Buck Owens ‎– The Guitar Player (LP)

Buck Owens ‎– The Guitar Player (LP)
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While Buck Owens is primarily famous for his distinctive lead vocals and chart-topping honky-tonk hits, this Capitol Records release shifts the spotlight directly onto the musicianship of the band. It heavily features Owens and his legendary guitarist and musical partner, Don Rich, trading bright, intricate guitar licks. 

The tracks bypass the heavily orchestrated strings popular in Nashville at the time, opting instead for a raw, electrified, and treble-heavy "twang". Songs like "Guitar Fandango," "Raz-Ma-Taz Polka," and "Mexican Polka" showcase the band’s lightning-fast flatpicking and seamless rhythmic cohesion.

    Music historians and fans praise the album as a masterclass in mid-century country guitar playing. It serves as historical proof that Owens and Rich were elite, highly influential guitarists, rather than just television entertainers.

     

    Label: Capitol Records

     

    Country: UK

     

    Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
    Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)