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August 12, 2004
Buck Owens turns 75
Born in Texas on August 12, 1929, Buck Owens hits the diamond anniversary today. Now, Buck was the affable straight man on Hee Haw for many years, and he perhaps lacked the "edge" of, say, Merle Haggard, or the mystique of Hank.
However, Buck was one of the hit makingest SOBs ever to put out a country record. You couldn't argue against "Together Again" or "Tiger by the Tail."
I'm also intrigued by the absolute resolute wrongheadedness of the sentiment of "Welfare Line." Is this any way to impress a woman? (Note: Not at all a "political" sentiment, as one would usually understand such things.)
Personally, I have a soft spot for "Made in Japan." The perfect sad song of lost love, and somehow the racial sentiment would certainly be unacceptable now, innocent though it may be. Somehow, I don't think the opening lyrics would fly now, "My transistor radio comes from far away." Made in Japan, like his lost love. Great stuff.
As one of the top couple of exemplars of the classic Bakersfield country sound, Buck Owens kicked ass and took names.
Happy birthday, Buck!Labels: country_music
posted by Al at 8/12/2004 01:51:00 PM
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