What happened to BUCK OWENS?

[@rehabjoebuffet9892]

Buck had a great career but I can't help but believe he was still under appreciated! He deserves all the appreciation in the world if you ask me!

[@granthuff2716]

I met Buck in Honolulu in 1964 or 65, I hink it was. He was performing in a local car lot on a stage in the middle of the lot. he was one of the most down to earth and human performers I've ever met in my life. He wasn't yet famous, but Tiger By The Tail came out shortly after that, and he skyrocketed to fame very quickly. He actually came to see me to tell me about his good fortune, and wanted to say goodbye to me! A few days later, he returned to the mainland. I never met him again, but I still have very fond memories of him. He was a great, ordinary guy!

[@carlmorell567]

Buck Owens is single-handedly responsible for the Bakersfield sound. Great songwriter, singer Entertainer and guitar player. I've got to look up that acoustic guitar with an electric headstock. That's wild. That's the kind of guitar I wanted

[@DavidBerlin]

@@carlmorell567 hey...I'm not sure if you ever found out but there are a couple of guitars of that type. You might find a Fender Newporter which is like that, or a San Miguel or a Sonoran, both by Fender.

[@sterlinsmith1651]

I knew Buck very well. I'm a Bakersfield native and he and I belonged to the same country club for a number of years. He was such a gentleman and a very good golfer. Despite tremendous means, he always had a streak of that dust bowl kid in him - never took any success or any relationship for granted. His legacy will live on for ever.

[@SINNER5150]

Buck was a real man! Went out on a high note! My he rest in piece!

[@scottmeli]

Buck Owens and Don Rich created some of the best music ever made. Their incredible Telecaster picking set the pace for guitar players around the world. Don and Buck were equally talented as vocalists...we miss you guys! God bless.

[@lenajohnsson1594]

Hi from Sweden, I am 70 year,s old and I still love him, 4 ever.

[@OpaqueVisions47]

That story at the end about his last show when fans inspired him to perform even though he was ill & he passed away that night really tugged at my heart.

[@dshmechanic]

I started to cry when I heard that part :'(

[@jazzfusionary]

i had the same reaction. How many stars would do that for their fans? His ticket to heaven. Buck was one of a kind.

[@frankfurfaro1885]

Opaque Visions i knew nothing about country music until i heard elvis on whn .

[@chingdowkenpo]

Me too son.. Made my eyes fog up some what..

[@janeames1513]

would you really expect anything less from Buck?...he was a fans man..what i mean by that is his fans drove him..it wasn't about the money it was what he could do to put smiles on peoples face ...while it is sad that he passed on that night it also makes me proud to know that he was a great american and a very humble man ..he worked on hee haw with a couple distant family members of mine...great aunt minnie and 4th cousin roy..

[@thomasmartinscott]

I gained utmost respect for him in 1985, when my wife and I were in the "lounge scene" on Hee Haw with Faron Young. A camera broke, and the whole cast left the set, except Buck. He stayed and entertained the studio audience for nearly two hours, while the camera was being fixed. He had a good heart.

[@PedroGonzalez-ub9dl]

Died a few months after my father died in a tragic work accident..buck makes me proud to be from Kern county (20 miles from Bakersfield).. His soul and music will live forever..

[@leonaduncan3047]

He was a great singer, we need more of our older style singer's back. Thankfully we still have some 😍💖🙏oxoxoxoxox

[@historylover2432]

I was born in 81 and am 38 now and buck is my favorite musician I love the "Bakersfield sound" that buck buck pioneered... rip buck thanks for touching our lives

[@MrSimplejack09]

same born in 80 but I got lucky and my grandmother took me to see him in 86 at a country music place called pondarosa park in Ohio or PA I barely remember it but tiger and above and beyond I remember

[@raywhittington1368]

That's amazing. I had no idea he was that big in country music. Fifteen consecutive #1 hits? Total of 25?! That's very impressive! As a kid watching him on Hee Haw, I sensed he was a down to earth genuine good guy, not like other celebrities that seemed to be putting out an image. Good video.

[@KelikakuCoutin]

Also, Ringo Starr's first hit single was one of Buck's songs.

