Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys - Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings - MP3 instrumental karaoke

In 1978, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings took Ed Bruce’s "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" and turned it into a country anthem. Originally written by Bruce and his wife Patsy, the song was first recorded in 1976, peaking at number 15 on the country charts. Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings' version, featured on their collaborative album Waylon & Willie, not only topped the Billboard country chart for four weeks but also crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 42. The track's success was capped with a Grammy Award in 1979 for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. The song's lyrics warn against the cowboy lifestyle, depicting it as solitary and challenging, with lines that describe the difficulties and pride of a cowboy’s life. Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings’ rendition of "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" is marked by its relaxed vocal delivery and rich instrumentation, perfectly embodying the "outlaw country" sound that both artists championed.