buck owens and don rich - foolin' around

[@frugalmike1]

Sure miss those days.

[@SteveGaines]

Their harmony was magic. When Don Rich was killed in a motorcycle wreck in July of 1974, Buck suffered a nervous breakdown. He was never the same. Don Rich was just a big a part of the "BUCK OWENS SOUND AS BUCK WAS"...

[@mrbobevans]

Don and Buck were the original dynamic duo.

[@mosrite60]

Buck and Don with the band were the best country band EVER assembled. Bands these days don't hold a candle. Both are terribly missed. RIP

[@renger29]

Everytime I hear a song by Buck and Rich I'm surprised how well these voices fit together. At the same moment I'm saddened, this fabulous duo ended so tragically.

[@valentino3191]

I really believe they knew each other in another life. Their friendship seemed like they were like best friends/brothers. Don and Buck were kindred spirits. It's like they could read each other's thoughts.

[@richardsinkler5898]

Definitely. Although I am a steel guitar player and Buck has has some of the best steel players, it was Don who defined the Buck Owens sound. He should be in the hall right next to Buck.

[@Smokey298]

God damnit right

[@cambridenbaker5270]

Don's high harmony... Best I have Ever heard.

[@patriciajrs46]

Yes, he should be!!

[@beaverwithachainsaw]

You can't watch Don play without smilin along with him. A legend.

[@1957cindylou]

don rich was my dads cousin. it was a honor to watch him on hee haw as a child. his family name was ulrich he went by rich for his music career. many thanks for enjoying his music as much as we did. cindy

[@chrisstanley1843]

cindy traub.. You have a cousin names kenny ?

[@The_Races_Are_On...3...2...1]

Love Don Rich!!

[@keith2092]

Are we missing anything? Isn't your dad's cousin yours once removed?

[@daviddeltel8996]

Breath taking harmony by Don. What a talent. I get goosebumps listening to this....music from God.

[@cindytraub4806]

@@chrisstanley1843 I have a son named Kenny my maiden name is daniels my grandmother's maiden name was ulrich she and Don rich (ulrich) father were brother and sister.

[@baldy194859]

don rich should be in the hall of fame.

[@kennethbrownjr.636]

I’m born and bread in California and grew up on that ol Bakersfield sound! Long may it LIVE!!!!

[@RTfan2010]

So sad that those days are over. I miss these guys.

[@mxtypx]

Simply the best country ensemble in history. What other five musicians could produce such a wonderful sound?

[@ztahs]

Thank the Lord, real country music! What's coming out of Nashville these days is such crap compared to this.

[@juanbo1982]

@Nikolai Coen Yea, I've been watching on flixzone for months myself :D

[@lyricrodney3633]

@Nikolai Coen definitely, I've been using Flixzone for since december myself :D

[@jamesgrannes1782]

After Don Rich's Motorcycle crash , the sound was never the same. RIP Buck& Don

[@louiserawle8999]

Loved Don Rich ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ethelmae43]

I agree with you that Don should be in hall of fame. He is a great and talanted man. I guess he was happy to be Buck's back up and play his music and songs. It is a shame singers have to be gone to really be appreciated. Gone but never forgotten. We all love you Don.

[@timothycox405]

He played #2 well, so well he became #1

[@Mastahscott]

a match made in heaven for sure , just like John Lennon and Paul McCartney , there will NEVER be another, we need to get country music back !!!

[@fiddlefreak91]

MAAANNNN!!!!!! This is soooo good! I LOVE Buck Owens! Country music is not what it used to be, so this is nice to have on youtube so we can still listen to the old stuff! Great video!

[@edavidsalways]

This is just riveting.... Buck and Don working the same mike... Tasteful rhythm section - NOT overplayed like every freakin' thing these days that comes outta' Nashville. This is minimalist stuff - as is most art in its essence.

[@klbax63]

Buck and Dons harmonies seem to just dance with one another they sounded so great together

[@patriciajrs46]

I love anything by these two.

[@troyw1843]

Don Rich is absolutely amazing, omfg!

