Honest question for y'all: Do any of you prefer to sit in the middle seat of a truck/car? I'd rather drive or be in the passenger seat. I'm not sure I've ever met anyone who prefers the middle. How about you?
my husband as a kid had a chance in the 60s to meet buck owens and hang out a little to this day he still talks about what super nice and generous guy owens was and how kindly he treated him made a lifelong impression on my husband
I have always loveBucks early tunes .. The wife and i were in the process of adopting two half brothers there in Bakersfield .. So we figured it would be fun to take them to the Crystal Palace.. Eat some dinner and see Buck Owens.. My daughter from a previous marriage went up and requested “I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail”.. and was amazing! He left the stage early a few songs later. About two months roll by and heard he had passed. It was truly a sad day at our house. Thank you for the stories!
Otis any and all of Bucks and Merle's songs are absolutely great. Me I don't think I have a favorite buck or Merle song. There's not one song that I don't like. And Don Rich. He was truly an amazing man. He could tear up a Tele or a fiddle he was truly a legend amongst all the legends. I am 64 and I've been listening to those boys since I was In diapers. Such wonderful memories. Thank you.
Otis I have to tell you that you have captivated my heart with your stories. You can't get much higher than Buck and Merle. I still think you need to host your own talk show and I think if you were to call in a few favors from your friends in the business and maybe start with one day a week of interviewing one of them and maybe a little reminiscing about Old Times, It might just be the catalyst to catapult your channel thru the roof! It doesn't have to start with big name headliners but just an honest account of someone who's been there. Your stories make my day. Keep Em Coming Pal.
I loved Buck, but Merle Haggard is the bestthats ever been or will be, to me. I started playing his songs in the late 60s and never stopped. Didnt matter if I was playing a country gig, restaurant jazz, or rock...I never left a stage without playing a Merle song. Delbert Smart was gonna take me to meet him once, but I missed his call by 10 minutes. Broke my heart,but I always have his music. Thanks for the stories,enjoythe channel greatly.
Years ago I played bass in a country band and we covered if we make it through december I loved how the song modulated , still one of my favorite songs
My entire songwriting approach is based on the fact I cant stand sitting between 2 people period. I get anxiety . So when my family took long trips in the country (My dad LOVED to drive) I HAD to sit by a window and stare out it or I would panic. To occupy my mind I would focus on the radio . This was the early 70's and pseudo folk story songs were all over the charts. "Billy Don't Be a Hero", " Wildfire" , "The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia" and on and on. And no matter how many times I listened to those songs, and of course many other country music standards , I never got tired of hearing the stories and picturing them in my mind. Later when I started writing myself I knew I needed good stories to hold the listeners. Those old timers knew what they were doing .
I saw Merle on his birthday. He was opening for Dylan. He hinted that a “special guest” would come out to sing a song. Well, it never happened. But to see Merle for few nights in Chicago was everything. Then the cops...
3:45 😂😂😂😂. Otis, all I asked for every Christmas from 1974 till 1979, when I was young kid was a red white and blue guitar. I loved Buck Owens back in the day and still do! Great upload!!
My favorite Buck Owens songs are Truck Drivin Man and Act Naturally. My uncle Gary loved Buck Owens but he passed away a few years back. I wish I could drink a beer and listen to buck with him. Thanks for sharing, Otis
Thanks Otis, good story as always. I saw & met Merle & his son on my 26 or 7th bday a few years back, I do know Merle passed away less than a year later, but he will always be a hero.
Bonnie Owens was the Pattie Boyd of country music. They should make a movie of her life. She may have witnessed/partaken in more great country music performances than any person not named Carter.
Hello Otis. Had the pleasure of opening for Merle in little rock. I was playing drums with Kelly Willis. After the gig We carried the band's instruments To the tour bus out of respect. Of course we asked first. Merle couldn't have been more friendly. Thanks Otis.
