Buck Owens is the debut album on Capitol Records by Buck Owens, released in 1961. It would mark the beginning of a long association for Owens with producer Ken Nelson.

In his Allmusic review, critic Cub Koda wrote of the CD reissue "Featuring Owens' early development of the Bakersfield sound... Transfers are astonishingly crisp and clear, showing producer Ken Nelson's touch to good advantage. The sound that became the legend starts right here." - Wikipedia

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“Real country – plain and simple.”

George Strait releases his debut album on September 4, 1981. The record launched his legendary career and many call it a key album in the neo-traditional country movement that countered the pop-country trends of the time. George came 'round just in time. Listen to Strait Country by George Strait on Amazon Music ... #georgestrait #straitcountry #classiccountry #honkytonk #bakersfieldsound #westernswing #music #musicsky #musiciansky

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The Father of The Bakersfield Sound …

b. August 12, 1929 #BuckOwens #birthday #bakersfieldsound #music #musicsky #musiciansky Listen to my Buck Owens (and The Buckaroos) playlist on Amazon Music ...

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What is the Bakersfield Sound? What's an Okey? How are The Beatles connected? This little article intros the story.

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https://tonegems.com/what-is-the-bakersfield-sound/

“Real country – plain and simple.”

George Strait releases his debut album on September 4, 1981 ... Listen to Strait Country by George Strait on Amazon Music ... #georgestrait #straitcountry #classiccountry #honkytonk #bakersfieldsound #westernswing

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