[@MikeHanson-e6m]

The greatest line-up ever in country music!Legends each one..... the buckeroos-buck,don,willie,tom and doyle..

[@pythonmom]

There will never be another Buck Owens OR Don Rich. Thanks for posting... it brings back many memories.

[@pamelagatti4541]

Good songs buck

[@trocouc]

To me these guys were the best of the best as far as country music goes. Gram Parsons and the Stones knew it. Country music today is shit.

[@airborneassasin]

Don could have been a star on his own. His voice was as good if not better than some of the stars of the time.

[@lilmikelilly8321]

Buck and Don two of the greatest🤠🤠

[@mikesullivan542]

Their harmony was fantastic!

[@ethelmae43]

What an absolute man of music. He is the greatest and I know he is missed very much. I sure do miss him. He hits the mark every song he sings or plays. I am glad I found how to order his music. Ebay has abouut anything you can think of. I can see why Buck said when Don died he lost his righ arm. What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. Bucks death was a great loss. He was a legend in his time. Heaven must be full of country singers. Thanks guys and I hope I get to meet you in Heaven.

[@mercedes560sel]

sometimes if Im feelin blue I go to utube and look up Don and Buck just like today . . .reminds me of growing up and watching them on Saturday nights . . .love you guys . . . one day I hope too see you both in that wondrous place called eternal home . .

[@bluerailroad]

Great stuff. Two nice musical moments. The GREAT Tom Brumley taking a steel break, and Buck giving the classic raised boot at the end to remind everybody that "this is the end, boys".

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

Excellent Vocals- Check .Originality- Check -Cool Nudie Suits- Check -Stage Presence- Check Bring back good 'ol Country Music !

[@pedalman]

Don rich was the best harmony sideman anyone could ever want , there was no better he was perfection with buck .

[@cambridenbaker5270]

Truth.

[@edwardkrzynowek241]

As many times as I think of Buck and Don's pairing, I once again remember that Don stopped playing for good when he died in 1974, at the mere age of 32. Considering how young he was, I think his sound and presence quickly matured. The world of music and other celebrities is no stranger to lethal misadventures, no matter the cause. Whether from vehicular accidents or substance abuse incidents, we'll always be left to only what was, as opposed to what might have been.. Other than say my saying more about Don Rich, I think the quotation from Buck Owens himself says the most, and says it best: "He was like a brother, a son, and a best friend. Something I never said before, maybe I couldn't, but I think my music life ended when he died. Oh yeah, I carried on and I existed, but the real joy and love, the real lightning and thunder is gone forever." It was only a few years ago that I read his quotation. I'm glad he was around as long as we had him.

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1961 {March 20th} Buck Owens' "Foolin' Around"* peaked at #2 {for 5 weeks} on Billboard's Hot Country and Western Sides chart, the five weeks it was at #2, the #1 record for those five weeks was "Don't Worry" by Marty Robbins... Between 1959 and 1988 the Sherman, Texas native had eighty-nine records on the Hot Country Singles chart, forty-seven made the Top 10 with twenty-one reaching #1... And from July of 1963 to September of 1967 he had a string if fourteen consecutive #1 records... Ten of his eighty nine charted records were duets; six with Susan Raye, two with Rose Maddox, and one each with Buddy Alan and Dwight Yoaham... Buck Owens, born Alvis Edgar Owens Jr., passed away at the age of 76 on March 25th, 2006... May he R.I.P. * "Foolin' Around" was Buck Owens' second of seven of his records to peak at #2 on a Billboard Country chart... And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of Billboard's C and W Sides Top 10 on March 20th, 1961: At #3. "Window Up Above" by George Jones #4. "On The Wings of A Dove" by Ferlin Husky #5. "Let Forgiveness In " by Webb Pierce #6. "I Missed Me" by Jim Reeves #7. "I'll Just Have Another Cup of Coffee" by Claude Gray #8. "Loving You" by Bob Gallion #9. "Odds and End" by Warren Smith #10. "I'd Rather Loaned You Out" by Roy Drusky

[@cambridenbaker5270]

Don Richs' high harmony is Beautiful!

