Never Could Toe the Mark

Waylon Jennings

About Never Could Toe the Mark

"Never Could Toe the Mark" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Waylon Jennings. It was released in June 1984 as the first single and title track from the album Never Could Toe the Mark The song reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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I've always loved the ladies
Ladies love the games
Seems the things they want the most is
They always want to change

The only thing that changes
Is my mind
I never could toe the mark
And I never could walk the line

Some things don't come easy
Others should be free
I'd gladly give my heart to you
But the rest belongs to me

I don't mean to be
A waste of time
I never could toe the mark
And I never could walk the line

I like Southern Comfort
It does a thing on me
Takes me home to a gentle touch
And wants what's left to me

She's got her own space
And I got mine
She don't toe the mark
And I don't walk the line

She's got her own space
And I got mine
She don't toe the mark
And I don't walk the line

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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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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Never Could Toe the Mark" is classified under the genre of 'Outlaw Country' - an innovative subcategory of country music associated with artists like Waylon Jennings.
Album Information
The song is from the album also titled "Never Could Toe the Mark", released in January 1984.
Record Label
Waylon Jennings' album "Never Could Toe the Mark" is associated with the significant record label, RCA Records.
Chart Performance
Although the royal song wasn't a mega-hit, it still managed to reach number 26 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart.
Noteworthy Collaborations
Interestingly enough, one of the main collaborations in the album was with fellow country singer Hank Williams Jr., a partnership that produced the duet "The Conversation."
Composition
"Never Could Toe the Mark" is the title track that features a narrative style, often customary in the outlaw country genre.
Award Nominations
The whole album, including "Never Could Toe the Mark," was nominated for an Academy of Country Music Award for Top Vocal Group in 1984.
Personal Attributes
The song's lyrics hold a highly personal and somewhat autobiographical demeanor, which is reflective of Jennings' hard-living lifestyle and unapologetic personality.
Appreciation
Despite its relatively lower chart performance, the song is still highly appreciated among Jennings' fans for its authenticity and edge, both critical in defining the outlaw country genre.
Music Quality
Jennings' vocal abilities are on full display in "Never Could Toe the Mark". His discernible Texas twang and deep, resonant voice make this song a standout among his catalog.

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