British guitarist analyses some SERIOUS country twang with Buck Owens and Don Rich!

[@michaeltotten5767]

“Dangerous” Don Rich was certainly responsible for Buck’s sound and helped shape the Bakersfield sound as a whole. Buck and the Buckeroos are one of the most underrated acts in country music.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@braylonjudson3815]

Instablaster

[@SuperOlds88]

Under-rated? hardly.

[@Tomekkplk]

@@SuperOlds88 Nobody ever talks about them.. so yes underrated.

[@SuperOlds88]

@@Tomekkplk I dont know where you live but lots of people, fans, guitarists, people who like country prior to 1980 rave about Buck Owens.

[@donpruett9194]

Don was a master guitarist, I watched the Buck Owens show with my dad and I always enjoyed watching Don play

[@wayne-brock7515]

When my Dad had told my Mom that Don Rich had past away on his Motorcycle, I remember that day as if it was yesterday. I was at the age of 7 years old and for some reason I was crying so hard, and I never really paid any attention to Buck Owens band members accept earlier a week ago before Don Rich had died. The Buckaroos came to Visalia, California, to put on a little concert for the open house for Mobil Trailers homes that my Dad had worked for, the company called "Champion Homes Builders". Anyways I remember seeing them on Hee Haw and Don Rich was alive then. After the concert was over the Buckaroos Band had came to talk to us fans and being that my Dad plays the Guitar as well had the chance to talk and shake hands with him, Don Rich. He even looked down at me and shook my hand of a little boy that I was, being 7years old. I cherished that hand shake from him. Then a week later he had an accident on his Motorcycle going towards a beach at San Luis Obispo, California. I cried so hard that he died and for some reason, days later Buck Owens was telling his story in an interview about he didn't feel right for Don going on a small vacation to get away. He kinda begged him not to go but he end up going anyways. That was my memory of meeting Don Rich in person. I apologize for a long comment. But thank you so very much Fil for picking out this video of him and Buck.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah it was tragic, Buck pleaded with Don to stop riding the motorcycle. It's almost like he somehow had a 6th sense about it.

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

That’s a interesting story,gone before his time.

[@belascialoja4812]

@@PozerAdultRacingTeam - Yup, he was only about 34 I think, when he died. What a shame. The good die young sometimes.

[@vmat1000]

What sad but sweet story. Thanks for sharing!!

[@wayne-brock7515]

@@vmat1000 Thank you, I thought that I would share my memory as a kid meeting Don Rich. Sorry so was long of texting was trying to cut it down short.

[@JohnSmith-mk8hz]

The Bakersfield sound.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@georgefoshee6047]

Oil Dale.

[@skydiverclassc2031]

@@georgefoshee6047 Oildale! One word. :)

[@georgefoshee6047]

SkydiverClassC Is two words not just one.

[@skydiverclassc2031]

@@georgefoshee6047 Sorry, but i grew up in Bakersfield, although not an 08'er, as they used to say. It's Oildale, home of North High School.

[@danielerickson5175]

Don Rich is one of THEE guys that made the Telecaster synonymous with country music guitar playing and tone to this day!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@johndunstan2415]

The others being Jimmy Bryant and James Burton?

[@timstanford3220]

I love how country pickers can play all the double stops on guitar , it really adds a lot of flavor. RIP Don Rich.......God bless.

[@genericaccount5997]

Don Rich was a serious talent and is greatly missed

[@kathyblackwell4108]

Buck Owens is my favorite country singer out of all country singers!! And their are a lot great country singers!!

[@williamwarlick3497]

Few folks realize how superb Don Rich was. He made the Buckaroos Fabulous. Buck Owen's was never the same after Don perished in that bizarre motorcycle accident. What a incredible musician and vocalist was Don! People loved him so!

[@trishaurvan9439]

One of my favorite videos was Buck and Ringo singing Act Naturally together and another great one is Buck and Dwight Yokum singing Streets of Bakersfield

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@RobertLoves]

@@wingsofpegasus Buck was into The Derailers and did a song with them as well. May want to sample some of The Derailers, some nice surfer guitar styles and perhaps they're still known as Austin, Texas' quintessential bar band?

[@mikehunter8463]

I like that. Thanks for sharing. I will look it up.

[@cripzrus]

Streets of Bakersfield

[@DrDespicable]

@@wingsofpegasus Have you done a video on "Streets of Bakersfield"?

