Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love) (American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Colise...

The Highwaymen performing "Luckenbach, Texas" from American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990
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Lyrics:
The only two things in life that make it worth livin'
Is guitars that tune good and firm feelin' women
I don't need my name in the marquee lights
I got my song and I got you with me tonight
Maybe it's time we got back to the basics of love
Let's go to Luckenbach, Texas
With Waylon and Willie and the boys
This successful life we're livin'
Got us feuding like the Hatfields and McCoys
Between Hank Williams' pain songs and
Newbury's train songs and Blue Eyes Cryin' in the Rain
Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain't nobody feelin' no pain
So baby, let's sell your diamond ring
Buy some boots and faded jeans and go away
This coat and tie is choking me
In your high society you cry all day
We've been so busy keepin' up with the Jones
Four car garage and we're still building on
Maybe it's time we got back to the basics of love
Let's go to Luckenbach, Texas
With Waylon and Willie and the boys
This successful life we're livin' got us feudin'
Like the Hatfield and McCoys
Between Hank Williams' pain songs and
Newberry's train songs and Blue Eyes Cryin' in the Rain
Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain't nobody feelin' no pain
Let's go to Luckenbach, Texas
With Willie and Waylon and the boys
This successful life we're livin's got us feudin'
Like the Hatfield and McCoys
Between Hank Williams' pain songs
And Jerry Jeff's train songs and Blue Eyes Cryin' in the Rain
Out in Luckenbach, Texas there ain't nobody feelin' no pain
#TheHighwaymen #LuckenbachTexas #AmericanOutlaws

[@brian_nirvana]

Culturally significant. The future generations will thank you for putting this on KZbin.

[@WorldGoods]

looool

[@ravensnflies8167]

its just a bunch of white supremacists flaunting their privilege. take down the system!

[@cesarkohl]

Thank you!

[@elliottmayer-yeager8087]

@@WorldGoodswhat?

[@candace872]

I saw Willie Nelson in concert one time at a fair and literally sat there with a dumb grin on my face the whole time. It was magic! Angel flying too close to the ground was wonderful! Hearing him sing. On the Road again made it seem as if all was right with the world! Good times!

[@JorgeGonzalez-km5mu]

Regards From Chile...That song.." Angel flying too close to the ground...is very sad..there´s a part that says.." so..live me..if you need too....." in that part my eyes always need a..wiper washer.......very especial.....it´s a master piece..

[@michellerutherford9551]

We played Angel to close to the ground at my Mom's funeral.

[@MadMeave]

The mount Rushmore of country music!

[@emmafagan4427]

January 25 still listening to waylon ❤❤

[@aprilstafford1041]

Nothing will EVER be this good again.

[@corneliadenninger5395]

So so true!!!

[@Paul-th9vr]

Nothing is forever ♾️ not even us.

[@TheKatzW17]

Ever!

[@BillBill-LipLipczynski]

So--true---My--1st---country---album---in---my----teens(early)was--Folsom-Prison--by--the---Great---Man-in--Black--mixed--with--Waylon---and---other---greats---at---this-time.I---also--did---listen---to---the---music---of---Led-Zepplin-and--some--others--in--my--early--and--late--teens----bbut----always---came---back---to---true--Country--Music--and---still----now---69years-old--still--my---main--music--akso--both--My---Son---Daughter---enjoy---as---My--Wife.some---of---the----newer---especially---if---it---almost----has----like---a-rap--style---truly---can---do---with--out-!!

[@ArleneW-e2r]

@@TheKatzW17true.

[@brianpine2355]

Waylon had one of the greatest voices. He could sing anything. Waylon could sing anyone's songs, but not everyone can sing his. One of the most iconic voices ever

[@willdenoble1898]

I absolutely agree

[@ReubenHawanga]

Something I have been telling people for a very long time. You just can't "outsing" Waylon.