I’m reading Buck ‘Em at the moment. I’m up to 1970 and the recording of Hee Haw. It’s a really well written book that is extremely difficult to put down. Thanks for the recommendation, Otis!
1 of my favourite Songs of Merle Haggard is Sing me back home, Another is Mamma Tried, Today I started loving you again, Walking on the Fighting side of me, Silver Wings, I also like his Impressions of other Artists, One of the best!!
Well. I wrote to myself a Shorts List of certainly ALL TIME GREAT C&W MUSIC SINGERS. FROM. TEXAS. BY. ONLY TWENTY, I. WAS NOT FINISHED, ALTHOUGH. THAT WAS. CERTAINLY A GOOD BEGINNING. MANY ,MANY, TO. KNOW, I LIKED. ALL, AND SO DID OUR DADDY.
Want to talk about my Great Uncle, Ferlin Husky (and his many name changes) and how he brought Merle and Buck (unknown at the time to Bakersfield)? Ferlin was also a mentor to Elvis and Johnny Cash. There’s so much more to be revealed about these amazing artists and friends. It was the way it’s supposed to be! Thanks for your videos and continual historical revelations! Love these story’s! In fact I base my roadshow in it! 🕊️❤️🕊️
I was also going to comment on the color, then saw your comment. The color in this scene, including the paintings, curtains etc. is great, nicely balanced and compliments Otis (who looks dapper as always here). This is a nice setting for us to experience these great stories in.
I have heard all the stories and viewed a few rare clips of Merle and Buck doing take after take of Beer Can Hill on stage together. Unfortunately I never saw the completed video.
Hahahaha. Merle the rebel. Thanks for sharing. I need to get that book. Thanks Otis. "Swingin Doors" and "Loves Gonna Live Here Again." Don was the king of harmony and Teli's. Great story about Merle and Buc. Thumb's Up.
That shows that Merle was a true entertainer. Always thinkin' about the promotional aspects.. He may have been just sitting there but his brain was fully engaged.
Ha ha ! Great story. I'm really glad you started this channel. I watch every episode. I'm sure we probably met a long time ago. I used to come through and play the Vogue and The Patio with reggae bands. Identity and the Ark Band.
I naturally liked the middle with all my friends growing up. I really didn't mind, because I liked being in the middle of what was going on. Then I heard the song many years later by Michael Martin Murphy called "Cowboy Logic." At the end of the song it tells who the real cowboy is. Now there is an assignment for you.....
Just as long as he didn’t call the band, “Buckshot”. I was the bass player for Buckshot in 1999. Was wondering if you might know a guy named Buck Hall, out of Western Virginia. He used to open dates for Hank Williams III, Confederate RR and Jerry Reed. It was his band, and I only played with him for about 6 months, but it was fun!
I'm a big guy and haven't sat in the middle since I was a teenager. Speaking of Buck Owens, I just finished Richard Thompson's new biography, Beeswing, and he tells a story about sitting at a restaurant in the Detroit airport with the rest of Fairport Convention, and hearing "dirty hippie" yells. They get up and realize it's Buck and the Buckaroos. RT goes up and says "I'm a huge fan from England and would like your autograph. And Tim Brumley, I love your pedal steel. And Don Rich." This leaves them in their heels a bit, and Buck says "You'd do a lot better with a haircut", and RT responds "Can't judge a book by looking at the cover". Good book; I am recommend it.
My grandfather ,my father then myself all managed Buck Owens almond orchards in Paso Robles for as long back as I can remember My grandfather always spoke highly of the man I never met
*"It's not What you say, it's How ya say it..."* ...and we always have a choice in what Thoughts we choose to place between our ears. Thoughts create reality. - Quantum Physics
I disagree, we can choose what we say but when I was a teenage boy I had no choice of what I was thinking about most the time. Not much has changed in forty or so years but now I think about food once in a while too.
