American Songwriter

On This Day in 1964, Buck Owens Stepped Into a Hollywood Studio and Recorded His Biggest Crossover Hit—Against His Co-Writer’s Advice

Sixty-one years ago today, Buck Owens stepped into the studio to record a major hit that Harlan Howard begged him not to cut.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1965, Buck Owens Hit No. 1 With an Album Inspired by a Gas Station Slogan

The Perfect Buck Owens Album? Released in March 1965, I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail yielded Buck Owens and the Buckaroos’ sixth No. 1 single in its title track. Owens came up with the idea after seeing ...