[@chevy4x466]

@@ReubenHawangaWaylon is the voice of country music. That voice is perfect for that genre

[@stuffwelike7184]

I'm not a huge fan of country but I love Waylon

[@CandyHayden-d8c]

Beautiful voice, I could listen to him all day and night.

[@Glitch-nr9ct]

My God are there some legends on that stage or what? What I wouldn't give to have met each one of them.

[@JorgeGonzalez-km5mu]

0:35 lovely look to his dady

[@james---b]

@@JorgeGonzalez-km5muwhat?

[@TheWoz9899]

What I would have given to see this!

[@james---b]

@@TheWoz9899 you just did see it.

[@TMSim88]

I was blessed to have met each of them, separately, and in their prime and see and hear them perform live. And I've been to Luckenbach more than once. Now I'm an old lady with great memories!

[@patrickn3833]

Waylon, Willie, Johnny and Kris. Truly the greatest super group ever!

[@tacklecentralfishing1051]

Waylon Jennings is my #1 favorite country singer of all time!

[@CandyHayden-d8c]

Love 💗💗💗 his voice

[@NoahClevinger]

0:37 The way Waylon looks and smiles at Willie. Priceless.

[@Mysterious13138]

You’re priceless

[@patrickellis1151]

It always makes me smile when I see it

[@KyleCowden]

@NoahC, you ought to find the Texas Country Reporter episode that deals with Luchenbach (been there BTW) and the inspiration for the song.

[@LillianRossi-j4b]

I agree.

[@marlenalinne]

Robbie did an outstanding job on the steel guitar on this one.

[@MrRoute6600]

The Legends OF COUNTRY MUSIC

[@georgeharnwell]

Who else likes to finish work for the week, pour a few measures of whiskey, sit back, and put on these Highwaymen videos?

[@ramtom9882]

Me, on weekends. Slept late last night bingeing on both The Highwaymen and Whisky 🥃. Woke up this morning, scrolled back up the list and hit play as I read comments. Good weekend vibes.

[@jburche2]

I play it at work 😂

[@BobTmarley]

I work at a bar and when it’s allmlst closingtime I used to put on some Highwaymen... Longing for the time when covid is a bad dream from the past and we can enjoy life again

[@robdavis8640]

what else can we do cheers from Australia

[@michelletatum2896]

Me

[@keithlaudermilch6429]

This had to have been one hell of a concert

[@shaneheff5244]

If only we had a time machine and tickets

[@nmelkhunter1]

@@shaneheff5244And it was in Lubbock. Much more appropriate for the talent on stage.

[@ArleneW-e2r]

@@shaneheff5244I would have liked to have been there.

[@kiotihamada9477]

Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson on stage together. Only on KZbin will the world see such talent again.

[@RCAddictdez]

At least Not in our lifetime

[@lisamoreno7973]

Yes indeed. That goodness for KZbin that we can still enjoy the best ones.

[@lisamoreno7973]

Thank goodness

[@АлексейТарасов-ь9н]

Ты чертовски прав!

[@chrisaustin8182]

@@RCAddictdez 7

[@deborahgibilaro8035]

With Waylon and Willie, and the boys! Love that line!

[@kingofavaloswrld1484]

When I was deployed to Iraq in 2004-2005, my boys' daycare provider made me a cd with this song. I still have a hard time not breaking down whenever I hear this song. I will be forever grateful for that gift.

[@jillhoward1879]

Thank you for your service!

[@edwardmccloud3209]

So glad I grew up with this GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC

[@cathywulschner3646]

Me to

[@stuffwelike7184]

I don't know why but this song has suddenly been stuck in my head for days now.

[@botbobchannel]

Can’t get any better than these four gentlemen right here

[@comfycorelife3654]

If I had a million bucks (which I don’t) I’d pay it to see the Highwaymen in Luckenbach Texas with a cold Shiner!

[@joebbrntt]

They were so young and so great I have a hard time holding back the tears. God love them.

