishing Lord that I was stoned", into "wishing Lord that I was home". When John was about to perform it for the first time on the show in front of an audidence, he asked Kris what he felt about it. Kris answered that he wrote the song with Johnny in mind, and that the song would loose it's meaning if sung differently. So once the song was performed live on the show, Johnny looked up on Kris that was sitting at the balcony in the audience, and when that line came, he sung whole-heartedly; "wishing Lord that I was STONED", just as it was ment to be sung. I can imagine the producers were not to keen about his decision, but that's Johnny for you.
I personally would have to disagree that he wasn't a rebel in his own way.
My top 3
Hank Williams jr
Johnny cash
Waylon jennings
Merle Haggard wasnt to shabby neither.
Cash was the first true country music outlaw, he literally performed at prisons when advised not to by his record label and always sticked with his boom chicka boom sound throughout the 60’s while other artist including Waylon were doing that Nashville pop sound
Wouldn’t go so far to call it a Nashville Pop sound. You can see where this is going, modern country music definitely. Waylon and many others had more of a rock sound than anything.
@@RavioloComboliWaylon did have a country rock sound once the outlaw movement started in the 70s, but during the 60s he was the complete opposite when Chet Akins was producing his music
@@joseadan13m fair enough. Wasn’t “I don’t think Hank Done it This Way” based on the fact that he was really allowed to do things his way and he had to do it like Hank Williams? I’d say other than Hank himself, Johnny Cash is as country as country can get, honestly one of the most seemingly kindest and down to earth people I’ve seen. Even if he may have been wild in his earlier years.
@@RavioloComboli couldn’t agree more, Hank Cash and Waylon are definitely what real country music is
You have no idea who Johnny was, he was Nashville Grand Ol Opere's royalty married into it, clearly inside not rebelling.
My favorite county singer Johnny Cash and Johnny paycheck
We know Johnny wasn't a rebel he was more down to earth then his friend's but he was a rebel for Jesus and that's all that matters.
He was in prison for a reason at sometime
Song about drinking killing and drugs makes him a rebel for Jesus?
@@lindadarnell2250the only time Johnny Cash spent in prison is when he was performing for the inmates.
@@josephzirngibl633He’s been in jail for drug possession.
@@michaelmonthey5974 a day or two in jail isn't the same as hard time in prison like Waylon.
I think they are all great musicians and bands, I wish them all the best😊😊😊😊😊😊😊!
WHO WERE THE REAL OUTLAWS OF COUNTRY MUSIC? SAY AGIN!!
In the world of country music, Nashville, Tennessee has long been considered the epicenter of the industry. It's a city known for its honky-tonks, country bars, and famous recording studios. However, amidst the glitz and glamour of the Nashville music scene, there was a group of artists who were often labeled as "outlaws" by the industry.
These artists, including Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Merle Haggard, were seen as rebellious and non-conformist in their approach to country music as was just mentioned. They rejected the mainstream sound and image that Nashville was known for and instead created a new style of country music that blended traditional sounds with rock and roll influences.
But why were these artists considered outlaws in the first place? The answer lies in the way Nashville recording and label companies were treating them. These companies often controlled every aspect of an artist's career, from their image to their music. They would dictate what songs an artist could record, how they should dress, and how they should present themselves to the public.
This strict control over the artists led to many feeling trapped and unable to express their true selves through their music. But the "outlaws" of country music refused to conform to these expectations. They wanted to make music on their own terms, without the interference of record labels.
In a way, these artists were the real outlaws of Nashville. They were willing to go against the norm and risk their careers to create music that was authentic to them. They were also vocal about the unfair treatment they received from record labels, shining a light on the corrupt and exploitative practices of the industry.
Despite being labeled as outlaws, these artists wore the title with pride. They were proud to challenge the status quo and pave the way for future generations of country musicians to have more creative freedom. They were also proud to stand up against the injustices of the industry and fight for fair treatment of artists.
In conclusion, the real outlaws of Nashville were not the artists who were given this label by the industry, but rather the ones who dared to defy the expectations and create music that was true to themselves. Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and many others were the true rebels of country music, and their legacy continues to inspire and influence artists today.
