Buck Owens CRYSTAL PALACE Museum w/ Buckaroos Performance

[@jimwest6571]

I enjoyed your video very much. Been to the Crystal Palace and worked for Buck at the radio station he used to own in Phoenix, Arizona (KNIX) I was there for 8 years back in the eighties. Had Buck on my radio show countless times. He was always great to his employees. When I first visited the Palace in 1998 someone tipped him off on -stage that I was a former employee visiting and he called me out from the stage and even shined a spotlight and thanked me for being a former employee...It was very cool. Sadly the next time I was at the Palace was for Buck's funeral in 2006. The funeral at a local Baptist Church was packed and over 5000 people attended. I worked with his family at his radio station, Buddy and Michael and consider working for Buck a highlight of a career in country music radio that spanned 40 years. He was one of a kind.

[@AH-ew6ei]

That's so cool that Buck Owens greeted everyone at the door. Reminds me when I visited the Unser Museum in Albuquerque NM. I took my 6 year old son and Al Unser Sr. Was sweeping the floor and greeted everyone who came in. He shook my sons hand and talked to him. It was the coolest.

[@reverendwillietex]

My Aunt toured with Buck Owens and Merle Haggard. Her name was Kay Adams and she had a song out back then called The Little Pink Mack. She was also on the Buck Owens Ranch Show. She was an award recipient from the ACM their 1st year-1965. Thanks Jordan ! Great vlog

[@jolynnpuente347]

Great video! I grew up listening to all the old country singers. You did however fail to mention Don Rich who was a huge part of Buck Owens Band. He played standing just to the right and a few steps behind Buck. He was Bucks backup singer and could play the heck out of a guitar. He died in a motorcycle crash in 74 and totally devastated Buck Owens. So hats off to Don and what he contributed to Buck Owens and the Buckaroos!

[@mdkutzler8495]

Really cool. My only exposure to Buck Owens was from Hee Haw but his Crystal Palace looked so cool I am sure I could have had a great time if I were there. Thanks for making the trip to Bakersfield.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+MD Kutzler thank you, and you are welcome

[@nickf9392]

Thanks for the video....grew up on Buck Owens and sure miss those days. Just great music!

[@waytocooldad]

Buck use to stand at the door and shake hands at the end of the evening. Buck never knew that the 5 yr old he gave shiny half dollar to (my son) would grow up to be stage manager at the crystal palace and still is. If you ever get the chance its a great place to go and the food is good.....

[@slufoot77]

How cool, I lived in Bakersfield up until 2 years ago, now I live in Tehachapi. But I'm moving back soon lol :) The crystal palace is a huge thing in Bakersfield. The Bakersfield sound is famous because of him. Lots of county stars from the early years had houses up on panarama. He's also buried off off Panama. My dad just bid on a job for his monument at the cemetery, they are redoing the whole thing. I have pics somewhere of it lol

[@shycheyenne9460]

Thank You So Much!! Buck Owens Was 1 Of My Daddy's FAVORITE Country Music Artist..We Lost Daddy 22 yrs Ago And This Vlog Brings Back Memories 😢😢..He Would Watch The Buck Owens Show And Hee Haw Every Week..Thank You So Much 😢👌👍 My Favorite Vlog So Far..I Remember "Together Again", "You've Got A Tiger By The Tail", "Streets Of Bakersfield" (My Favorite) And Many Others.Roy Clark Was Also Another 1 Of His Favorites.

[@arizonaalchemy7572]

AWESOME ! I use to watch Buck Owens and Roy Clark on HEE HAW when I was a kid. LOVED their Guitar Pickin' together on those shows. GREAT Vlog, so Enjoyed this one.

[@valeriecloughthompson7401]

You did it once again Jordan!! Another GREAT VLOG!! This brings back childhood memories. My dad raised all 5 of us on Buck & other great country & western singers. Yep! I'm 62 & Still love all the music!!