[@mariaav887]

buck ownes is one of the best country singers of all time. and i love all of his songs i cant pick a favorite one all of bucks songs a great. i dnt knw what happened to country music in the past 8 years but they need to take some pointers from merle buck both greoge's conway and waylon maybe then county music can come back a kik this pop country out for good.

[@oldmanfred8676]

Maria, Give Billy Strings a listen.

[@margaretsimpson1280]

They are great together love to hear Don rich

[@kapacon]

This was a very exciting time for country music!

[@jlaw9336]

That is great Cindy a truly great talent!

[@tybayless6436]

love this muxic and thier attire....

[@TheEldoradoKid]

Buck Owens and Don Rich... the Yin and Yang of County music. A genuine Karmic expression of The Eternal God's love for the "Bakersfield Sound"....

[@keithdouglas8348]

Great Country Classic from Buck and Don.Nuff said.Thanks

[@cobraman96]

Now that buck is dead,him and don rich are "together again". R.I.P.

[@abbeyharry1952]

Great 'Golden Oldie' Thanks For Sharing Lloyd. Keep Smiling.

[@torchwoodjackharknes]

@baldy194859 Danerous Don should have gone in with Buck the year he went in and even Buck himself said that. These two have THE best harmony in the history of country music.

[@airborneassasin]

In modern times, Nashville would have turned these two into a duo.. I am convinced of this. There will never be better harmonies.

[@Paulmancieri67]

Now this is some damm fine country music. Matter of fact it's just plain good ol'e music. great job of singing by Buck and Don.

[@TrussellZ71]

I love that steel guitar solo!

[@joobchrismac8706]

No tears is great lol

[@del5158]

The harmony is incredible. Perfect.

[@marvinburkhead3593]

Country Music at its BEST!!!

[@RetiredinKorea8587]

what a perfect match..their voices compliment each other. Love Don's sparkle Tele...Read that Don's wife gave it to Buck when he decided to hit the road again in 80's.

[@bamsocal]

Gunna have'ta agree with'ya, RickinFLA 07.... The harmony of Buck Owens and Don Rich is what the sound of Buck Owens and His Buckaroos.. IS!

[@Frankfrenchy99]

Like peanut butter and jelly,Lennon and Mcartney,Elvis and is manager...a perfect mix of a talent ,a perfect match at the perfect time. WOW!!! priceless.

[@pittycross]

Was working in a cattle camp on Wave Hill station, NT Australia, in 1970 when I first heard this song. It was sung by Connie Smith on an album named Connie in the Country. Always liked Connie's version, but this one is nearly as good.

[@scottnsuzs]

I miss the days of good country. It's a shame that they were over before I was born. Long live country, and the Buckaroos.

[@rickswineberg]

My father used to play this stuff in his 65 Buick Skylark with me the back seat. Memories .

[@prettycountrygirl2]

A great song. A great duo.

[@HopNPlop]

This is real country music

[@ruben1million]

And then they wonder why Classic country has been kicking modern country's butt for so long.

[@ferraridinoman]

Lovely guy Don Rich! great harmonies and great tele!

[@bchbys]

If you like this sound you'll like The Derailers. It's too bad nobody plays real country music on the radio anymore.

[@KZIGGYZIG]

Amen! Don and Buck had one of the sweetest harmonys in the industry, they where meant for one another..............Oh BTW Hollywood (Rumored to be Playtone) is doing buck and Dons story for motion pictures

[@greener99]

Buckaroos should have their own section in the Hall of Fame. They changed everything. Of course that section should include Don Rich, Ralph Mooney, James Burton and everyone that contributed to the sound.

[@weeyin1155]

Thanks for sending this Lloyd. Excellent my friend. I love this song. Have a great Thursday. Hugs..Jan and Susan ♥

[@zaaritha]

Two great artists! BO was one of my first favorites of country music! Besides J Cash, Tom T Hall and Bobby Bare.