What a great story. Merle and Buck created a unique brand of music. I still listen to them regularly. I've heard in interviews that Buck refused to drive. He left that chore to other band members.
I'm glad I found your channel, some cool stories, the one with Jerry Jeff Walker gettting kicked by Motorcycle gang is my favorite ("I've been beaten by rodeo cowboys" :D ).
That's a great story! Guess I'll have to buy that book. Thanks for sharing. There's a cowboy poem about the middle seat - poses the question, how do you know who's the smartest one in the truck? The guy in the middle - "he don't have to drive, and he don't have to open the gates." Pretty funny.
First video I’ve seen in color !! I’m a vintage guy so I like the black & white but a change is always good too. Your videos are great , I’ve always loved the history of music & behind the scenes stuff... My favorite Haggard song ... it’s too damn hard , to me he is the All time greatest & always will be but if I had a gun to my head I guess today it would be Footlights ; It’s all in the movies ; or Misery & Gin not in that order ... but like I said with Merle that could change tomorrow it’s just too hard.. lol
Otis, have you not heard the old cowboy-ism. I grew up in Oklahoma and have heard this all my life. Three cowboys riding in a truck. Which one is the forman? The one in the middle. He doesn’t have to drive and he doesn’t to open or close the gate.
In either 1962 or 63 My Mother came in&handed me.My heart skips a beat and on the bandstand with Buck Owen's album,I think Loves gonna live here was a #1 song,But I wore the hole out on those records!,I have ALWAYS been a Buck fan my favorite Buck song? ALL OF THEM!😊
I love black and white photography and movies. But I must say I like your videos better in color. I enjoyed hearing this story again, since I read this book some years ago. Much love to you brother!
I remember when Buck and his band were stopped one night in portland Oregon by a person threw a tear gas grenade while they just started to tune up their instruments after a break. I was there that night. 1960s .
Good storry,sir! My favorite in those REAL GOOD SONGS BY MERLE HAGGARD& BY BUCK OWENS,: ARE. ALMOST. ALL OF THEM. NOT THAT Esy to name. The individual great Songs. Nur, yes,sir, almost, every one of their Songs. I do also love. G.jones,Hanka. Snow ET-al. Gary stewart. And. MAY THAT LONG LIST CONTINUE ON&ON. TOO MANY TO TELL. WHAT! n interesting. Story. Thanks real much. GOD BLESS. YOU. GOOD LUCK. NOW. MANY THANKS!
LOVE YOUR READING OF MERLE A GUY I USED TO WORK WITH WAS RELATED TO MERLE LIKE WE ALL ARE IN BAKO WE CALLED HIM UNCLE WAYNE HE ALSO GREW UP WITH MERLE AND WORKED IN THE OIL PATCH AS DITCH DIGGERS TOGETHER IN THE BAKERSFIELD SUN WILL MAKE YOU OR BAKE YOU.WHEN ME AND UNCLE WAYNE WENT FISHING I WOULD ALWAYS GET A STORY OF THE MISTCHIFE THEY WOULD GET INTO.NEEDLES TO SAY I LOVED OUR FISHING TRIPS.RIP UNCLE WAYNE HAG
I admit I liked this video before I listened but, I would’ve liked it a 2nd time after I listened if they would let me! I guess I’m a mark for Uncle Merle stories! Here’s a one armed push up to you Otis. 💪🏼
Merle’s Same Train, Different Time LP is a favorite. It was a great introduction to Jimmie Rodgers and the roots of C & W. Merle did an LP of Bob Wills songs too. He was always good about honoring his roots
Ate a great steak dinner at Bucks Crystal Palace late 90's and Buck put on a hell of a show that night. Between that and the convertible Cadillac mounted and covered in coins and guns if i remember correctly. I think he won that car from Elvis but it was over 20 years ago and my memory could be completely backwards.
