The Buck Owens Show - Episode #54

[@gregorysmith6978]

Don Rich should be in the Country Music Hall of Fame!

[@misskj7773]

YES! There has never been a performer more deserving than Don Rich for the honor of induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. I pray that can happen for his family.

[@noreencavan3350]

Absolutly.Long Time Ago.

[@michaelterry4394]

Not from Nashville Tenn but Bakersfield maybe why No HOF FOR Don just wondering

[@michaelterry4394]

Maybe not part of the good ole boy network. DON was every bit the part of the BUCK Owens sound. .

[@davidhedrick7226]

He sure should be!!! Kinda thought he already was. Guess not.

[@sdowns172]

Buck was accused of double tracking his vocals, it was actually Buck and Don singing in perfect harmony.

[@Farrah300]

I never knew Buck was accused of double tracking. It's great to know that he and Don were singing together.

[@lavonzoball662]

@@Farrah300 in nearly all of his studio albums it was buck singing his own harmony. live shows and some of their later albums is when don sang harmony.

[@sclawman]

It is Buck's voice backing on most of his records. Don's voice backed on a few records like Dust on Mother's Bible.

[@RickB1792]

Don was the real star of this show. I kind of tolerated Buck and that oddball host.

[@jamesroberts2115]

Lordy, lordy. 54 years ago and you know what? They still sound great. What a warm and friendly smile Don Rich has. Can't help but like him.

[@gordonipock9385]

I love me some Buck Owens Show. So happy to find these many episodes on KZbin. What a way to finish the evening.

[@davidhedrick7226]

I remember when Don's accident happened. Awful thing. My folks were torn up about it.. I was 6 yrs. old. I read somewhere an interview with Buck, some years after it happened, how dead set against motorcycles he was. I think Doyle Holly had one at some point and maybe Willie Cantu. He tried his best to talk Don out of buying one and tried to impress upon him just how dangerous they were. He said Don just laughed it off. Sad, sad event that is burned into my memory!

[@stanibol]

68/69 years ago.

[@Alanoffer]

If your not smiling when don rich is singing you aren’t well

[@johnhennery8820]

A men brother Don was the star he was so good and he did it so naterly I would like to have had the opportunity to meet Don he seemed to just lite up everything around him he was a real person him self wear ever he was a really nice guy and I loved his voice R.I.P. Don p

[@gordonipock9385]

One of the songs showcased a masterful call and response between Don on the Tele and the steel guitar player. Brilliant stuff, and they made it look and sound so easy.

[@Docsjeff]

Absolutely!!!

[@patriciajrs46]

So true. Both of them are great at smiling!!

[@stanibol]

Hit nail head

[@deepwater2652]

Don Rich could pick more notes than the number of ants on a Tennessee ant hill!

[@vincesarmento4854]

Don went to college for music and was a accomplished violinist in classical music, he was the real deal! And he was adopted! The style he played was all Buck Owens,Don opened for Elvis once before he met up with Buck!

[@Goodboy0953]

Well, Don left college soon after starting and Buck took him back with open arms!! It’s said that Don was the only true friend Buck ever had and was always there for Buck… I heard a podcast today cocaine and rhinestones. Lots of booze among other things.

[@lagrimaszipagan9628]

I’ m really entertained with the matching voices of Buch and Don. With the accompaniment, no one could equal them. I love to sing his songs

[@WildPhotoShooter]

I just love Don Rich, he was a superstar. I never smiled so much watching any other show. The show was out of this world , what magnificent talent !

[@bonniemclaughlin986]

I always loved Don and still miss him, he's a great singer and player , Buck always treated him like a son.

[@archtopp1]

The performers back then wore these fancy suits, which was a part of the country music scene. Today;s stars come out in a t-shirt. Nothing is the same anymore. Don Rich was (to me) as big a star as Buck was.

[@endicotttrucktractorrwolfe5568]

AND THEY MENTIONED AND EVEN PRAYED TO GOD AND JESUS

[@endicotttrucktractorrwolfe5568]

add yer names if you have time. BUCK DID 300 SHOWS INNA YEAR FOR US ALL THEN DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING HE GAVE A GIFT TO THE WORLD OF PEAS. NOT FOR THE PROFITS 1964 ACT NATURALLY, THE 💐♥ BEATTLES REYED AND THEY ALL SANG FROM GREENWICH TIME ZONE FOR SAINT VALENTINES DAY 65? ARE YEW 64 YET?

[@sdowns172]

Nudie suits.

[@jamesroberts2115]

Now the Grand Ole Opry acts are dressed like they're getting ready to mow the lawn or go shopping at Wal-Mart. Big let down when I was there.

