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Waylon Jennings – “I’m a Ramblin’ Man” (Live from Austin City Limits, April 1, 1989)

Waylon Jennings ~ Austin City Limits 1989
Waylon Jennings owns the ACL stage with **“I’m a Ramblin’ Man,”** captured live on April 1, 1989. This cut is outlaw spirit in action—electric, unapologetic, and dripping with swagger[1][2].

From the first snarl of that guitar, Waylon owns the stage. His voice carries grit, miles, and defiance. No overly polished radio gloss—just raw outlaw confidence. The band’s rhythm is a rolling thunder, carrying every lyric like a train hitting midnight.

The footage’s crystal clear: light bouncing off rhinestones, Waylon’s jacket glinting, audience leaning in. You can feel the sweat, the energy, the reckless freedom of it all.

Final Verdict:

This isn’t nostalgia—it’s a declaration. Waylon’s deliverance of “I’m a Ramblin’ Man” on ACL still roars today like a primal howl for artistic ownership.

Sources:

  1. YouTube – Waylon Jennings “I’m a Ramblin’ Man” (Live from Austin City Limits, 1989) — high-quality video/audio.
  2. Wikipedia – Live from Austin, TX album info (recorded April 1, 1989).

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