[@carlmorell567]

@@KelikakuCoutin Act Naturally

[@carlmorell567]

Ray Whittington he is single-handedly responsible for the Bakersfield sound

[@oldgysgt]

For 10 years Buck Owens put on a benefit show for Children's Christmas toys sponsored by the Marine Corps. For years it was my job to come up with a "thank you" gift for Buck. One year we got him a 5 foot tall Teddy Bear. My then 6 year old daughter presented it to him on stage. It made quite a sight, a child giving HIM a toy. The bear was much bigger than she was. As I remember, Buck cried.

[@teresaowens7995]

What a beautifully done video. Love to see what one person's life goes through. The country music that we hear today will never hold a candle to these folks back in the day.

[@Alpha11]

Thank you for watching and commenting! And I agree, new country just isn't the same.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Because the horse shit today IS NOT real music

[@ClayTallStories]

Died after giving his last little bit of self away. I think this is truly a measure of what a great man Buck really was. Bless his soul.

[@christinevicker9017]

Good country music I love it's a monsters holiday by buck it's a fun song Rip Buck

[@bonniedaniels5243]

Country Classic singers were true performers and loved their fans. The ending story was so heartwarming. RIP Buck!!!

[@gwenerikson7356]

♥️.....loved to hear him sing , happy songs ...😊

[@howardfortyfive9676]

I grew up listening to Buck Owens and watching Hee Haw about every week.

[@travissmith6569]

Howard Fortyfive That is to bad!

[@steevrawjers]

Me too

[@joanjarrette1726]

I 💖 Buck Owens music... Golden Oldies for sure. Wish we had that kind of music today.

[@douglashill9872]

Thank You for a wonderful tribute to my friend Buck. He is missed, but not forgotten.

[@billspooks]

My mother met him at the NCO Club in Grafenwöhr in the 1960's She said he took a break from performing and moved around the tables getting to know the people who had come to see his show. She said he was as plain as an old shoe. What a wonderful man was Buck Owens.

[@bluesman3794]

Played right til the end. A true musician. God bless..

[@guesswho111]

I grew up on the Bakersfield sound. My aunt lived in Bakersfield. My family used to travel south on the 99 corridor to her house where we listened to the Bakersfield sound and the Border Blaster station XERF-AM from Ciudad Acuna Mexico which featured WolfMan Jack. Even though I was a small child those memories of my sweet aunt Nina, her home and the music stand out in my conscious memory as the good times.

[@kevykev38]

He was all about his fans. He really loved and felt strongly about family and friends.

[@barbaramiller349]

He was my Dad’s favorite. My sister and I teased him about it. But he was a very talented man.

[@debrascott8492]

Buck Owens was an all time great. His side kick - Don Rich - always stole the show. Fantastic voice and damn good looks.

[@andyvarner6527]

I didn't realize how much I loved buck Owens. Grew up watching hee haw and with all the guest stars each night I never paid much attention to him or roy Clark . But now when I watch the old episodes they make me remember a happy time watching hee haw and how great they really were

[@renatacantoregross6283]

What a Great Man, Singer & Composer. Thank you for this lovingly made presentation.

[@vinniem.2462]

Loved going to the Crystal Palace every weekend, met and proposed to my wife there in 1997. Buck Owens was such a gracious man, if we were standing by the bar where his white caddy was hanging on the wall, he would always buy us a round, chat, tell a few jokes then head on stage, great memories.. RIP Buck!!.

[@johnpayne6860]

Always remember this, great asset to the core of country music, a real shame, he never really got the awards of some other's, but he is being remembered now, a sound, that cannot be reproduced!

[@mumydear1]

Buck Owens

[@kimduckworth5047]

My sister's and I use to play his album constantly and sang our hearts out......good time in life!

[@caseywinehouse777]

My great grandmother, Lorena Owens, is his cousin. She told me that she used to play with Buck all the time as kids back in Texas. My dad met him as a kid in the 70s and he told me that he was a real cool dude, a true country boy at heart.

[@jasonadams371]

That makes you a distant relative very cool

[@dottiedestadio6811]

I have always loved Buck Owens.saw him in the 60’s and had pictures taken with him. The sweetest most down to earth entertainers I know. I own everything he ever made. Love the video! Thank you a Buck Owens forever fan Dottie DeStadio!😊👍🙏

[@coleowens1616]

My dad told me about a year ago that he’s my great uncle. Ever since we took a trip to Bakersfield I fell in love with his music.

[@stevemason5173]

Definitely one of the all~time greats... A big time inspiration to me... The tune "Buckaroo" inspired me to pick up mu guitar again and keep playing... Him and Don Rich were an unbeatable duo!!!

