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I've got a feeling that this album/sound is really super important to country music and beyond and I'm definitely hearing this more broadly in, among other things, Creedence Clearwater Revival and the Rolling Stones. A couple of songs: great. A whole album: I struggled to get through it. I think it's maybe too much of this "Bakersfield Sound" to ingest at once!
Not a genre I am well versed in but I enjoyed it.
Surprisingly enjoyable!
i liked this but it was funnty
zywe, stare
A good album, but not my thing.
First of all, GREAT opening to the album. Really grabs you. Country not being my genre, I didn't think I'd connect much with this record, especially with the skin-crawling lyrics of tracks like 'We're Gonna Let the Good Times Roll'. But after a few listens it really grew one me. I think the lyrics build up a great persona present throughout the album, I really like the vocals, and the melodies are catchy. There's an equal mix of bravado and sincerity. Wanting love and pushing it away. Very enjoyable. Oh yeah, and the chorus on 'Streets of Laredo' made me jump when it first came out. I've never heard such deep baritone on a record before!
We've got both types: country and western.
This album has a cover that looks like it could have come out of any record collection you'd find in your grandparents basement, and sounds exactly like it too. More "Johnny Cash" country than "I lost my wife, dog, truck, and beers" country that was popular when I was growing up and made me decide I wasn't a fan of country. While this isn't something I'm going to search out, I do prefer this style of music over the country I grew up with. Can definitely see the ties to rock and roll, and it's easy to get your toe tappin' to a lot of these songs. Overall, fairly enjoyable. Not my typical cup of tea but not bad for a change of pace!
I've never been a big country fan, but I've also never really listened to the older standards (outside of a few Willie Nelson recs on here). Gotta say, I enjoyed this way more than I expected I would. It's interesting; I feel like I would've been solidly disinterested in this 10+ years ago. I would've thought it lame or dumb. But I don't feel that way at all now. I guess that's maturity of some kind. Part of it probably comes from the absence of the douche-bro direction modern country seems to flaunt. This is much simpler and more honest to me, which is really a strength of the album. It's much more Sturgill Simpson/Johnny Blue Skies than Morgan Wallen. I consider that a plus. As for the album itself, nothing was necessarily great on its own, but it was all still really good. The guitar was the star for me; Don Rich's name sounds familiar, though I don't think I had heard much of his playing before this. He really ripped it up with the country licks on this record. It also worked really well with the backing tracks to form the base music for Buck's vocals. It's another example of the vocals fitting in well rather than being anything amazing, but they carried everything really effectively. Put it together and I guess that's the Bakersfield Sound brought up whenever Buck Owens plays. Further, I can't really say anything here was bad, even if I didn't like some of it all that much. My biggest criticism is that a number of the songs sound similar and kind of run together. There is a little bit of diversity in here, but a lot of the beats could just be the same thing on repeat. That kind of stands out when the tracks are short like this and fly into each other (though I do think the brevity was a positive for the album). This is a solid album where the band just rips through their material and makes something enjoyable to hear. There's more to it than first meets the ear. I'm not sure I'll listen to it again, but I am glad I heard it once. While not a "great" for me, it's definitely good. Overall: 3.4/5
Not remarkable at all
Good classi country western
3.5/5
#615. Pretty standard old timey country music it seems. 3/5: acceptable
Rip Arthur Morgan
Boooooring country album, I love real country but I don’t see why this was on the list.
Skipping the schmaltzy Nashville strings and opting instead for a straight from the road house honky tonk style with huge twangy guitars, soaring pedal steels, Appalachian fiddle, and a jumped up bass, this is a landmark of rock-n-roll infused California country meant for dancing and boozing and weeping. Great performances, especially the honey sweet tenor vocal and Don Rich's spanking telecaster sound. Classic songs that have been played a billion times, but none are my favorites in the genre, other than the bonus track live 'Act Naturally', whoooo boy!
Classic. Can't run away fast enough.
Le dejo un 3 porque me parece qeu suena lindo pero no entiendo el criterio para que música demasiado tradicional esté en un ranking global siendo que de otros países con música igual de buena no hay ni uno.
I dreaded pressing play, but got sucked in immediately by the title track. What a delightful surprise! 3.5
I get the feeling that some no-good broad done gone done Buck wrong. An absolute time capsule, grabbing the sound of middle America in the "cowboys and Indians" era of new media and old stories. Great vocals, playing off against the slide guitar and backed by some textbook honky tonk. Love guitar and drums in general! Favourite tracks: Let The Sad Times Roll, Fallin' For You, Streets of Laredo, Memphis
3.5 old country folk
Not familiar with Buck Owens name but his sound is from my childhood memories of the old guys working on their cars next door. That happy, bouncy country of the 50's and 60's. My mom used to call me he little Buckaroo. I wonder if she got it from this.
количество кантри в этом списке начинает меня утомлять...
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1001 ALBUMS- # 42 Yeeeeeeeee-haw BUCK- aroos! Bakersfield honky-tonkin' country classic, in that old time flare that would be covered and reshaped many times over, however these originals regardless of the poor production quality, really do deserve proper credit. I am quite inexperienced with the country genre as a whole thanks to the 'new country' movement of the 90's that has just soured my appetite for it, with that said I have found that the pioneering artists that incepted and carved out this niche sound were not only creatively talented but also entertaining. 🎧 Classic Track: I’ve Got A Tiger By The Tail 🎧 Deep Cut Gem: Wham Bam 🎧 Personal Favorite: We’re Gonna Let The Good Times Roll What can I say, thank you Buck for hooking me in with your southern unpretentious charm! A very unexpected pleasant listen. 🖼️ Album Artwork: Very 60’s! Hit the Thumbs Up icon below if you enjoyed my take on the album :)
That classic sound, good for driving or camping, but not particularly memorable in the long run for me.
