Country Classics

When we talk about classical country music at Bear Family Records, we mean country music from the 1940s to the 1970s, which includes the different modes of playing the Honky Tonk Sound, the Nashville Sound, and the Bakersfield Sound.

Honky Tonk Sound:

Honky Tonk Sound was created in Texas in the late 1940s, primarily in the areas where oil was mined, and was mostly represented in the local dance halls, bars and clubs, which were often very busy. To make the music audible, they began to amplify it electrically and accompanied with drums. Thematically it was often about everyday problems and the lyrics were very direct. Popular topics in the 'Honky Tonk Music' are for example ‚women‘ (Honky Tonk had mostly male performers), beer, singing and dancing. Among the most popular representatives of the 'Honky Tonk Sound‘ are Hank Williams Sr., George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Ernest Tubb, Loretta Lynn and Webb Pierce,

Nashville Sound:

The so-called 'Nashville Sound' was produced as the name implies in Nashville, Tennessee. In the 1950s, country music lost ground to Rock 'n' Roll and Pop music. The producers tried to counteract by smoothing out the 'raw' sound of Country music and for example underscored the songs with choirs. Among the most well-known and successful producers of the 'Nashville Sound‘ are Chet Atkins and Owen Bradley, who are well known for the success of artists like Jim Reeves, Skeeter Davis, Tammy Wynette, Eddy Arnold.

Bakersfield Sound:

The 'Bakersfield Sound' was created in Bakersfield, California in the late 1950s, and is strongly inspired by the classic ‚Honky Tonk Sound' and the ’Rockabilly Music' of the 1950s. The classic features of the 'Bakersfield Sounds' include the electrically amplified instruments and the hard and high-pitched guitars. Among the best known representatives of the Bakersfield Sounds include Buck Owens, Wynn Stewart and Merle Haggard.

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Country Classics

When we talk about classical country music at Bear Family Records, we mean country music from the 1940s to the 1970s, which includes the different modes of playing the Honky Tonk Sound, the Nashville Sound, and the Bakersfield Sound.

Honky Tonk Sound:

Honky Tonk Sound was created in Texas in the late 1940s, primarily in the areas where oil was mined, and was mostly represented in the local dance halls, bars and clubs, which were often very busy. To make the music audible, they began to amplify it electrically and accompanied with drums. Thematically it was often about everyday problems and the lyrics were very direct. Popular topics in the 'Honky Tonk Music' are for example ‚women‘ (Honky Tonk had mostly male performers), beer, singing and dancing. Among the most popular representatives of the 'Honky Tonk Sound‘ are Hank Williams Sr., George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Ernest Tubb, Loretta Lynn and Webb Pierce,

Nashville Sound:

The so-called 'Nashville Sound' was produced as the name implies in Nashville, Tennessee. In the 1950s, country music lost ground to Rock 'n' Roll and Pop music. The producers tried to counteract by smoothing out the 'raw' sound of Country music and for example underscored the songs with choirs. Among the most well-known and successful producers of the 'Nashville Sound‘ are Chet Atkins and Owen Bradley, who are well known for the success of artists like Jim Reeves, Skeeter Davis, Tammy Wynette, Eddy Arnold.

Bakersfield Sound:

The 'Bakersfield Sound' was created in Bakersfield, California in the late 1950s, and is strongly inspired by the classic ‚Honky Tonk Sound' and the ’Rockabilly Music' of the 1950s. The classic features of the 'Bakersfield Sounds' include the electrically amplified instruments and the hard and high-pitched guitars. Among the best known representatives of the Bakersfield Sounds include Buck Owens, Wynn Stewart and Merle Haggard.

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Ain't It Amazing, Gracie (CD)
Buck Owens & The Buckaroos: Ain't It Amazing, Gracie (CD) Art-Nr.: CDOV448

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(Omnivore Recordings) 10 tracks Throughout Omnivore Recordings' 12-year relationship with the Buck Owens Private Foundation, one request from fans came up clearly and consistently: To make Buck's releases from the late '60s, early '70s...
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In The Palm Of Your Hand (CD)
Buck Owens & The Buckaroos: In The Palm Of Your Hand (CD) Art-Nr.: CDOV447

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(Omnivore Recordings) 10 tracks Throughout the 12-year relationship between Omnivore Recordings and the Buck Owens Private Foundation, one fan request has been clear and consistent: Make Buck's releases from the late '60s and early '70s...
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Your Mother's Prayer (CD)
Buck Owens & The Buckaroos: Your Mother's Prayer (CD) Art-Nr.: CDOV436

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(Omnivore Recordings) 11 tracks
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The Kansas City Song (CD)
Buck Owens & The Buckaroos: The Kansas City Song (CD) Art-Nr.: CDOV437

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I Wouldn't Live In New York City (CD)
Buck Owens & The Buckaroos: I Wouldn't Live In New York City (CD) Art-Nr.: CDOV438

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Tall Dark Stranger (CD)
Buck Owens & The Buckaroos: Tall Dark Stranger (CD) Art-Nr.: CDOV435

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(Omnivore Recordings) 11 tracks Buck Owens #2 country album from 1969 - released for the first time on CD as it was in 1969. Mastered from original tapes with new liner notes and fan goodies. On its original release in September 1969,...
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I've Got You On My Mind Again (CD)
Buck Owens & The Buckaroos: I've Got You On My Mind Again (CD) Art-Nr.: CDOV434

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(Omnivore Recordings) 12 tracks I've Got You On My Mind Again for the first time on CD, exactly as released in 1968. Mastered from original tapes with new liner notes and fan goodies. "I've Got You On My Mind Again" was originally...
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Sweet Rosie Jones (CD)
Buck Owens & The Buckaroos: Sweet Rosie Jones (CD) Art-Nr.: CDOV433

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(Omnivore Recordings) 12 tracks Country classics - released for the first time on CD as they were in 1968. Mastered from original tapes with new liner notes and fan goodies. Originally released in 1968, Sweet Rosie Jones was Buck and His...
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The Complete Capitol Singles 1957-1975 (6-CD)
Buck Owens And His Buckaroos: The Complete Capitol Singles 1957-1975 (6-CD) Art-Nr.: CDOV392

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(Omnivore Recordings) 6-CD Jewel Cases in slipcase packaging For the first time, Omnivore Recordings, in conjunction with the Buck Owens Estate, is proud to present Buck Owens and The Buckaroos' The Complete Capitol Singles:...
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