Buck Owens – Wham Bam
Classic Oldies A Rollicking Rebellion Wrapped in Rhinestones and Twang Released in 1965 as a B-side to Buck Owens’ single I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail, “Wham Bam” may not have…
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Buck Owens – Sweet Rosie Jones
Longing Wrapped in Laughter: The Hidden Ache Beneath a Honky-Tonk Smile Released in 1968, “Sweet Rosie Jones” found its place as a poignant centerpiece on the album of the same…
Buck Owens – Rednecks, White Socks And Blue Ribbon Beer
A Working Man’s Anthem to Simple Pleasures and Unshakable Belonging Released in 1973, “Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer” is a poignant tableau of blue-collar Americana, made indelible by…
Buck Owens – Rollin’ in My Sweet Baby’s Arms
A Joyful Rebellion Against Hardship, Sung with a Smile and a Steel Guitar Buck Owens‘ rendition of “Rollin’ in My Sweet Baby’s Arms” captured the essence of Bakersfield country at…
Buck Owens – Only You (Can Break My Heart)
A Lonesome Waltz of Devotion and Despair Beneath the Rhinestone Sky When Buck Owens released “Only You (Can Break My Heart)” in August of 1965, it soared to No. 1…
Buck Owens – Your Tender Loving Care
A Quiet Devotion Set to Song—A Testament to the Healing Power of Steady, Unwavering Love When Buck Owens released “Your Tender Loving Care” in 1967, it quietly ascended to number…
Buck Owens – Big in Vegas
Dreams Deferred, Hopes Reborn: A Ballad of Humble Struggle and Quiet Triumph When Buck Owens released “Big in Vegas” in 1969, it marked a poignant turn in his storied career—a…
Buck Owens – Open Up Your Heart
A Joyful Plea Wrapped in Bakersfield Twang and Unshakable Optimism When Buck Owens released “Open Up Your Heart” in 1966, he wasn’t merely delivering another toe-tapping hit—he was offering a…
Buck Owens – I Don’t Care
Defiant Simplicity in the Face of Heartbreak: A Love Song That Refuses to Beg When Buck Owens released “I Don’t Care (Just as Long as You Love Me)” in 1964,…
Buck Owens – Excuse Me (I Think I’ve Got a Heartache)
A Lonely Two-Step Between Regret and Resolve Released in 1960, “Excuse Me (I Think I’ve Got a Heartache)” by Buck Owens emerged as a cornerstone in the nascent Bakersfield sound,…