As a general fan of classic country music, especially folk and bluegrass, I've Got a Tiger by the Tail occupies an interesting space in my listening experience, and this is the first time I have really heard this album, despite being generally aware of its existence. I know this album is often cited as a landmark in the development of the Bakersfield sound, and in that regard, Buck Owens and his band, The Buckaroos, certainly deserve credit for shaping a path for artists. The title track is undeniably catchy, and I really liked Let the Sad Times Roll On. However, while I see the album’s historical significance and craftsmanship, it didn’t fully resonate with me. That said, I've Got a Tiger by the Tail is still a worthwhile listen. It captures a pivotal moment when country music was evolving away from string-laden ballads and toward something grittier.
Pleasant, old-timey country music. Some of it was a bit corny to my modern ears, but all of it was enjoyable.
Some toe tapping going on. Enjoyed some bluegrass!
Not the biggest Country fan but this wasn’t that bad. Took me a couple of tracks to get into it though.
Honky-took country album from the 60s, fun album. Didn’t expect to like this as much. Favorite track: i’ve got a tiger by the tail other picks: let the sad times roll, wham bham
This was kind of a charming classic country album, though it’s not the sort of thing I’d usually listen to. Favorite: Streets of Laredo
No problem with this. Country music. All fine. I wouldn't seek it out.
Haven't heard him in a while, my pops would play this from time to time. Good classics.
Excellent background music for office work. Not the kind of music i listen to usually, but enjoyed this one while it lasted. Also very tasty pedal steel playing.
Can’t say I agree with much of his perspective on relationships, but this is solid crooning otherwise. Enough variety in the production to keep things engaging over the brief runtime. This artist knows their lane and doesn’t try to do too much outside of that…in a good way. Listened to: walking around Hudson Yards. Favorite tracks: Trouble and Me, We’re Gonna Let the Good Times Roll
Classic country
A bit repetitive and simple but still sounds nice
Now that's solid country!
I realise this was seminal - a prime example of that Bakersfield sound. I just don’t really have the ear for it - an amazingly short album that galloped along but it all sounded the same to me…
Seems I’m on a kitschy country kick and I like it.
It's a fun album, and I thoroughly enjoyed many of the songs. The sound is just not consistent to me; like his voice will sound totally different from song to song. There was a random banger fiddle track towards the end. Overall, I don't think I'd listen to it in album form again, but it's still a nice bundle of music.
This was a really fun record. There is something so charming about country music from the 50s and 60s. Was it the best thing ever? No. Was it groundbreaking? Probably not. But was it enjoyable? Of course! I wish I could give this a 3.5, but I have to round down because it just isn't quite as good as the other albums I've given a 4. I do love that this era of country music is represented on this list, though.
Good album - songs are short and well performed. If you like C&W, you'll like this
I've Got a Tiger By the Tail 3 Trouble and Me 3.1 Let the Sad Times Roll On 2.9 Wham Bam 3 If You Fall Out of Love With Me 2.9 Fallin' for You 3 We're Gonna Let the Good Times Roll 3.2 The Band Keeps Playin' On 3.2 Streets of Laredo 3 Cryin' Time 2.8 A Maiden's Prayer 3 Memphis 3.3 Score: 3.033333333
Klassista kantrisoundia. ei paljon muuta sanottavaa, 3/5.
Loved this waaaaaaaay more than I thought I would. I've seriously underestimated the range country music can have, this is the perfect blend of uptempo rollickers and downtempo dirges. Last couple of tracks are weaker than the first though
Some classics on here, but none of them are really the definitive versions. It's a solid country album and I enjoy it a lot, but I also recognize that there isn't much here besides the strong songwriting. 3/5
Rough recording and sound quality. But I liked the writing; this felt like a collection of pop songs. The covers towards the end were goofy and unnecessary.
This was fun, but I didn't really want to listen to it a second time.
This isn't my jam most of the time, but I'm interested in songwriting, so I'm glad to be given a reason to explore these classic country albums. Now I know a little more about the Bakersfield sound.
Typical classic country album. No surprises. It’s good. 1001 album worthy: Yes - 55/103
Enjoyed this one. My son and husband gave it a 4, which surprised me. Overall, not bad, kind of fun. It's a 3 in my book, though (some of the covers just weren't good imo) 3/5
Country music, enjoyed the storytelling, gasped at the misogyny (wham bam thank you ma’am”.
Good album to drive too, the quality of songs shifted from great to just average however, the more rock adjacent songs were better than the slower songs. Alright country album.
be overstated. Owens and Don Rich (along with Merle, but never mind that) pioneered the honky-tonk sound that influenced generations of country musicians, and nearly every song on this album has been covered many times over. One of the major issues with this album is that in almost every case, the covers are better than the originals. It speaks well of the songwriting.
No real notes, other than the cover of Memphis being unexpected. It wasn't quite as fun as it would need to be for me to be excited about this genre, but it seems to be doing what it does well. 2.5 rounded to 3
A solid 2.5 rounded up to 3. It’s fine, mostly not annoying. I wouldn’t be upset if someone wanted to listen to this, but I’m not likely to put it on myself.
I'll admit, I was more impressed with this album than I expected. I really like that Bakersfield sound, it's probably the country sub genre that I respect the most. Am I going to listen to this rather than BR-549 or Junior Brown? Probably not, but it was well worth the listen and makes me appreciate Buck Owens a lot more.
Durchschnittliche Country Sounds aus den 60ern. Schlüssiges aber nahezu langweiliges Album ohne Piks nach oben oder unten.
it's something with older country for me. It's not anything amazing composition wise but I just enjoy having it in the background. Maybe it's because most of my exposure to country comes from having it in the background on the radio in GTA:SA as a kid.
Glad to learn about Buck Owens and the Bakersfield sound. Hope there’s some Merle haggard on this list too. With that said, this isn’t something I’d expect to come back to a lot.
Fun little country album. A nice mix of styles for the most part and touches on some interesting or funny topics. 6/10
Fine
Buck Owens has a lot of variety here: energetic songs, sad songs, cowboy songs, etc. It's honestly not bad, but I doubt I would choose to listen to it all that much. I'm not sure how it sits in the overall country canon, so I can't speak to how essential it is or isn't. It's just Buck Owens, and I'm assuming that has always been the case.
