Buck Owens – Foolin’ Around
Classic Oldies Heartache in a Twang: A Lament for Love That Can’t Be Tamed Released in 1961, “Foolin’ Around” by Buck Owens not only solidified his ascent as a defining voice of…
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Buck Owens – Buckaroo
A Joyous Ode to Western Swagger and the Spirit of the American Frontier When Buck Owens released “Buckaroo” in 1965, it quickly galloped to the top of the Billboard Country…
Buck Owens – Memphis
A West Coast Honky-Tonk Reimagines a Southern Soul Journey When Buck Owens, the Bakersfield bard of electrified twang, released his rendition of “Memphis” in 1965, he was already standing tall…
Buck Owens – You’re for Me
A Declaration of Devotion Wrapped in the Simplicity of Bakersfield Honesty Released in 1962 as the title track of his second studio album, “You’re for Me,” Buck Owens crafted a…
Buck Owens – Who’s Gonna Mow Your Grass
A Psychedelic Riff on Loneliness and Liberation in the Twilight of Love When Buck Owens released “Who’s Gonna Mow Your Grass” in late 1969, it marked a bold moment of…
Buck Owens – Cryin’ Time
When Heartache Finds Its Voice, Even the Strongest Must Weep When Buck Owens released “Cryin’ Time” in 1964 as the B-side to his single I’ve Got a Tiger By the…
Buck Owens – Truck Drivin’ Man
A Steel-Stringed Ode to the Open Road and the Solitary Soul Behind the Wheel When Buck Owens released “Truck Drivin’ Man” in 1965 as part of his chart-topping compilation The…
Buck Owens – Above and Beyond
A Promise of Love That Rises Higher Than Heartbreak When Buck Owens released “Above and Beyond” in 1960, it marked a pivotal moment not only in his own nascent career…
Buck Owens – Under Your Spell Again
The ache of surrender lingers longest in the songs where pride is lost and love remains When Buck Owens released “Under Your Spell Again” in 1959, it marked a pivotal…
Buck Owens – Made in Japan
Love Transcending Borders in a World That Couldn’t Understand When Buck Owens released “Made in Japan” in 1972, it marked a poignant moment of quiet evolution within his storied career.…