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Quiz about Waylons World
Quiz about Waylons World

Waylon's World Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about the greatest talent to ever Waltz Across Texas and ask the question, "Don't You Think This Outlaw Bit Done Got Out Of Hand?" I refer to that son of Sweet Mother Texas...Waylon Jennings.

A multiple-choice quiz by mikeu. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
mikeu
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
366,185
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
203
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 74 (9/10), Guest 208 (3/10), Guest 72 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Waylon Arnold Jennings was born on June 15, 1937 in a small town. He often referred to this birthplace as "a suburb of a cotton patch." Where was he born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Waylon's first recording session was historic. The single was "Jole Blon" with "When Sin Stops (Love Begins)" on the flipside. Buddy Holly was the producer and Buddy flew in this famous saxophone player who added a two-thirds sax break so popular with the Rock and Roll recordings of the late 1950s. Who was this great sax man? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. As a Texas teenager Waylon's band was the Longhorns. As an adult he had a tight and fine skilled group of loyal musicians behind him. What was Waylon's predominant adult professional band named? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Waylon Jennings never looked the way the "average cowboy singer looked." He did it his own way with a famous guitar covered in black leather with a floral leaf motif designed by leather artist Terry Lankford. What kind of guitar did Waylon predominantly play? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1976 Waylon produced the first country album that ever went platinum. It was titled, "Wanted-The Outlaws" and had songs by Tompall Glaser, Jessi Colter (Waylon's wife), and another newcomer outlaw named Willie Nelson. What "secret" did Waylon keep over the years regarding this record? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Waylon Jennings had one of the richest baritone voices that ever blessed a recording studio. He made over four decades of hits and his discography is a testimony of greatness in and of itself. One song in particular was his favorite. It was so special to him that he said the secret to his performing it was that he toned down his powerful voice and "whispered it." What was this great and personal song titled? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 1984 Waylon Jennings acknowledged a long-term drug addiction and quit cocaine. He was aided by his wife, Jessie Colter, and motivated by his son, Waylon Albright Jennings, (AKA Shooter Jennings-a great contemporary recording artist in his own right). Where did Waylon sober up? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Waylon spoke honestly that throughout most of his life he had the disadvantage of being a high school dropout and he suffered this disadvantage often in the management meetings involving the business of his music. He addressed this in which of the following ways? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Waylon was forever in high demand and a favorite of listeners of all music genres. In 1985 Waylon was part of the honorable multi-talent laden USA For Africa song "We Are The World." Waylon abruptly walked off of this project prior to completion. Why? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. On the day before Valentine's Day, February 13, 2002, Waylon Jennings passed away from complications associated with diabetes. The world lost the mortality but never the memory or music of this legend. Where is Waylon Jennings buried?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Waylon Arnold Jennings was born on June 15, 1937 in a small town. He often referred to this birthplace as "a suburb of a cotton patch." Where was he born?

Answer: Littlefield, Texas

The town was named after Confederate Civil War Officer George Washington Littlefield. Waylon always referred to this birthplace as a "suburb of a dry land, cotton patch."
2. Waylon's first recording session was historic. The single was "Jole Blon" with "When Sin Stops (Love Begins)" on the flipside. Buddy Holly was the producer and Buddy flew in this famous saxophone player who added a two-thirds sax break so popular with the Rock and Roll recordings of the late 1950s. Who was this great sax man?

Answer: "King" Curtis Ousley

"King" Curtis was the popular sax player for the Coasters "Yakety Yak (don't talk back)." Sadly he was stabbed by two drug dealers on the steps of his apartment. Jessie Jackson preached at this incredible man's funeral.
3. As a Texas teenager Waylon's band was the Longhorns. As an adult he had a tight and fine skilled group of loyal musicians behind him. What was Waylon's predominant adult professional band named?

Answer: The Waylors

Waylon was proud to have the Waylors behind him and they were more family and friends than side men.

