The Icons of Outlaw Country Show 034

Every week, John Wesley Karson embarks on a two-hour odyssey into the renegade sounds of outlaw country. He regales listeners with the tales and tunes of these alternative country icons.

On this weeks show John Wesley celebrates the 50th anniversary of Jerry Jeff Walker’s classic album ‘Viva Terlingua’ released in November 1973. Viva Terlingua had a profound impact on the country music landscape. It put the small town of Luckenbach, Texas, with its population of just 3, on the map both geographically and within the country music universe. The album also rejuvenated Jerry Jeff Walker’s career, elevating his status. Furthermore, it propelled artists like Ray Wylie Hubbard and Gary P. Nunn into the spotlight, making them household names within the country music community. Additionally, Viva Terlingua played a significant role in supporting the careers of Michael Martin Murphey and Guy Clark.

Listen to the album uninterrupted in it’s entirety on this weeks episode.

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HOUR ONE
Live Forever – Billy Joe Shaver – 1993
Don’t Be Cruel – Marshall Chapman – 2020
Friends for Life – Gary P. Nunn & Red Steagall – 1998
Nothin’ – Towns Van Zandt – 1970
Sam Stone – John Prine – 2000
Blues Stay Away From Me – Merle Haggard – 1977
Lone Star State of Mind – Nanci Griffith – 1987
The Road Goes on Forever – Joe Ely – 1992
From the Bottle to the Bottom – Kris Kristofferson – 1971
The Bottle in My Hand – David Allan Coe & George Jones – 1980
If You See Her – Waylon Jennings – 1979
Dixie Chicken – Little Feat – 1972
Roll Em Easy – Little Feat – 1972

HOUR TWO
Gettin' By – Jerry Jeff Walker - 1973
Desperados Waiting For a Train - Jerry Jeff Walker - 1973
Sangria Wine – Jerry Jeff Walker - 1973
Little Bird – Jerry Jeff Walker - 1973
Get It Out – Jerry Jeff Walker - 1973
Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mother (Live) - Jerry Jeff Walker - 1973
Backslider's Wine - Jerry Jeff Walker - 1973
Wheel – Jerry Jeff Walker - 1973
London Homesick Blues (Live) – Gary P. Nunn – 1973
Mr. Bojangles - Jerry Jeff Walker - 1977