Jerry Jeff Walker - Driftin' Way of Life

Before he decamped to Texas and became the gonzo godfather of the Austin outlaw country scene, Jerry Jeff Walker was a Greenwich Village folk troubadour. Released on Vanguard Records, Driftin' Way of Life captures Walker in his early, earnest singer-songwriter phase. The production is relatively stripped down, highlighting his wonderfully dusty, conversational voice and sharp acoustic fingerpicking. It’s a beautiful, rambling folk-country record that feels like a long, reflective train ride. A must-listen for anyone interested in the roots of the cosmic country movement.