I really wasn't excited about this one based on the cover. A band called the 'Buckaroos' lead by a white guy looking like a used car salesman in a white studded jacket. The image screamed mediocre honky tonk. It was much better than I expected and represented a bridge between traditional country and rock n roll, that would heavily influence the sound of Johnny Cash and other outlaw country stars. For my money, that's the more interesting side of the country music genre and credit where credit is due to Owens to pioneering the Bakersfield sound. I'd personally take Johnny Cash over this by a wide margin, but to my surprise, I really didn't hate the Buckaroos.
A fun listen and fun to read about the Bakersfield Sound and its influence. Also I'm a sucker for song genealogies vis The Unfortunate Rake/Streets of Laredo/When I Was On Horseback
Legendary and excellent example of the genre, but not for me.
Half the songs gave the vibe like it was something you'd hear in a Coen Brothers movie (like O'Brother Where Art Thou) and the other half was sad country songs. I dug some of the upbeat songs enough to give it a 3. Also, David Bowie definitely stole this guy's "Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am" bit for one of his songs. I hope ol' Buck got some royalties for that...
I can fuck with the title track. Love that twangy down-pitched guitar on old-school country. The rest was fine, but pretty forgettable. I never mind this style of country, but I rarely seek it out. For me perfect 3 terrority.
Wham bam is a funny song. This album doesn't seem like it should have been from 95'. Feels more like a 60s texas twang vibe. I liked it overall, 3.5 stars
Perfect length for an album like this. Good voice and overall just a pleasant album.
It’s good. Fender Telecaster, baybeee! Some excellent vocal performances, too. Like a good number of 1960s records, it feels more like a collection of singles than a full album.
Never heard of the guy but thought it was alright. Wham Bam was a fun song.
Fine, not rushing to come back though. Feel like I’m sitting in a random, empty bar somewhere far from home.
Uuugghhh.... Fuckin Honky Tonk country. Yee haw, punchin' your grandma, drinkin' budweiser and watchin' stock car racing.... Yoooo weeeee!!!! I know who Buck Owens is. I know he basically started Honky Tonk country, but this album is actively making me sick. It is way too country even for me. Listening to this kills your last brain cells and makes you feel inbred. Favourite songs: Memphis, I've Got a Tiger By the Tail, We're Gonna Let the Good Times Roll, Wham Bam, Fallin' For You Least favourite songs: If You Fall Out of Love With Me, Let the Sad Times Roll On 3/5
Very nice! Some solid country music with fun lyrics, he’s no Roger Miller but Buck Owens will do in a pinch.
I am a sucker for some twang and had to talk myself out of giving this 4 stars. It’s good. I enjoyed it. It’s not the best country music from this era.
This swings
Nice Album
The amount I like old country is so shocking to me lol
Pretty good for a country album.
I enjoy this kind of album. Something I'd never ever pull out to listen to myself but gives a timeline of the history of music. Not my genre, not my cup of tea but worth listening to just for that.
I had never listened to this guy before, but I actually enjoyed the CD. My only touchpoints coming in are: -He's referenced in a CCR song I like ("Lookin' Out My Back Door") -The Ringo-sung cover of "Act Naturally" from one of the early Beatles CDs, which I didn't realize was a cover It's a bit of an archaic style, and for that reason I'm unlikely to be listening to it all the time. But it's just fun, breezy, well-executed rockabilly. I'm glad it was assigned.
A charming album that's over before you know it. I didn't realize this is where the phrase "Wham bam, thank you ma'am" came from.
This album was alright. There were certainly a couple classics that I've heard before and never realized Owens released. It's also a high quality recording—there's still some country western that sounds just like this.
I found it catchy and decent as a one off listen but leaning a bit too far to novelty.
That was a lot of fun…another 3/5
I liked this. Sounds like the style that the outlaws were trying to work their way back towards
Very old-fashioned (and old) country, but plenty of silliness and daft lyrics too. Not really my kind of thing, but a heap of fun
This is a pretty good country album. While it's not one of my more commonly listened to genres, I can see the appeal of this one.
Vrolijke country muziek. Ik vind het wel leuk, al gaat dezelfde stem op den duur wel vervelen.
Some pleasant little tunes, not gonna listen again though.
It was very easy to listen to. quite liked it. also, buckaroos is a great backing band name. My only advice to him is that you probably shouldn't grab a tiger by the tail
I mean it's fun and I enjoy listening to it but it's nothing incredible. I mostly just thought I'd rather be listening to Cash
Wham Bam is so sillyyyyy
So this is what I get for album 420 huh? Damn. I really wanted that Snoop Dogg album today. That would've been hilarious. Anyways, this Buck Owens album is okay. It's nothing special, but it's good for what it is. The sound is fun. This is definitely sillier than something like a Johnny Cash album, but it works. The singing also fits the tone of this album very well. The writing is solid. The album and its songs are nice and short. Overall, this is a pretty decent little country album right here. I approve, even if it's not really my thing. 3/5.
Pleasant but not crazy interesting
I'll bet this one is going to be a banger. 🤣
The first thing I did was check my settings: didn’t I rule out country?? Second thing I did was lament the fact that I can’t find those settings. Third thing I did was play the album on background for about 6 songs. Fourth thing I did was express surprise at “Wham Bam…” Fifth and finally, I decided to just give this three stars (down the middle) because this just isn’t my genre and who am I to judge? Especially given the release date, it’s hard for me to know how important and influential this may have been.
Apparently this guy contributed significantly to the Bakersfield sound, which was kind of anti-establishment, in contrast to the big music label sounds coming out of Nashville at the time … but I thought it was just okay.
