The Buck Owens Show - Episode #2

[@munk237]

24 year old Don Rich here. The level of talent is so amazing. He has more talent in his left pinky than all of Nashville does today.

[@mvarahadas]

I feel you man. you said it

[@TheStikapos]

Don was awesome. great guitarist, vocalist. too bad he was better supporting than a lead star. wicked awesome talent.

[@drspaseebo410]

You said it, munk237 ~ a consummate professional. Saw them all in concert back in the day. What a night of entertainment, still remembered so vividly after decades.

[@genebrenner855]

Unfortunately, Don's style of country guitar is pretty much extinct today. Now it's frantic, flashy, distortion drenched guitar in so-called country music. Don's understated and tasty licks will live on forever in Buck's recordings.

[@mcbinks5006]

Mike Smithey believe it or not buck did play lead before don did, look at Buck’s polka on the ranch show, impressive shit

[@EveGoohooe-pz5ew]

That Bakersfield sound never gets old

[@goplad1]

This is the apex of Buck Owens and the Buckaroos. The finest line-up ever. Watching this reminds us just how great Buck was. Not only was he a great singer but a wonderful writer and excellent guitarist. His rhythm playing is spot on. Kay Adams was as authentic a country singer as there ever was. Tommy Collins is one of the more underrated country artists. Great writer and singer. These shows are a treasure trove of amazing performances. Thanks for posting this!

[@gordonipock9385]

Agree! I want to watch them all, and then watch 'em again.

[@richbrockmeier3922]

Wonderful memories 😊 I still love old country music!!

[@zachary3590]

All the people watching this is testament to the idea that great music never dies. It’s wonderful to see people still into this sound. Music has changed so much, the world is getting smaller every day but our need for sick beats will never die.

[@jefferydowler4655]

I was raised in this aria and time of country music, and it now has so much more meaning in my life with great memories. But the nicest thing it comes from a time when things were much slower, cities were smaller, less cars on the highway, and at 65yrs old it just hits the spot.

[@patriciajrs46]

That's the truth.

[@timothyflyte9443]

These shows are fantastic. I'm going to watch one day a day until I run out. Thank you for posting these.

[@wallyb55232]

Don Rich sings incredible harmony!

[@mumydear1]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@claytonpajunas6672]

I wish they still made music like this

[@Farrah300]

Heck, I wish they still made shows like this

[@kellywingo6746]

Try red dirt country music.

[@lrn_news9171]

They still do but it's underground. Still some classic country acts out there

[@mefirst4266]

THEY DO BUT YOU WANT IT FOR FUCKING FREE SO THEY WILL NOT PLAY IT ON SYNDICATED RADIO STATIONS !!!!!

[@RedDirtRules]

There's still great music being made

[@swacbro]

THIS is how it's done! Buck, Don, & The Buckaroos in their mid '60s prime...I plan to watch every episode; I'm sure more than once...thanks for these awesome posts & God bless You Tube

[@randyjones7818]

I would watch just to see don rich play his guitar and the guitars licks

[@rickcurtis2983]

I really appreciate that this is totally live...so much better than pre-recorded. Thank you for posting this great show!

[@dreamman002]

Years ago there were many variety shows, good music just good clean shows. Don Rich singing harmony with Buck and pickin' that Telecaster In his own style! I never got tired of watching him.

[@larryreagan6936]

These were such great shows! The depth of entertainment was amazing! Right from the heart! ❤

[@donnadoering5125]

I love the Buck Owens my husband and I use to watch his show back in the day. Thanks very much for sharing.🙏🙏❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@larrybrown3977]

In addition to Don Rich's talent, I was always impressed with his stage presence. His ever present smile and joy with the music increased my level of enjoyment. Getting to see and hold his sparkle Telecaster at the Songbirds Guitar Museum in Chattanooga, was a thrill.

[@jonlittle2516]

Don and Buck, how often does something like that happen. The whole band, wow that slide guitar!