[@MyREDTAIL]

Love his song " GOT A TIGER BY THE TALE " a classic in country music.

[@blackholeentry3489]

Tune was too simplistic for me and liked "Act Naturally" much better. For a couple of years I dated an "Old girlfriend" who lived in Bakersfield not very far from the Crystal Palace and we went there a few times. For many years I rode motorcycles with a group who made the 500 mile trek to Death Valley ever year and Buck's place was always a watering hole for the group.

[@hooleyqueen]

Please learn to spell.

[@blorac9869]

@@hooleyqueen You would think because of his handle he could but he can't.

[@habitsrabbit]

I'm more of a metal lover. But my parents raised me with classic rock and classic country. Buck Owens is definitely in my top 3 country artists.

[@fivecitydirttracker4776]

I agree. When I hear Bucks music, it's as good as AC⚡DC's. I got to get up and boogie ! ✌

[@judymartin4112]

ChaoticGamer, We had so many great singers. I miss them all. 😥😥😥 My great grandparents & my Dad, Mom & us 6 kids listen to all on the Grand Ole Opry. We were young but we all loved music.

[@jackdempsey9644]

HabitsRabbit Korns Johnathan Davis’ dad was in Buck Owens band.

[@nancybellfosler1]

My parent's favorite! I grew up listening to and watching him! My Dad played w/him at the Grand Old Opre... blessed memories... 🙏❤🙏

[@peterbetts858]

A True Country Entertainer who taught me as a young person about puttin your heart into it , in his case Country Music . Most remember him from seeing him on Hee Haw but he had many albums of songs that were excellent before that . one of my Favs. was Tiger by the Tail which i can remember as a youngin singing way too loud . I know hes one of the Greats that i still crank up every now n then . Long Live Old Country .

[@DennisBrownDhighway]

RIP Buck, you are truly missed.

[@dougwhewell3538]

Merle ended up with bucks wife, Bonnie. She was a back up singer for Merle and I believe #2 of 5 wives. It was cool to see a picture of them together again (pun intended) years later in this mini documentary.

[@oldbiff8194]

Country NEEDS another Buck Owens today!

[@jeffsolberg7749]

oldbiff check out the Bobby Darren country show out of wisc.with miss Sheila marie.

[@ProudMasterMason]

Check out The Derailers...very good

[@MrSchwehrrobert]

there will never be another Buck Owens!

[@marshahogue4889]

You got one. Dwight

[@talindakelley189]

I wonder what ever became of Buck's son, Allen. He used sing with him on HeeHaw once in a while.

[@edwardthejust4452]

I have to admit...got a bit misty eyed at the end....I miss Buck!

[@williammixon2769]

I was the same way that song Amazing Grace gets me every time.

[@chris8878]

The harmonica always gets me. The true American instrument.

[@jamesdodge7268]

Me too

[@peytonmarceaux8788]

@@williammixon2769 Nwekenta

[@stevemason5173]

Here it is 2020 and at the age of 65, and I still love listening to Buck and Don. These were two legends I grew up with, listening to my dad play their records day in and day out. The song "Buckaroo" inspired me to learn and play guitar back in 1965. I grew up to be a musician and wondered off into other forms of rock~N~roll music, but still do, and always will love listening to the great and real music of Buck Owens and the Buckaroos!!!

[@jimwest6571]

I was honored to work for one of Buck's radio stations for many years. Best years of a 40 year career in country radio. Saw Buck many times and have great memories.....Good video.

[@Alpha11]

Thank you for watching and for your comment. And congrats on the long radio career!

[@timpresley4811]

Buck was one of the country stars I listened to as a kid. I'm sad to say that it took KZbin to reconnect. I miss u and your music Buck. RIP my friend. Gonna play one for my friends now .❤❤❤

[@lefrogie291]

Together Again was my favorite Buck Owens song.

[@USNAVDC]

....and no one sings Together Again with the emotion of Buck Owens.

[@johngray1253]

Back in the 50,s as aoubge singer in Bakersfield iused to go the club he and bonnie owned I loved singing. My favorite together again used to enjoy him one hee haw by th

[@johngray1253]

On the John reply I am his

[@altareggo]

Man was an absolute LEGEND!! No question about that.

[@Mayito_Tamps]

Thats how legends die on stage and after a show May God Have Mercy Of His Soul And May He Rest In Peace

[@packingten]

Been a a Buck Owens fan since 1962. My hero.RIP Buck

[@idontwantahandle]

The best sound in Country that has never been rivaled.

