Released in 1977, A Man Must Carry On is a double-album that mixes studio cuts with live recordings, showcasing Jerry Jeff Walker’s mix of rowdy outlaw energy and heartfelt storytelling. Featuring standout songs like “It Shall Be a Good Day” and the emotional “A Man Must Carry On,” the album captures Walker’s free-spirited personality, humor, and reflective side. Celebrated for its loose, spontaneous feel, it remains one of his most distinctive and personal works.