The Very Best Of Buck Owens, Vol.1

Buck Owens (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 18, 1994)
• Original Release Date: October 18, 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rhino
• ASIN: B0000033F0
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,391 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #15 in Music > Country > Classic Country > Bakersfield Sound
  • #76 in Music > Country > Roadhouse Country

Track Listings

1. Under Your Spell Again

2. Excuse Me (I Think I've Got a Heartache)

3. Act Naturally

4. Together Again

5. I Don't Care (Just as Long as You Love Me)

6. I've Got a Tiger by the Tail

7. Only You (Can Break My Heart)

8. Waitin' in Your Welfare Line

9. Open Up Your Heart

10. Sam's Place

11. It Takes People Like You (To Make People Like Me)

12. Sweet Rosie Jones

13. Who's Gonna Mow Your Grass?

14. Tall Dark Stranger

15. The Kansas City Song

16. Rollin' in My Sweet Baby's Arms

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Today he's heralded as a traditionalist who rejected the Nashville Sound's pop-rock concessions, but the real secret behind Owens's enormous success is that he embraced rock & roll more completely than any other country contemporary. The 16 hits here trace Owens and his Buckaroos as they move from more rural-sounding hits such as "Under Your Spell Again" to the rockabilly-inspired rhythms (Owens backed Gene Vincent for awhile) of his driving "freight train" sound, a series of classic singles that always sounded modern, electric, and decidedly urban. Volume 1 barely scratches the surface, but if you've never had your heart skip a beat when Don Rich cranks that driving electric lead to "I've Got a Tiger by the Tail," then you've just got to hear this. --David Cantwell

Customer Reviews

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous collection of a legendary figure in country music, May 22, 2004

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This review is from: The Very Best Of Buck Owens, Vol.1 (Audio CD)

He was responsible for creating what is known as the "Bakersfield Sound." He placed a total of 90 songs on the Billboard Top Country Singles charts over a span of three decades. He was the co-host of the popular TV series "Hee-Haw" for close to 20 years. And he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997. Buck Owens has done it all and Rhino has chosen to present his very best work on 2 seperate CD's.
"The Very Best of Buck Owens Vol. 1" contains 16 of the artists greatest songs. It is difficult to comprehend just how big a star Buck Owens was in the 1960's. Of the 16 tunes presented in this collection 10 were number one hits and 5 more peaked at number two. What is most remarkable however is that many of these tunes remained on Billboards Top Country Singles chart for five or six months. He was truly a dominant figure at that time. And with good reason. I would have have to say that this well conceived collection is one of the best I have ever seen from Rhino. There is a nifty 12 page booklet that includes a four page biography of the man as well as notes from Buck Owens himself on each of the 16 songs included here. While I enjoyed each and every one of these tracks my favorites are songs popular in the mid-sixties including "It Takes People Like You (To Make People Like Me), "Waitin' In Your Welfare Line" and my all-time favorite Buck Owens hit record "I've Got A Tiger By The Tail." I also enjoyed the great banjo work on the final cut on this CD "Rollin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms". The remastering job on this disc is absolutely first rate and just to allay any fears these are all the original Capitol recordings. I was so impressed with this collection that I am seriously considering ordering Volume 2. This collection is an absolute must for any fan of classic country music!!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Awesome, June 5, 1999

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This review is from: The Very Best Of Buck Owens, Vol.1 (Audio CD)

I don't like country music. That said, I really like this album. Buck was a real presence and the "freight train guitar" style he utilized makes all the difference. One doesn't often remember that before HeeHaw Buck was really ( I mean REALLY) big! Now I know why. Most of his early (and best) hits are on this album and the vocalizations with Don Rich are worth far more than this collection costs. The audio quality is among the best I've ever heard on disc.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A golden nugget shinging brightly!, March 28, 2006

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This review is from: The Very Best Of Buck Owens, Vol.1 (Audio CD)

Buck Owens was a titan in the music industry, not just in the 1960s, but throughout the decades after that as well. True, the songs on this CD were recorded between 1959 and 1971; but because of Buck's incredible success most true country music aficionados always remembered Buck as being the best of the best. Heck, I don't even go in for country music--but this CD I had to run out and buy after listening to the sound bytes here on Amazon!

My favorite tune on this CD is the first track, "Under Your Spell Again." Like they all say, Buck did infuse his brand of country music with a rock and roll flavor that helped him make his mark. The music here truly is exhilarating, thrilling, and very memorable. I also like the booklet that comes with the CD--there is an essay by Rich Kienzle; and some input from the artist himself! A fine booklet indeed! SMILE

Back up vocals are provided by The Jordanaires.

I would recommend this CD if you don't know about Buck's work but like the sound clips here, as I did, and then decide you want to introduce yourself to Buck's artistry. If you REALLY like this CD; then get the CD of Buck's Greatest Hits, volume two, which is also put out on the Rhino label. There is a volume three as well.

As I said before, I don't even like country music--but this material is so darn good you'll like it just as much as I did! It's a very easy listen with great musical arrangements and the sound quality is excellent. I'll probably love volume two of Buck's hits every bit as much as I love this CD. I highly recommend this CD for people who are just beginning to get acquainted with Buck's work. Fans of country music will enjoy this as well. You rule, Buck!