[@louiserawle8999]

I agree

[@rockandroller8352]

THIS IS TALENTED COUNTRY MUSIC

[@bobanderika1]

Buck and Don ruled!!

[@dawnbenchley7237]

Love Don Rich

[@frankchilds9848]

How wonderful to hear and see real country music entertainment that has values, humor and human feelings.

[@stevebieber8411]

Tom's steel solo at 18:30 during "Such a Pretty World" is amazing.

[@jonasbrm]

"tender" is constantly amazing

[@adrianotero7963]

Rich was very talented...started on fiddle and trasitionsed to the Telecaster....and the rest is history.

[@darcyfarrowramos5676]

Don Rich is really great.

[@thetreblerebel]

The Secret Weapon, DANGEROUS Don Rich, is my guitar hero! I want to play Pedal Steel like Tom too Moose I hear is legendary Buckaroo drummer

[@jorriewimmer4363]

Today's country music doesn't compare to country music from yesteryear. Banjos, steel guitars and just all around feel good music. From toe tapping tunes to ones that would bring a tear to your eye. Buck Owens was my favorite male singer, along with Don Rich and Buddy Alan. They sure don't make them like that anymore.

[@jefferydowler4655]

To see someone so thankful and kind and funny on there own TV program is vary up lifting. To me Hee HaW was a continuation of this show with about ten more superstars employees and some became a regular on this show, interesting.

[@jonasbrm]

Don rich pours unadulterated happiness into everyone and everything

[@varlot5559]

It is so sad that such a awesome musician and beautiful person should be taken from us so young

[@rickcurtis2983]

Man, that live band just can't be beat!

[@antoniofernandesdequeiroga6197]

Wynn Stewart was an superb singer.

[@antoniofernandesdequeiroga6197]

Not only a superb singer, but also an excellent songwriter.

[@colinfox7813]

Fantastic wee tune It's such a Pretty World Today. It just makes me smile, especially with smiling Don Rich joining in. They both were great talents in those hey days of country music.

[@patrickfranklin9661]

Gotta love it...Buck and Dangerous Don

[@bivouac1858]

Dons smile could cure cancer.

[@fernbenoit9734]

You got that right!

[@endicotttrucktractorrwolfe5568]

OR TAKE A WAGON TRAIN OR THE BOY SCOUTS, CAMPFIRE across the Plains

[@endicotttrucktractorrwolfe5568]

THANKS 😊

[@gwgarcia67]

Don Rich was a great talent.

[@Jebus805]

One of the greatest.

[@cleopatraoatcake7364]

@@vintagepipesnightmares Well, Don Rich was also drop-dead gorgeous! To make an argument about as logical as yours.

[@jerrycraig6522]

At my house we NEVER missed ANY of Buck Owens, or Jimmy Dean, or Johnny Cash, any of the great country shows on tv!!!

[@goplad1]

Buck and the Buckaroos were hands down the best live country act out there in the '60s. Fiddle player Don Rich was Buck's prodigy on the guitar and in no time outplayed his teacher! He had quite a style and helped make the Fender Telecaster a staple in country music. Also noteworthy is Kay Adams was among the first female country singers to sing truckdriver songs. She is one of the most underrated and overlooked girl singers in country music.

[@johncormier5975]

goplad1 hank. Snow

[@bazthehandyman]

Can't get any better with the greats....Don Rich and Tom Brumley.

[@RTfan2010]

RIP the late great Dangerous Don Rich.

[@patriciajrs46]

This is such a great show!! I love Buck and Don and the Buckaroos!! They make me happy.

[@christopherkahn6522]

This is one of the best performances I have ever seen, by everybody.

[@bayoutech555]

Some funky chicken Pickin' on the first number solo break, classic Don Rich

[@mitchcoop1]

What a band! These guys are so locked in..I assume the musicians played and practiced so much. They were "Road Hot" and "Studio Hot" Just watching drummer first 1.5 minutes and listening to his hi hat shuffle. is so good.

[@ninalocker6263]

Oh ,,,WOW... I love Buck and Don Rich...

[@Buelligan88]

+Nina Locker It's great that so many people remember Don Rich.

[@gregdray8199]

I love these shows! I'm so glad there is such a treasure of videos of Buck and Don and the Buckaroos and wonderful guests. I love to watch Don play. Buck was one heck of a pucker also. Best of the Best ❤️

[@Congolium]

Don Rich rocks!!! He was too cool.

[@knittingmama9261]

This is GREAT! Buck and the Buckaroos were the best but I also really like Wynn Stewart! Thanks for posting!

