Geatest country song in the last 30 years. Thanks Dwight for giving all of us once last chance to hear a living legend when we still had a chance. Wonderful use of the steel guitar and accordian. R.I.P. Buck!
I love this video, They are just so comfortable together...so happy in each others company....I know Dwight will forever miss such a wonderful friend and Mentor as Buck...and I will miss seing their friendship grow....Dwight has the kind of smile that lights up the whole day...and the best country singing voice...Thanks for uploading this treasure, we may never have seen this beautiful time otherwise
proud 2 b from bakersfield....i had the best time growing up there just was there 3 mo. ago loved it!!!!!!!!......also love this song good old buck!!!!!
OMG that was amazing, under the conditions you recorded it in. We should all feel privileged to be lucky enough to have heard it. Thanku so much. Kathy. New Zealand.
SUPER COUNTRY SONGS ! BRAVO AMERICAN ! BRAVO DEAR DWIGHT ! YOUR COUNTRY SONGS CREATE FANTASTIC BEAUTIFUL MOOD ! PLAYFUL AND BEAUTIFUL SONGS ! / igrivi i krasivi ! - bulgarian text / BIG, BIG, BIG THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL MOOD ! I WAIT COUNTRY CINCERTS IN SOFIA ! WITH A LOT OF LOVE FROM BULGARIA - SOFIA - EUROPE
To Dwight Yoakam: Thank you for bringing our Buck Owens back to us and re introducing a true country legend to those of us that grew up in the 1980s. Ladies and Gentlemen I give you Real Country Music.
The accordion part was by Norteño legend Flaco Jimenez in Capitol Studio C after the rest of the track was completed. Anderson describes Jimenez as “the Jimi Hendrix of Norteño accordion. Flaco just rolls with the wind. I played him the track, and he was like, ‘I know this groove,’ and started playing.” “Flaco is a one-take player. If he feels it, it’ll be perfect, right off the bat,” concurs Wakeman, who has worked with Jimenez several times since they recorded “Streets of Bakersfield.”
They're friends, and they're happy! They're having a good time, and enjoying the people around them! They're singing what's inside and sharing it with everybody. And that IS what country is all about. Always has been.
I LOVE THIS SONG N SO DOES MY MOM (but she can't understand it)!!!This song is like no other country song because it has Mexican Country rhytum. The back ground music is everyday counrty for Mexicans.
this is a polka...we northern mexicans take this style of music from germany..and we made it ours, 50 o maybe 80 years ago..and this version is awesome, polka plus some country and a little rock, a truly gem
The 1st time i heard this song I was livin in Bakersfield at the time. And i guess Buck Owens had bought a new radio station so that day for the Whole day they played this song back 2 back. No comercials No interuptions. That was the shit. Nice song even though im Not from Bakers.
I wish there were more songs like this, country with a taste of mariachi. I love this song, love mariachi music but this song gets 5 stars because of the english lyrics.
Great just Great performance !! Thanks Dwight and Buck (RIP). There are people who cant understand different kinds of music. They usually have shit inside their brains. Some people call them ignorants or simply jerks.
I listen to my fav country station out of Springfield Mo KTTS since the 1960's n now I have to turn it off aftre awhile cause everything sort of blrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs together. I don' know how to explain it but something ain' right with art now.
Let me give you a clue. How long do you think U-Tube would allow me to present this music video if the sound quality was good? I recorded this video in VHS in 1980's with no thought to the future. I am just happy that U-Tube allows me to share this iconic,Country Music video with others. And that it brings a few moments of appreciation of the special talent of Dwight and Buck and some enjoyment to viewers.
Var? There vuz a Var, I was in Mexico on vacation working with some great mexican musicians on a new type of music! .............One of the best country (tex-mex) songs of all time. Buck Owns, you are missed. Love the tacky Pontiac as well. All good stuff here!
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RIP dear Buck, and thanks for your endearing music legacy. Thank you.
Geatest country song in the last 30 years. Thanks Dwight for giving all of us once last chance to hear a living legend when we still had a chance. Wonderful use of the steel guitar and accordian. R.I.P. Buck!
missing my hometown of bakesfield, Ca. time to go back.
ACC's #7 song of '88. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx! Have a blessed Easter! RIP, brother Buck.
