Comments on: Buck Owens: 1929-2006 http://blog.chaddickerson.com/2006/03/25/buck-owens-1929-2006/ Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:59:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Bruce Thiessen http://blog.chaddickerson.com/2006/03/25/buck-owens-1929-2006/#comment-1334 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:51:02 +0000 http://www.chaddickerson.com/blog/?p=119#comment-1334 Lloyd McGarity used to reside in Bakersfield. But it wasn’t until he moved to Alabama that I met him online and he began to cover my material, and to co-write other songs with me.

I was inspired to write this song by Homer Joy, my good friend who is on a waiting list for his second heart transplant, and the Homer Joy-penned classic, STREETS OF BAKERSFIELD that Buck Owens and Dwight Owens took to the top of the charts and won a Grammy with.

Bakersfield-sound-grounded Alabama singer/songwriter was inspired to record a cover version of my song. Then, once St. Luis producer/one-man-band, Gary LaDuke, aka GL heard it, he was inspired to remix it, making it radio-friendly and dance-floor friendly as well.

The question is, will this song inspire you, and do you think it has what it takes to climb the charts?

I’m Dr. BLT. You’re playing Triple T. I supply the TOPIC and the TUNE. You provide the TALK. After listening to the sample, let me know what you think? Will this become a Kern County Christmas classic? If yes, why? If not, why? I eagerly await your feedback in the comments section, favorable or not, as long as it’s constructive. Let me know if I can quote you on facebook as well.

It Never Snows (on the Streets of Bakersfield)

Lloyd McGarity

words and music by Bruce L Thiessen, aka Dr BLT

copyright 2010

http://www.drblt.net/music/ItNeverSnowsLMglBLTdemom.mp3

]]> By: brittanny doggett http://blog.chaddickerson.com/2006/03/25/buck-owens-1929-2006/#comment-397 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:47:42 +0000 http://www.chaddickerson.com/blog/?p=119#comment-397 i miss buck owens

]]> By: josie bell http://blog.chaddickerson.com/2006/03/25/buck-owens-1929-2006/#comment-396 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:32:03 +0000 http://www.chaddickerson.com/blog/?p=119#comment-396 i loved watching buck owens on hee haw my fav is 1969 new year episode when buck sang charlie brown on RFD channel.

]]> By: Cyril Benny http://blog.chaddickerson.com/2006/03/25/buck-owens-1929-2006/#comment-395 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:31:43 +0000 http://www.chaddickerson.com/blog/?p=119#comment-395 Dear Bruce,

I seen a 30 mins video of Buck Owens from a kid to a full
grown man, I don’t rember where on the net.

I like to have that video of Buck, do you know such links
that have this video?

Pl. help me to get this, so I can down load this
and have it for my self.

Thankyou for your time,
Cyril Benny,
cyril75@gmail.com
India.

]]> By: Dr BLT http://blog.chaddickerson.com/2006/03/25/buck-owens-1929-2006/#comment-394 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:28:43 +0000 http://www.chaddickerson.com/blog/?p=119#comment-394 Another song to add to the song shrine. It’s the worldwide release of Dr BLT’s Beatles ‘n’ Buck Love Medley.

Beatles ‘n’ Buck Love Medley
Dr BLT cover of Beatles and Buck Owens
http://www.drblt.net/music/BeatlesBuckMedDemo2.mp3

]]> By: John Downs http://blog.chaddickerson.com/2006/03/25/buck-owens-1929-2006/#comment-393 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:26:43 +0000 http://www.chaddickerson.com/blog/?p=119#comment-393 The other day I was puttering around in the driveway shooting baskets with my son and I had this rambling tune in my head. I couldn’t think of the name of the song, just the melody. I hummed it for my wife…”No!” she said, I don’t know the name of it, but I’ve heard it before. I asked someone at work…same answer. It really bothered me until I finally thought ofthe name…BUCKAROO!

I couldn’t believe it, that simple song driove me crazy. I started reading about Buck Owens and looking into who he was. More than just another country singer. I have to agreee that America, indeed the world lost a music talent the likes of which we will not see again.