God wears a cowboy hat and boots!! ❤
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Yes, and also the break away from the session players. Merl Haggard once left his gun at RCA studios. Waylon got a hold of it and threatened to shoot their fingers off if they continued to play during studio recordings. When cut the album 'This Time' , he handed it to the RCA Executives and said, "This is all you got". Releasing the album would be breaking the contract with the sessions players and RCA. The album got to #4 on the Billboard charts.
@@zrilicka1 Thank you 😊
waylon jennings had a song i really liked and the one line that sticks out is ARE YOU SURE HANK DONE IT THIS WAY, and i think HANK JR would fit in this class also as he said, LATELY SOME OF MY KIN FOLK HAVE DISOWNED A FEW OTHERS AND ME, one of my favs also
Johnny Cash is a legend mmkay
Cash actually was a rebel of sorts. He did concert in prisons. Made records out of some. He was told not to, but did it anyways.
Yeah like didn't you see the tribute concert they did in the late '90's, when John said something beyond the lines of "I wanna thank the guys at CBS for having the foresight to let me do what I wanted to, because they knew I'd do it anyway.' like he seemed like a nice guy and all but he obviously didn't take shit from people.
Waylon was 100% right
Monument Records was recording Kristofferson with his road band while Willie and Waylon were still fighting RCA and Chet Atkins for creative control. Fred Foster loved artists and nurtured them. It was a great thing that they put Fred in the CMA Hall of Fame.
David Allen Coe and Johnny Paycheck were both hangers-on. Waylon and Willie started "Outlaw Country", Cash was already an established star when it became popular, he was friends with those guys, but no one ever considered him part of the outlaw genre.
I saw Waylon in an intimate concert (& yes Jesse) and his famous bus. I was shocked to see how so very tall he was (Jesse so petite)❤
Johnny Cash did release an ad in Billboard magazine flipping off Country Radio, and the Country Music establishment. There is a Documentary of Cash Vs. Music Row here on TH-cam. Cash stayed true to his roots kept his style, and Sound. His acoustic record was him playing the same way he played. It was a come back record for him. During the late 70’s he released an album called John R. Cash a hit off of that was The Lady From Baltimore. Cash didn’t like the record nor the way it was recorded. Columbia bosses pre recorded the tracks and had Cash in a booth singing over it. That record was Cash’s most Nashville record. Cash did love Nashville the culture, and introduced his show every night from Nashville. Cash also went against Columbia and ABC tv net work. They want him to change lines in Sunday Morning Coming Down. He didn’t say nothing. That night on his tv show he sung it the way it was written. Listening to San Quintin the uncut version with the 2 disk you hear a lot of his outlaw personality. He was an Outlaw on the inside of the music industry. Waylon was an Outlaw, outside the music industry. Cash I think had the control that Waylon wanted over his music. Waylon and Willie knew what was best for their music. The company’s didn’t see or respect that. That’s why the Outlaw movement was born. Still today the companies don’t pay artists well. They will be singing in the studio get offered a coke and get charged $5.00 for it. It sounds ridiculous, but stuff like that is what they were doing to artist. It’s nice now thought. You have the control, and can upload online
I seen a interview by someone and Waylon, it was in the 1980's or 1990's. I have never been able to find it on the internet all these years later. It was Waylon saying basically what this video has said. It was in no way putting Cash down, it was talking about the outlaw movement in County Music. It was basically like saying yes Cash was a Outlaw but not in terms of Country Music and dealing with the Nashville Music Industry. I have to say that interview has been in my head all these years and I have never found it, so props to whoever produced this because it is the truth as to what Waylon said !
These legends are dead let them rest. Why hash out old disagreements?
God Love the Highway men❤❤❤
I don't know how that wasn't brought up in this topic.?.?
Waylons songs are the ONLY ones i can listen to on the daily.
Johnny Cash was performing with his own band in the studio without all the strings and orchestra, he was making concept albums before anyone thought of them he was more famous than either Waylon or Willie who only came into prominence in the '70s , he never conform to the Nashville sound , and who but Cash has performed for prisoners and Native Americans, he may have calmed down in later years but his music was still his own style, that's why he was sacked by Colombia cos they didn't think it was relevant to the Nashville hierarchy who were promoted the urban cowboy, even Waylon said that 😎
Clearly, the interviewer has no idea who Johnny was, he was Nashville Grand Ol Opere's royalty married into it, clearly inside not rebelling.
Johnny Cash was country music's John Wayne.