[@scottsharbonno6469]

I think it's great you enjoy this old time country, Thanks again

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@richmyers6684]

I just wanted to say that the bass player, Doyle Holly and I started out playing music together. In southern Calif. About 1960. Doyle played lead guitar, and I played rhythm and we sang as a duo, like the Everly Brothers!

[@marksheetz9230]

THAT IS Cool! I'm honored to make your acquaintance!

[@VidarLund-k5q]

Doyle was also a fine singer.

[@rlford10]

@richmyers6684... Wow...that's a wonderful experience you had, playing music as a young guy with someone who went on to enjoy success at the level Doyle Holly achieved. Do YOU still play? Did you & Doyle stay in touch thru life? What kind of music were you & Doyle doing in 1960? Hope to hear from ya! Lee Ford

[@VidarLund-k5q]

Indeed he was. I saw Buck and the Buckaroos in Norway in 1969, and Doyle sang two Jim Reeves songs, The Blizzard and He'll have to go. A very demanding task that he did well. Jim had performed in the same place five years ago with resounding succes. You'll find that performance on KZbin.

[@richmyers6684]

Thank you, you are so kind. Doyle and I lost track of each other, in the 70s. He had a couple of records out. But never had the success, that he should have. We sounded great together. And we were close friends. He passed away about 10 or 12 years ago. I am still singing tho. I sing Gospel Music. Sincerely, God Bless You, Rich

[@craigwallace1862]

There is absolutely no one who breaks down,and explains what is taking place in a performance like Fil,you my good sir,are not the best at what you do,you are the only one who does what you do,and to that,your un-opinionated clarity is a breath of fresh air

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Craig!

[@craigwallace1862]

@@wingsofpegasus all true my friend, your welcome!

[@waldcast]

I am not a musician yet, I love how Fil explains things. I try to keep up.

[@brucesheats7483]

I agree, makes you appreciate the artist more in there skills

[@VidarLund-k5q]

You're correct, The Beatles demanded they were sent every new release from Buck and the Buckaroos. Quite a testament to his talent.

[@4Score747]

I love the look on your face! Totally enjoying your videos 👍🏻

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Sharon!

[@flybob63]

Don Rich. 50 years since he passed and his picking is analyzed and complimented by guitar players young and old around the world. That classic mid-sixties Buckaroo band should be in the Hall of Fame as an enitity in my opinion.

[@itchiray]

Don Rich is so awesome! We lost him way too early.... I used to have quite a few guitars but I know now that my Tele covers the waterfront for me. I added a wonderful Stetsbar whammy which I use in small amounts but the extra metal enhances resonance. Amazing it was Leo Fenders 1st ever. Hats off to Leo!

[@luciusmalou4906]

Don Rich played the fiddle when he joined Buck Owens and later decided to learn to play guitar and Buck taught him. Many assume Buck was just a strummer using the guitar to accompany his vocals but he was a session guitarist in his early days. What a fantastic band he had and so influential.

[@kevinstrade2752]

I do not have the talent for guitar playing but I can appreciate and respect music talent. It is great seeing the new generation appreciate the raw talent of previous times. No computers, no software, no filters or correction. Nothing but complete mastery of the instruments and music. Top of the shelf. Just subscribed to your channel, I love to hear Your expert analysis of some of these long nearly lost treasures. Thank you!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Kevin!

[@KILLOSAA]

I'm happy to see a lot of people appreciate Don's solo,just sets you off in amazement....been trying 50 times to learn it...properly....and i never get tired of listening to it,and the great group of Buck Owens.thanks for the good analysis

[@radiojet1429]

Always impressed by the range of your musical sensibilities, Fil. I used to watch Buck live every Saturday afternoon and then The Porter Wagoner Show with Dolly Parton live. Why was it all so happy back then, as you alluded to?.....back then, music wasn't corporate.

[@vincesarmento4854]

Beautiful harmony's Buck Owens fans know that sound! The Bakersfield Sound, Buck Owens Music!

[@augustwest2408]

So great. The fact that you even know this stuff is it's own testimony. Love you Fil! Have a grateful and blessed new years friend. ✌ 💘 🎸

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks August! Happy New year!

[@peterhansen5685]

Tom Brumley on pedal steel is worth a mention also.

[@ferraridinoman]

Putting Don's telecaster playing aside for a moment, it was his great natural harmony singing that really make Buck sound so cool! (RIP Don xxx Fcuking motorbikes!)