[@FarmRanchHomestead]

Although I've been to the Crystal Palace many times, I didn't see everything you highlighted in the video, probably because I didn't have enough time. One thing I do remember and didn't catch in your video was Dwight Yoakam's motorcycle. When he and Dwight became friends, he told Dwight that he lost one good friend in a motorcycle accident, and was determined that he would not let the same thing happen to Dwight. He basically confiscated Dwight's motorcycle, and it ended up on display in the museum. Buck was truly a class act, and he helped to further the careers of many up and coming artists. In addition, he loved his community and helped in many ways without wanting any recognition for what he did. The Crystal Palace was a labor of love for him. He loved country music and wanted a way to share it with the world, and that was his way to do so. One thing I've missed since Buck's passing was hearing his live show on the radio. Many of his live shows at the Crystal Palace were aired on local radio, so even if you weren't there, it felt as though you were. Even some of the shows with special guests were aired on the radio. I remember the Dixie Chicks performing with Buck when they were starting out, and hearing the show on the radio. If I remember right, he even went on Family Feud with them around that time. That was before they alienated many of their fans through their political rants. Jordan, I wasn't sure what to expect when I found this video on KZbin, but I was pleasantly surprised by the enthusiasm you showed toward the experience, and I thoroughly enjoyed the trip down memory lane. Well done!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

The motorcycle isnt there anymore

[@dondoyle8474]

He was truly dedicated to his fans until the end . What a performer 👍👍

[@Drjackdempsey9644]

The Palace was magical. The steak, the beer, and THE BUCK!

[@_CoolHandLuke_]

Great Vlog Mr.Jordan. He was a special breed. Rest in Peace Buck Owens.

[@dianaszydel5944]

Great video Jordan! This all comes from a time when the artist truly dressed for their fans. Classy, sparkly and something you will remember!

[@janadeubner9883]

What a nice place! I remember watching Buck on Hee Haw. Those suits were amazing!

[@kbtube8125]

my moms favorite place. we got a great picture of buck and mom just as he would come out of him dressing room. both now gone. must get up there again soon. thanks for this video jordan.

[@mustangs19685868]

i grew up with Buck Owens and Hee Haw i still watch it..love the vlog thanks for sharing!

[@frankthomas5940]

I live about 3 miles from the crystal palace and had met Buck several times I can remember as a kid seeing Buck drive that cadillac on the wall around town, Buck was a great man he did and still does a lot for charities he pays for any woman in Bakersfield for there hospital stays and treatment if they have breast cancer and several others that he said he would keep contributing to as long as nobody knew that it was him , because he hated when celebrities would donate for attention, Me and a friend were in there having a beer one day after my friend was going through a breakup and nobody but us and the bartender were in there and Buck came walking thru and talked to us and my friend told him his story and Buck said son there are many more fish in that sea just waiting for you , we stayed abut 2 hours and when I went to pay the tab the bartender said Buck picked it up for you boys....I was in awe I ran into Buck about a year later and thanked him for buying our drinks and before I even got a chance to thank him he said "hey hows our boy did he find him a sweet little lady yet?"

[@jubalcalif9100]

Thanks for sharing that heartwarming story with us, Frank ! From all I've read, the late great Buck Owens was a kind, gentle & generous gentleman. A class act ALL the way ! May he rest in eternal bliss.... :-)

[@erniemartinez3075]

I love the Buck Owens Chystal Palace in Bakersfield, California Country Music Great Food and music. I love the Sunday Brunch. I love walking the Streets of Bakersfield :) I miss Buck Owens Thank you God bless you all I love Country Music

[@Thelongesteconoline]

Thanks for posting! I recently moved back to Southern California and realized the Crystal Palace is only two and a half hours away. It will make a great motorcycle trip and dining experience! I had no Idea they had live music too. It would be a real treat to see Dwight Yoakum play there, if he still does.

[@JD-nh7vb]

I love old school country. I remember as a kid watching Buck on Hee Haw back in the day.

[@nancyhanson5758]

Loved this vlog, loved Buck, country music and Hee Haw..Great job!!!