Immediate vibe killer. Only to rebuild it in its image. Hard not to eventually tap ur foot to but man I felt like he was holding off on saying some racial slurs. Or calling the cops. Half star would put this higher than others
The best songs on this album reminded me of "Gunfighter Ballads..." which was one of my favourite albums from this list. But there's also a bunch of twee country songs of the kind I don't like so much (think Coat of Many Colours style). Overall I'd rate this a 3
Country music, let’s see what we make of it. I’ve listened to this several times and quite enjoyed it. Some fantastic songs on here, not least the title track. Indeed, listening to it I was surprised to realise I’d heard many of the songs before, such as Streets of Laredo. Crammed full of Country classics
Ive heard of every single one of these songs but ive never heard of this dude GG legacy Streets of Laredo is NUTS
Liked this more than I expected- the rockabilly element is fun. Have always enjoyed ‘Act Naturally’. It was on the ‘Remember the Titans’ soundtrack we listened to in the car with the kids. Good memories.
75% Best: I've Got a Tiger By the Tail; Wham Bam; Fallin' for You; Memphis Must-Hear? Not quite
A good album and on a different day it may have been a better album.
Pretty enjoyable county twang. Would listen again.
fun cold school country
Favourite track: Trouble and Me.
If you ignore the incredibly moronic lyrics and forced country accent (both par for the course), the instrumentation isn't bad.
Truly an album made for the modern man. Reflecting the existential terror that rears its ugly head at the greatest threat we all face: Alimony Payments
"Lord it's the same old tune, fiddle and guitar; Where do we take it from here?" A bit goofier than the country music that I normally enjoy. There's a good mix of sad ballads and upbeat songs. The cover of Streets of Laredo was enjoyable. Don Rich's slide guitar throughout was a joy, Buck Owens vocals aren't exactly my cup of tea and on a few songs they wore out their welcome for me personally. Highlights: Let The Sad Times Roll On, The Band Keeps Playin' On, Streets of Laredo
One of the original Bakersfield artists, Buck Owens deserves respect for evolving country music separately from pop-oriented Nashville Sound. Indeed, I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail harkens back to the days of Honky Tonk with signature pedal steel guitar and a simple backbeat, while also incorporating the electric instrumentation of rock and roll. I would reckon that the Buckaroos deserve just as much recognition for their contributions to the Bakersfield Sound than Owens, but where he sings the songs I suppose he calls the shots. The original album ends on Memphis but thankfully streaming services have included two essential bonus tracks at the end, This Ol' Heart and Act Naturally. The latter is especially important, as it would end up being covered by the Beatles as a B-side to Yesterday. If this doesn't showcase the bridge between rock and roll and country, I don't know what does. Unfortunately, I'm not a huge fan of Owens as a singer and the songs on I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail are fair at best. I like classic country, but I would rank Buck Owens a bit lower on the list of country artists who deserve a spot on the list.
probably better than i think it is at the moment but i’m not in the mood
Some nice easy-listening old time country. Wouldn't listen again but it's fine. The Buckaroos ain't bad.
Not terrible I guess. Would be fun at folk fest but not what I put on for myself.
I love old country, but this wasn't the best.
I didn’t dislike this as much as I thought I would but I don’t love it.
3.5
Chill country music
lively
Very honky-tonk.
Pop country very nice and some good number here.
Good
Ah potentially the originator of wham bam thank you ma’am - worth the listen to find this out. Vintage country. I didn’t mind it actually.
I totally enjoy old country to be honest.
A nice old fashioned album, I liked I've Got a Tiger By the Tail and We've Gotta Let the Good Times Roll
Fine if you like country.
The twangy whiney blues country can be grating but this didn’t overstay its welcome. Plus I love recognizing songs that I had zero knowledge of, in this case Act Naturally playing in one of the Jackass movies (2.5/5)
I have respect for this album, just very little interest. Hence, the 3.
This is a fun album.
3.5
Short and sweet. Enjoyable
Not a CW fan, but did enjoy the listen, and will enjoy the listen again I am sure. 3 1/2*
Interesting album. I don't know enough about country to gauge the influence and impact of this album so I have to go off what I heard. Straight away, I couldn't help make comparisons to other country artists I know from the era. Obvious comparisons come from his version of Streets of Laredo which has many other artists have recorded. His just feels odd in comparison. I enjoyed the album but overall didn't find it that special
okay
Perfectly serviceable honky-tonk country and western tunes. The covers stand out over the originals, particularly "The Band Keeps Playin' On" which features some very memorable dramatic pauses ("my world stopped --- but the band keeps playin' on.") It's a lovely rendition and I think Buck is so good at the twangy self-pity found in country music. B
Nearly 60 years after this album came out, it sounds like cliché crying cowboy country, but I can’t help but think that it wasn’t yet a cliché in its time. The last 3 tracks are great, too.
I wish I liked this better, but I don’t. This is the kind of country people are referring to when they say that they hate country.
I enjoyed that Bakersfield twang a lot more than I thought I was gonna. That rockabilly sound reminded me of a Tarantino soundtrack. He’s more than Hee-Haw, that’s for sure.
I am both country and western. Act naturally.
Enjoyable older country album. Charming and also a lot about lost love
Not my music, still catchy sometimes
Not enough going on lyrically for me to get stuck into personally, but this was fun
A jaunty little record, that's for sure! Yeehaw.
The Band Keeps Playin' On. Streets of Laredo (deep voice) Cryin' Time (written by B.O., but famously recorded by Ray Charles. Act Naturally (live version)(not written by B.O., but recorded by The Beatles in 1965.)
Country. Ni fu ni fa.
Not my thing (too honky-tonk), get the sense it's important, but I don't know enough about country to judge. Not actively bad tho.
It won’t change your stripes, but it’s worth a couple coins at your local honky tonk’s jukebox.
Me gustó Streets of Laredo, me sorprendió el tono bajo que llega la voz. Me pareció un buen álbum pero no es el estilo de música que más me llama.
Fine, listenable old school country. It didn't strike me as particularly outstanding but it was fine. The title track seemed to be by far the most popular but I didn't really feel it was that much better than the rest of the album.
I love me a bit of country, but even this was a bit much for me. Does he want to be married or not??