[@cobaltcanarycherry]

Nobody talks about his beautiful voice! I loved the tone of it with Buck's bigger boomy voice. I think those duets are as notable as early McCartney/Lennon.

[@guywallace1430]

The late Tom Brumley was the fabulous pedal steel guitar player that contributed greatly to the Backeroo's "Bakerfield" sound along with both Don's guitar playing and accompanying vocals! Don was never without his inimitable infectious smile!

[@user-ok1mv4xx1f]

Love your analysis videos! Your opinions on videos are just so genuine. They are not influenced by the general public's ideas. They are your own thoughts. Plus your smile is what makes the videos even better!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Carly!

[@mikequinlivan8842]

Don Rich! Dude played so good, sung so tight... Goddamn!

[@BOOMNERD51]

I love that era of country, Buck from Bakersfield, California who has had tributes by Dwight Yoakum. It's how much fun "crying in my beer" songs employ that self-deprecating humor in the light-hearted cheerful picking! Film you really know how to appreciate the big picture, never missing clarity, irony, and fun!♡

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Marcia!

Dwight Yoakam pretty much encouraged Buck to tour with him in order to put a nice cap on Buck's career. Which was totally awesome! Nice analysis, Fil! 👌👍😊

[@jefftappan381]

I think that it was also to help start the healing from the loss of his best friend and sideman. Don's death almost put Buck over the edge.

@@jefftappan381 You're absolutely right! Don's death was a terrible loss, and Dwight provided the TLC that Buck needed and deserved. 👍

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@thetreblerebel]

Its a shame Buck was pushed out of the spotlight for so long. Now a days after his passing he is revered as a country pioneer

[@jearly5859]

@@jefftappan381 Youre right. I think the times Buck appeared with Dwight were his best performances since Don passed. It's as if Buck lost his brother then found a younger brother hugely influenced by both of them.

[@bobbypatterson4413]

Don Rich and even Buck Owens were Tele monsters. Don was a great fiddle player and Bucj taught him that playing style and Don then surpassed him on it. Watch Buck Owen's Ranch episode 1 to see and hear them play most of their greatest hits and realize their all playing live. Awesome review!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@VidarLund-k5q]

When the guys performed in Oslo, Norway, in 1970, they were presented with five silver disks for record sales in Norway. True International stars.

[@marvinsamples8236]

Phil you know what I like about your channel, is that you love music, not just rock music or country music, but music, I grew up listening to classic country, but I've learned to love it all, I've got 400- 500 records at home, and while I lean towards classic country, classic rock, there are also dean Martin, sammy Davis jr, polka, reggae, big bands, all add something to music, I thank way to often people pigeonhole themselves in to one style of music and that's a shame, because there missing out on so much good music that they'll never hear,

[@vmat1000]

Thanks for posting this!!! I think i rec'd Buck with Don awhile back. Also have mentioned motorcycles here. Sadly, Don lost his life on one. Read that Buck said part of him died that day. The way these guys played and sang together was amazing.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem, yeah it's a sad story.

[@gothgloom]

Love your analysis, Don Rich was the reason I wanted a Telecaster when I started playing guitar. Others have mentioned Dwight Yoakam so you must check out the man responsible for the Dwight sound, Mr Pete Anderson. Not only did he come up with all the amazing guitar work and signature licks, he produced all of the good Dwight recordings. He’s no longer with Dwight but he’s gone back to his blues roots and has a new album of instrumentals coming out in a couple of weeks.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@louiserawle8999]

Pete Anderson great guitarist,but Dwights Awesome voice and superb songwriting is responsible for Dwights unique sound.

[@markpommier3509]

Me too

[@adiedo]

Yes! Pete was the soul of Dwight's sound.

[@davidg5629]

You can totally tell Buck and crew loved each other. Like The Blue Caps, only country.

[@ChrisDIYerOklahoma]

LOVE this video Fil...thanks for a great year of videos!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem! Happy New Year!

[@MAMsMom97]

Thank you for another great video, Fil! I really enjoy your vids, and I applaud your awesome taste in music! I just wanted to highlight an aspect of this performance, which was a completely off key change at Don's solo, which was something that the Buckaroos tended to do during their live performances. I'm 48, but when I was in kindergarten I used to watch old reruns of Buck's show as I was getting ready for school. Thanks again, Fil! Cheers from West Virginia, USA!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah it's a surprising key change!

