Honky Tonk Heroes introduced the world to Billy Joe Shaver, who wrote 11 of the 12 songs featured on this package. Newly mastered with 2 bonus tracks, this reissue features deluxe packaging with additional liner notes, plus rare new photos. Tracks include "Honky Tonk Heroes," "Old Five And Dimers (Like Me)," "Willy the Wandering Gypsy And Me," "Omaha," "We Had It All" and more.
"Honky Tonk Heroes" is a landmark album by Waylon Jennings, released in 1973 and now available on CD from BUDDAH RECORDS/SBME. This influential record is widely credited with launching the outlaw country movement, blending raw storytelling with authentic honky tonk sounds. The album features songs primarily written by Billy Joe Shaver and showcases Jennings' deep, resonant voice alongside gritty guitar work. Waylon Jennings was a pivotal figure in country music, known for hits like "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" and his role as one of the original outlaws who redefined Nashville's soundscape. Over his career, he earned multiple Grammy Awards and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. BUDDAH RECORDS/SBME has a rich history of releasing genre-defining albums across various styles, consistently delivering high-quality productions that resonate with music lovers worldwide.
