SONGS LIKE THESE COULD PACK A CONCERT OR A NIGHT CLUB IN TULSA, OKLA. I HAVE MANY ALBUNS OF BUCK OWENS BUT IAM GOING TO REPLACE THEM WITH ALL NEW CDS.

WHEN DON RICH WAS TAKEN AWAY SUDDENLY THE MUSIC OF BUCK OWENS WAS SOME HOW NOT THE SAME. THANKS A LOT FROM THIS BUCKERSFIELD FAN.


A golden nugget shinging brightly!   March 28, 2006
Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

Buck Owens was a titan in the music industry, not just in the 1960s, but throughout the decades after that as well. True, the songs on this CD were recorded between 1959 and 1971; but because of Buck's incredible success most true country music aficionados always remembered Buck as being the best of the best. Heck, I don't even go in for country music--but this CD I had to run out and buy after listening to the sound bytes here on Amazon!

My favorite tune on this CD is the first track, "Under Your Spell Again." Like they all say, Buck did infuse his brand of country music with a rock and roll flavor that helped him make his mark. The music here truly is exhilarating, thrilling, and very memorable. I also like the booklet that comes with the CD--there is an essay by Rich Kienzle; and some input from the artist himself! A fine booklet indeed! SMILE

Back up vocals are provided by The Jordanaires.

I would recommend this CD if you don't know about Buck's work but like the sound clips here, as I did, and then decide you want to introduce yourself to Buck's artistry. If you REALLY like this CD; then get the CD of Buck's Greatest Hits, volume two, which is also put out on the Rhino label. There is a volume three as well.

As I said before, I don't even like country music--but this material is so darn good you'll like it just as much as I did! It's a very easy listen with great musical arrangements and the sound quality is excellent. I'll probably love volume two of Buck's hits every bit as much as I love this CD. I highly recommend this CD for people who are just beginning to get acquainted with Buck's work. Fans of country music will enjoy this as well. You rule, Buck!



Country Musician Without Apology   November 4, 2004
Eclectic Revisited (Arizona)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

For all of his apparent understanding of the appeal of rock and roll, Buck Owens was shamelessly a hillbilly singer and few, if any, surpassed him in his long career. The Beatles (Ringo Starr) and Ray Charles made cover versions of his songs. Buck and Don Rich made some masterful recordings before Don's untimely death. I believe the best of them are in this package. My first recollection of Buck Owens, actually some three years after his recording career started, is of a young cowboy type wailing along with Buck on an outdoor jukebox to "Save the Last Dance For Me", a hit for the Ben E. King-led Drifters. (The song is on another BO compilation). It was not a good introduction to Buck Owens for me, but as time passed, through the very songs in this compilation, I became a big Buck Owens fan. You will too unless you are anti-country because Buck is right in your face with his distinctive country sound. My favorite is "Tall Dark Stranger". Recommended.