[@allieeverett9017]

I love how you are up for the challenge of any music style and genre...and seem to enjoy it all! It makes you fun to watch! Thank you Fil 😘

[@johnnymossville]

Neat thing about country is they can have so much fun with the genre and still be respectful to it. Its just so entertaining to watch.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@grievousangelic]

Love it, Fil! So glad you're showing older country tunes, and accenting the incredible musicianship these guys had. Happy new year!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Happy new year Amy!

[@mariorabottini5687]

Yeehaa! That was awesome! Haven’t listened to a lot of their music but I thought they were sensational! Type of music you could listen to all day! Thanks Fil that was cool!😀😀👌👌👌

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@sacluvsBM]

Buck Owens wrote and performed Act Naturally. It was covered by the Beatles with Ringo singing. This is out of Bakersfield, California on Channel 46 UHF ABC affiliate back in the early to mid 60's on the Porter Wagner TV show broadcast on early Sunday evening. They had a background vocalist on the show named Dolly Parton. You brought back some memories. Thank you.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@Reds-ip7zx]

Pretty sure Johnny Russell wrote that.

[@waldcast]

The word was the Beatles, also on Capitol with Buck, requested every Buckaroos record to listen to. Also, Don commented that he couldn't get enough of listening to Rubber Soul when it came out.

[@VidarLund-k5q]

Correct. The Beatles were fans of Buck and the Buckaroos.

[@davidnelson6874]

The Beatles loved Buck Owens and Buck Owens loved the Beatles. They were also on the same label in America, so they generally had first listen on each other’s music. Later in life Ringo sometimes played drums for Buck on tour. In the middle of some of their shows way back in the Sixties Buck Owens and the Buckaroos would briefly put on wigs and crank up the volume. Their old school hard core country fans HATED it. I wonder if there is footage of one of those shoes.

[@thepostapocalyptictrio4762]

Carnegie hall they do “ Twist and shout”

[@larryhaynes1970]

Very cool analysis, thanks Fil!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@55judylw]

I'm so thankful to have these videos to watch while covid is going on. Love the analysis, love the flood of childhood memories of watching Buck and Don on Hee Haw and of listening to my mom and stepdad practice music in our living room for their weekend gigs. My stepdad looked like Buck, had a great voice, and did a lot of his music. Thanks, Mr. Fil!

[@ursafan40]

Fil, I love how you love great Country music. :-)

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@Bill_H]

Fil. I really enjoy your reaction videos. Seeing how you appreciate the older music, and the obvious enjoyment on your face. Keep up the good work!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Bill!

[@Bill_H]

@@wingsofpegasus I'm a musician also, albeit more of a vocalist. I do play some obscure instruments: hammered and mountain dulcimer, bowed psaltery, etc.

[@jezebeljones659]

Just took the time to check this out; another great analysis by ever-appreciative Fil! Buck Owens&his musical collaborators always come through! I still say, though, you could do a lot worse than to take a listen to Bill Kirchen, "Semi-Truck," and give us your commentary on how a master guitarist does it!

[@flybob63]

Bill Kirchen Hot Rod Lincoln

[@missiontotransition641]

So glad you posted this!. I was always a hard rock, metal guitar guy, and around 2000, I saw a documentary on tv about Buck Owens. Blew me away. The dual TELECASTER twang of him and Don Rich. I went out and bought my first Tele that week. Totally got absorbed into the style of Telecasters. They had so many top of the chart hits in the early/mid 60's. Thanks for posting this!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@Bliggick]

A lot of those early guitar players really wore their guitars up high. Gerry Marsden was the king, it was almost under his chin. It actually works to an advantage here because you can hear the acoustic in the vocal mike when it didn't have it's own mic or pickup. When the solo starts it modulates up to F from E while Don Rich has a chromatic downward bendy lick that amuses Buck. Because of Buck's left hand technique he's okay with playing the IV chord as a Bb6. There's a joke for Malcolm Young that applies to Don Rich: A complicated signal path from their guitar to their amp is a knot in their cable! I request any video of Canned Heat featuring Alan 'Blind Owl' Wilson on guitar and/or harp.