[@josephstewart2827]

My cousin Wynn Stewart a truly great talent

[@thetreblerebel]

Wynn and Moon lol right? Good stuff!!

[@michaelmcmahon3887]

What a great show this was . Unfortunately, we never got to see it in England but worth the wait . The music is timeless .

[@Jebus805]

This is what a telecaster should sound like.

[@donnadoering5125]

I totally agree that Buck’s group had fancy suits. They don’t look so nice 👍 anymore, looking more like they’re poor. Ya! Buck and Band.❤️❤️❤️from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@vincesarmento4854]

Wynn Stuart is another great! He recorded on Capital too!

[@scottchambard7512]

I'd smile as much as Don if I got to back up the great Buck Owens

[@jefferydowler4655]

Went there all playing Act Naturally you can tell Buck and Don have that brotherly love. And that is so sweet to see again, on the big screen. Will now its a little computer monitor.

[@mercedes560sel]

Amazing and beautiful times . .Id love to see them again . .

[@Alanoffer]

Buck was happy to put don up front and would supported him if he went solo

[@kanki7037]

I love those suits.

[@Sjobom-i7y]

Only gladeness when i listen to this golden music artist ❤️❤️✨🌟🙏☀️👍👍💯

[@4skully]

9:00 you jamm it out! Buck Brother my hearts for you fine man and musician I miss you so much Brother I looked up to you as a young girl watched this ranch show with my grandpa and grandma!

[@nahmaninisithole2734]

On the first song it looks like Tom Brumley got a chuckle out of the pickle Don Rich got himself into on the lead guitar instrumental. Good times.

[@RonWallach]

I give Buck a standing ovation 😊USA 🇺🇸 1

[@kennethestes1828]

Wynn Stewart singing a Tommy Collins song on the Buck Owens Show. You don't get much more Bakersfield Sound than that.

[@vincesarmento4854]

Buck Owens was one of the first to do music videos, Tall Dark Stranger was one of the first but it was expensive and was decades before its time! Buck was a great business man too, to much to write, you'll have to look it all up !

[@Farrah300]

My favorite song by Wynn Stewart is "Another Day, Another Dollar".

[@josephmagdalen9220]

The best slice of Americana on KZbin 👍

[@geraldmoore46]

A song such as this reminds one of what life's beauty truly is

[@richardmiranda640]

Dangerous Don Rich

[@RedDirtRules]

At 20:50 Don ends his solo with that 7th note (Roy Nichols lick)... Buck looks at him and says..."what's that?"

[@ericchoptian4757]

Yes,that was a real look from Buck

[@cynthiagilmore-ulrich6057]

Absolutely love this!!

[@louiserawle8999]

Broke my heart when Don was killed,tragic.

[@lgfrades]

Love it! Hard to find the Sara Jones LP on CD! They need to rerelease it! 💖

[@josephstewart2827]

Gone too soon! Don Rich 1941-1974

[@AGENTARMES]

I want a Don Rich bobblehead w that shit-eating grin. Luv it

[@louiserawle8999]

Ooh Tacky !!!

[@andymejia9553]

Buck and don should of played wood stock in 1969.the happy hippies wouldve loved the music and everybody would've had a hell of a time.

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

Well....the Flying Burrito Brothers did their job on the following Altamont festival and although that festival has been overshadowed because of the Hells'Angels turmoil there, the Burritos did a very fine job as opening act. They did for country as much as Buck did here on this show and I'm pretty sure the public at Altamont had a hell of a time also. And as for Woodstock: Joan Baez did some wonderful country songs there. So it is not that country music was lacking at that festival either.

[@2refinish]

@TheJanka51 Not at all. Buck and the Buckaroos were huge, and a lot of rock acts knew their music--and very much appreciated Don's and Tom's musicality. The "hippies" knew their music--a lot of young musicians back then were very much into bluegrass (some of them led there by the Grateful Dead; others through their interest in acoustic music, generally)--and Don's fiddle playing fit right in. Even The Beatles were big fans of The Buckaroos. They used to swap releases when their new albums came out.

[@someonespadre]

In 1968 I was in Kindergarten in Bakersfield, California. My Dad was a Civil Engineer, Project Engineer on the Tehachapi-Cummings Water District pipeline from the Edmonston Pumping Plant to Brite Lake near Tehachapi.

[@johnguilfoil8738]

that drummer has that shuffle down........he played it on EVERY song

[@carterc9171]

As a guitarist/singer who plays drums out of necessity on my bands country recordings, it’s not an easy shuffle. Buck’s drummers were very solid.