[@j.d.s.3613]

#400 in Bakersfield, Buck would be proud! "Buckaroo" which featured Don Rich on guitar was the only instrumental to go #1 on the country charts. A true legend in country music, creator of the Bakersfield sound.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+J. Stripling Juliette Delta Sierra 361 I appreciate the kind words

[@kennethdunkin1955]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Have always enjoyed Buck Owens music since I was a kid, and then on up into my adulthood. Thank you for putting this up, as I was able to see what the inside is like. I wish I were able to make it out that way, but most likely never be possible. You now have a new subscriber. Many thanks....:)

[@Enigma-jg3kn]

Congratulations on 400th episode, Awesome Just Awesome Video 🤗🤗🤗💗

[@cindygish9064]

Nice would love to visit this place. Thanks 4 featuring it!!

[@dirtydave2691]

My Mom was born in Bakersfield in 1937. My Grandpa lived in Arvin. In the 70's there wasn't jack sheet there but miles of farm fields and cows. However even as kids we knew back then Buck Owens was from there! Coincidentally I played a punk gig there in 1985!

[@jenniferpetty5238]

I’m married to Buck’s great nephew. And the crazy thing is I’m a grand niece of Red Simpson who did the Highway Patrol song. He performed with Buck on his show he did at the ranch before the Hee Haw days.

[@lazydragon9819]

Good ole Oildale :) and Mr owen visited my highschool talent show on a favor to my computer teacher. He was a great performer.

[@EddieLeeGrovesMusic]

Very cool...thank you for the tour.

[@sunnygirl734]

Forever ago back in the 70's, my Uncle used to work for him. He said Buck was the nicest man ever. He would always stop & take time to converse with him.

[@misspearlpearl7530]

what would I do without you? Makes my day everyday. You send me down the Google rabbit hole looking stuff up daily.

[@mismary316]

I love this Jordan. I watched "La La Land" and told my husband Jordan took us to that place it was great. Thank you for taking us with you everyday. Goodnight pal.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+MI Specht great

[@yolandadelazerda207]

Happy 400th Vlog Jordan and Jah!! Love you guys!!

[@wildstreak73]

This vlog needs a LOVE button to click!

[@loriepostlewaite162]

Great vlog! I love it when you do famous icons and personal museums like this :)

[@loriepostlewaite162]

That's great they let everyone get up and dance like that that doesn't happen a lot these days :) enjoyed this vlog

[@shadowman3320]

Just watched this vlog and it reminded me of when my boss and I came down to Anaheim for business back in the early 90's. He insisted that we go to the Crazy Horse Steak House for dinner. When we walked in, who was on stage being videoed but Buck Owens himself. They taped him doing a few numbers and he quickly left. Pretty cool to run into him like that.

[@abbieann5715]

Another great video ! Congratulations on reaching 400 ! Thinking back about Buck Owens brings back good memories of watching Hee Haw with Grandma when I was younger.

[@oldermusiclover]

loved Don Rich still remember where i was and what i was doing when i heard he had died my late mom was a huge fan of Bucks

[@djdiscoworm]

MY DAD- SMILEY MONROE FROM WEST VIRGINIA WAS THE D.J. FOR THE L.A. BASIN AND HAD HIS SHOW ON KTLA WHERE BUCK ,JOHNNY ,GLENN ALL WOULD APPEAR ON. AND THEY WOULD COME OVER TO MY HOME. I WAS 3 YEARS OLD I AM NOW 68.

[@leggettnada1]

Wow that was a treat. I really enjoyed this one actually I enjoy all of Jordan's vlogs. Never a dull moment when you watch his vlogs. His personality makes it even better. Thanks again Jordan.... Much love to you and the Jahster...

[@skyebird3933]

Thank you for this video. I know I would never see it but for you doing it.😊

[@thriftyflipside5275]

I became a "subscriber" yesterday (while waiting out Irma) and already you've taken me on a trip passed my first Hollywood apartment (Poinsettia), turned me onto "The Party" and now turned me onto Buck Owens. (not a huge country fan but how could i have not known about Buck, smh) Thank you so much, CONGRATULATIONS of 400 & here's too hundreds more! CHEERS!!