That’s a great story❤
I don't know the truth here but I remember being taken to see a drive in movie in the 60's with my folks as a kid and it was a Waylon Jennings movie called "Nashville rebel". I still remember some of the words from the title song 56 or 57 years later. I imagine "nashville rebel" (the song) is on utube.
I disagree! It was Johnny fighting the Country Music establishment. He was fighting the system and with some friends he came up with the idea of the Group coming together and having a million copies sold under the title of the song it was Johnny Cash that came up with the group we all loved The Highway Men, after the song Highway Man. It did have some push from the Media giving into the Group Name. There was one problem though. There was a get together group that already had the media group name in existence. The lawsuit was settled by the legendary star’s allowing the unknown star’s open the show’s to help them spread their exposure.
Johnny was definitely an Outlaw, Rebel, Trailblazer & more! Pretty outlaw to kick out the opry stage lights js
You have no idea who Johnny was, he was Nashville Grand Ol Opere's royalty married into it, clearly inside not rebelling.
Cash was married to the “establishment “. He married into the royal family of country music. Learn your history
@@walkertongdeelooks like only we 2 know this.
Johnny Cash upset the establishment with his album Bitter Tears, a collection of songs about the hardships and mistreatment of indigenous Americans. Many stations in the 60s, when it came out, refused to play it.
Waylon was right,Roy Acuff was the first Mafia Music Agent😉
Hi l,am a musician as well l play and l love old country music thanks for the ensurperation l probably won't mack to Nashville read in another comment John Cash sang for Jesus an l,am sure you all did thanks for al t music you gave us all you,ve been blessed
Year 2023 an long before
I followed Cash's career from his early years and he never tried to take credit or claim to be a member of the developing "outlaw" movement. Others in the music industry and especially many in his fan base put the label on him, but his wide public appeal, dominance in multi-media, and work in multiple approaches and genres of music precluded him from being successfully restricted to the confining identity of "outlaw." Jennings and Nelson and many others indeed were correctly identified as being of an outlaw class and country music has been all the richer for that.
The eagle over the stage is from the lost outlaw performance...
It stayed locked in a vault for 25 years while waylon sued for rights ..
He eventually won ...😊
John R Cash is the only full-grown man who is allowed to call himself Johnny.
Go watch the clip from Johnny Carson, interview. Johnny and. Waylon. U just might die laughing. But they come clean bout a lot from there past. It was awesome
Johnny cash had family close to Nashville. He was a sacrificial lamb due to that
Some lies we need to keep lol 🤠
❤ Waylon was the best singer, but everyone thinks Johnny Cash was WRONG.❤❤❤❤
You would have to put the number of Waylon's and Johnny's #1 hits together to even match the number of Merle Haggard's #1 hits.
❤ not to mention a hell of a lot better looking ❤❤❤❤❤
Look I loved 'em all, y'all. Why try to start division now ???
Think you'd have to first get an agreement, among country music fans as to the exact definition of the term "rebel movement". I'm sure at least some might say, We believe Hank Williams Sr was among the first....
Asserting your rights makes you an outlaw.
The outlaw movement came after Johnny was famous. He didn't start as an outlaw, but just joined a movement. That's a big clue. If Johnny really was an outlaw he would have been that before the movement.
Cash wasn't a follower. Waylon started the Outlaw movement. Cash didn't need it. Waylon was too worried about what Hank Williams would have thought. When a new wave of artists came in the late '80s; Waylon and others got phased out. He had nothing new to say. Think what the Beatles did for rock and roll. Rock was dead. Each generation takes it to the next level.
so how does anyone reconcile the chris Kristofferson story as a country outlaw and rebel? if were gonna call out 1 of the old dogs shouldn't we call them all out?
They are all legends and made a unique path that will live on around the world forever, Buck Owens did the same so who cares!!
Enjoy the music of your choice and the rest is WGARA for me. 🙂
where do u think waylon got the outlaw attitude, was from buddy holly, cause buddy wouldnt go along with what they wanted him to do, he was doing his own thing
I love Waylon. Its too bad that record companies are such money hungry corporations looking for cash cows to make them their millions. Not sure if you've heard of Tom MacDonald but he went rogue making his own music & videos and he has done well. Check him out hes awesome! 👍
Waylon Jennings referred to social media in 1998?
Outlaw = write, produce and sing your own shit ...
Cash wasn't an outlaw..
Only waylon and tompall were..
They put the first country platinum out ..