Buck Owens original drummer (Willie Cantu) in the Buckaroos gave my son drum lessons in 2007-2008 here in Nashville, TN. Really nice guy, but he only let my son play on his practice pad because "If my wife hears us, she'll kick my #ss...!!! Thanks Otis...
Hi Otis. When it comes to Buck and Merle and Don Rich I have never heard a bad song from any of them. I wish Dwight would do a tribute album of Merle Hagared songs like he did for Buck. That would be amazing I think. Thanks for the great stories.
Otis, On one of your podcasts you had this drummer cat who told a story about wrkn w/Hank Jr. IDR ez name, but I loved the story of how he was fired. Ya reckon you could dig that tape up? I’d love to hear it again.
Otis, I can't tell you how much I look forward to these videos. I love the inside scoop you have on Nashville and you're a great storyteller. Favorite buck owens song... Hard to beat love's gonna live here again. Do you know if there's any truth to the rumor that when they took the recording of the album they did live at carnegie hall, that they didn't change a thing, just released it as it was? Thank you again!!
Honest question for y'all: Do any of you prefer to sit in the middle seat of a truck/car? I'd rather drive or be in the passenger seat. I'm not sure I've ever met anyone who prefers the middle. How about you?
Drive or drive! ;)
Never the middle....but if I had to...I'd be controlling the radio
Always tried to avoid the middle seat. Especially back when that big hump in the floor had your knees up, and your bum numb.
That's usually where the younger sibling goes lol
Growing up in Texas, I always took the middle seat. That way I didn't have to drive, or open and close the gate. It's a cowboy kind of thing.
Don Rich is the reason I own and play my two Telecasters. Thanks for sharing these stories...you have made my day Otis!
Thanks, Bob!
Don Rich needs to be in the HOF!
@@reddeserted13 Him&Buck!.
@@reddeserted13You are spot on about Don Rich. He's (in my opinion) the ultimate side man. He is the reason I own and play a Telecaster too.
Aside from Bucks singing talent, i remember his Red White and Blue guitar, and his jaw chomping, infectious laugh. He was a great talent for sure.
I was fortunate enough to meet Merle. He was so down to earth genuine guy. Will never forget the day I met Merle Haggard.
my husband as a kid had a chance in the 60s to meet buck owens and hang out a little to this day he still talks about what super nice and generous guy owens was and how kindly he treated him made a lifelong impression on my husband
I have always loveBucks early tunes ..
The wife and i were in the process of adopting two half brothers there in Bakersfield .. So we figured it would be fun to take them to the Crystal Palace.. Eat some dinner and see Buck Owens..
My daughter from a previous marriage went up and requested “I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail”.. and was amazing!
He left the stage early a few songs later.
About two months roll by and heard he had passed. It was truly a sad day at our house.
Thank you for the stories!
Otis any and all of Bucks and Merle's songs are absolutely great. Me I don't think I have a favorite buck or Merle song. There's not one song that I don't like. And Don Rich. He was truly an amazing man. He could tear up a Tele or a fiddle he was truly a legend amongst all the legends. I am 64 and I've been listening to those boys since I was In diapers. Such wonderful memories. Thank you.
Thank you for doing this video about Buck and Merle. Those guys will always be held high in our memories!
Otis I have to tell you that you have captivated my heart with your stories. You can't get much higher than Buck and Merle. I still think you need to host your own talk show and I think if you were to call in a few favors from your friends in the business and maybe start with one day a week of interviewing one of them and maybe a little reminiscing about Old Times, It might just be the catalyst to catapult your channel thru the roof! It doesn't have to start with big name headliners but just an honest account of someone who's been there. Your stories make my day. Keep Em Coming Pal.
Buck has been gone for awhile now but seems folks appreciate him more all the time. What a guy he must have been to know and work with. Thanks again
just started listening to him he’s great
I loved Buck, but Merle Haggard is the bestthats ever been or will be, to me. I started playing his songs in the late 60s and never stopped. Didnt matter if I was playing a country gig, restaurant jazz, or rock...I never left a stage without playing a Merle song. Delbert Smart was gonna take me to meet him once, but I missed his call by 10 minutes. Broke my heart,but I always have his music. Thanks for the stories,enjoythe channel greatly.