[@charlieoscar09]

Your Country clips are just awsum...thankyou

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@heathercollins4432]

Lett there be no doubt, though, that a lot of these guys probably had some pretty serious jazz chops. They played "twangy" because it paid the bills. My dad was a studio musician (drummer) in LA during the 60's-70's and one of his gigs was Gene Autry's "Melody Ranch Show." As kids, we got to go watch the live taping on Saturday but there were a few hours of rehearsal prior to the show, with the various guest stars who were scheduled to appear. Most of the guys on the band were also studio musicians, which made for some incredible, hellacious jazz sessions before the actual rehearsals began...

[@frankscarborough1428]

Listening to this a second or third time. You’re the best fil. Always learn something. Thanks

[@CutterJ]

...walked around singing this and, They’re Gonna Put Me In The Movies, when I was a kid...really hurt Buck a lot when Don was tragically killed...enjoyed it, Fil... Cutter & Ms C

[@dkbsoulman]

Thanks so much for these amazing videos. I found this channel quite by chance and I am hooked. What's so great about this is that I was a teenager back in the 70s and I was always listening to the great British bands of that era; the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who, and so on. However, my mom and dad always had these very musicians on the TV and radio all the time as well. I so loved Buck Owens, Roy Clark, Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard, George Jones, the list goes on and on. Your critiques are so spot on. Thanks, my friend. These videos brighten my day. And I am subscribing...now.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@jamesshelton4530]

Bakersfield, California. Land of Buck, Merle and Mary Lou. I believe she was. That town produced some great country artists.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@cherylann9781]

Wings of Pegasus LOL! Don't forget Kern.

[@markrhine5809]

HI! First time viewer to your channel, Don Rich was the best at what he did, he was very talented and I listen to this music all the time...

[@drewpall2598]

great blend of music by all the players even the drum beat. great footage that I've not seen before. always enjoy You analysis even on those artist that I 'am familiar with. if there where ever an "Analysis Hall of Fame" You would get my vote Fil.

[@drewpall2598]

Another Great Country/Popular singer songwriter musician You might enjoy is Roger Miller,

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha thanks!

[@dcutl]

I grew up listening to Buck Owens and the Buckaroos (they were my dad's favorite) and I am glad that you did this video.

[@ernestoybarra7333]

Indeed Don Rich certainly set the standard in twang! Good review Fil Here 😲

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@robertcampbell4397]

I like how you always respect the musicianshipvof the great country players.The analysis is always as you say :spot on".

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@crazycat1345]

I grew up on this music and sure miss it.This is back when entertainers actually entertained.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@merthur88]

you have widened my scope of appreciation. I use to hate country music as I was raised with it, my parents listened to all this. You have a way of saying hey look at how wonderful this was- and i do! thanks!

[@kerstijennings1468]

Love this performance those outfits are everything!! ❤

[@Silent-c-s3b]

Those outfits are called "Nudie Suits". Check out Porter Wagner, he was the king of wearing them..🐜

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@thomasrose38]

It's funny I Came Upon a video of Buck Owens and Ringo Starr doing a song called all I got to do is Act Naturally. it seems they both had a hit with it back in the sixties and they got together and did a duet. with the song it was very entertaining and some comedy in it too. I seem to remember I've got a tiger by the tail when I was a kid here in New York. they played R&B Rock and Roll country folk music, all on the same radio station. nothing was pigeon-holed that's the way it should be today. people aren't exposed to all types the music I was and have a love for them all.. nice job on your review Phil as usual. You pick up on all the technical aspects. And you are always spot-on.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Thomas!

[@rtt1961]

Great analysis, and the comments are by some knowledgeable folks.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@philipangelo595]

I love your insights. I also love that high pitched nasal harmony which is traditional country.

[@kountrystrongpitts6063]

The Bakersfield Beat...Bakersfield Sound ..Buck is an underrated picker..Merle Haggard said there was a 2 year period (before Buck got his own record deal)where he was the best country picker anywhere..

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@waldcast]

Yet, Buck understood that he had to step aside, for the good of the Buckaroos, and let Don shine as lead guitarist. The icing on the cake was the unbelievable "sibling-like" harmonies they created together. Buck said the musical light went out for him when Don was killed.

[@FRLN500]

@@waldcast Some truth in what you say but, Don played lead because Buck sang lead. I watched Buck play "Bucks Polka" live in 2000 at the Crystal Palace. He didn't need to take a backseat to anyone.

[@julieclark1214]

Your channel is great! It's always fun to see what you'll analyze next.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Julie!