[@jp3923]

Buck was an all-time great both as a country song writer and as a performer. I miss him greatly.

[@barbaraharmon6175]

Our precious Buck. Thank you for your beautiful voice and all the entertainment you gave us.

[@thomasholmes8063]

Yup, even western NY'ers loved Buck Owens and his Buckaroos !!!

[@shaskins15]

That's me! My grandparents used to watch hee haw and i grew up listening to real country like this ..

[@billperez1141]

In the U.S. Navy I was attached to a fighter squadron VF-114. On deployment on board the USS Kitty Hawk the use to play HEE HAW on closed circuit T.V. for us. You knew where to find us when that show was on. WE ALL loved to watch it and him perform. I'm also from Western NY. Buffalo's east side.

[@doneslick1362]

There are things this world didn't know about Bucks personal life. But I grew up listening to this man and when I was about 30 my best friend married his daughter. How cool is that.

[@jazzfusionary]

Buck and Roy were gold on Hee Haw. Great documentary and nice pic with him and the Duke.

[@adoreslaurel]

Great stuff, the modern crap lost me when they ditched the fiddles and pedal steel. Good ol Buck.

[@Annesley]

Saw him in London in the 70's and it was the best show I've ever seen to this day

[@edithlarsen9274]

My husband and I never missed a concert that he gave in in Seattle what a man. Miss him....

[@scottmatheson2390]

The walls of our house reverberated with music when I was a kid, but there were a handful of artists that got played again and again: Buck Owens, Ray Charles, The Beatles, The Platters, Hank Williams, Sam Cook and Aretha Franklin. The 60's was an amazing time to grow up listening to music.

[@tbreckon1]

He put on a great live show with his band. I got to see him twice, in Bakersfield and San Bernardino!

[@jimwest6571]

Great video. I was proud to have worked for Buck at his Phoenix country radio station for several years. He was a character and one of a kind.

[@Alpha11]

Thanks for watching! It’s cool that you worked for him and to hear he was good to work for n

[@russellhancock9765]

Its So sad that other Generations of People will only be able to hear recordings of His Music.

[@intimidator6969]

I DONT CARE WHAT ANY OF YOU HAVE TO SAY.....THATS COUNTRY....I GREW UP WITH THIS MAN.......

[@pgroove163]

i grew up in Bronx, nyc and love country..especially the 1960s..that golden age of real country music man !!..and i so used to dig this cat..

[@katieskorner8164]

Charlie Harper Ditto :)

[@79tazman]

He was a star on Hee Haw also

[@wesg3084]

+1 for Charlie Harper's comment

[@eaglegrip6879]

I see. And which country would that be?

[@thomastohiana6479]

A great pity I never had that opportunity to meet Buck and Don. THEIR Music is universally loved by Millions. RIP 😅

[@albertjuarez7142]

i met Buck Owens in Music city Marriott hotel in Nashville in the 90's, I was staying there on Business. One evening I was heading up to my room. i got into the elevator and in walks Buck Owens. I recognized him right away. He wore a cool Black and white cowhide duster. He was so nice and talked about his home in Bakersfield. He took the time to have a nice conversation with a fan. It was something I will never forget. What a great singer and amazing person. That's how I will always remember him.

[@davedodge7761]

Buck RIP. My dad n me played ur songs daily. My Dad played a steel n made our family a lot of money.

[@RealJorgePerez]

Newly Found and nothing but deep respect for an unsung hero of Country Music,...Nothing but deep respect and admiration,...Rest In Peace Buck Owens,...You Will Be Remembered!,...

[@RNRCLEEDS]

A man who kept his family fed by the use of his guitar. Honourable.

[@jarkolimbo9268]

Thanks for assembling this fabulous tribute. What a great story.

[@lorrainecrouchet4352]

I Love Buck Owen’s Music ! I have a lot of it and enjoy playing it often !

[@mikejoseph4720]

Loved his music... always will ; one of the best ..

[@glenniz1]

An era in country that we will never see again! Rest in Peace Buck!