Thank you, Roger!
They need to make a movie out of “Buck ‘Em”. Or, man, at least a decent documentary on Buck and Don!
Years ago I played bass in a country band and we covered if we make it through december I loved how the song modulated , still one of my favorite songs
“People like you” is my favorite Buck Owens song. Don’s harmonies are just great on that one.
My entire songwriting approach is based on the fact I cant stand sitting between 2 people period. I get anxiety . So when my family took long trips in the country (My dad LOVED to drive) I HAD to sit by a window and stare out it or I would panic. To occupy my mind I would focus on the radio . This was the early 70's and pseudo folk story songs were all over the charts. "Billy Don't Be a Hero", " Wildfire" , "The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia" and on and on. And no matter how many times I listened to those songs, and of course many other country music standards , I never got tired of hearing the stories and picturing them in my mind. Later when I started writing myself I knew I needed good stories to hold the listeners. Those old timers knew what they were doing .
Got my Vitamin O for the day - outstanding as usual❤🎶🎵🎼⚘
Love hearing about Buck and Merle, Buckaroos and Strangers. Thanks for sharing!
I saw Merle on his birthday. He was opening for Dylan. He hinted that a “special guest” would come out to sing a song. Well, it never happened. But to see Merle for few nights in Chicago was everything. Then the cops...
Love the stories. Thanks a bunch.
Great singers and performers.
Love the telecaster! It's my favorite.
Thanks for the new read I’ll be letting you know what I think. I enjoy any Haggard story add Buck Owens and I will listen forever....
Another good story as always Ottis thanks for doing what you do it is always nice to hear a story from you!
Thank you, Norman!
Mr. Gibbs you make an average story an adventure and make it come alive. Thanks
Thank ya kindly, John!
A great recap Otis.......Thank you
Thank you!
Love his book. Merle and Buck are my all time favorite country artists.
Absolutely love your stories, you have led a interesting life
3:45 😂😂😂😂.
Otis, all I asked for every Christmas from 1974 till 1979, when I was young kid was a red white and blue guitar. I loved Buck Owens back in the day and still do! Great upload!!
Did you ever get one?
@@gregmattox never did but I may look into it soon!
@@jimwest6571 I’ll check it out! Thanks for the info!
Make it big in Vegas That's the Way Love Goes my Uncle Bobby new some of the buckaroos thank you so much for the story is awesome
Great story Otis! Thank you so much for this and many others I been lucky to hear from you!
Blessings!
Thank you, Brian!
My favorite Buck Owens songs are Truck Drivin Man and Act Naturally. My uncle Gary loved Buck Owens but he passed away a few years back. I wish I could drink a beer and listen to buck with him. Thanks for sharing, Otis
Thanks Otis, good story as always. I saw & met Merle & his son on my 26 or 7th bday a few years back, I do know Merle passed away less than a year later, but he will always be a hero.
Bonnie Owens was the Pattie Boyd of country music. They should make a movie of her life. She may have witnessed/partaken in more great country music performances than any person not named Carter.
Hello Otis. Had the pleasure of opening for Merle in little rock. I was playing drums with Kelly Willis.
After the gig
We carried the band's instruments
To the tour bus out of respect. Of course we asked first.
Merle couldn't have been more friendly.
Thanks Otis.
That's beautiful, Eddie! Y'all are living right! : )
I’m reading Buck ‘Em at the moment. I’m up to 1970 and the recording of Hee Haw. It’s a really well written book that is extremely difficult to put down. Thanks for the recommendation, Otis!
Thank you for sharing a funny story about a great band.
i LOVED this story Otis! I'm so glad I found your channel, can't wait to catch up on your video's this weekend. Stay safe!
