This album marked the beginning of a pattern that would characterize most of Buck's LPs throughout his peak years of sixties' stardom. Each album would feature several Buck solo performances mixed with numbers showcasing the rest of his band, vocally and instrumentally. Only one of Buck's hit singles was on the album: "Kickin' Our Hearts Around", a song Wanda Jackson had written specifically for him. Over half of the album features cover versions of other artists' material. Buck sings lead on seven songs, with Don Rich singing two leads, Kenny Pierce singing one lead, and two instrumentals. The CD adds two bonus duets between Buck and Rose Maddox. This is a solid CD that should appeal to Buck's fans.
Once this CD starts spinning you won't want it to stop.Some excellent tunes by a truely amazing artist.The steel guitar work is some of the best and would leave a hole in the music if it wasn't there.No collection of country music is ever complete without Buck Owens sitting at the very top.
Buck is simply at his best on this CD. It is awesome from start to finish. "Touch Me" is the slowest of all the songs. "Saw Mill" has some very corny lyrics, but Buck makes it work. I never could stand "Diggy Liggy Lo", but now I love it after hearing Buck sing it. Don't miss out on this CD. It will become one of your most treasured CD's.
