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When originally issued in July of 1965, no one either noticed or cared that in reality The Instrumental Hits was actually a compilation of tracks already available on early Buck Owens & His Buckaroos albums (except for the band's signature song "Buckaroo," which is unique to this package). Regardless of the ratio of new to recycled material, this collection amply highlights the remarkable talents of Owens and his Buckaroos. The retrospective nature of this LP allows listeners to experience the evolution of the potent instrumentalists who accompanied Owens circa 1961-1965. Although it would take several years before a stable touring and recording lineup would be forged, the strong influence and collaborative efforts of Don Rich were there right from the beginning. Whether it's with a fiddle under his chin on songs such as "Bile 'Em Cabbage Down" and "Faded Love" or dueling guitars on "Buckaroo," Rich is undoubtedly the soul of the band, if Owens is the heart. Owens -- who is most notable as a lead vocalist -- is highlighted on this release as one heck of an underrated instrumentalist. The restless grace in his picking thrusts "Country Polka," "Raz-Ma-Taz Polka," and "Buck's Polka" into orbit via the trademark full-toned electric C&W feel that would ultimately create the Bakersfield sound. This compilation should not be missed.
© Lindsay Planer /TiVo
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Bob Morris, Composer - Sony ATV Tree, MusicPublisher - Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, MainArtist
1995 Sundazed Music Inc. 1995 SONY ATV TREE
Ervin T. Rouse, Composer - Sony ATV Tree, MusicPublisher - Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, MainArtist
1995 Sundazed Music Inc. 1995 SONY ATV TREE
Buck Owens, Composer - Sony ATV Tree, MusicPublisher - Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, MainArtist
1995 Sundazed Music Inc. 1995 SONY ATV TREE
WB Music Corp., MusicPublisher - Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, MainArtist - Bob Wills, Lee Wills, Composer
1995 Sundazed Music Inc. 1995 WB MUSIC CORP.
Buck Owens, Composer - Sony ATV Tree, MusicPublisher - Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, MainArtist
1995 Sundazed Music Inc. 1995 SONY ATV TREE
Buck Owens, Composer - Sony ATV Tree, MusicPublisher - Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, MainArtist
1995 Sundazed Music Inc. 1995 SONY ATV TREE
Buck Owens, Composer - Beechwood Music, MusicPublisher - Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, MainArtist
1995 Sundazed Music Inc. 1995 BEECHWOOD MUSIC
Bourne Co., MusicPublisher - Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, MainArtist - Leon McAuliffe, Cliff Stone, Merle Travis, Composer
1995 Sundazed Music Inc. 1995 BOURNE CO.
Bourne Co., MusicPublisher - Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, MainArtist - Original Polish composer: Tekla B?darzewska-Baranowska, later Western version: Bob Wills, Composer
1995 Sundazed Music Inc. 1995 BOURNE CO.
Buck Owens, Composer - Sony ATV Tree, MusicPublisher - Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, MainArtist
1995 Sundazed Music Inc. 1995 SONY ATV TREE
Buck Owens, Composer - Sony ATV Tree, MusicPublisher - Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, MainArtist
1995 Sundazed Music Inc. 1995 SONY ATV TREE
Sony ATV Tree, MusicPublisher - Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, MainArtist - Voni Morrison, John Russell, Composer
1995 Sundazed Music Inc. 1995 SONY ATV TREE
Sony ATV Tree, MusicPublisher - Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, MainArtist - Vonie Morrison, Johnny Russell, Composer
1995 Sundazed Music Inc. 1995 SONY ATV TREE
Sony ATV Tree, MusicPublisher - Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, MainArtist - Buck Owens, Harlan Howard, Composer
1995 Sundazed Music Inc. 1995 SONY ATV TREE
Album review
When originally issued in July of 1965, no one either noticed or cared that in reality The Instrumental Hits was actually a compilation of tracks already available on early Buck Owens & His Buckaroos albums (except for the band's signature song "Buckaroo," which is unique to this package). Regardless of the ratio of new to recycled material, this collection amply highlights the remarkable talents of Owens and his Buckaroos. The retrospective nature of this LP allows listeners to experience the evolution of the potent instrumentalists who accompanied Owens circa 1961-1965. Although it would take several years before a stable touring and recording lineup would be forged, the strong influence and collaborative efforts of Don Rich were there right from the beginning. Whether it's with a fiddle under his chin on songs such as "Bile 'Em Cabbage Down" and "Faded Love" or dueling guitars on "Buckaroo," Rich is undoubtedly the soul of the band, if Owens is the heart. Owens -- who is most notable as a lead vocalist -- is highlighted on this release as one heck of an underrated instrumentalist. The restless grace in his picking thrusts "Country Polka," "Raz-Ma-Taz Polka," and "Buck's Polka" into orbit via the trademark full-toned electric C&W feel that would ultimately create the Bakersfield sound. This compilation should not be missed.
© Lindsay Planer /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:30:47
- Main artists: Buck Owens & His Buckaroos
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Sundazed Music - Modern Harmonic
- Genre: Country
1995 Sundazed Music Inc. 1995 SONY ATV TREE
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