[@Yey1nasJourneys]

Buck Owens- Classic! Thanks for this one Jordan👍🏻.

[@sallylouise9826]

Happy 400th ! Here's to many more awesome vlogs ! What a great place and country memorabilia . That car is amazing great Elvis history ! You take us to great places! What a great homage to Buck Owens ! 👍🏻❤️😎🎥🦁🐶🎬 🎸🎹🎤👍🏻Great show love country and western . My parents would've loved this !

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+MidlifeQuest Vlogs and Life thanks

[@stevenb.garrett5572]

Enjoyed this video. You work so hard with your research and making your videos so personal. I'm not a big Buck Owens fan but you really bring things to live. Thanks for all the work you put in for our enjoyment.

[@trixie9246]

Happy 400 - Keep em coming!

[@jeremywolfla8606]

Congrats Jordan, thanks for all of your hard work. Buck Owens had that famous guitar on HeeHaw, pretty cool.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+Jeremy Wolfla thank you.

[@Turtle22124]

Goooood morning Jordan and Jah!!! Great vlog Jordan!!!!! My dad loved Buck Owens, we listened to him a lot. That started me on my love for country music. Thanks for bringing me some great memories. Hope you have a great day! 🦁💙forever....

[@pamwilliams4883]

Hi, I'm Pam from Alabama,, found your sight a few months ago, a great wind down from a long day of work, You young man are a very talented, your personality like your smile is awesome. I jumped for joy when you mentioned Gram Parsons, I'm a hug GP fan, this is as close to the Crystal Palace as I will ever get, so I thank you, for taking your time to introduce your fan's to country music, my favorite, especially the old stuff, As long as Dwight Yoakam (my favorite, he's the real thing...country! with a twang) Buck's music will never die. Thank you again for this wonderful showing...best wishes to you.

[@bonniebrown6960]

Wow Jordan , I never heard the story about him passing away . That's so sad . I want to visit this so much now !! I watched your other vlog about Buck Owen's Crystal Palace yesterday . I love everything about this place . Every time I share something like this on Facebook and say I want to go visit it .....some of my family members steal my idea and they get to go and I don't . They are always in competition with someone . lol ! Anyway... Jordan thanks for sharing this ! I just love it !! Hopefully one day I'll get to visit this awesome place !!

[@richardstoc]

If there is one thing buck loved more than family, good friends and music it was his home town Bakersfield Ca.

[@jan6626]

Awesome vid for your #400....I really enjoyed it! Thanks and congrats on your #400

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+Jan thank you

[@garyjackson7926]

I also appreciate the thorough research you do for your vlogs. Now I have "Act Naturally" in my Spotify playlist. You deserve a Nudie Jacket Jordan :)

[@GraceToo_]

Wonderful vlog and looked like a great time but I think we all can tell that by that smile on your face :)

[@rbarush]

Really enjoyed the tour through the museum but a couple of things I thought you would have mentioned were missing. That 12 string was a Mosrite which was a local legend having it's heyday in the 60s most notably making their Ventures model. Also the telecaster by the picture of John Wayne looks like the one that Buck repaired with the tooth of a comb before a show when the guitar fell over and broke the nut. Finally when you say that the guys on stage were original Buckaroos, that can't be right because, of the original band, Don Rich(guitar, fiddle) died in 1974, Doyle Holly (bass) died in 2007 and Tom Brumley (steel) died in 2009. Only Willie Cantu might still be around but in Nashville.

[@vincesarmento4854]

Johnny Russell wrote Act Naturally, no one wanted to cover it and Buck Owens made it his own! Buck Owens was a big fan of the Beatles as they were a big fan of his music too, He loved Elvis too! Buckaroo was written in like 20 minutes! I wrote to Buck Owens in the 90's and he hand wrote me a two page letter back with a pick l ask for, he thanked me for writing and sharing my life as a fan starting back as long as I can remember! So much history about this man, dig in and learn more, he owned radio stations, sold his red,White and Blue guitars were sold there Sears, etc !