[@zogthedog]

First time I’ve heard this beautiful song. Oh my what an incredible voice Waylon had. 💖💖💖

[@markminnis6659]

I saw him live 💯the best

[@CandyHayden-d8c]

The best

[@corneliadenninger5395]

They obviously had a great Time together. The HIGHWAYMEN were the most amazing boygroup ever lived. Thank you Hoss!!/CD

[@killerninja3757]

Cornelia Denninger you mean cowboy group lol

[@Jared-xf5xl]

@@killerninja3757 Outlaw/cowboy

[@kimford994]

💯

[@brigitnunez6735]

Indeed

[@bonniehaynes7753]

They started as superstars.

[@oldsalt7534]

Give those old 70's songs any day.

[@srm-the-hbk9272]

These men are true legends

[@333yararbas]

I was thinking exactly that!

[@jeffniznick9280]

Yes, Aldean and Underwood need not apply.

[@susan9792]

❤❤❤❤💯🤗

[@peterpelly5756]

And many more..

[@andymullen684]

Legends. I got into country in 1980. I'm an Englishman & I was working on a yacht in Glyfada, Greece. The bars were full of U.S. servicemen, Canadian oil riggers & British barmaids. Willie & Waylon seemed to be playing constantly. Best years of my life.

[@klemmetv6875]

Sounded like the time of your life. 👍

[@aema5124]

I know exactly where Luckenbach TX is! My family of German ancestry used to go there for annual family reunions! We have pictures on front of the little general store even! Sorry we can’t go there these years 😢

[@Joan-ok7ch]

Nobody can sing that song like Waylon

[@coreypruka5501]

Four superstars and not an ego in the bunch. The way Hoss looks at Willie at the beginning and just laughs you know they were having a blast.

[@gskitten]

So much talent on one stage! Sad for Willie, having lost so many good friends, Blessings and Prayers!

[@julez6nine]

Kris Kristofferson is still with us😊😊

[@mfilitti]

@@julez6nine your comment hit hard. To think to months ago when you wrote this, he was still with us.

[@CandyHayden-d8c]

He lost Merle and Toby.

[@anthonymolina7059]

The smile he gave to Willie is so wholesone 0:37

[@aprilmaclean7102]

Yes I noticed that right away. Lol 😝

[@davidnagi5099]

"Maybe its time we got down to some basics in love" the way he sings that line, what a voice.

[@klemmetvaagenes7935]

So true.

[@maryhodgson3338]

Bring back country music as it was

[@marlenalinne]

I never get tired of listening to these legends.

[@Karl-ey2zd]

This was in 1990. In the summer of 91 I got to see them in Vegas. Was so amazing to see these four icons together on stage. Absolutely the greatest concert I ever saw.

[@adityajejurkar]

Waylon Jennings: The King of Country Cool

[@brucekuehn4031]

If you just think about the quality of the voice, for me it’s Waylon. Johnny, of course, has his own resonance, but Waylon has that wide open, deep, rich sound that is really special.

[@thomasmccloskey3717]

True words said. All brilliant singers in there own right. Willie has to best best guitar player outa the four. Wish today's music was as good

[@nancyprohira2571]

I would listen to Cash read the phone book.

[@jorgewhorton6793]

Waylon is the greatest

[@snowysnowyriver]

Waylon's voice was incredible. Listen to him singing In Dreams in the early 60s. He gives even Roy Orbison a run for his money. In his younger years, Waylon's range was over 3 octaves.

[@iongolovco3855]

It’s 2024 folks 💪

[@CandyHayden-d8c]

Yea, still a great group of singers.

[@framaofficial7865]

I am 15 years old, and even today, 2020, I continue to listen to it.

[@idouidou800]

Once you listen to good music , you can't go back ^^

[@framaofficial7865]

@@idouidou800 yeah

[@bsnf-5]

I'm 23 and I listen to all old good outlaw country, like Merle Haggard, Willie, Waylon, etc... I am also a big fan of the freewheeling Bob Dylan and JJ Cale (who is my favorite artist in general).

