BUCK vs GEORGE
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As I said above, they both had "crew cuts" during the early years.....but I don't know which one had the "first" one! www.genejones.com
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No need to say which one I like best, but just let me say either one would have to stand on the other's shoulders to kiss Don Rich's boots. And, yes, Buck does have a uniqiue voice, but just thank God in the late 50's and early 60's Marty Robbins' voice wasn't quite that unique. Plus, the only way Buck could blister a tele is with a Zippo.
That should do it.
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That should do it.
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They are two completely different styles, but different styles compete, and are compared all the time. It's a valid question.
For a few years, I think Buck was "hotter". I think that Buck could have edged out George in a very short period...say from '66-'69. Buck did all kinds of songs, but George was a ballad singer. But, when Buck lost Don, he lost his "spark". I do think that Buck could have replaced Don, but his heart just wasn't in it.
Few country performers will ever match George's longevity on the charts, though.
For a few years, I think Buck was "hotter". I think that Buck could have edged out George in a very short period...say from '66-'69. Buck did all kinds of songs, but George was a ballad singer. But, when Buck lost Don, he lost his "spark". I do think that Buck could have replaced Don, but his heart just wasn't in it.
Few country performers will ever match George's longevity on the charts, though.
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I'd have to say it's ol' Buck! As a former west coast musician I'll have to lean for him. As far as I know, George, while a great singer was never much of a song writer. Buck did it all, vocal, songwriting, and guitar playing. That was him on those old Tommy Collins records of the fifties. Does anyone know what year Terry Christofferson of whatever his last name was went to work for Buck? Buck's early stuff like Excuse Me, I think I Got A Heartache, or Under Your Spell Again and others can't be beat, EVER!!!!
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I agree with Jerry - Overall, Buck would have the edge over George. Buck's up tempo & shuffle songs were his strong points, as well as having a "recognizable" band. I think that helped his popularity. Buck handled his business & personal life a little better as well.
But - Nobody can sing a ballad like George. His phrasings are more unique than Buck's. Buck never did anything that put the chills down my neck. (Don Rich's harmony did, though)
Since the Hag came on the scene shortly after these guy's career's got going, What about adding him to the fray???
But - Nobody can sing a ballad like George. His phrasings are more unique than Buck's. Buck never did anything that put the chills down my neck. (Don Rich's harmony did, though)
Since the Hag came on the scene shortly after these guy's career's got going, What about adding him to the fray???
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Here's a quote from Dave Marsh, famous music author, and editor of the R/S record guide...
(I just happened to run across it while doing some research on Otis Clay.)<SMALL>Buck Owens was probably the greatest country artist of the '60s, and certainly the one most influenced by rock and soul.</SMALL>
Jerry, how's it going man?
In answer to your question Terry Christofferson apparently joined Buck in 1975 or 1976.
As far as I know Jerry Brightman was with buck until 1976, but Terry once emailed me and mentioned that he joined Buck in April of 1975.
Terry and Buckaroos piano/keyboard player Jim Shaw were in a 1960s surf band before they both did a stint in the Military, I've forgotten the group's name, but they do have a compialtion of their recordings on the Sundazed label, the same label that reissues the Buck Owens albums now.
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In answer to your question Terry Christofferson apparently joined Buck in 1975 or 1976.
As far as I know Jerry Brightman was with buck until 1976, but Terry once emailed me and mentioned that he joined Buck in April of 1975.
Terry and Buckaroos piano/keyboard player Jim Shaw were in a 1960s surf band before they both did a stint in the Military, I've forgotten the group's name, but they do have a compialtion of their recordings on the Sundazed label, the same label that reissues the Buck Owens albums now.
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