Available Now: Buck Owens and the Buckaroos 'The Complete Capitol Singles: 1957-1966' and Don Rich and the Buckaroos 'Guitar Pickin' Man'

Earlier this month, Omnivore Recordings released two collections: Buck Owens and the Buckaroos’ The Complete Capitol Singles: 1957-1966 and  Buckaroos' bandleader  Don Rich’s Guitar Pickin’ Man.  

Taken from the original mono single reels, The Complete Capitol Singles: 1957-1966  brings all 56 sides from those years including 13 #1 hits, in their original and chronological form in this double disc set.  Such  delights as "Act Naturally," "I've Got A Tiger By the Tail," and "King of Fools" evoke a nostalgia and whimsy while also reminding (or introducing) the listener  what a true talent Owens was. The album also features liner notes from Buck’s autobiography as well as an introduction by Dwight Yoakam.

Meanwhile, Owens bandleader  Rich shines on his own  on  Guitar Pickin’ Man  which features eighteen tracks including the  previously unissued Hee Haw version of the title track which was recorded in 1973 . Guitar Pickin’ Man ,  too,  features tender liner notes from Don’s sons   Vance  and  Vic Ulrich   as well as photos from their personal family collection.

There's really nothing to "pick on"  with these recordings, they're a pleasure to listen to whether you're hearing them again or for the first time. Purchase the albums  HERE.

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