[@ritagreenough5007]

@@bsnf-5 l

[@bsnf-5]

@@ritagreenough5007 huh?

[@marymcwright8980]

Why do I never get tired of listening to this man? Perhaps its because he sang like real grown up men like him behaved. The original Rocker and an outlaw legend. Rest in peace Hoss.

[@missadams1330]

I think I’ve watched this at least 50x 😍

[@rebeccashepherd4449]

Can never get tired of a man that sings as smooth as silk, even with the gruffness of all the sand in Texas in his throat. Love, love, love Waylon.

[@pauletteannkuykendall6295]

He was Waylon!

[@regharris644]

I live in Australia I never get bored with great stuff

[@marcosvillafranco6605]

Lol..you know great music,,littlefield tx is his old roots,u should visit if u hadn't,

[@loqutisborg5416]

4 COUNTRY SUPER STARS ON ONE STAGE. DAMN, I WISH I WAS THERE

[@footballboy2304]

me too

[@pamelafoxx129]

I was lucky enough to see them all, and as I knew Willie very well, I was able to meet them all ang hang out between sound check and Waylon even took me to go find and meet Bobby Emmons as this is one of my favorite songs.. Atlantic City, New Jersey....sometime in the 90's😁

[@j.t.s8618]

@@pamelafoxx129 - That's truly amazing! You would have some fantastic and memorable stories🥰

[@j.t.s8618]

@@pamelafoxx129 - You could start a YT channel to share ur past stories. That would be amazing! 🌈🤍

[@pamelafoxx129]

@@j.t.s8618 I used to be a roadie, people tell me that all the time...lol

[@jamespeterson1753]

I used to sneak i to JD's bar in Scottsdale AZ back in the 60's and see Waylon. We got thrown out a lot, but it was worth it.

[@snowysnowyriver]

Oh Waylon.....my heart broke when you passed away. Will never be another like you. God bless you and keep you.

[@lovingtheoldtunes]

Listening to this anytime I find it posted anywhere! (And do you remember when they were so alive and vital?!)

[@mkat1535]

Listening to this beautiful piece of musical history with my 3 year-old who said: “Dad, whats the name of this music, what do we call this music? - I said: thats the american chanson, country music. He said. “I love this music.”

[@nwojxsh914]

The most replayed spot being 0:01 makes perfect sense for this song:)

[@reelguyoutdoors5536]

This takes me back to shooting pool, eating beer sausage, and putting quarters in the jukebox back in the 70s.

[@j.t.s8618]

I wasn't born in this era but I can say that these men are the super group of music! There is no band after them who has that kind of country soulful magnetism. Their voices are smoothly connected and their masculinity is on point. Wow!!!💕💕

[@jtwilliams8895]

I just love to watch the looks these legends send each other, back and forth. Highwaymen, forever

[@adriantaylor741]

I saw The Highwaymen play in Brisbane in the late 90s. Love these guys and their music. Still bringing happiness.

[@leslieawest5062]

These 4 great musicians, really brought it together when they decided to become Outlaws, The Highwaymen. I saw them in person twice, it's was awesome!! They also have a great backup band. They will always be my favorites. 🤗👏🎶🎼🥰

[@n8drus769]

Leslie A West: Good for you!,that’s awesome! I saw Johnny and Waylon,wish I’d seen the 4 perform together.