I love this video, They are just so comfortable together...so happy in each others company....I know Dwight will forever miss such a wonderful friend and Mentor as Buck...and I will miss seing their friendship grow....Dwight has the kind of smile that lights up the whole day...and the best country singing voice...Thanks for uploading this treasure, we may never have seen this beautiful time otherwise
That little dance he does just tickles me!
Thanks for posting this........two greats showing California how to do real music.
I used to play this tape ..lol...tape over and over...forgot how much I loved early Dwight and his Tex Mex influence.
i've watched this 147,000 times myself....... great vid.. yocum or yoakam.. thanks for sharing..
this song brings bk memories cuz i used to live in this town.
this song is very tex mex. Dwight and Buck have the best voices in county. I love it
these two make a great team, love the song, and the video
This song still puts a huge smile on my face:) I can't help it!
Classically epic song!
I love this song! My friend and I sing it at kareoke all the time!
proud 2 b from bakersfield....i had the best time growing up there just was there 3 mo. ago loved it!!!!!!!!......also love this song good old buck!!!!!
Ahh Buck and Dwight. AWESOME!
OMG that was amazing, under the conditions you recorded it in. We should all feel privileged to be lucky enough to have heard it. Thanku so much. Kathy. New Zealand.
This is where my "Little Sister" grew up...RIP Jen...
Love this.. .....You can tell they were close friends, great talents, great song and video and I love to see the part where Dwight turns around.
Yeahh buddy love my town of Bakersfield!!!
SUPER COUNTRY SONGS ! BRAVO AMERICAN ! BRAVO DEAR DWIGHT ! YOUR COUNTRY SONGS CREATE FANTASTIC BEAUTIFUL MOOD ! PLAYFUL AND BEAUTIFUL SONGS ! / igrivi i krasivi ! - bulgarian text / BIG, BIG, BIG THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL MOOD ! I WAIT COUNTRY CINCERTS IN SOFIA ! WITH A LOT OF LOVE FROM BULGARIA - SOFIA - EUROPE
To Dwight Yoakam:
Thank you for bringing our Buck Owens back to us and re introducing a true country legend to those of us that grew up in the 1980s.
Ladies and Gentlemen I give you Real Country Music.
Awesome. Dwight is fantastic. Miss Buck Owens.
genial!i love dwight!
loved it. looks like they were having fun. i heard dwight was really torn up when buck passed away,
Hey Pita, Vidal and I partied to this music when I was up there.
The accordion part was by Norteño legend Flaco Jimenez in Capitol Studio C after the rest of the track was completed. Anderson describes Jimenez as “the Jimi Hendrix of Norteño accordion. Flaco just rolls with the wind. I played him the track, and he was like, ‘I know this groove,’ and started playing.”
“Flaco is a one-take player. If he feels it, it’ll be perfect, right off the bat,” concurs Wakeman, who has worked with Jimenez several times since they recorded “Streets of Bakersfield.”
This is real country music!!!
Greetings from Norway
been thu Bakersfield a zillion times - great country music!
One of my all-time favorites. And you can see how tickled Dwight was to be singing with his "hero"..
Thank you for sharing these precious videos and interviews! :)
I love it!
@HistoryKrell understood.. it's a great vid..... thanks for u'tubing it..... we have the same tastes.. I think... :)
Amazing actor and singer. Brava, brava
RIP Buck Owens - great California country song - been to Bakersfield more times than I can count
They're friends, and they're happy! They're having a good time, and enjoying the people around them! They're singing what's inside and sharing it with everybody. And that IS what country is all about. Always has been.
Love this..
A Classic the moment it was cut...
I LOVE THIS SONG N SO DOES MY MOM (but she can't understand it)!!!This song is like no other country song because it has Mexican Country rhytum. The back ground music is everyday counrty for Mexicans.
Best Country song ever!!!!!!!!!
this song makes me feel like walking through the flea market here in El Paso Tx
wow!! i didnt even kno.. lol.. i love it!!
He has everything, the voice, the looks and those legs!!!!!!!
His idol.
I love this song
classice the two best country singer walking that street they'll giver hell
yeahh im from bakersfield.. it was a real shame when he passed, hes an icon here he really is.