[@CadillacL]

It’s hard to beat that country rock Bakersfield sound! Fil, you should also check out The Byrd’s “Eight Miles High” w/Clarence White. He used the B-Bender. Amazing guitar work!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@CadillacL]

Wings of Pegasus kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKrQnHV7ncl7eKc

[@ROCKINGMAN]

I discovered Buck Owens and Don Rich on an ACE CD 'Fender- The golden Age 50 -70'. Loved their 'sunny' sound, reminds of those Saturday afternoons in the early 70's when you heard these great sounds on the radio. Really like your break-down of their playing.

[@TR-yi8up]

Buck Owens was a giant, but Don Rich was an immortal

[@JackFlaps]

look up the meaning of immortal

[@TR-yi8up]

@@JackFlaps I know what it means. You clearly don’t

[@MSB-fj7cd]

This song takes my back to my childhood and the long road trips I'd take with my family across Texas.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@chuckvt5196]

Not just playing and singing at the same time, but trying not to be blinded by the sequins on your clothing as it reflects the bright stage lights into your eyes! :)

[@michaelmoore7975]

Yep. Those Nudie suits should come with a welding helmet...

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@donrobertson4611]

Fil, you don't miss a trick. I was thinking Don's solo was a little upcut when you stopped the video. But you were "locked into the groove", so you backed it up & restarted it for full effect! Thanks.

[@Voirreydirector]

Please fil, do not fault American country for its style, but man aren’t those suits something! Too funny! I just wanted to add a little trivia- the star always got what now looks like neon greens and yellows when they could, because a lot of shows were shot in black and white, and of course even if the show was shot in color most Americans didn’t have color tv. In black and white those bright green apple colors looked great! It’s the only way the sequins really reflected, and gave the skin a great tone and you could even see the guitar picking better. On tv shows that were shot exclusively in black and white women were even known to wear green lipstick! Just thought I would defend ole Buck a lil bit.

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@RobKandell]

The iconic Nudie suit. :-)

[@jonfellman7346]

@@RobKandell Gotta Love Ralph Nudie!!!

[@gordongo7919]

I have two reasons that I do not like country music that much. Too many male singers sing a nasal tone in their voices. also, I listen to the music more than the lyrics and to me there they sing too many "Soggy Pretzels / Crying In My Beer" style of songs. yet I like Hank Williams (Sr.), Johnny Cash, Eddy Arnold (Anytime). YMMV

[@thomasrose38]

Yes I remember watching Hee Haw on Saturday mornings when I lived at home well into the 80s and reruns in the 90s and I found myself tuning in after the cowboy shows and they had some sweet country girls always around to keep you watching nothing like a corn fed Country Girl. The way they talked excited me when I did go down south and met some that country accent made me crazy about them like they did on Hee Haw with all the characters they had every Saturday morning I was transported to the country and the South and loved it after it grew on me always like Grandpa Jones telling what they were going to have for dinner used to get hungry listening to him suh-weet

[@vicket76]

One of my very favorites! Enjoyed singing this as a kid (usually at the top of my lungs), with that kind of halting delivery of the title line. Their suits were magnificent, the playing & singing excellent, and of course Buck and Don were dreamy to look at. Yet another great video, Fil! You might want to check out Dwight Yoakam singing "In The Garden" at Buck's funeral... just be warned it's heartbreaking.

[@sprintcarfan87]

Thanks for this, Fil. Buck Owens' music would not have been as good without Don's picking. Just as crucial to the sound were Don's harmonies. Tom Brumley's pedal steel is just great, as you mentioned. Love your channel.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@suzyharthcock7913]

my fav tune from them is “ together again”, fabulous and miss them both. thanks

[@michaelnettles2570]

I've seen this vid a number of times in my loooong life. Good catch. You ought to look for the one with Buck playing his Rickenbacker 331. You'll get a kick if you can find it. It's a Hee Haw vid.

[@garywood9525]

That would be a keeper because Hee Haw was produced by CBS which bought out Leo Fender in February of 1965 and used their TV shows to sell Fender products . The Beatles songs on Ed Sullivan were taped in 1963 and of the 9 times they were on the show in Videos, 6 of them were filmed in London up to 1970 and I didn't check if they had to use Fender products.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@SallyBedow]

The guitar solo on Buck Owen's "Together Again" always makes the list of the best steel solos.