1 of my favourite Songs of Merle Haggard is Sing me back home, Another is Mamma Tried, Today I started loving you again, Walking on the Fighting side of me, Silver Wings, I also like his Impressions of other Artists, One of the best!!
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Great story Otis! Love the channel. Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you, Russ!
Great story enjoyed Thank You for sharing
Awesome story as always Otis, you have never failed to draw me in to your story. Love them
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Thank you, Bobby!
Well. I wrote to myself a Shorts List of certainly ALL TIME GREAT C&W MUSIC SINGERS. FROM. TEXAS. BY. ONLY TWENTY, I. WAS NOT FINISHED, ALTHOUGH. THAT WAS. CERTAINLY A GOOD BEGINNING. MANY ,MANY, TO. KNOW, I LIKED. ALL, AND SO DID OUR DADDY.
Want to talk about my Great Uncle, Ferlin Husky (and his many name changes) and how he brought Merle and Buck (unknown at the time to Bakersfield)? Ferlin was also a mentor to Elvis and Johnny Cash. There’s so much more to be revealed about these amazing artists and friends. It was the way it’s supposed to be! Thanks for your videos and continual historical revelations! Love these story’s! In fact I base my roadshow in it!
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It was nice to see that picture in the background in color. Otis is lucky the artist lets him live with her.
Thank you, William. I painted the one in on the wall and Amy painted the one on the cabinet. And yes, I am lucky. : )
I was also going to comment on the color, then saw your comment. The color in this scene, including the paintings, curtains etc. is great, nicely balanced and compliments Otis (who looks dapper as always here). This is a nice setting for us to experience these great stories in.
Thanks For Sharing Otis
I have heard all the stories and viewed a few rare clips of Merle and Buck doing take after take of Beer Can Hill on stage together. Unfortunately I never saw the completed video.
Hahahaha. Merle the rebel. Thanks for sharing. I need to get that book. Thanks Otis. "Swingin Doors" and "Loves Gonna Live Here Again." Don was the king of harmony and Teli's. Great story about Merle and Buc. Thumb's Up.
Thanks, Bob!
Wow, great story, still laughing! Thank you!
That shows that Merle was a true entertainer. Always thinkin' about the promotional aspects.. He may have been just sitting there but his brain was fully engaged.
Great stories! -My favorite Merle song is “White Line Fever”.
Ha ha ! Great story. I'm really glad you started this channel. I watch every episode. I'm sure we probably met a long time ago. I used to come through and play the Vogue and The Patio with reggae bands. Identity and the Ark Band.
I probably worked the door at one of your gigs! : )
Awesome as always
I naturally liked the middle with all my friends growing up. I really didn't mind, because I liked being in the middle of what was going on. Then I heard the song many years later by Michael Martin Murphy called "Cowboy Logic." At the end of the song it tells who the real cowboy is. Now there is an assignment for you.....
Just as long as he didn’t call the band, “Buckshot”. I was the bass player for Buckshot in 1999. Was wondering if you might know a guy named Buck Hall, out of Western Virginia. He used to open dates for Hank Williams III, Confederate RR and Jerry Reed. It was his band, and I only played with him for about 6 months, but it was fun!
I'm a big guy and haven't sat in the middle since I was a teenager.
Speaking of Buck Owens, I just finished Richard Thompson's new biography, Beeswing, and he tells a story about sitting at a restaurant in the Detroit airport with the rest of Fairport Convention, and hearing "dirty hippie" yells. They get up and realize it's Buck and the Buckaroos. RT goes up and says "I'm a huge fan from England and would like your autograph. And Tim Brumley, I love your pedal steel. And Don Rich." This leaves them in their heels a bit, and Buck says "You'd do a lot better with a haircut", and RT responds "Can't judge a book by looking at the cover". Good book; I am recommend it.
