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Right for the Time (1996)

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Waylon Jennings' forty-third studio album came out on an independent label in 1996 and failed to chart.

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Right for the Time: forty-third studio album by American country artist Waylon Jennings
Released in 1996 on Justice Records, an independent label
Release date listed as 21 May 1996
Most songs written by Jennings himself, as with several later releases
Thirteen tracks in the track listing
A cover of Paul Simon's "The Boxer" is among the other tracks
Liner notes written by the record's producer, Randall Jamail
Single "Deep in the West", a duet with Jessi Colter, released with a music video

Jennings released this album on an independent label rather than a major
Writing most of the material himself was the approach of several later Jennings albums
Other songwriters credited include Jeff Black, Shake Russell, Kimmie Rhodes, Troy Seals and Bobby Emmons
"The Most Sensible Thing" is credited to Jennings with Troy Seals and Bobby Emmons
"Lines" is credited to Jennings with Kimmie Rhodes
The album failed to chart

Credits list Donnell Cameron as engineer and mixer
Eddie Miller and Randall Jamail also credited as mixers
Bernie Grundman mastered the album
Amy Hughes and Chris Stone credited as additional recording
Randall Jamail also plays acoustic guitar
Personnel include Jerry Bridges, Jesse Dayton, Jeff Hale, Shawn Jones, Fred Lawrence and Robby Turner
Jessi Colter sings background vocals
The front insert has 16 pages with photos and complete lyrics

Born June 15, 1937 in Littlefield, Texas; American country singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and author.
Considered one of the pioneers of the outlaw movement in country music.
Played in the Texas Longhorns as a teen; worked as a DJ at KLLL in Lubbock.
Played bass for Buddy Holly on the Winter Dance Party tour; gave up his seat on the plane that crashed in 1959.
Led the Waylors at JD's club in Phoenix, Arizona, developing a rock-influenced country style.
Signed with RCA Victor in 1965; gained creative control in the early 1970s with Lonesome, On'ry and Mean and Honky Tonk Heroes.
Had a number-one hit with "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way" from Dreaming My Dreams.
Recorded Wanted! The Outlaws with Willie Nelson, Tompall Glaser, and Jessi Colter, the first platinum country album.
Narrated and sang the theme for The Dukes of Hazzard, "Good Ol' Boys", which became his biggest hit.
Joined Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Johnny Cash in the Highwaymen.
Overcame cocaine addiction in 1984.
Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001; died February 13, 2002 in Chandler, Arizona.

Released 21 May 1996 on Justice Records, an independent label
Jennings' forty-third studio album, issued with a track listing of thirteen songs
Most of the songs were written by Jennings himself
Liner notes were written by producer Randall Jamail
Paul Simon's "The Boxer" appears among the cover versions on the album
"Deep in the West", a duet with Jessi Colter, was released as a single
A music video was made for "Deep in the West"

Right for the Time failed to chart
No chart position is recorded for the album
The release was handled by an independent label rather than a major
The single "Deep in the West" carried the album's most visible promotion
The album's credits list several engineers, mixers and musicians who worked on it

"The Boxer" by Paul Simon is a cover among the other tracks and stands out on the album.
"Deep in the West" is a duet with Jessi Colter, written by Shake Russell.
Most tracks were written by Jennings himself, as with several later releases.
Donnell Cameron is credited as engineer and mixer.
Bernie Grundman mastered the album.
The 16-page front insert includes photos and complete lyrics.