Richie Albright - drums

Jerry Gropp - guitar

Jerry "Jigger" Bridges - Bass

These were the core unit. Many others were Waylors over the years including Waylon's family members and even one of Earl Scruggs' sons (Gary).
4. Waylon Jennings never looked the way the "average cowboy singer looked." He did it his own way with a famous guitar covered in black leather with a floral leaf motif designed by leather artist Terry Lankford. What kind of guitar did Waylon predominantly play?

Answer: 1953 Fender Telecaster

"Rolling Stone Magazine" and others referred to Waylon as the "Telecaster Cowboy." The '53 Telecaster was precious to Waylon (a gift from his Waylors) and he often joked when he hit a bad note, "Sorry, folks, this guitar has been through about four wives and it gets temperamental."
5. In 1976 Waylon produced the first country album that ever went platinum. It was titled, "Wanted-The Outlaws" and had songs by Tompall Glaser, Jessi Colter (Waylon's wife), and another newcomer outlaw named Willie Nelson. What "secret" did Waylon keep over the years regarding this record?

Answer: It was composed of all previously recorded material

Waylon literally pieced this album together. In fact these artists were never in the studio together for this final product. Waylon even used spliced tapes so they could "sing" duets and harmonies. Nashville's version of "cut and paste" but a pretty good one for sure!
6. Waylon Jennings had one of the richest baritone voices that ever blessed a recording studio. He made over four decades of hits and his discography is a testimony of greatness in and of itself. One song in particular was his favorite. It was so special to him that he said the secret to his performing it was that he toned down his powerful voice and "whispered it." What was this great and personal song titled?

Answer: Dreaming My Dreams

This song is not only about love and loss. It is about memories, meaning, learning, change, and growth. Not common song topics in Country Music as a whole.
7. In 1984 Waylon Jennings acknowledged a long-term drug addiction and quit cocaine. He was aided by his wife, Jessie Colter, and motivated by his son, Waylon Albright Jennings, (AKA Shooter Jennings-a great contemporary recording artist in his own right). Where did Waylon sober up?

Answer: A cabin in Arizona

Waylon always did it his way. He said if the cabin had not worked his second choice was the "treatment centers." He detoxed hard for days and in his own autobiography he talks about going outside in the desert and seeing the animal and snake tracks that had passed serenely while he struggled inside that cabin. It was not easy but Waylon never ran from difficulty.
8. Waylon spoke honestly that throughout most of his life he had the disadvantage of being a high school dropout and he suffered this disadvantage often in the management meetings involving the business of his music. He addressed this in which of the following ways?

Answer: All of these

Waylon was always more of an inspiration than an outlaw. Texas Governor Ann Richards and the nation made serious efforts in the early to mid 1990s to encourage students to get General Equivalency Diplomas (GEDs) and to try to reduce school dropouts. Waylon was both a student and an advocate for this worthy cause.
9. Waylon was forever in high demand and a favorite of listeners of all music genres. In 1985 Waylon was part of the honorable multi-talent laden USA For Africa song "We Are The World." Waylon abruptly walked off of this project prior to completion. Why?

Answer: He objected to the song being sung in Swahili

In Wikipedia and Google research on USA for Africa, it seems Waylon objected to singing the song in Swahili. He argued his position but felt it was futile and Waylon did not back down. He left. Supposedly, after Waylon was gone and Stevie Wonder found out the reason, Wonder backed Waylon stating that Swahili was not even the correct African language if that particular concept was optioned.

The song eventually released without any language alterations and without Waylon.
10. On the day before Valentine's Day, February 13, 2002, Waylon Jennings passed away from complications associated with diabetes. The world lost the mortality but never the memory or music of this legend. Where is Waylon Jennings buried?

Answer: Mesa City Cemetery, Mesa, Arizona

Waylon always found healing, spirituality, rejuvenation, and rebirth in the state of Arizona. He went there so many times to rest and then return anew. And now, like his line in the "Highwayman" says, "They buried me in that tomb that knows no sound. But I am still around. I'll always be around. And Around. And Around..."

Rest In Peace and What Goes Around Comes Around
Source: Author mikeu

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