My grandfather ,my father then myself all managed Buck Owens almond orchards in Paso Robles for as long back as I can remember
My grandfather always spoke highly of the man I never met
A great history and story for you and family to tell and be proud of. Thank you
Absolutely awesome channel
Love it Otis...
Don Rich had great aim. With solos, with harmonies, and apparently with .22 caliber rifles.
I too am a shooter tele player and jedi master! Awesome tales that made my morning and cracked me up!
Thank you, John!
Viva the memory and music of Buck Owens and Merle Haggard.
My fave Buck song is Act Naturally, and still perform it at shows and my Merlefave is Branded Man .
*"It's not What you say, it's How ya say it..."*
...and we always have a choice in what Thoughts we choose to place between our ears.
Thoughts create reality.
- Quantum Physics
I disagree, we can choose what we say but when I was a teenage boy I had no choice of what I was thinking about most the time. Not much has changed in forty or so years but now I think about food once in a while too.
I enjoyed the hell out of that, thank you
What a great story. Merle and Buck created a unique brand of music. I still listen to them regularly. I've heard in interviews that Buck refused to drive. He left that chore to other band members.
I'm glad I found your channel, some cool stories, the one with Jerry Jeff Walker gettting kicked by Motorcycle gang is my favorite ("I've been beaten by rodeo cowboys" :D ).
That's a great story! Guess I'll have to buy that book. Thanks for sharing. There's a cowboy poem about the middle seat - poses the question, how do you know who's the smartest one in the truck? The guy in the middle - "he don't have to drive, and he don't have to open the gates." Pretty funny.
Love listening to your stories ✌✌
Thank you!
Together Again - What a great country song , I'll have to find a version on TH-cam to burn it out of my head now .
Stan
First video I’ve seen in color !! I’m a vintage guy so I like the black & white but a change is always good too. Your videos are great , I’ve always loved the history of music & behind the scenes stuff... My favorite Haggard song ... it’s too damn hard , to me he is the All time greatest & always will be but if I had a gun to my head I guess today it would be Footlights ; It’s all in the movies ; or Misery & Gin not in that order ... but like I said with Merle that could change tomorrow it’s just too hard.. lol
Thank you, Dustin!
I really thought you'd mention how both Buck and Hag wound up married to Bonnie Owens.
Otis, have you not heard the old cowboy-ism. I grew up in Oklahoma and have heard this all my life. Three cowboys riding in a truck. Which one is the forman? The one in the middle. He doesn’t have to drive and he doesn’t to open or close the gate.
Makes perfect sense!
My favorite Buck tune, “where does the good times go”
Buck and the Hag! Thanks 🙏
In either 1962 or 63 My Mother came in&handed me.My heart skips a beat and on the bandstand with Buck Owen's album,I think Loves gonna live here was a #1 song,But I wore the hole out on those records!,I have ALWAYS been a Buck fan my favorite Buck song?
ALL OF THEM!😊
Thanks Ottis
Hello Otis. I enjoy your channel. Could you do a video about Joe South? He wrote alot of great songs! Have a good night
As I see that most ppl didn't leave the answer to your question Sir,I will...my favorite Buck song is 🎶made in Japan🎶.... SALUTE 🇺🇲
Together Again is a great Buck song and I always loved Merle’s a place to fall apart.
The Buck pick is spot on. My Hag is" Always on a Mountain When I Fall" but damn, its Hag. Baddest Catt ever. Great choice
One of my favorite songs of Merle Haggard is silver wings
I'm with ya!
Great book - highly recommended.
I love black and white photography and movies. But I must say I like your videos better in color. I enjoyed hearing this story again, since I read this book some years ago. Much love to you brother!
Thank you, Wayne!
I remember when Buck and his band were stopped one night in portland Oregon by a person threw a tear gas grenade while they just started to tune up their instruments after a break. I was there that night. 1960s .
Damn!