[@LostHongshan]

I bought a record player this past year along with a lot of 25 random old records. Therein was a name I wasn’t familiar with but when I played that music it was magic, and it was Buck Owen’s and his Buckaroos. I’m so happy to have discovered him through that randomness and have since purchased 15 more of his vintage records! 😍

[@markmarsh27]

The story about not feeling well enough to play, meeting the couple who "drove 700 miles," doing the show for THEM ... and then dying that night is the most heart-breakingly tragic story of a selfless hero I've ever heard. ... He literally took Giving His All a little too far. ... Great man. ... Great Artist.

[@semilivesixstringstrumist5595]

I am with ya on that. That is one of the most Honorable things I have ever heard. That is truly Hero Status! That is how God made us. And if you don't believe that, I feel sorry for all of you.

[@almabelhumeur6672]

I totally agree with you. I always loved his music.

[@ceil5001]

Mark Marsh Yeah, i was certainly moved by that story, too. Kinda makes ya wonder about fate...

[@janicegraham4808]

buck & don played at a place called springers i seen them there also he loved to get together with the boys have a little comedy time to have one of the guys put on a pair falsey tits & play norman we all got a kick out of it.them were the days

[@jimmysapien9961]

Just shows you how he had a great ❤️ May he be with our Heavenly Father , Amen

[@bencraft4733]

One of the finest country performers of all time! Wrpte many superb songs...I like the streets of Bakersfield and cryin time best of all ! Thank you, buck. It’s 2018, and I play his music every day!

[@theokie3270]

I met Buck and the Buckaroos in LIVERPOOL UK when they were on tour. Great people!

[@lynnparks7817]

Nothing like having a table about 10 feet from the bandstand at the Esquire Ballroom or DanceTown, USA, in Houston, Texas and listening to Buck, Don, Doyle, Tom and Willie Pickin' & sangin'. We'd holler up a request and Buck & the Buckaroos would do it. Nothing quite like those 1950's & 1960's beer joints for the best entertainment around, even to this day. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@annamarieassenato2561]

he is and allways be my favorite Country singer rest in peace buck owens

[@scottmeli]

Thank you for posting this video about Buck Owens. Many of us remember his great songwriting, guitar playing and voice. Along with Don Rich, Buck Owens & The Buckaroos were the Gold-standard for good American country music. Buck will always be respected and missed...thanks for memories.

[@memyself3407]

Not many original acts left..a true master...thanks buck

[@PeterAlanA1234567890]

Buck Owens owns so many songs, it will make your head explode.

[@thebookoffesteskyle1753]

buck was one of my favorite singers ever-miss him

[@CJCS1111]

Thank you for this! My dad, a fan of Owens, has cancer. This video both put a smile on my face and a tear in my eye.

[@Alpha11]

Thank you for watching and for the lovely comment. Best wishes to you and your dad.

[@hagfan78]

So glad I had the chance to see Mr. Owens at the Crystal Palace a few times before he passed away!

[@michaelweirich8553]

Buck Owens was a good singer and he will be one my favorite singers and he will be sadly missed

[@russellburris5838]

and I played fiddle for Buddy .....three or four times. what great times, Thanks Lord

[@Robert_rocks]

Got to watch this legend perform a few weeks before he passed away with my family got to say this man was a true performer I went up and requested a tiger by the tail and it sounded like the record I had at home God bless you Buck and the streets of Bakersfield

[@tk00903]

Got to see him play at John Asquagas Nugget casino in early 70's. Not sure on spelling on " Asquagas "

[@jerijames2876]

Good memories of people who hav already left. Thought of them and felt lonely. Heard a western radio station once saying bad things of Buck and thought at least hes not doing rapping. Original country/western. RIP BUCK YOU WERE THE BEST!!!

[@russgilbertson8689]

Thank you for posting this story about Buck Owens, I have the deepest respect for him, God Bless Him.

[@stevehamilton7629]

Kinda teared up. Thanks Buck R.I.P.

[@red2965]

You are sorely missed. Slowly but surely all the country singers are being called home. Rest in peace.

[@dianamoody7251]

I remember all of these men growing up. Watched all the time. I miss them all.

[@joesepulveda9706]

loved his style, he was a fun singer

[@chairde]

Much respect to him doing that show when he was really dying.

[@williamowen5342]

Uncle buck never gave up

[@keithe2150]

Would we be also lucky as to have a life that brought so much happiness there’s so many people

[@michaelolz]

When I hear that Fender Telecaster with that cowboy twang my pulse quickens. God, I love that sound.

[@larrywiggins672]

In 1961 my dad bought the shell truck stop in Tehachapi from Roy Owens

[@guitarman3200]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. 🤠