[@josephlaceysunpopularopini6603]

Thanks Jordan always great to see your vlog !!

[@GregsVlog]

Congrats on 400! Here's to 800, 1,200, 1,600, 2,000, and on and on!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+Adventures by George thanks greg!

[@jeanettebrownson9884]

Wow I’d love to go to Bakersfield now! I love your Vlogs!

[@bobbilowery2975]

Bakersfield......the Home of my favorite band....Korn, who now own Buck Owens' recording studio in Bakersfield!

[@penmouse72]

Korn and Buck are very cherished here in Bako. As well as Merle the Pearl.

[@chnalvr]

I think that after Buck Owens died his body was buried in Bakersfield Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery in a private mausoleum with metal guitars mounted on the doors.

[@debbiemoeller2169]

Happy 400 th! !!!! Getting to watch alot of them. My father was a big Country fan. I had the pleasure of listening to Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn. So many and I enjoyed them all. I remember "Act Naturally." Great song. What a dedicated star to his fans that he felt the need to perform that night. Dwight Yoakum is good too. Here is to the next 400!!!👍

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+Debra Moeller thanks

[@TheDailyWoo]

Good stuff man . Congrats on 400

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+TheDailyWoo thanks buddy!

[@jash41]

Well done Jordan looking forward to the next 400

[@tootsiebabe3555]

You two just rock. Don't know how else to say it. Love you both!

[@mariad.6373]

Wow so awesome and I learned about this cool artist I didn't know very much about!!! Thanks again!!!

[@cherieclifton2890]

Love it ! I've got to become a patreon any day now just let me figure it out. Congratulations on 400. I shared this with a local country DJ ! Thanks !

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+Cherie Clifton Patreon are getting postcards from here from me

[@peggyhill7283]

Great video Jordan! A little bit of trivia for you (you may already know): When his best friend Don Rich was killed in a motorcycle accident, Buck Owens considered quitting singing. Also, Buck Owens & Merle Haggard were both married to Bonnie Owens. I'm with ya on the Nudie suits. Porter Waggoner wore Nudie. I used to perform. It's sad that entertainers don't dress like that to entertain anymore. Never owed a Nudie, (wish I did.)

[@jubalcalif9100]

VERY informative & entertaining video, Jordan ! I have relatives who live in Bakersfield and they said they always had a good time at Buck Owens' "Crystal Palace" ! THANKS so much for sharing with us ! :-)

[@hawbydawg]

Buck was a classy act and so are you and Jah.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+hawbydawg thank you

[@douglasturcott3606]

My favorite country artist of all time! My personal Favorite song by buck was “Together again”

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Great one!

[@lynnlegault9297]

This is all the music, and musicians my parents would listen to.

[@christinecoleman415]

What a wonderful place, a big fan of Buck Owens and i am from the UK.

[@thechannel944]

Enjoyed this very much, thank you!

[@jeannetteharp1507]

Loved this one Jordan !!! Only thing we missed was Jah's smiling face !

[@margarethenderson6090]

Love to see where you take us.

[@dottielovett5526]

Thanks for vid. Grew up watching Hee Haw. I remember his Tiger by the Tail. Watched interview with Dwight Yoakum. Could tell he loved Buck. Lost so many great ones. Just lost Don Williams and Troy Gentry. Hi Jah

[@relicman]

Great video! thanks, im a huge 60's country music fan myself.

[@juliarobertchewza]

Aaah!! I love the Native American design on his bucket seats! Im with a native American, so I love all things western / Americana and I grew up with a southern mom, so Im down with country!

[@cowboybigfoot6577]

If you go on pandora and type in Bakersfield sound you can hear all those great bands

[@corinnaroy93313]

This was so great!!!! I live in Bakersfield so it made it even better,.. wish I would've known you were gonna be here,.. would've bought you dinner,.. would've taken you to see Merle Haggards childhood boxcar home,..