I want to believe that on the day of my final voyage I will be greeted at the pearly gates by Buck Owens and Don Rich as they smile at each other and pick away at their guitars. I wish that I had paid more attention to what a gift he was while he was still alive. I never saw Buck in concert, like Chad above I only saw him on TV in Hee Haw when I was growing up.

I am going to go the Crystal Palace and take in the atmosphere and see what it might have been like. Damn I wish Icould have seen him and told himwhat great music he made.

Rest in Peace Buck and thanks,

JOHN DOWNS
Crivitz, Wisconsin

]]> By: Dr BLT http://blog.chaddickerson.com/2006/03/25/buck-owens-1929-2006/#comment-392 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:29:58 +0000 http://www.chaddickerson.com/blog/?p=119#comment-392 Hi, it’s me with an update. One of my songs about Buck has now become an unexpected internet hit, and it’s this one:

Backin Up Buck
Dr. BLT
words and music by Dr. BLT (c)2006
http://www.drblt.net/music/BackBuck.mp3

Also, Buck has continued to have a powerful influence on my writing style. See if you can notice the influence in these new Christmas songs of mine:

Christmas For Two
Dr. BLT
words and music by Dr. BLT (c) 2006
http://www.drblt.net/music/XmasForTwo.mp3

What Kind of Christmas Has This Become
Dr. BLT
words and music by Dr. BLT (c) 2006
http://www.drblt.net/music/WhatKindaXmas.mp3

Merry Christmas!

Bruce L. Thiessen
aka Dr. BLT

]]> By: Bruce Thiessen http://blog.chaddickerson.com/2006/03/25/buck-owens-1929-2006/#comment-391 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 22:10:09 +0000 http://www.chaddickerson.com/blog/?p=119#comment-391 I understand that this has become quite a popular song shrine for Buck Owens fans and I apologize for the changed song links. Here are the new ones, and I’ve even thrown in a few bonus tracks.

The Last Time I Saw Buck Owens
words and music by Dr. BLT(c)2006
http://www.drblt.net/music/lastimebuck.mp3

Four Quarters Gets Me Two Buck Songs
words and music by Dr. BLT(c)2006
http://www.drblt.net/music/fourquartersR.mp3

King of the Crystal Palace:
words and music by Dr. BLT(c)2006
http://www.drblt.net/music/kingcrystalpal.mp3

The Place He Used to Play
words and music by Dr. BLT(c)2006
http://www.drblt.net/music/theplacehe.mp3

and here’s one for Buck’s good friends, Merle:

Merle Hasn’t Lost His Fighting Side
(currently on playlist at WFMU in New York)
words and music by Dr. BLT (c)2006
http://www.drblt.net/music/MerleVeryLast.mp3

and Johnny:

The Ballad of Johnny and June
words and music by Dr. BLT(c)2006
http://www.drblt.net/music/Johnnyandjune.mp3

(We) Still Miss Someone
music/new lyrics adapted from Johnny Cash’s original
http://www.drblt.net/music/MissSomeone.mp3

Bruce
aka Dr. BLT

]]> By: Mark Tracy Owens http://blog.chaddickerson.com/2006/03/25/buck-owens-1929-2006/#comment-390 Sun, 18 Jun 2006 18:06:49 +0000 http://www.chaddickerson.com/blog/?p=119#comment-390 I just wanted to say that my band gave buck a good going away presant at the cactus club in Fort Smith Arkansas when we sang a few of his tunes to a good drunken crowd. We sang Together again, Streets of Bakersfield, and I got a tiger by the tail. Gosh folks, You should have seen them all holler! Love ya Buck. Mark Tracy Owens.

]]> By: Mark Tracy Owens http://blog.chaddickerson.com/2006/03/25/buck-owens-1929-2006/#comment-389 Sun, 18 Jun 2006 17:55:26 +0000 http://www.chaddickerson.com/blog/?p=119#comment-389 I was fortunate to be in the company of many of the musicians that worked with buck, but I never got to meet buck. I guess it just was not meant to be.. Buck, thank you for the music, and if anyone wants to talk about my years in Bakersfield and Nashville,, give me a hello,, bye buck, you kicked butt til the very end buddy…….Mark.

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