Billy Joe Shaver is a great songwriter who is honest, funny, and touch-your-heart sad.  His songs are sometimes an autobiography and so amazing.  The experiences of growing up in depression years gives him a determined I will never give up attitude.  I love that his son, Eddy plays guitar on this album (now deceased).  Both Brother Phelps and Waylon Jennings guest on this album--great performances.  Billy wrote so many hits for Waylon--his famous outlaw songs.  I have always loved the song Old Chunk of Coal--on here and Tramp on Your Street is so classic! Super album!