Buck Owens - The Instrumental Hits of (1965) Vinyl LP • Buckaroo, Faded Love

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Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays with occasional crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases and light scuffing along opening, (front/back); back has discoloration with darker spots along opening edge. Inner-sleeve is original (Capitol ads). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and a few divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Buckaroo
2. Orange Blossom Special
3. Raz-Ma-Taz Polka
4. Faded Love
5. Bud's Bounce
6. Country Polka
7. Bile 'Em Cabbage Down
8. Steel Guitar Rag
9. A Maiden's Prayer
10. Buck's Polka
11. Country Rag
12. Mexican Polka

About The Record:

The Instrumental Hits of, by Buck Owens, is a collection that showcases the exceptional instrumental talents of Owens and his band, the Buckaroos, featuring standout performances on guitar, fiddle, steel guitar, and more across a mix of original tunes and classic covers. A unique highlight is the lead track Buckaroo, an original sparkling instrumental composed by Owens that became a signature piece in country music and remains a mandatory learning exercise for aspiring country guitarists due to its influential Telecaster-driven style. The album compiles previously released instrumental tracks from earlier works, with Buckaroo as the notable new addition, emphasizing the band's superior solo skills during Owens' peak years and contributing to the Bakersfield sound's reputation for tight, energetic combo playing. Popular selections include energetic takes on standards like Orange Blossom Special, Faded Love, Steel Guitar Rag, and A Maiden's Prayer, alongside fun polkas and rags that highlight the group's versatility. Buckaroo was a major hit single, reaching No. 1 on the country chart and No. 60 on the pop chart.