[@Luman12687]

Brumley is in prime shape here as always. Not a phrase extraneous in “Together Again” and such purely lyrical styling. And his “Foolin Round” pickin!! Driving home the melody like no one’s business. Such a fun, soulful band. And Don on those electric flatwounds; what a great talent his voice, smile, pickin and fiddlin (though not on display here) was.

[@robertallen1878]

Awesome 😎!!! Don't make music like that anymore!!!

[@WilmaMcclure]

Really enjoy all thier music

[@patriciajrs46]

I had such a crush on Don. These guys were just great. I still have a crush on Don Rich.

[@williamboylejr.9098]

The Fender acoustic guitar that Buck Owens played was a popular guitar in the 1960’s, but many guitar collections said the guitars weren’t worth collecting. However, the way Buck plays it and the good sound he gets from it is like the old saying Making chicken salad out of you know what.

[@ElvisFreak77]

Together Again should be the number 1 country song of all time.

[@landrykkb]

It's definitely one of the all-time classics in country music,period.

[@CSAcitizen]

And every one of those guys are so good looking ! Oh to be able to turn back time !

[@luthravin4774]

Don Rich... he simply makes my heart glow!! He’s bigger and better than any old “Hall of Fame”.. if “they” were smart they would call it “The Hall of Rich” .. Don set the standard that all after followed!! His playing and harmonies are top tier!! Certainly missed.. but will never be forgotten...

[@ktrn2b]

TOP Tier!! great way to put it, ole Don could do it all

[@misskj7773]

The Master of the Telecaster

[@patriciajrs46]

Amen to that.

[@DocDave77]

In early 1963, the Johnny Russell song "Act Naturally" was pitched to Owens. Owens was initially unimpressed, but Rich liked it, and they recorded it with The Buckaroos on February 12, 1963. It was released on March 11 and entered the charts of April 13. By June 15, the single began its first of four nonconsecutive weeks at the number-one position. It was Owens' first number-one hit. RIP gentleman.

[@donaldwatson3176]

So good! Such talent!

[@WildPhotoShooter]

Tom Brumley steel on "Together Again" is set in stone ....it just can't be done any other way.

[@komal402]

I was most impressed with Kay's' Roll Out the Red Carpet'. An old song but I heard it for the first time. She expresses great excitement and happiness over the about to happen arrival of a loved one. Her facial expressions, excellent voice, clearly pronounced words, timing to the song beat and most importantly the enthusiasm, carried me away to the extent that I have been hearing the song over and over again. The song is not about sadness or blues it creates a sense of unexplainable musical ecstasy , a pure human emotion rarely encountered.

[@LarryRickenbacker]

Buck's music always puts me in a grinning mood. Thanks for posting!

[@patriciajrs46]

I never get tired of the Buckaroos theme, played by them. I love these early shows. They are so good and so classy. Love hearing them all, seeing Don, and listening to Tom play that steel guitar.

[@mosrite60]

Fooling Around one of the best versions I've seen on KZbin. Don amazing harmony singer

[@yvoncormier9762]

Buck Owens & Don Rich were Bakersfield California. Nashville never had their sound. Glad they shined like they did, no matter where their sound came from. Glad Buck and Don came along though 🤠👉💥

[@drspaseebo410]

Real professionals ! Country music just ain't the same without Buck, Patsy, Don, Tammy, George, Hank, Waylon, Faron, Conway, Loretta, Webb, Jim, Lynn, Dottie, Marty, Merle, Porter, the Charlies, and so many others who have passed from the scene. At least we have them on film, tape and disk. I wonder if there are any 3D clips of any of them?!

[@patriciajrs46]

Who were the Charlies? I've never heard of them. The others were truly great.

[@curiousone6435]

I hope this doesn't come across as a stupid comment, but on top of the fantastic music and performance, I just love the mariachi-inspired outfits -- slim and very 60s, sequins and embroidery, great fabrics (did I see silk shantung here?). I used to be a fishkeeper who had a betta. If I ever get another betta, I'm going to name him "Buck" because this would be right up his alley. Buck, Buckaroos, RIP to the departed members. You have brought so much good into this world. Thank you.

