Buck Owens tackles the songwriting of Harlan Howard on this 1961 collection, presenting a tight set of songs that highlight the enduring quality of Howard's work and Owens's interpretive skills. This album showcases Owens in his early prime, a period marked by a burgeoning commercial success and a distinctive West Coast country sound.
- The album was released on August 28, 1961.
- It was released on the TNT Records label, a subsidiary of Starday Records.
- Buck Owens Sings Harlan Howard reached number 12 on Billboard's country album chart.
Buck Owens was a leading figure in the Bakersfield sound, a country subgenre known for its honky-tonk and rockabilly influences. He charted over 50 singles on the Billboard country charts, including hits like "Act Naturally" and "Tiger By The Tail."
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