The Buckaroos - Play Buck & Merle
  • I've Got A Tiger By The Tail
  • Together Again
  • Before You Go
  • Second Fiddle
  • Don't Let Her Know
  • My Heart Skips A Beat
  • Act Naturally
  • Only You (Can Break My Heart)
  • Love's Gonna Live Here
  • Under Your Spell Again
  • Foolin' Around
  • I Don't Care (Just As Long As You Love Me)
  • Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man)
  • Today I Started Loving You Again
  • The Fightin' Side Of Me
  • Silver Wings
  • Okie From Muskogee
  • The Legend Of Bonnie And Clyde
  • Hungry Eyes
  • Swinging Doors
  • I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Am
  • Mama Tried
  • I've Got A Tiger By The Tail
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:16) [5.73 MB]
  • Together Again
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:35) [6.44 MB]
  • Before You Go
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:12) [5.57 MB]
  • Second Fiddle
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:25) [6.09 MB]
  • Don't Let Her Know
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:40) [6.66 MB]
  • My Heart Skips A Beat
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:28) [6.19 MB]
  • Act Naturally
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:27) [6.14 MB]
  • Only You (Can Break My Heart)
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:31) [6.29 MB]
  • Love's Gonna Live Here
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:00) [5.13 MB]
  • Under Your Spell Again
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (03:11) [7.82 MB]
  • Foolin' Around
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:37) [6.52 MB]
  • I Don't Care (Just As Long As You Love Me)
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:12) [5.58 MB]
  • Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man)
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:22) [6.09 MB]
  • Today I Started Loving You Again
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:23) [6.12 MB]
  • The Fightin' Side Of Me
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:21) [6.06 MB]
  • Silver Wings
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:01) [5.27 MB]
  • Okie From Muskogee
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:04) [5.38 MB]
  • The Legend Of Bonnie And Clyde
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (01:31) [4.15 MB]
  • Hungry Eyes
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:15) [5.82 MB]
  • Swinging Doors
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:25) [6.19 MB]
  • I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Am
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (02:26) [6.23 MB]
  • Mama Tried
    Genre: Classic Country
    MP3 (01:55) [5.04 MB]
Biography
The Buckaroos salute Buck & Merle! Their first and last LPs from the pioneers of the Bakersfield sound together on CD for the first time!


When a young Merle Haggard played in Buck Owens’ band, he suggested the name “Buckaroos” for the combo. While Merle’s tenure in the band was short-lived, he did pretty well for himself afterward. And The Buckaroos name not only stuck, but the band became almost as notable as their leader. Their playing became as noticeable as Buck’s distinct songwriting and delivery.

So, it was only natural that The Buckaroos first LP would be a tribute to their leader. The Buck Owens Songbook was released in 1965 and gave fans a chance to sing along with their favorite Buck hits with The Buckaroos as their backing group—lyrics provided. Six years and 10 albums later saw the band pay tribute on their last LP to the man who named them. The Songs Of Merle Haggard appeared in 1971, and featured The Buckaroos’ instrumental take on classics like “Mama Tried” and “Okie From Muskogee.” Sadly, that LP didn’t come with a lyric booklet like its predecessor.

It seems natural that these two releases should be joined together on one compact disc paying tribute to the leading pioneers of the Bakersfield Sound. The Buckaroos Play Buck & Merle features all 22 songs from both original LPs. And, this time, in addition to the words to the Buck songs, we’re providing the lyrics to the Merle tracks, too! Add in original artwork, rarely seen photos, plus reminiscences from Buckaroos Willie Cantu, Doyle Curtsinger and Jim Shaw, and you’ve got a release that is gonna make you want to sing! And, who better to back you up than The incredible Buckaroos!
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  • Members:
    Don Rich, Doyle Holly, Tom Brumley, Bob Morris, Willie Cantu, Jelly Sanders, Red Simpson, Jim Shaw, Doyle Curtsinger, Ronnie Jackson, Jerry Wiggins
  • Sounds Like:
    Buck Owens, Merle Haggard
  • Influences:
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