Willie Nelson recorded 'My Own Peculiar Way' in 1969 under the production of Chet Atkins at RCA Studios in Nashville. The album reflects Nelson's transition from the polished Nashville sound toward a more personal and country style.
The title refers to Nelson's peculiar way of singing and phrasing, which was beginning to move away from mainstream country music conventions. It includes covers of songs by other writers, such as 'I'm So Ashamed' and 'I Gotta Get Drunk', the latter written by Nelson himself.
Although not a major commercial success at the time, the album is considered an important step in Willie Nelson's artistic evolution, anticipating his later move toward progressive country and 'outlaw country'.