кантри, пока не готов
I think if I had received this album early into this generator project it would have been an automatic 1. But it has expanded my tolerance for country. Specifically country from this era. While I couldn't listen to it on a regular basis, it has a charm to it that I can't seem to shake. I especially enjoyed "Wham Bam". Laughed my ass off listening to that one. I'm not sure if this album is meant to be taken seriously or not, but I couldn't take it seriously. And through that lens, it was a fun ride.
I've Got a Tiger by the Tail is an album by Buck Owens and his Buckaroos, originally released in 1965. I never was a country music fan. However, as I've moved into my 20s, I've really been able to appreciate it a lot more. This record fits pretty firmly into the Bakersfield sound. For those who aren't familiar, the Bakersfield sound is a sub-genre of country music that originated in the 1950s as a response to the over-produced and orchestrated records that were coming out of Nashville at the time. This sound came out of California and no doubt took a lot of influence from early rock and roll, utilizing electric backing instruments. This record in particular seemed to be Buck Owens' first breakthrough hit. Most of the songs revolve around those typical country tropes: Heartbreak, love, etc. The backing band is pretty tight, I really love that dirty telecaster tone. The songs are short and sweet too so they don't overstay their welcome. This obviously influenced future artists such as Gram Parsons and even The Beatles, with Ringo's famous cover of Act Naturally. Where this record falls flat for me is the production. I get that it was 1965, but the stereo panning is bad. Like vocals firmly planted in the right ear bad. Pretty much nothing in the center channel, except for the warbling panning that happens for some reason. Kinda disorienting. The vocals are also just plain recorded bad. They often fall behind in the mix and have some distortion. If it was the mono mix it would probably sound so much better.
Generally said, a non typical country offering. Mid sixties in a time when folk music was shifting into 60's era
It was ok
Ansi klassískt gamalt köntrí. Skárra en sumt.
Surprisingly good
One of the best CW albums on the list from this era. 3.75
Honky Tonkin' country music. It's what you would expect from mid 60's country - pedal steel, acoustic guitars, heartbreak and fear of commitment all line dance together. Best Tracks: I've Got a Tiger by the Tail; Wham Bam; Cryin' Time
Hmm. I liked the old time-y vibe but the music itself wasn't inspiring me.
sounds like this type of country is called the Bakersfield Sound - it's a country variation that was used by merle haggard and brad paisley. pretty simple and catchy - the mixing is odd but i like it.
Je ne connais pas assez le genre pour me prononcer, mais la voix est belle et l’écoute met en joie
Well that could have been worse, it could have had steel guitar. Obviously super talented.
Old school classic country. I feel like my taste is pretty codified here, I'm not that interested in the genre but it does remind me of my grandpa. The vocal harmonies are definitely nice here.
Perfectly fine mid-'60s country album. There's very little that stands out, but also nothing that's really overly bad. Very middle-of-the-road, but a good enough listen. Favorite song: I've Got a Tiger By the Tail Other: Trouble and Me, Wham Bam, We're Gonna Let the Good Times Roll, Cryin' Time, Act Naturally 5/8/24
This is the kind of album I love in the 1001 list; the book is so rock-centric that it’s almost entirely American and British artists, and while the “world” music inclusions are great, they’ve been really surface level so far. But I am surprised by the inclusion of an American country artist I had never listened to and barely heard of. And it’s a pleasant album at that; I was expecting something more novelty like Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs, and while I’ve Got a Tiger does have some of that novelty, it’s also just about as good quality music and solid earworms. Can’t say I’ll go out of my way to listen to more Buck Owens (and the Buckaroos), but this was a fun listen.
It was aight, Alan Jackson is better 6/10
Wasn’t a huge fan at first, but this one grew on me
This one definitely had me tapping my toes. I am not the biggest country music fan, but I have to say I much prefer the classic sound that is heard on this record to anything more modern. Fav Songs: Trouble and Me We’re Gonna Let the Good Times Roll Cryin’ Time
“If you fall out of love with me don’t let me know” so true Buck 😭 He was sure singin’ what he was thinkin’! Proud of Buck for being so vulnerable (for a man) in 1964.
Solid, catchy, yet fairly nondescript country music. This album was released while the world of modern music was rapidly approaching more artistic, experimental territory (The Beatles, other British Invasion bands, Dylan, Beach Boys, arguably Elvis)– and if anything, I imagine this was a return to normalcy for many listeners. But was that necessarily a good thing? Even for 1965, this is some incredibly simple material, barely varying harmonically from the four pop/country chords and showcasing good but unexciting performances on guitar, drums, bass, and vocals. Still, it's fun, positive music. I can dig it. I especially enjoyed Act Naturally, which the Beatles would cover soon after this album's release. 3/5 Key tracks: I've Got a Tiger By the Tail, Wham Bam, Streets of Laredo, Act Naturally
Catchy.
Odd to hear 'traditional' country music these days. Not unpleasant, but not interesting either.
I'm not a big fan of country music. This is definitely not the worst country record on the list. I like his enthusiasm. Doesn't mean I'll ever play it again. Favorite song: Memphis.
Country, so....
It definitely yees my haw, but is it definitely something I need to hear before I die?
Not my type of music - but still enjoyed
B- I've Got A Tiger By The Tail 3 Trouble And Me 3 Let The Sad Times Roll On 3 Wham Bam 3 If You Fall Out Of Love With Me 3 Fallin' For You 3 We're Gonna Let The Good Times Roll 3 The Band Keeps Playin' On 3 Streets Of Laredo 3 Cryin' Time 3 A Maiden's Prayer 3 Memphis 3 I found this very calming.
It's dated, but I like the sound. For the life of me, I'm not sure why they have Act Naturally as a live song. For that, I'm gonna deduct a star from my rating.
This is why I love using this site. I knew one of the songs from Remember the Titans but you hear maybe 20 seconds of it. Never thought to actually go listen to the full album.
Enjoyed it, never heard this album before
Fun but typical honky tonk.
I'm really surprised this is as late as '65. Enjoyable, but definitely only because of growing up with my step-father.
fun album of 60’s era country with early elements of rockabilly. the galloping sound of the drums reminiscent of a horse is a nice touch.