[@lyjaialeicochran2412]

FROM THE TIME I WAS A "BABY" TILL MY MOM DIED, I HEARD MY MOM KAE, AND MY DAD WALT COCHRAN, SING THIS SONG AND A LOT OF BUCKS' OTHER SONGS, IN THE KITCHEN OF OUR ORIGINAL HOME AT 776 HEYL AVE, IN COLS, OH. I DIDN'T KNOW AT THAT TIME ,THAT THAT WAS A BUCK OWENS' SONG, CAUSE I WAS JUST ITTY BITTY, AND WHAT DOES A KID KNOW ANYWAY????? SO THIS IS ONE OF MY PERSONAL FAVORITES, CAUSE IT WAS THEIR PERSONAL FAVORITE!!! WISH I COULD "GO BACK" AND KNOW WHAT I KNOW NOW, I'D SURE HAVE DONE THINGS A LOT DIFFERENTLY!!!!!!!!!!

[@km4915]

Lyjaialei Cochran Too much information

[@vivianramage7361]

Miss these guys! Steel guitars make a band! I love them!

[@cynthiavasquez5068]

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[@MistyMountaineers]

Couldn't have said it better!!! The only saving grace is that they are "together Again"

[@OldTimeVoice]

Great music good harmonies i enjoyed it. .....Colin....Thanks for sharing.

[@Vinnybrain]

Such a tight two-part harmony....seems we hardly ever hear that in any of todays music

[@zombywoof7583]

Buck was good, but Don made him GREAT. Buck had an incredible run during the 60's. Great catalog, especially when Don was along for the ride.

[@unstopedpiano]

Whoever gave this thumbs down better have been intending to press thumbs up but just missed the button!! What a great solo!!

[@zyxmyk]

These two guys remind me a little of Lennon and McCartney--they are "the team." they're great together and could be the core of any band and they seem like they really like playing together.

[@kuntreefan08]

just beautiful harmonies from those two, and of course the steel!! yes!

[@NoriesW]

buck owens is awesome this is some real country music the solo at 1:13 is awesome buck owens and the Buckaroos awesome

[@NaomiWadsworth]

Buck was one of my faves, long ago. Naomi

[@melvinmannjr316]

miss that man

[@jtls8]

A Good one***** Thank you for the share.

[@DougHinVA]

My late cousin was familiar with all the top pedal steel players and knew 'Brumley' well along with others in that business in Nashville. He was Bryan Adams of east TN.

[@laslos3]

@xXxVladxXx I am playing trying to bring this old country back, we need more young bands to do the same. Look up Dale Watson and Wayne Hancock. I think you would like them.

[@StevieB1362]

Whew! Too bad God only made one of each of 'em! What talent ! !

[@55terriblegasser]

Class all the way!!!!!!! Superstars!!!!! Incredible artists!!!!!!

[@kennethbrownjr.636]

Don Rich died way too young, what a beautiful voice!

[@jeffdowler9130]

Thus is country music from were i come from.

[@Motorskallen]

Buck Owens = the kind of guy who knows all about smilin ...

[@TheJamestollison]

Man them twowere so great together.I wish I had a friend that I couldplay and sing with and we sounded that great. That would be awesome.

[@paulbrumley3203]

A classic

[@GTX1979]

These guys were great!!

[@55terriblegasser]

Don was a regular guy like most of us but he had charisma very few of us have what an amazing person!

[@misskj7773]

Don Rich... AMAZING talent.

[@anthonyflint7419]

Fabulous. Real country. 💞🇺🇸💕🎸🎶

[@tsrumen]

初めて、カントリーMに触れたのがbuck owensです。35年前に中野サンプラザにコンサートに行ったこと、今でも鮮明に思い出します。

[@b.a.k.2683]

Don Rich was a major figure in the Bakersfield sound!

[@AlbertCooke-m7f]

I've been a fan for buddy for too long

[@KevinMartin1]

Buck Owens is the best ever!!!!!

[@1Bandit455]

1:13 - Great Steel Guitar :)

[@8626John]

+1Bandit455 Tom Brumley was a true master.

[@awwwyeaboyeeee]

Thank you so much for posting this video!

[@bulldogbarks55]

Today's "modern" guitar players couldn't carry Don's pick, providing that any of these self-centered hotshots even know who Don Rich was. Ditto on the CMHOF!