Today swift and Toby Keith come to mind ...
Rebel? Well, Merle Haggard did almost 3 years at San Quentin, and thumbed his nose at Nashville. I think that settles the Rebel thing.
Johnny Cash walked the line for his beloved June Carter Cash. I guess Waylon doesn't get it.
I thought he was called daring for albums such as Bitter Tears and Everybody Loves a Nut. Then later he took out that add flipping the bird at the music industry.
Waylon couldn't shine jonny cash shoes wtf 😂😂 really wow
I've heard a lot of things about Johnny Cash but how much is true or not!!
Johnny Cash was a rebel.
Look at all these Beans!
Jesus is the biggest rebel of them all.
Waylon wishes he was as good as Johnny Cash.
Son Waylon was twice the man Johnny was.
😂😂😂 Bless your heart
Billy Joe Shaver
Funny that Waylon is seen as an "expert" on this. He came along AFTER Elvis, Johnny, Carl, and Jerry Lee laid the groundwork for breaking the molds. But, I still love his music. Isn't THAT what it's really all about?
Ole 3 notes
Cash had an album that was boycoted , about indians , the ballad of ira h, was on it , incorrect.
These singers will nevva be out done!!! Today's so called country singers are a damn Joke 😂!!! It's getting really bad when they start calling Jelly Roll a country singer??? Jelly Roll has some beautiful songs but they aren't Country!!!
Outlaw. It's a moniker. A marketing barcode.
How far Willie has fallen. What a shame.
Waylon was the real deal.
Cash was nothing but a poser.
I can see how he (Johnny Cash) was tied to Nashville, but also because he was such an established artist I think (IMO) Nashville stayed out of his way in some cases. Also when he first started recording; Sun Records was in Memphis. As far as Nashville goes this is my take on it so here come a rant:
Yea in today’s world it is much different as it was back 5 decades ago where it’s Nashville and Nashville only, other than that it was either Texas or Bakersfield. Anyway, even today if you want to be someone in country music, Nashville is still the way to go in some cases. Just from my experience though with playing the fiddle, mandolin, and lap steel here in the STL area for the last ten years; the country scene here is very “clickish” kinda like it is in high school. You’re either in, or out. There is no outlaw music here in STL. But again totally different city with a very broad crowd of genres and musicians constantly gigging. For me, the blue grass scene in MO is the one I enjoy best around here. I always have fun with the blue grass musicians I play with in various bands. Point is, at least here in the STL area, it can be “Nashville” in some ways and it sucks. So Waylon does hold a point. Ok rant done.
Neither of these gentlemen are alive to respond.
Cobbling this crap together for
Monetary purposes gets OLD.
Bullcrap. They didn’t want him to play at Folsom. He did it anyway. Is that not a rebel. He had all types of music on his country show is that not a rebel? He was a better man than Waylon that doesn’t make him less a rebel but more of one. He was a rebel before Waylon and Willie Love them both but Waylon wouldn’t have been a rebel if Willie hadn’t pulled him to it
All these videos are the same. Take 10 minutes to tell us something that could be done in about 45seconds.
Kris Kristopherson is the most interesting man in the world
That is correct, but he does deserve to have his name spelled correctly..
Why are you pretending to quote Waylon Jennings to say thank God for social media? He died in 2001... 🤦
Waylon died 13/02/2002
@@byronhutchinson28still way before social media. I adore Waylon and Willie...but for me it will always be Johnny Cash.
❤ February 13, 2002 my friend
@@vickilloyd7472 Cash and Jennings for me in that order
Johnny was a drug addict more so than a rebel.
Cash and o'l hoss were the real rabels drugs,woman, fights and drug bust. Waylon is taking about the music business. Not the life styles. O'l hoss wrote about him and jr raiseing all kinds of hell in his book.
Johnny upset someone or some entity. He owned a small island not too far out. When he died, several small boats landed at his island and burned down everything. The house and real estate as well as personal property would have been worth $millions. His wife's passing tore him up. She was his life. His last hit hints at an apology for some unknown act.
The whole “outlaw “movement was stupid anyways. That’s when country went downhill if you ask me
The outlaw bit done got out of hand
nobody asked you
Dang right Waylon!! Why are people making comments like these guys Cash Waylon Willie ...weren't like brothers
Jeezus Cristina, why worry about this now?
Play their records.
Move on.