I like some Buck Owens songs but these mostly weren’t them.
This is the kind of stuff I signed up for when I started this listening challenge, as I would've NEVER listened to it otherwise. I'm glad I did! I didn't necessarily find a new genre I'll be listening to all the time, but it was an enjoyable listen and it broadened my horizons
3.3 stars rounded down. The standout tracks are "Let the Sad Times Roll On", "Streets of Laredo", and "Memphis". I heard echoes of influence in "Memphis" that reminded me strongly of Jim Croce's "Operator." I mean there can be two songs about a brokenhearted man babbling sadly to a phone operator a woman whose moved on, but I would not be surprised if Croce hadn't heard Buck Owens. The songs and album are tight, brief and enjoyable.
It might’ve been the best country album ever, it just sounded like all other country
Thought I would hate it but it was ok. Generally not a fan of this style though 6/10
Solid, pretty fun listen 6/10
It's good to have these old time tunes on the list. Interesting to see how times and thinking about music evolve.
As twangy as Apple pie and banjos. Always reminds me of George Costanzas's porn name, Buck Naked.
This is that old-time country that sits well. Simple, finely crafted little sub-3 minute songs for sad boys. The original emo. Kinda square. I like it.
Niet mijn ding, maar af en toe nog wel ok muzikaal
I say this with respect: this album is Muppet-Show-core
Buck was trollin on this one
Nice honky-talk. Def had my tapping my foot. I recognized a good amount of tracks that were covered by artists later on. 3
Its a little bit too twangy for me, but its not bad.
Well this was a lively one. I love the crossover from country and rock 'n' roll. Everything sounds fresh - the rhythm, the Johnny Cash bass and the light touch percussion. The vocals are fun. It made me want to dance.
3.5
Cheesy C&W that does the usual stuff the songs are string and it held my attention on my commute.
Nice surprise
Good old boy country twang going on here. Nothing special to it and you can always check out anything from Hank Williams if you're interested in the real deal.
This kind of music used to make me cringe but "I've Got a Tiger By the Tail" demonstrates how much country music contributed to rock 'n' roll. Thankfully rock vocals evolved away from this vocal style that is still present in modern country music. I have to say that the instrumental was my favorite track from this album. Act Naturally goes hard, too, of course.
3-
Lots of familiar songs
it was a enjoyable but not sure if i agree that it should be on this list
Whatever
I just don't like his voice.
this is just very basic country and unless the melody or lyrics are really strong it just doesn't work for me. but none of this matters because this man wrote "cryin' time" and it's one of my favorite songs ever. holyshit. anyway, back to the review, most of it is nice but that's about it. favs include - tiger by the tail, fallin for you, cryin' time, streets of laredo. it's a very easy listen and overall enjoyable as well. the songs are short and to the point. almost all of them under 3 minutes. i like trouble and me and sad times as well. it's a decent to strong 6 to a light 7 for me.
Never was much of a “Buck fan”. His music was just too twangy for me. Watched “Hee-Haw” on a regular basis but he was perhaps my least favorite singer/personality.
Solid country and western. The lyrics are solid along with the accompanying instruments and overall musical quality. I can imagine this shaped the genre for generations, and I hear many influential styles. Some of the songs hit, others were slow love songs. I think I would rate this as a relisten 3
Very nice album. Catchy.
Some classic country that is really catchy! Covers the typical country tropes but has a good catchy voice in the process of singing them. Some songs are more annoying but overall a really fun classic lesson. I don't know how essential it is but it's good.
Some good ole honky tonk right here.
I enjoyed this. Reading about Buck Owens I like that in some ways it’s sounds kinda blue grassy but with no fiddle. Very listenable and the hooks remind me of bluegrass artists like The Dillards
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Solid...I kind of enjoy this type of country...reminds me of my grandfather. 3/5
It sure is a signature sound, can’t take that away from Buck. 2.5/5
Þetta er alveg my jam. Smooth old school country og Buck má eiga það að hann var með góða rödd. Kenndi sér sjálfur allt sem hann kunni í tónlist og maður verður að virða það. Þekkti að mestu bara til Buck Owens vegna 'Lookin' out my back door' með Creedence.
I'm sure it was a classic in its day but it hasn't aged the best.
Wham Bam!
Best leuk hoor, een aantal deuntjes klinken bekend, verder het gebruikelijke jankgitaargeluid en zang met een snik in deze rechttoe-rechtaan countryplaat. Dus waarom moet ik deze nou eigenlijk zo nodig nog tijdens mijn leven gehoord hebben? Vertelt u het me maar.
Leuk om weer wat te lezen en te leren over muziek: dit keer over Bakerfield sound, dat de tegenhanger van Nashville was blijkbaar. Zijn tijdsgenoot Merle Haggard hebben we al eerder gehad, dat heeft geen blijvende indruk achtergelaten. Ik denk dat ik Buck iets leuker vind, maar meer dan 3 sterren ga ik er nu ook weer niet van maken. Maar ik vind dit dus wel lollig. Het heeft wat Johnny Cash vibes, is vrolijk met een snik. En de pedal steel komt regelmatig voorbij. Ik heb hierbij zin om keihard hieeeeeehaaa te roepen. Het neemt zichzelf niet zo serieus en dan vind ik toch een pluspunt tov de snobplaten die we zo vaak te horen krijgen. Een fijne dikke 3.
Pretty fun listen, had a good time working my way through it
C'est du country qui se laisse écouter, mais rien d'impressionant non plus. Ce n'est pas tellement mon genre, ça sonne un peu trop "Yeehaw !" à mon goût. 6/10
I listened to Buck Owens a lot round about 2004 He’s from the same place as Merle Haggard who was my dad’s fave, so I started looking into the ‘Bakersfield’ sound a bit. It sounds a bit ‘old’ now I guess, but his influence on ‘country’ music through to the 80’s-ish Was unmistakable, especially the sound of his band. As the book blurb mentions - this music is also famous for making the Fender Telecaster (the only guitar Fender made at the time) famous both as an instrument but also synonymous with that ‘country’/Bakersfield sound. It was a California marriage haha. The same thing happened a bit later with the Strat and Dick Dale. That ‘birth of loud’ book I mentioned before goes over this whole thing nicely. All the ‘sliding’ vocal stuff is a bit off-putting to some (most? Haha) nowadays
Country is niet echt mijn ding, 5/10
The Californian studio system caught Buck in transition between ante-album song form and the polished pop sound soon to arrive in country music. Thus, Tiger lives on the edges between voices, tunes with simple structures and just enough variation to unsettle. We aren't far from the title track in the end, but we do feel town changing around us as we walk.
