Uploaded by jlgbgky on Dec 23, 2008
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Waylon Jennings - Amanda (1979)
"Amanda" was originally written by Bob McDill and was first recorded by Don Williams in 1973. After finishing what he called "an apology to my wife," McDill sent the demo tape to Waylon's office, where it apparently was lost.
Waylon first heard the song when Williams' version was released, and he even called McDill to tell him that the song was right up his alley, and wished that McDill had given him the first chance to record the song.
McDill then explained to Waylon that he had given him dibs to the song, and Jennings responded by recording the song for his 1974 "I'm a Ramblin' Man" album.
Jennings didn't intend for the song to be released as a single, because he assumed that it had run its course on the country charts.
Five years later, in 1979, Jennings released his first "Greatest Hits" album, and "Amanda" was included. RCA Records, whom Jennings was recording for at the time, released Jennings' version of the song as a single, and it went straight to #1.
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@nussaputt Country is dead.
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My names Amanda and my dad used sing this song to me when i was younger to help me fall asleep.
3 days ago 2
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my grandma used to sing this song to my loving dog amanda and she loved it so much
RIP Amanda 1997-2010
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Wow this is such a repost, but MY name is Amanda.
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my name is amanda!!!!!
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Our daughter, Amanda, lives and works in China. We miss her so much. I love this song so much! Great Song!
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@nussaputt plus some of the 80's but yes i love dem oldies
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He looks just like my dad..growing up I heard so many people come up to my dad thinking he was Waylon. or just to tell him he looked so much like him. I love him and all his music.
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Many years ago when I stopped at a little cafe on the road to Lubbock, a little boy would come over and sit nearby and hustle some change to put in the jukebox. The song he played was always by Waylon Jennings, who he proudly offered was his Daddy. I've always wondered about this child, and the dark-haired woman working there. A price is paid for art, which may be priceless.
1 month ago 2
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love this song and music
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all the country playing now i just cant stand, it's terrible...the country from the 60's 70's are the best.
nussaputt 1 year ago 25
my papa used to sing this song to me all the time when i was younger.....and my name is amanda....he passed away two years ago and i miss him so much so glad i could listen to this song brings back so many memories
mommytocandb 1 year ago 23