[@professorhamamoto]

Thanks so much for all these great episodes of "The Buck Owens Show." I never thought I'd see them again.

[@judithzunk1043]

First time I ever heard this song There's Dust on mother's Bible . Such a beautiful song .

[@markzimmerman8074]

Luther Perkins and Don Rich are my favorite leads guitarists from their times. Shame both were lost so young. Luther in 69 and Rich in 74.

[@ginocantu3316]

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[@reeceblinman7469]

Luther Perkins died in 1968 a few months after the Live At Folsom Prison.

[@sloebone7399]

Don’s passion for guitar was amazing, his passion for motorcycles was his downfall.

[@matthewdebord4492]

I wish I was around back then it was when country music was real.They didn't have that fake crap on the radio. All country is now is southern rock, they took the soul out of country. GREAT show!!

[@structualfitter]

Matthew DeBord ain’t no country music today and probably never will be back.i’m 70 years old and I watched it die a slow death.

[@RedDirtRules]

There's plenty of great country music out there today. Plus those early albums from the Derailers have Buck and Don's influence all over them early Dwight albums too

[@tomlester7337]

I love live television, NO LIP SYNC!!!!! Those are some sensitive microphones. Great sound.

[@robertfreed7649]

tom lester

[@goplad1]

It's interesting to note that the classic song "Together Again" as performed here includes Don Rich on harmony vocals. The original studio version is Buck and only Buck. It was always performed live with Don Rich singing harmony. Also interesting is the fact that most of Buck's '60s recordings didn't have Don singing harmony. Buck would overdub his own voice singing harmony. He claims the reason he did this is because it was expedient when on the clock in the studio to save time. Too bad because they sounded amazing singing together live.

[@westpoint64]

What amazing guest singers ...(Kay and Tommy are terrific) and an amazing band. This show just cooks! And Will Ballantyne, you're right...Don Rich, Don Rich, Don Rich! Buck is just the perfect singer and frontman for this music...honestly, folks, how in the world could country music be much better than this?

[@patriciajrs46]

It can't.

[@jasonaustin3270]

If you wanna learn how to make a steel guitar cry 😭 watch this video. Together again... Love it.

[@thomasgibson9663]

Great sound mix on these shows....vocals instruments....spot on..clear as a bell

[@tomkat5626]

Love the job he did on ''Dust On Mother's Bible'' . Hank Williams would be proud.

[@wadebellinger8867]

Songs were written with a story of a time or something that just happened.

[@thetreblerebel]

The opening theme Buckaroo, is just so good. A Diddy that puts a smile on my Buck Owens living face!! The Buckaroos were a top notch band!

[@surveyordave]

I waited all week long to watch this another syndicated country shows on the local UHF channel. This is where I got my education on true country music.

[@robertsherrill7986]

I would like to have a book of those lyrics today !!!! 1 dollar wow !!!! RS

[@lgfrades]

Love that Don and Buck! 💖💖

[@maryatwall2462]

Buck Owens another greAt singer wish this music was on the radio today. I listen to this music every Sunday night Country 94 1 St John NB 6 to 9

[@Farrah300]

The theme song is actually one of my favorites by Buck and the Buckaroos.

[@CSAcitizen]

Love this Band and Love Buck Owens songs. I remember them well - every one of them . Great talent here !

[@tireiron7802]

I had the "blessing ", in my life, of growing up in Bakersfield,Ca when none but us "local yokels" knew, or knew of, the great performers who originated the "Bakersfield sound" ... Buck, Merle. Ferlin Husky ... known back then as "Terry Preston" a local Country DJ whose paper I delivered during his afternoon broadcast ... I was not yet "of age" when I fake ID.'d my way into the Blackboard, The Lucky Spot and Tex's Barrel House to party to the music of those I have mentioned ... and the many others who contributed to a style of music that became famous ... worldwide ... yes It was one of my life's blessings ...

[@robertsherrill7986]

Tire Iron. Yes it was very lucky friend !!!!! RS

[@sumbuddy63]

The twist to "together again" is happy lyrics done with a real sad melody and tempo.