[@bonniehaynes7753]

I saw them too. wow

[@leslieawest5062]

@@InFeinerWeise Well Thank You. Greeting to you from me in Reno, NV, America. Having a July Heat wave here. Only 2 members left from the Highwaymen. Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. That 1990s Concert at Nassau Coliseum, I actually was able to buy the Dvd of it a few years ago from Amazon. I just loved Their Ghost Riders in The Sky. With now late Guitarist, Reggie Young, guitar solo in the song. I miss these guys as the Highwaymen, started out as American Outlaws, thus ended up as The Highwaymen. You have a very nice Sunday in Germany. 🎶🎵🎶👏🏼👏🏼🥰🤗

[@DaveBeard24]

Watching these guys I grew up with and all but Willy remains and alive just proves they Jonny, Waylon and Kris and Willy Are the Highway Men and seeing and hearing them much love and respect for them forever ❤❤❤❤❤❤🤘💨🎤🎤🎤🎸🎸🎸🎸🎼🎵🎶🔈🔈🔈🔈🔈🔈🔉🔉🔉🔈🔈🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💨💨💨💨💨💨

[@tcasper22t]

You see the memories come flodding back in Waylon's eyes when he looks at Willie and smiles.

[@sandeshbista8655]

2:00 - 2:17 👏👏 heart touching solo ever for me

[@marlenalinne6100]

sandeshbista8655. And he stayed with Waylon to the very end.

[@sandeshbista8655]

@@marlenalinne6100 amazing wah👏

[@corneliadenninger5395]

Robby Turner.

[@yosimitesam67]

That band is fantastic.

[@gonnabeok.]

Kris was a Rhodes Scholar and a Christian. A great songwriter and musician. Will miss him but there is always KZbin !

[@THEBANDIT7979]

Man what a concert. Hits after hit. Rip Johnny and Waylon. Legendary concert

[@KathleenWaits]

I love to listen, have for years. My favorites are these guys. Music today is so different.

[@patriciaguth6882]

Oh, Waylon and Johnny -- my heart aches missing you guys!!!

[@jeffreytaylor3031]

It will NEVER get any better than this! 4 icons and great music. Today's stars, pay attention!

[@elijahgale7335]

--- When times get confusing or complicated, I like to listen to this song. ... This video is the best rendition of this I have ever heard. -- Wonderful.

[@josefstrauss9017]

What an amazing Song, i only grew up with country and Elvis, i wish that i can someday visit Texas, godspeed

[@jamesniday9236]

Waylon....ON TOP of his game!!!!

[@nick120899]

Love these guys. If I could go back and experience one live show it would be this one!

[@marlenalinne6100]

It's always joy to watch people who love what they're doing and they do it exceptionally well.

[@mauimarcus]

I love this song. This was always on the juke when I was a young fellah. These guys are all legends. Lucky me, later I got to play a bunch of bass with Willie... I never imagined that would happen when I was putting all those quarters in the juke. 😎

[@Pooh-ov1cv]

All my favorite singers in one place what a joy to see the good ole boys can’t be beat

[@catherinebuck823]

I miss real country. love these guys

[@tarmstrong9906]

From Eastern Kentucky Appalachian mountains Boone Forest, you da man Waylon

[@nazanaza1967]

Amen...Boy's....there....is...NO COMPARISON....NOW DAY'S....TO THESE...AMAZING...TALENTED....GENTLEMAN....❤....TRULY....AWSOMME....📌

[@conradbouffard1532]

Never ever will there ever be such ledgions. ❤

[@lisadc4681]

You're right and it's so sad!!! These guys were everything, and I miss manly men like these guys!!😮 What happened to all of them???

[@ligmuhnuts1665]

​@lisadc4681 no idea

[@RanbirDas]

I grew up in India and Texas, Love Waylon I blast this every chance I get, especially on the Fredericksburg way to San Antonio ; His son Shooter plays sometimes at Sam's Burger Place

[@pgsomers8775]

Hoss was the man! The Highwayman was the greatest 'Supergroup' period r.i.p JR and Waylon

[@patriciamccarter7081]

Another great song.....Mickey Raphael on harmonica astounding......thank you wuillie for bringing on Mickey to great things

[@craigsheppard6401]

These are the legends of pure gold country. Today's artist, can learn a thing ot two from these people.