[@ferdinandodibaia8267]

comin back home to stay s my favorite, smilin dangerous poor don rich

[@75Bird455]

Keep 'em coming, these are great!

[@louiserawle8999]

He was so good..loved him

[@HAL-dm1eh]

Don Rich had the best smile in show business.

[@39thala]

Ol' Bill Mack hosted the all night Midnight Cowboy Trucking Show on WBAP in Dallas, Texas for many years.

[@marieblee9187]

39thala was my omagh

[@brasspick]

He wrote "Clinging to a Saving Hand".

[@michaelmckenzie5232]

Great musicianship

[@jdion79]

Willy is a great drummer but Jerry was such a machine! good lord he makes it look easy. I WISH I could hit that shuffle as effortlessly as both Jerry and Willy!

[@ronbo11]

Kay Adams just sang the heck out of "Big Mack".

[@jasonodell79er]

I was looking through the comment section looking for someone to say this. Thank you!!!! I thought the same.

[@vivianramage7361]

WOW! I was 3!

[@todcunningham7934]

I play just like him the fender telecaster and fiddle too I'm Elvis presley first cousin I'm from Tennessee TN born and raised

[@ekalbknarf]

Being from Canada never knew Buck had his own show other then Hee Haw thanks for posting

[@jimwest6571]

The Buck Owens Ranch Show ran in syndication in the states from 1966 to 1973.....

[@RC-Flight]

Ya I don’t recall it being played on Canadian Tv, but for sure Hee Haw was on Canadian TV and the show had several Canadian performers as regulars.

[@keithwaynejones]

love that bakersfield sound 👌

[@EveGoohooe-pz5ew]

This made my day thank you

[@phillecompte3438]

Seems to me there weren't many singers in this show who actually gained any real notoriety or stardom .

[@dreamman002]

Man what a good song!!!

[@Docsjeff]

Brumley made that whole scene work.

[@haysfordays]

Someone forgot to put in the crowd track after the last song!!

[@mkii1964]

Fab!!!

[@melvinbigstone6736]

I was 5 years old when this show aired on TV.

[@jamesmarshall8836]

Announcer Bill Mack just left us July 31, 2020.

[@KaninTuzi]

Wtf. Every Buck Owen's video you go to is filled with comments about how great Don Rich was.

[@jaysmall8780]

I think it's because he WAS great, and never really got the "official" recognition he deserved. Buck Owens (in my opinion), wouldn't be the artist he became without Don. I think it could be said that the whole Bakersfield sound wouldn't have been the same without him. I think his harmony vocal style is still an influence today.

[@misskj7773]

Yes, Don Rich was the whole package. A prodigy talent, and the vital, instrumental catalyst in the development and progression of the iconic "Bakersfield Sound". In addition, he was a humble man, allowing his light to shine for Buck, but not to eclipse him but to compliment him. I pray one day soon, that Don Rich will be recognized by induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. There is no one alive nor deceased more deserving than Dangerous Don Rich. I hope this can happen for his family.

[@dreamman002]

I remember that song from long ago!

[@EveGoohooe-pz5ew]

Solid country music as it should be

[@Farrah300]

I heard another song that I have come to adore by Wynn Stewart. "Wishful Thinking."

[@FactsRFearless]

god bless Bakersfield...

[@MrUhwoody]

+TheLittleJohnny --Amen.

[@Buelligan88]

He was deep into a fairly long career at this point, but little did he know what was coming.

[@justin1978]

12:43 It sounds like Don Rich plays flatwounds on the tele. Can anybody confirm? I love his tone. I believe he played through a Fender Bassman amp

[@jamesmarshall8836]

Bill Mack and Kay Adams are the only two still alive from this show.

[@jeffclark7888]

Bill Mack, the Midnight Cowboy.

[@dougvanderberg471]

The theme song sounds like a Beatle song intro.

[@reeceblinman7469]

Doug Vanderberg it’s not, It’s Buckaroo

[@colonel2785]

How many episodes of the BO Ranch show were made and during what years?

[@JohnAdams-xc5yk]

Don't know the number but they were recorded in Oklahoma city wky studio

[@rickjames7230]

The baker feild sound right in your face bring it on yoakom

[@randysmith5760]

Think Kay Adams was influenced by Loretta Lynn too !

[@MrDoneboy]

Lol my drunk ass...He said, NEIGHBORS!

[@rossrowley4331]

Good Catch!

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

Tacky Outfits is putting it Mildly

[@dreamman002]

Real entertainment!!!

[@bluzcompany2293]

Dangerous Don Rich ,now you know why...