KKona Yeeeee Haaaaw brother!
Good old authentic country music. I don't love the genre, but this is 100x better than today's popular country. Favorite track: We're Gonna Let the Good Times Roll.
Not really my cup of tea but the first time I've listened to all the lyrics on an album all the way through.
3.5
Old school, honky tonk country. Decent, but a little hokey for me
Decent old country. Rating: 3.4
Enjoyed the classics. Didn't enjoy the generic country tracks
Not my cup of tea, but I for folks in that corner of the music world, I get it.
Buck le mariol
a mon grand soulagement pas d’harmonica dans cet enregistrement
Fine for what it was. Not my cup of tea
I don't have much to say about this album. I like old country but this was a little to on the nose for me. It felt like it was a modern artist making a parody of '50s country. Also I think that the title track was unbearable and was the worst song on the album. That being said I think a few of the more melodic tracks on the album were really good and I especially liked "If You Fall Out of Love With Me", "Cryin' Time" and "The Band Plays On". It is like a 7/10. Side Note: I don't know where to put it so I will put this here. I don't know how you pick country albums and don't include "Dreaming My Dreams" by Waylon and "Starfire" by Caitlyn Smith. I can understand if the author maybe did not know about "Starfire" because it was a little under the radar but "Dreaming My Dreams" is arguably the best country album of all time to me and "Starfire" is up there as well. I would 100 times out of 100 replace the Merle Haggard album on the list with a second Waylon album especially if it is "Dreaming My Dreams". Just my two cents on the country music selections.
Clearly a Buster Scruggs inspiration, but I dig these old Buck Owens albums. Something about the dual tracked vocal harmonies and the silliness of the baritone voice that sometimes just comes booming in for dramatic effect.
Nothing wrong with a bit of country, but this is deep down redneck country.
I recognized a couple of these tunes -- not sure if they are originals or covers, but "Cryin' Time" and "Memphis" definitely made it into the canon, such as it is. (From research, Cryin' Time is an original by Owens, and Memphis is of course by Chuck Berry, I was well aware of his version, but wasn't sure which came first!) I have a limited appreciation for country music. I like Johnny Cash, I like Merle Haggard, I like Willie Nelson... and that's probably about it, honestly. This record is definitely pure country and very much of it's time. At least it's honest!
An enjoyable early country effort. Definitely biased by my recent trip to Nashville, but the deceptively simple lyrics and honky-tonk instrumentation really speaks to me here in a way that hits much differently than later country efforts (though granted, there was much less original ground to cover later on). This one misses out on a few stars as it definitely loses energy around the midway point and could’ve been paced a bit better, and still doesn’t come up with enough original ideas to fill a mere thirty minutes without repetition.
Very same-ish but a fun listen.
a good country tiime
Bunch of fun songs. Was scared after the last country album I got, but this was much more upbeat.
Not bad, but leans a bit more towards novelty than I like.
Good
I enjoyed this album, but I found the background on the Bakersfield country sound even more fascinating. Gotta give some props to a pioneer of a genre. And it's not one I completely hate, even though I'm no fan of country. A lot of nice wordplay and just when you think I'm going to say one thing, I say something else (Trouble and Me, The Band Keeps Playin On). Act Naturally might be the best example of this (great tune), but it's a bonus live track (released as a non-album single a couple years before the album) so I don't count it. It's also penned by someone else. Still, this style is honest story telling often about relationships or one's own demons, not the cutesy try-too-hard stuff new country attempts. Good sad songs (Let the Sad Times Roll On, If You Fall out of Love With Me, Cryin Time); the plucking and slide guitars, the tempo, the lingering vocals. And decent love songs (Fallin for You, Gonna Let the Good Times Roll); more rollicking, straight forward lyrics. And maybe they're at their best when they go up-tempo (title track, Memphis) - you hear that country & rock combo. Curious if Owens and the boys coined the term Wham Bam (thank you ma'am). I don't know if this is quite worth a 4, but it's a real solid 3.
Honkytonk isn't really my thing - enjoyed it but nothing earthshattering
3/13, 23%
another historical curiosity of easy listening and old school country twang nostalgia. pretty much everything about this album comes from a different era.
Not much point wondering if this is gonna be country, lol. Pretty catchy oldies country. Has some of those funny tongue-in-cheek lyrics about how much life fuckin sucks haha. I dug it but it's hardly an award winner. 3/5.
Love the Bakersfield sound so much. Buck Owens was there at the start and at this point his records are classics. This was a great, quick and succinct listen. Just basking in that Bakersfield glow.
Bouncy
Love that Bakersfield sound.
A little too country for my tastes, but nice enough. Doubt I'll be returning.
Not my bag, but didn't sound bad if I were in the mood
love the honky tonk sound
Leuk eerste liedje over the tiger and his tail :)
Nice to have some classic country.
HL: title track, "Let the Sad Times Roll On"
The only country album that I tolerate so far
A very nice listen, easy on the ear, foot tapping C&W. Not sure there is anything that memorable on this album, but it certainly helped pass a very pleasant half hour
One of those albums where I can recognize the talent, but it just isn't for me. I would be fine hearing most of these songs occasionally, but when you have to listen to them all in a row like that it's exhausting.
It's alright country rock with a clear western movie style.
Typical honky tonk with good runtime, but nothing extraordinary
Light hearted and entertaining country record which fair zips along.
Old school country, few classics. Great musicianship. Often imitated, but the originals were the best.