[@blu65gibson]

Best five piece band ever in country music. .......hands down .........blu.

[@stormbringercoming8105]

Can’t argue that!

[@jimmymishoe3108]

buck owens is a great singer

[@musicfanhawk4523]

Excellent episode!! Production was ahead of it's time. Love it

[@3340steve]

Pedal Steel on Together again...so fine...

[@tammyknuckles3807]

Lord I love them so much I adore don rich ❤️ him

[@gonzaloartiaga8463]

kay one of the greatest female singers i hear

[@byrdxmann]

together again, such a banger

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

Donald Eugene Ulrich (August 15, 1941 - July 17, 1974), best known by the stage name Don Rich, was an American country musician who helped develop the Bakersfield sound in the early 1960s. He was a noted guitarist and fiddler, and a member of The Buckaroos, the backing band of Don's best friend, country singer Buck Owens. Rich was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1974 at the age of 32. 🎙️🎙️🎸🎸🎙️🎙️🎸🎸🎙️🎙️

[@bayoutech555]

Just a perfect display of Chicken Pickin guitar by Don on the first track. Watch and learn , ! pickers

[@antoniofernandesdequeiroga6197]

Tommy Collins is superb!

[@tommypenland1247]

This is sooooo great. Love the canned laughter (same every time) with the fellow yellin" YEAH!

[@marks.murley9974]

Great musicianship is all about consistency ... Yeah! 😜

[@atombombtom8615]

@@marks.murley9974 YEAH!

[@ElvisFreak77]

Lord I was only 3. Great show.

[@minoukatou47]

Melody Goodman I was 8 my father gave me his buck LP's precious souvenirs....

[@davegibson1432]

These great programs remind me of the Midwestern Hayride shows broadcast out of Cincinnati in the 1960s. One of the stars of that long-running program wound up starring with Buck later on Hee Haw...the Round Mound of Sound, Kenny Price. These regionally produced shows feature the raw talent of the stars. No computer generated sounds, graphics, etc. You had to have real singing & musical talent to make this work.

[@californiafromabove155]

These guys are superb. Buck didn't hesitate to bring in Don, which says that Buck's a stand up guy.

[@countrychess]

The great Tommy Collins .👍 🤠

[@jreider77]

Tommy kills it in this

[@gonzaloartiaga8463]

real music Buck and Don

[@4skully]

I use to watch this show when I was young I loved it when the show started and had to re watch this again....I wish Don had not died on that bike...I got hit on my Harley thankful to Father God to be given a second chance love to the Rich family for their loss.

[@robertsherrill7986]

Wham bam thank you mam lol classical !!!!

[@MrUhwoody]

1:36--Nice lick. The last line of that last song says it for me.

[@saralopez9965]

Love the Nudie suits....that's class!

[@normalanham6394]

To this day, I still miss Don❤❤❤❤

[@patriciajrs46]

I loved Don's song!! I remember that song from my youth.

[@randyjones7818]

Nash.tenn has never seen music like buck and Don in 1966.and buckaroo band...this is just a great band..don and tom and bucks great songs..love to watch this..

[@carldorsey2604]

Good stuff. Gonna start putting it on to fall asleep to

[@RfJones]

All live. Outstanding.

[@celicabojorge2965]

Beautiful music 🎼 I like 👍

[@lyjaialeicochran2412]

KAYS' SINGING "ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET" AND SHE SURE HAS THE "TWANG THANG" DOWN PERFECTLY!!!!!!!!!!! THEY SAID SHE HAD SEVERAL RECORDS OUT, BUT AGAIN, MY DAD HAD ALL OF THE COUNTRY MUSIC ARTISTS BOOKS FROM NASHVILLE, AND IT HAD ALL OF THE STARS IN IT, PAST , AND OF COURSE THE IMMEDIATE PRESENT: WHO WAS HOT RIGHT NOW; AND I NEVER SAW HER NAME ANY WHERE BUT ON THIS SHOW; BUT AS GOOD AS SHE IS, I HOPE SHE GOT SOMETHING GOOD FROM SINGING ON BUCKS' SHOW!!!!!!!!

