There is So Much More To Waylon’s ‘Amanda’ If You Listen Closely
“Amanda” a Song About Heartbreak That Will Chill You To Your Core
This somber hit by Waylon Jennings stands out above all the many other songs by the country pioneer identified as perhaps the greatest in music history. A man’s expression of unbearable heartbreak after losing the woman he loves in “Amanda” was written by Bob McDill. According to McDill, the song is his apology to his wife. According to the lyrics, the song tells the story, “I’ve held it all inward, God knows, I’ve tried. But it’s an awful awakening in a country boy’s life. To look in the mirror in total surprise. At the hair on my shoulders and the age in my eyes. Amanda, light of my life. Fate should have made you a gentleman’s wife, “Amanda” The piercing emotion and iconic voice of Waylon Jennings never failed to captivate the entire audience whenever he performed “Amanda.” The Waylon takes it to the top the Billboard chart in just a few weeks, where it stayed at No.1 for just under a month.
In the video below, Jennings brings the song to life with his powerful voice.
– Legends Corner