I love this song even though I'm from San Bernardino.
Dwight I relate Santa Cruz Cal.born & raised.
Thank you. I have never noticed that.
@CNSBecca: Thank you for this information.
It just shows how little I really know about this.
this is a polka...we northern mexicans take this style of music from germany..and we made it ours, 50 o maybe 80 years ago..and this version is awesome, polka plus some country and a little rock, a truly gem
Awesome Song!
I love this song because i live in Bakersfield and the same town that buck owen lived ;)
I come from the streets of Bakersfield and am proud of it.
Dwight and Buck hit #1 in Billboard, 10-15-88. God bless ya, brother Buck! See ya in Heaven!
never thought i would miss Bakersfield, but oh I do I do!
@XboxSpartan05, Mexican Norteno Music has accordion.
This is since XIX Century.
There is still great country music being made. BUT, like and good music nowadays, don't expect to hear it on the radio. Dig deeper and you'll find it!
dwight and buck cant get any better than this classic
@gino066 : No. It was not on official video.
I made a mistake but could not correct it on video. . .
The 1st time i heard this song I was livin in Bakersfield at the time. And i guess Buck Owens had bought a new radio station so that day for the Whole day they played this song back 2 back. No comercials No interuptions. That was the shit. Nice song even though im Not from Bakers.
luv it from texas
@Sierra688 , polka si music from Northern Mexico, called also Norteña.
Damn takes my way the hell back, jus a youngsta
R.I.P. Buck Owens. I always see him and his son play band in Crystal Palace in Bakersfield.
went to Bakersville 2 looked at stuido Outside ok inside GREAT!
I love this song and all dwight's stuff. Who says metal guys can't be inspired by some western
I love him.
always have loved this n agrees with valerienotvalentine :)
Awesome!!!!!!!
Your right! I used to watch this one on Yahoo Videos,but they took it off.
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love it
I wish there were more songs like this, country with a taste of mariachi. I love this song, love mariachi music but this song gets 5 stars because of the english lyrics.
Gotta love living in Bakersfield.
Great just Great performance !! Thanks Dwight and Buck (RIP). There are people who cant understand different kinds of music. They usually have shit inside their brains. Some people call them ignorants or simply jerks.
I like how Mexican music's thrown in there...reminds me of 'Ring of Fire'. Good song.
@pdurf I'm not one for country music but there are the exceptions, and owens and yoakam are two of them :)
@Sierra688 , polka is influence from Germany, but is played in Northern Mexico since century XIX.
that iconic red white and blue guitar
I listen to my fav country station out of Springfield Mo KTTS since the 1960's n now I have to turn it off aftre awhile cause everything sort of blrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs together. I don' know how to explain it but something ain' right with art now.
That's my great grandpa at 00:25!!! XD
Nice!!!
Let me give you a clue. How long do you think U-Tube would allow me to present this music video if the sound quality was good? I recorded this video in VHS in 1980's with no thought to the future.
I am just happy that U-Tube allows me to share this iconic,Country Music video with others. And that it brings a few moments of appreciation of the special talent of Dwight and Buck and some enjoyment to viewers.
Wow... Dwight ROCKS those jeans......
@captainarchernx01 Thats when it sounds the best!
Woo Hoo Flaco!
Jman
Dwight is the man.
@kissklassics please tell me what is like to live in bakersfield now
grande Dwight ! Quando verrai in Italia per un concerto ??!!!
A song about but the music video was filmed in Arizona, except for the very ending where Dwight and Buck drive off under the Bakersfield sign.
@BibTZ I'm not saying that Pancho Zavaleta didn't play the song with Buck, but the track recorded on the album was done by Flaco Jimenez
it's funny to see dwight yoakam play in movies like crank and wedding crashers
Oh fuck yes!
@HistoryKrell Actually Homer Joy wrote this song
I'm not from California. I have no roots in the Mexican culture. I've never been "down and out." But I Love. This. Song.
cool video
Dwight Yocum? that was on the official video?
Var? There vuz a Var, I was in Mexico on vacation working with some great mexican musicians on a new type of music! .............One of the best country (tex-mex) songs of all time.
Buck Owns, you are missed. Love the tacky Pontiac as well. All good stuff here!