"Act naturally " Is my favorite because the Beatles cover tuned me on to Buck.
every merle haggard song is my favorite merle is the goat and i love me some buck owns too
Good storry,sir! My favorite in those REAL GOOD SONGS BY MERLE HAGGARD& BY BUCK OWENS,: ARE. ALMOST. ALL OF THEM. NOT THAT Esy to name. The individual great Songs. Nur, yes,sir, almost, every one of their Songs. I do also love. G.jones,Hanka. Snow ET-al. Gary stewart. And. MAY THAT LONG LIST CONTINUE ON&ON. TOO MANY TO TELL. WHAT! n interesting. Story. Thanks real much. GOD BLESS. YOU. GOOD LUCK. NOW. MANY THANKS!
Hilarious story, and now I know how the Buckaroos got their name.
Mooses medicine, hmmm I have a road trip coming up soon.
LOVE YOUR READING OF MERLE A GUY I USED TO WORK WITH WAS RELATED TO MERLE LIKE WE ALL ARE IN BAKO WE CALLED HIM UNCLE WAYNE HE ALSO GREW UP WITH MERLE AND WORKED IN THE OIL PATCH AS DITCH DIGGERS TOGETHER IN THE BAKERSFIELD SUN WILL MAKE YOU OR BAKE YOU.WHEN ME AND UNCLE WAYNE WENT FISHING I WOULD ALWAYS GET A STORY OF THE MISTCHIFE THEY WOULD GET INTO.NEEDLES TO SAY I LOVED OUR FISHING TRIPS.RIP UNCLE WAYNE HAG
I admit I liked this video before I listened but, I would’ve liked it a 2nd time after I listened if they would let me! I guess I’m a mark for Uncle Merle stories! Here’s a one armed push up to you Otis. 💪🏼
Thank you, John!
Merle’s Same Train, Different Time LP is a favorite. It was a great introduction to Jimmie Rodgers and the roots of C & W. Merle did an LP of Bob Wills songs too. He was always good about honoring his roots
Another great story THANKS! And the middle seat is fine depending on who iI'm setting between Lol
Ate a great steak dinner at Bucks Crystal Palace late 90's and Buck put on a hell of a show that night. Between that and the convertible Cadillac mounted and covered in coins and guns if i remember correctly. I think he won that car from Elvis but it was over 20 years ago and my memory could be completely backwards.
Great story, greetings from Wichita!
Buck Owens original drummer (Willie Cantu) in the Buckaroos gave my son drum lessons in 2007-2008 here in Nashville, TN. Really nice guy, but he only let my son play on his practice pad because "If my wife hears us, she'll kick my #ss...!!! Thanks Otis...
Great story Otis !!
Hi Otis. When it comes to Buck and Merle and Don Rich I have never heard a bad song from any of them. I wish Dwight would do a tribute album of Merle Hagared songs like he did for Buck. That would be amazing I think. Thanks for the great stories.
Thank you, Danny!
Otis,
On one of your podcasts you had this drummer cat who told a story about wrkn w/Hank Jr. IDR ez name, but I loved the story of how he was fired. Ya reckon you could dig that tape up? I’d love to hear it again.
That was Paul Griffith. I'm sure I'll upload that to this channel at some point!
OTIS!!!!
They've stolen Bucks Red,White & Blue guitar yesterday!! :O
Its in the news.
Otis, I can't tell you how much I look forward to these videos. I love the inside scoop you have on Nashville and you're a great storyteller. Favorite buck owens song... Hard to beat love's gonna live here again. Do you know if there's any truth to the rumor that when they took the recording of the album they did live at carnegie hall, that they didn't change a thing, just released it as it was? Thank you again!!
I've heard that too, but I'm not sure if it's true or not. : )
I love ALL Merle Haggard songs, but one of my favorites is "Leonard".
About Tommy Collins.
a clean , pure Country voice: Buck Owens
Good story Otis!
I just got a new pup, named him buck, after buck Owens. My favorite tune is streets of Bakersfield.