Just to Satisfy You

The Highwaymen, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson

About Just to Satisfy You

"Just to Satisfy You" is a song written by country music singers Waylon Jennings and Don Bowman in 1963. Jennings included the song in his performing repertoire, and on radio, where the song became a local hit in Phoenix, Arizona. The song was later the title-track of his 1969 album, while in 1982 he recorded a duet version along with Willie Nelson, that peaked at number one for two weeks on Billboard Hot Country Singles. The song was also released in January 1970 by Jerry Reed on his album Cookin'.  


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Someone's gonna get hurt before you're through
	Someone's gonna pay for the things you do
	How many hearts must break,how many will it take
	To satisfy you,just to satisfy you

	Another love,another fool
	To play your game
	Another love,another fool
	They're all the same
 
	Someone's gonna get hurt before you're through
	Don't be surprised if that someone is you
	You're gonna find when it's too late,a heart that just won't break
	To satisfy you,just to satisfy you

	How many tears were cried,how many dreams have died
	To satisfy you,just to satisfy you

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Waylon Jennings

Waylon Arnold Jennings (pronounced /ˈweɪlən ˈdʒɪnɪnz/; June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing guitar at eight and began performing at twelve on KVOW radio. He formed a band, The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J. on KVOW, KDAV, KYTI and KLLL. In 1958, Buddy Holly arranged Jennings' first recording session, of "Jolie Blon" and "When Sin Stops (Love Begins)". Holly hired him to play bass. During the "Winter Dance Party Tour," in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly chartered a plane to arrive at the next venue. Jennings gave up his seat in the plane to J. P. Richardson, who was suffering from a cold. The flight that carried Holly, Richardson and Ritchie Valens crashed, on the day late… more »

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Written by: DON BOWMAN, WAYLON JENNINGS

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10 facts about this song

Songwriters
The song "Just to Satisfy You" was written by two legendary country music artists - Waylon Jennings and Don Bowman in 1963.
Initial Release
It was initially released by country music artist Jerry Reed in 1966.
Hit Version
Waylon Jennings recorded his own hit version, making it popular in 1969.
Award-winning Version
The song was further popularized and won several awards when Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson performed a duet version in 1982, which became a number one hit on the Billboard country charts.
Meaning of the Song
The lyrics of the song portray a man expressing his frustration with a relationship where he feels used and not genuinely loved.
Chart Performance Version
The duet version by Jennings and Nelson topped at number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in 1982.
Multiple Covers
The song has been covered by numerous other artists, including Glen Campbell and Bobby Bare, showing its wide appeal and lasting popularity in the world of country music.
Influence
The song is still widely appreciated among country music fans and influences contemporary country music artists.
Grammy Nominated
The duet by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings was nominated for the Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group Grammy Award.
Album Success
"Just to Satisfy You" was included in the album of the same name by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, which also received positive reviews and performed well on the country music charts.

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