[@EclecticHillbilly]

That was a trademark of 60s country music, down lyrics with upbeat music. And it doesn't show as much on this song but Don and Buck's harmonies were among the best of their era. There are videos where they never even look at each other but they are always perfectly in synq, starting together and finishing together.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@KennyBoyd6]

This was my favorite song and I was really little and I left the single outside in the sun and it warp it and I cried for days and my old man top told me the whole story about Don Rich is really awesome thanks for this upload

[@sbardellajulio3114]

🤘🤘🤘great video🤘🤘🤘 pure history 👍🤘🎸🎼🎼🎼

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@sbardellajulio3114]

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[@shanetankey3340]

Fil, it's real cool that you cover lots of different genres. Excellent analysis,man.Your open minded view to all sorts of music is refreshing. Keep up the good work 'young chap. 👍

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Shane!

[@jimearnest4342]

Gotta love that Bakersfield sound,you wouldn't know it now but,this was considered progressive country at the time,lol,thanks fil for another great video reaction.

[@brianfuller7691]

I'm glad you saw this. This is the Bakersfield sound and two music greats. You explain the details quite clearly. Casual listeners would miss them.

[@hashtag415]

He's a pickin... and I'm a grinnin!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@araneieisel5347]

I am so glad to see you looking at so many American artists. Was wondering if there was a chance you would take look at Flatt and Scruggs?

[@wingsofpegasus]

Can do!

[@Justme77400]

Wings of Pegasus Those old bluegrass musicians are/were incredible.

[@cherylann9781]

I was born, raised and currently live in Bakersfield. I hated country when I was a teenager, but when I was a child I was inundated with it, my dad was a huge fan. I learned to appreciate the music made by the Okies, Arkies and Texans who made their way here during the Dust Bowl/Depression, who came here for a better life and brought their music with them. Buck and the Bakersfield sound played Carnegie Hall and around the world. Buck's music was a big middle finger to Nashville, who Buck thought was to orchestrated and slick. He thought it had left the people. He also thought his success was a big middle finger to Nashville elite. I remember going to Toys for Tots charity concerts Buck would host, all you needed was a new, unwrapped toy for entry. The toys went to underprivileged kids at Christmas. I saw Buck and the Buckaroos, Merle Haggard and many other Bakersfield Sound musicians as child. Oh, how I have learned to appreciate it. Buck has done much for this city, most of it quietly without expectation of recognition! His death was a shock, his funeral was televised here. Attendees included Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, Trace Atkins, Dwight Yokum, as well as Merle Haggard and many others. This a great short resource about Buck. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWeWd4KvZ9aonbM

[@lindawall6504]

Your review is so helpful to love this music even more

[@michaelmoore7975]

Just so y'all know.....Buck is from my neck of the woods....just 5 minutes away.....Sherman Texas. Born there in1929, his family soon headed to California in a Steinbeckian attempt to escape the Depression but only made it as far as Arizona. There, he became a top-notch guitar and mandolin player before moving to Bakersfield in 1951. But he always called Bakersfield 'home'.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@richsackett3423]

I knew the song by the thumb. Very excited. Another excellent job by Fil.

[@TheDonovanMcCormick]

I love buck. You ever seen Merle haggard do impersonations of buck, Johnny, and Marty Robbins? Man he does such a spot on job, sounds just like them.

[@duaneatkinson3604]

Great video fil...Love the work and enthusiasm u put in ur work....buc and Roy were the headliners of hee haw...rock on brother✌

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Duane!

[@ronpaulrevered]

Genres don't matter; Good music is good music.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@cazgerald9471]

I've often said that genres are a marketing tool used to sell more product.

[@74dartman13]

Couldn't have said it better!👍😎🎸🎶

[@randyzwieg8467]

You didn't grow up listening to this and I did. Seeing your face light up is priceless.

[@garywood9525]

If Fil wants to see how Counrty folk don't envy each other and can joke around. Here's a Glen Campbell clip where the first 2 1/2 minutes is Merle haggard doing impression for Glen but Buck Owens and Johnny Cash are in the Wing to come out and surprise Merle. Sadly , Freddy Hart was the last of the 9 of them still alive but died just 2 months ago . kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKq9qmiNrcZ1Z80 here's the 2 1/2 minute impression clip on its own . kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmW5ZIZtoKyBoLs

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@7550375503]

Buck & The Beatles ruled when I was coming up.

[@kschantz]

Absolutely love this performance. I agree, they look like they are enjoying this so much. Buck smiles with his eyes and looks so amused with the whole ordeal. Probably both singing about an experience neither one is having at that time. Life was bliss. Nice commentary.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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