Liked this more than I expected to. Giving it a generous 3.
One thing this project has taught me is not to <groan> when albums with old timey cowboys on the cover come up. And indeed this record is quite a bit of fun. I have never listened to Buck Owens before but I know lots of these songs anyway, so I'm guessing this album and sound were very influential so it probably belongs on this list. I've Got A Tiger By The Tail is ridiculous but still fun. My favorites were Trouble and Me, which is such an adorable way to say "it's me, not you" and Memphis. I'm not going to listen over and over but I did find it a fun half hour diversion. Thank you Buckaroos! 3.5
It’s wild to think of what passed muster lyrics wise back in the day. I certainly didn’t mind listening to this but it’s just so dated it’s hard to take seriously. Just shy of a 4.
Coming right out of the gate with one of his tell-tale anthems, this titular album from Buck Owens & His Buckaroos is some short and sweet country music that well covers every facet that butters the genre's bread: acquired love, lost love, mischievous troublemaking, tall tales about various towns and a tiny glimpse of the tour life that ends with their most enduring song that was covered by The Beatles. Allow this man and his Nudie suit and his gentle smile in front of a wooden backdrop ease you in gently, for good times are to be had here. Favorites: I've Got a Tiger by the Tail, Trouble and Me, Let the Sad Times Roll On, We're Gonna Let the Good Times Roll, Streets of Laredo, Memphis, Act Naturally.
How do you rate something so far from what you listen to. Seemed good.
I kinda dig the western sound and I enjoyed Buck’s voice but I found myself getting pretty bored by the end. 3
Surprisingly OK 😀
If *really* I had to include a country album in my own list, this might be one of the most obvious choices here. Of course, knowing some of those songs through the covers made by other famous acts does help a lot here (see for instance the Beatles' version of "Act Naturally). I remember that when I started this project, I was a little harsh with Marty Robbins' *Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs*. Come to think of it, that was one of the best records in that genre included in Dimery's list. So it will probably be in my own list as well, along with the masterpiece that Johnny Cash's *At Folsom Prison* is. To me Cash sounds different: the tunes he performed had that mix of emotion and humor, along with an underlying sense of danger or transgression, that made him sound like a true rock star. And of course, there's that incredible gravelly voice. Everyone and their mothers sound like wimps next to this giant. Including (and especially) Buck Owens, ha ha. Now the question remains: is *three country albums only* a prejudice on my part? You tell me. I'm still expecting this app to make me understand what's so great about this genre overall. Yes, you do have catchy tunes in that style. But you also often have predictable chord progressions and arrangements and a very linear sort of "energy" (except for Cash or Robbins, once again). And I've tried. I really tried. I even listened to country-like LPs closer to the rock idiom (The Byrds' *Sweetheart Of The Rodeo*, Gram Parsons, John Prine...), and they sound even worse to my ears. I wish someone could explain how to "handle" such albums... The *only* act that made me understand what can truly be great when you venture in that genre is Big Thief. By all means, listen to the few country cuts from *Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You", they are simply extraordinary songs and performances. But apart from those few exceptions, *all* listed in that review, the spark is missing... Number of albums left to review or just listen to: less than 700, I've temporarily lost count here Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: approximately a half so far Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: a quarter (including this one) Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more important): the last quarter
The man who perfected the Bakersfield sound doing what he does best. Bright and lively, if a bit samey.
A little too twangy for my taste but I still enjoyed it
It’s fine
Appreciate it historically and recognize several songs from when I was a kid… not my jam, though.
A classic old fashioned country album with the unique sound of the Bakersfield beat. A sound that I associate with Dwight yoakim was brought up original by buck Owens. Several of these songs provide that old school country sound that Merle has and these have a bit more of a punch as they are short, fun and quick. Thought this was a good country album and would listen to some again. 6.8/10
hlustaði ekki a allt en decent country bullshit bara
As memorable as the Nudie suit on the cover.
Raucous fun. Favourite tracks are Trouble and Me, Let the Sad Times Roll On, The Band Keeps Playin' On.
Yeah, fine - didn't hate it, but wouldn't necessarily revisit it. Fave track - "Trouble and Me", I reckon.
Honky-tonk, beer and candle light. This might just be how you’re supposed to listen to this. It worked for me at least! I’m not that familiar with Buck Owens, but I’ve listened to a fair share of Merle Haggard, so I’m quite familiar with the charming, foot-tap inducing Bakersfield Sound. Everything works without overdoing it but nothing truly stands out - it just flows and does its things… And with that I’m rather content.
I'm being tested by 1001 Albums Gods, cause I recently said that I actually started liking country music thanks to this challenge. Well. This was a hard, hard listen for the most part. Had to actually split it cause all that country at once was bound to fucking break me. Still listening to the second half was much better and I think that’s where the best tracks are
Yippee ki-yay, mothertruckers. This is boot scootin', if you're into that. I'm not but I can appreciate it for what it is.
I was totally taken aback by how much I enjoyed this album. I've always been the type of person that says I have a pretty diverse taste in music, but I really struggle getting into country. I've been proven time and again that older country such as Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash, that I do, in fact, like some country, just not the bubblegum popified version currently dominating the air waves singing about red Solo cups and pick up trucks. These songs are punchy, catchy ditties that stick in your head afterward (with some somber ballads as well). Overall super enjoyable though I don't see myself returning to it often. After all, country really isn't for me, even if I do like some of it.
Didn't really like this, but generally I'm not that into country music. This especially feels like a parody of country for some reason, and I wonder if it's just because it's that ridiculously, offensively country. Sadly got old after the first few songs. Favourite: I've Got a Tiger By the Tail
favourite song: act naturally least favourite song: streets of laredo dont have a lot to say about this, its not at all bad but im not a big country fan
oh so country - oldie classic country
Erkicountry frá þeim sjöunda. Skemmtilega hallærislegt og oft raular maður með. Veit ekki hvort þetta er tímamótaverk, þekki þessa sögu illa, en þetta er ekki leiðinlegt, og oft skemmtilegt. Rúmar þrjár.