JAMES HETFIELD's Tribute To WAYLON JENNINGS Posted Online
July 23, 2003The official Waylon Jennings Tribute web site has posted streaming audio clips (in Real Audio format) of the upcoming tribute album "I've Always Been Crazy", including METALLICA frontman James Hetfield's rendition of "Don't You Think This Outlaw Bit's Done Got Out Of Hand". Check it out here.
As previously reported, Hetfield's contribution comes from Jennings' September 1978 release, "I've Always Been Crazy". The process was unique for James as he not only sang, but played all the instruments (including the drums!) on the track. The song was produced by Bob Rock at the METALLICA HQ in San Francisco.
"The first time I met Waylon was when a college radio station wanted to get the two outlaws together of certain different styles of music," James said late last year. "They thought it was a good idea if I interview him and I guess Dad helped me out with a few of the questions. It's funny 'cause my Dad wanted me to get a CD signed for him and then Waylon brought some METALLICA stuff to get signed for his son. So it was completely cool."
Jennings, who died on February 13, 2002, was a recognized star of the '70s outlaw country music movement, and Hetfield has helped to further strengthen the things both held in common with his unique tribute.
"I am extremely grateful to be a part of this project," added James, "to be able to put my stamp, my outlaw stamp on the music that he has created."
Also available for listening on the same site is KID ROCK's collaboration with KENNY CHESNEY on "Luckenbach, Texas". Check it out here.
(Thanks: The 4 Horsemen)
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