I bought this so I could have a copy of Lovin' Her Was Easier without the audience applause that's on the Waylon Live-Expanded Edition version. Surprise, Waylon's voice is more mellow on this version, not the rough edge baritone I expected. It's still good, just different from the concert version. For me, the real gem on this CD is Grey Eyes You Know. Waylon's voice is outstanding on this one. The plaintive tone at the end is so realistic you'd think he's actually standing next to "this mound of clay" on the day he's had to bury his lifelong love. Why was this omitted from the Waylon Sings Love Songs collection?

Waylon released this album in 1971, right before his best so-called "outlaw" albums were recorded. It is less stripped down than those albums and Waylon's grit is smoothed out a bit. As a result, many exploring Waylon's prime recordings miss this one. But it is a stone cold classic. All the songs are great, but Waylon's versions of the Taker, Mississippi Woman, Lovin' Her Was Easier and Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down are brillant. The best $5 I've spent on music in along time.

Hey all you Hossheads, it's about time this came out on cd. I have the album which I always thought was 1 of Waylon's best. If ya don't have the cd, Amazon does, ya better order it now, and ya can't beat the price. There is still a lot of Waylon's that need to come out on cd, hopefully if the good lord is willin & I'm stll around, & Amazon keeps up the good work, we'll see a lot more to order. Thanks To Amazon!! Rich!! Buy the cd, youwon't go wrong.

The Taker is one of my favorite songs, but I bought the CD because it has Don't Let the Sun Set on You in Tulsa. These are his earlier selections and Waylon's voice sounds so strong. I really enjoy listening to the entire disc. The songs are very good, and as Jessica Colter said, "You can't have too much Waylon!"

If you are a fan of Waylon Jennings you will love this CD. Its great.