Luckenbach, Texas
By RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (97912)
Daytona Beach, Florida
November 18, 2021 8:16pm CST
Today from my favorites I offer a country song by Waylon Jennings "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)." The song was recorded by Jennings in 1977 and was the first single on the album Ol' Waylon.
The song tells the story of a couple whose position in "high society" has put a strain on their marriage and finances and suggest that they should get back to the basics of love by relocating to the small town of Luckenbach, Texas.
References in the song include the Hatfields and McCoys, Hank Williams, Mickey Newbury, Jerry Jeff Walker, and "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" and the final refrain features a guest vocal by Willie Nelson.
Music video by Waylon Jennings performing Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love) (from Nashville Rebel). (C) 1978 courtesy of Clear Cut, Inc.http://v...
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@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
19 Nov 21
I do love that song. I just don’t know how Jerry Jeff Walker got pegged for “train songs” because he co-wrote “Railroad Lady” and covered “Desperadoes Waiting for a Train,” though. 
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@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
19 Nov 21
@rebelann — JJW did cool songs, period.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
19 Nov 21
Love it Sandra..I really do love this song and Waylon
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@LindaOHio (222227)
• United States
19 Nov 21
I'm not a country fan except for a few like Patsy Cline, etc.
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@Booty863 (10)
• Israel
19 Nov 21
My favorite song is "Impossible" a song with a lot of meaning if someone thinks like me who would like it