[@juliarobertchewza]

He died doing what he loved!!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+juliarobertchewza yep!

[@rickdrais9737]

I always found it interesting that in the early '70s, Buck demanded that his musicians be "well-groomed" & supposedly threatened to fire anyone who showed up with long hair or a beard, yet in the last decade or so of his life HE had long(ish) hair & a full beard! Of course, the story about the band could've been pure crap. I loved the way he made himself relevant again near the end by teaming up with younger Country stars like Dwight Yoakam. He even worked with some of the Outlaws like Waylon & Willie. I guess he finally rose above the old Hee Haw stereotypes.

[@hulaguitar]

Love your taste in LA and Bakersfield Country Music!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+hulaguitar thank you

[@FrankSpeer66]

Loved it!!! Huge Buck fan!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+Frank Speer thamks!

[@leontindle7226]

thanks mr. jordan that was awesome

[@crush41gb]

Love it! GB, Elvis, Buck and so many treasures from some greats! Thanks again for everything, kind Sir! :-D That was George Strait and not Garth playing the flag guitar btw.. don't wanna be that guy just letting you know :-P Happy 400th!!! :-D Also, as a certified trainer and nutritionist you're doing the exact opposite of what you're trying to accomplish by 'banking calories ' so to speak. . After 4 hrs give or take you're body is in a catabolic state, lowering your triiodothyronine and thyroxine, slowing your metabolism and holding onto even the best of calories as adipose tissue to combat the sense of famine it's experiencing to keep you alive. Think of kids in Ethiopia that are starving but have huge stomachs , holding onto more body fat than usual to keep them alive .. just wanted to help, bud.

[@trixie9246]

What a beautiful venue!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+trixie9246 I agree

[@trixie9246]

Thanks Jordan for all your videos - i really enjoy them - especially your Hearst's Castle post - cheers from Adelaide Australia

[@tamiepilling4260]

I enjoy all of your vlogs. Some I enjoy even better than others and this one is fantastic!

[@geraldstidham1004]

Was and still am a Buck Owen's fan.

[@rwuest72]

Congrats on 400 vlogs! Big fan of Buck Owens, and Hank Williams too!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+Roger Wuest thanks

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Congrats on 400! Great vlog! 2 other you tubers live in Bakersfield!

[@divebarcasanova7610]

I remember it had fantastic food. An amazing menu.

[@poobum9857]

more about the steak would have been good .. but i love watching your vids .. very respectful and knowlegeable .. keep up the great show

[@enjoizeppelin]

22:18 Terry Christoffersen playing steel guitar was not on The Price is Right. That was Dave Wulfekuehler, the drummer that joined the band in the early 2000's. The only 'original' members on that stage that played with Buck Owens from most of the beginning was Doyle (bass), Jim Shaw (keys), and Terry (Guitar, steel guitar).

[@lakeerie5857]

Loved it!! Ty Jordan

[@tempobob]

Really enjoyable. Thanks Jordan.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+tempobob thank you

[@MICHELLE-gu2qc]

Well done on 400,you're doing great. What amazing restaurant museum, USA have the best places

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+MICHELLE DALTON thank you

[@peptoabysmal4926]

400 adventures! Looking forward to another 400.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+pepto abysmal I don't know. Maybe

[@brianb.5473]

15 years ago tonight Buck played his last show. Jordan I have a cool Buck story. I had tickets to see him back in the early 70s. But he was robbed in Dayton Ohio after the show the night before I was to see him in Huntington W.V. So he ended up having to cancel the show. I was 6 or 7 at the time. I wrote him a letter and sent him a picture from my birthday the year before. I had a red,white and blue guitar shaped birthday cake. Sent him the picture told him about not being able to see him preform. I told him my 3 favorite songs of his. About a month or so later he sang all three songs on the old Buck Owens ranch show. I believe it was aired Mar 25. 1973 or 74.I would give anything to have a copy of that show. Tomorrow is my birthday Mar 25. Buck passed on my birthday. Just a small thing he did for a little boy at the time. Tells me he was a good man.