[@monalisasmiles3105]

love this song! Reminds me of my ex-boyfriend... went together for a year & broke up but we still cared for each other. His sister was my best friend, so we stayed in contact til she passed away in 2011 but i'd still call him & kept up with the family. We stayed close & one day he came by the place where i worked & wanted me to jump on his bike with him & head to Luckenbach which was 2 1/2 hrs away.. if i hadnt been married i woulda... we lost him 2 years ago.. I miss him & think of him every time i hear this song.

[@brianwhitehead8755]

That was one hell of a shot he took there! You must have been very special to him. Classy moves allaround. A girl like you has somthing if not everything to do w/ theses songs, pure bliss!

[@betohauck6219]

Shou ...música no estilo country muito bem sucedida musicasso parabéns...

[@neildarealdeal7129]

OMG! A classic performance by legends... Dareadeal

[@Nllb1111]

Hope he is speaking for you Willie. I’ll meet you there ❤❤❤

[@lanastedman7933]

Love this music, these guys,...

[@bubbawally2809]

Legends is a understatement, to say the least. This WAS country music.

[@davidkopel5841]

This chapter in the history of country music is closed. It can never be rewritten, recreated. resurrected or perfected the way it was here. But at least we have this record to remind future generations of artists what inspiration is and how the whole can be made greater than the sum of its parts, even when the parts are Johnny Cash, willie Nelson, waylon Jennings and kris kristofferson.

[@aprilmaclean7102]

Luv Waylon’s gesture , licking his finger to mouth then guitar and smiling always at willie

[@willianmachado93]

Incredible song , rip legends

[@josephmcnally1231]

Come on now they're not all dead

[@bsnf-5]

That steel guitar solo is one of the best I ever heard... the guy is a genius. So simple, yet so on point. I guess Waylon only played with the best, no wonder why these musicians are nailing it. Waylon was like Pat Metheny of country music.

[@tonyreilley2842]

As mama said, you practice practice practice, and then practice.

[@MCoconut97]

Robby Turner! He sure is the man!

[@jeffhammers5677]

Nothing better than this

[@MrSlovanprofessor]

Oh, Texas. It was my home for almost twenty years. I miss it.

[@trevorrowe9912]

I don't çare what anybody says these boys are the best and no wonder will replace them. Ever

[@manujoe72]

Willie Nelson last man standing. Imagine that! RIP Kris Kristofferson. One of the best songwriters of all-time. Willie said something akin to Kris must have lived a thousand other lives in a thousand other places to be able to write so many great songs. I'll second that ❤

[@user-uq5fo7bu1o]

If I had a time machine this would be my first stop✌️

[@scottleppard288]

Love you, Tuffy. Thanks, being the Dad I never had.

[@corneliadenninger5395]

Robby Turner on Pedal steel. Very fine delivered.

[@staceychutskoff1232]

Whoaha! Partytime! Waylon A Legend!

[@staceychutskoff1232]

Rest In Peace Waylon!

[@staceychutskoff1232]

Yess!

[@JohnnyCardinale]

Wow, what a line up.

[@p.b7031]

It doesn't get any better than this.

[@CDNShuffle]

watching them have a great time puts a smile on my face

[@jerseytomato100]

One of the songs I always sing along to.

[@alexanderbell3102]

Please keep uploading this has been unbelievable.

[@Camman010]

4 of our best coming out of the west. The audio on this is so good you could play it at a house party.

[@BeingMe23]

When I moved to Texas in 1976 I was only 5 years old. I remember hearing this when it came out in 1977. I WAS MY FAVORITE SONG AT THAT TIME! I still enjoy it today though... I have been to Luckenbach TX it's very small not much of city.

[@TMSim88]

Most of the "population" of Luckenbach live outside the town on ranches and farms.

[@marythompson5458]

LOVE THESE GUYS PURE COUNTRY l Mlss WAYLON