[@4skully]

yes she was amazing I was wondering WHY I never heard her she was WAY better then lorreta lynn or or any other hell even dolly cant sing like this lovely soul!!

[@lyjaialeicochran2412]

I AGREE 4SKULLY, SHE'S BETTER THAN JUST ABOUT ALL OF THE VERY EARLY "COUNTRY" GIRL SINGERS, EXCEPT FOR CONNIE SMITH, WHO WAS AND STILL IS FABULOUS!!!!!!! I REALLY AM GOING TO DO "RESEARCH" ON HER AND SEE WHAT I COME UP WITH, SO KEEP CHECKING IN. OVER AND OUT, HAVE A BLESSED DAY!!!!!!

[@leoleblanc5548]

Lyjaialei Cochran is Buck Owens still alive

[@andrewbowen6875]

That Telecaster literally growls in the hands of Don Rich. The Carnegie Hall record has Buck Owens on the Telecaster as well

[@elvisliker2]

it's amazing that 3 year later Buck would be on hee haw

[@4skully]

his show was better then that dumb ass Hew Haw I watched it but really loved Buck's show better

[@structualfitter]

Ole Tommy Colin’s couldn’t decide if he wanted to be preacher or a country singer

[@wadebellinger8867]

I still listen to the greatest of all time, most before my kids were born, 80' and 81' of course that's the year of their birth. Makes home for George, Dwight, Randy and a lot more.

[@walterlane99]

So this is Tommy Collins from the Merle Haggard song 'Leonard'?

[@michaelmckenzie5232]

Saw this with my folks during this period.Didnt appreciate til much later

[@DavidBDavis-lz7bt]

My dad and I watched Buck, Porter Wagoner and other great shows on Saturday nights in the late '60s, and later Hee Haw. It was something for us to bond over, and I miss those days terribly. So I thank you so much for posting this and letting me remember.🙂

[@DavidBDavis-lz7bt]

I'm guessing it's the Buck Owens estate that posts these; whoever does, thank you.🙂

[@andrewbowen6875]

Bucks rhythm playing is unbelievably good.

[@gerardvanderlouw4149]

ik bezit nog vele L.P ,s uit de jaren ,60 en draai ze nog regelmatig, blijf goede muziek.

[@tflstr557]

B. Owens is an excellent guitarist. I remember him playing a Red White and Blue 00 Flat Top Accoustic. A nonconformist. The Lyrical content of his songs posses an ayre of high morales that demands respect. We could eliminate alot of talentless performers that crowd the stage nowadays and be satistifactortaly entertained with a few more like Buck Owens

[@bennygoff2815]

Buck and Don are like the same person. They look act and sound identical.

[@mosrite60]

Absolutely right bro...

[@panchoandlefty77]

Two words... DON RICH

[@prill1959]

James Franco should play Don Rich in a film.

[@DavidBDavis-lz7bt]

That's a very interesting idea! There certainly should be some kind of Buck Owens biopic. James Franco as Don Rich... yeah, I like it!

[@TheHammerheart]

Buck and Don were synced up like identical twins.

[@patriciaKeeler-f4t]

❤buck looks so good

[@virginiawilson1836]

love love love oxoxo

[@rerenotorious]

Pure Class

[@benjaminkaarst]

I haven't seen Don talk in any of these episodes.

[@4skully]

I love this song so much

[@HAL-dm1eh]

I wonder how many had to go pee after that water fountain at the end! 🤣

[@chrisgreen67]

Apologies if this has been answered, but where was this originally aired? Were these on national TV or local? I haven't been able to find the answer anywhere so far. They are AMAZING!

[@timothyflyte9443]

chrisgreen67 they were syndicated. Where I lived as a kid they were on a local Toledo channel on Sunday afternoons. Buck's show , Porter Wagoners , and pop goes the country...one after another it seemed. I watched them with my dad. He was a country music fan , and I liked rock n roll and country.

[@robertsherrill7986]

chrisgreen67. They were broadcast nationally friend !!!!

[@j200man]

Peanut butter and jelly Harmony!