Im from Bakersfield born and raised ...Met Buck a few times one time at the Crystal Palace with a buddy of mine that was going through a bad breakup and he needed someone to talk to so we met at the Crystal Palace up at the bar we ate lunch and had a couple beers my buddy was pretty upset and as we were talking Buck came walking in and said " how you boys doing"?...my buddy said what he was going through and Buck pulled up a seat and talked with us for prob a half hour...it was amazing almost like he was a grandpa we hadnt seen for awhile ...we stayed there about 2 hours and when we were ready to leave I asked the bartender for the check and he said " buck said this ones on him"....It was just one of the moments that you will remember forever......after he passed I found out that he did alot for people but one of the conditions he didnt want anyone like the media to even know about it.
Wow, sounds like he was really a down-to-earth and sweet guy! I'm sorry I never had the privilege to meet him. I saw Merle in concert but never got to meet him either! Thanks for sharing that beautiful story!
The Crystal Palace is only temporarily closed due to Covid. They're currently hiring and getting ready to open back up. You all should definitely drop in for a show.
I live on the Central Coast, but I’ve been there for the Sunday, or maybe it was Saturday, Morning or brunch All you can eat buffet many times. I love and can vouched for that place being awesome in every way! And that’s coming from a guy who’s played in punk bands my whole life, but loves all kinds of music… especially real country music played how the Buck Owens, George Jones, Dwight Yoakam, Waylon Jennings, George Straight, Ernest Tubb, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, and more from those time periods of real country do/did it.
@@damienrobertson1593 Right on! Yes Sunday brunch :) I'm the same way - just love music in general. If you have links to any of your music, I'd love to listen! My music channel is @b.allison6175, but I only have three songs up at the moment. Just soft acoustic vibes.
At the beginning of September of this year I was hospitalized with Covid-19, I spent about 4 to 5 days in ICU not sure if I was going to make it , the doctors asking me if I wanted a Priest and if I wanted to be put on a ventilator if it came to that, I was scared that I would not see my children and wife again, that I was going to die alone but I fought back did what the nurses and doctors told me to do and I was well enough to be put in a regular Covid room because I was getting better. I had to sit in a chair from the time I awoke till I had to sleep, your videos have kept me company while I was convalescing in the hospital and still today. Your trips and stories kept my mind occupied with places I would love to visit and hopefully one day I will. Just want to say thank you Jeff and Sarah for making my dark days a little bit brighter.
Wow! Thank you very much for your heart warming explanation of your medical travails and thank you so much for telling us that our videos helped you through it. This it’s very rewarding to hear. We truly hope that you are over this scare! Please keep us posted on how you are doing! We mean that! Jeff & Sarah
@kywy1984 1 year ago. That was a lovely comment you had on Buck Owens. It was nice to see that you appreciated what he done for your town, many years ago. Kind Regards Elizabeth Perth Scotland.🤝🤝👍👍🤗🤗
I grew up watching Hee Haw with my family all gathered around the TV. I didn't really appreciate Buck's talent until I was an adult. Amazing video, thank you so much for all the hard work! My Sunday morning is now complete. 🙂
I really like the music video that Buck Owen & Dwight Yoakum did together, singing, 'street of Bakersfield.' Here's a fun fact for you, Dwight Yoakum could've been in The Dark Knight playing the Banker who own the bank. But reason Yoakum didn't take the role was that the day of filming, he was making a tribute album to Buck Owen. Thankyou for another great video Jeff & Sarah.🙂
6:50 I live in Bakersfield and the Crystal Palace is totally going to reopen back up it was closed because of covid and probably all the crazy road construction they had over there for the last two years.
I met Buck Owens in 2005. I had went back to visit my friends at the Henry Ford Estate that I had worked with. I ended up talking to him about my mother's record she had of his and described how he was wearing a long-sleeve shirt and he recognized the album immediately. He shook my hand and was very nice. He told me that when my friends talk to me my friends call me buck. I used to watch TV all the time to the seventies and eighties. Jeff thanks again for the wonderful memories.
I also grew up with He Haw, Buck Owens and Roy Clark. I greatly enjoyed their music and all of their show members and guests. We were a 5 member family living a far way away from this. 3 of my family members are still alive and from time to time we get together and talk about the earlier times, He Haw is always mentioned. Peace to all of their souls, Roy passed on my 55th birthday, and I still listen to Buck's and Roy's records. Buck was the pioneer of the Bakersfeild sound in Country Music and should always remain as the King of it.
When Buck was still performing at the Crystal Palace the food was fantastic. The best restaurant we ever dined at. Seriously amazing. Owens also paid to have the Bakersfield arch relocated next to the Palace.
I live in Bakersfield. When I turned 21 in 1969, I went to the Blackboard bar where Buck was performing that night. I also went to the opening night of the Palace. I went to the River theater as a kid. Thank you for bringing back so many memories.
Use to go to the shows all the time, what a blessing it was to see buck anytime we wanted. If I recall it was 5.00 to get in. They use to play it live in his radio station too when we would play, KUZZ. The Crystal Palace is still open by the way.
He is so closely associated with California that it is often forgotten he was from Texas. His musical talents are only eclipsed by his business acumen.
Another great video. It's amazing how many people he influenced in the music industry. If you could get the Beatles to record one of your songs that was saying a lot at the time.
In 2011,my estranged wife and I stopped at the Crystal palace after a long road trip on our bikes,we had dinner there that night, it's a fascinating place and there's so much history and memorbily to see and take in.....we always referred to it as the Nashville of the west......I'm sure covid and lockdowns may have been a reason for it's closure, however it's still a place of honor......great video once again jeff.....
Never really being an C/W fan, my ex at the time dragged me to an Owen's concert where Roy Clark came up and joined in. The guitar wizardry which ensued was matched only by the likes of Glen Campbell, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed. Thanks for this Jeff. You've rekindled some very fond memories.
Great show, I had a couple of buddies who went to Chico State and in the Spring, Chico use to have ' Pioneer Days'-Big time Party and Buck Owens use to play ! Everyone loved Mr. Owens.......See you next week! Stay Well!
His son Jack was a friend and coworker of mine back in the 80's. Jack never gets mentioned though he actually produced some of his father records. In fact I knew him for a few years before I learned he was Buck's son. I found out only because Buck called at work to speak to Jack while he was recording with Ringo in London.
@@wildestcowboy2668 Because he didnt live off his daddy's name. He also owned a small gas station and snack shop. Look whether you believe it or not really doesnt matter to me. But it is true. I askes him how I had known him for as long as I had without knowing that and he said because that is my daddy not me. Now his older brother Buddy had a different path. he has another older brother and a sister as well.
The streets of Bakersfield is one of my favorites...I’ve always loved the Bakersfield sound, it’s some awesome music! Thanks so much for your wonderful episode!
Thank you Jeff, loved this video. My friend used to be warm up singer sometimes there in Bakersfield (where she was raised). She was just a teenager, 16. She went on to have a band and traveled all over the West coast but never made it big.
Love this one Jeff! I have always appreciated Mr. Owens' music and unique style. Not to mention the love of my life Dwight Yoakam! Ha! Really love seeing the videos with these two great performers together. They had a wonderful friendship. Thank you lots for showing us Mr. Owens' resting place. Rest in peace Sir.
7:09 A missing part of Buck's legacy from this story regarding his connection to Bakersfield is he paid to have those "BAKERSFIELD" letters restored and put back up on a custom made arch at The Crystal Palace. Those letters originally hung at the South side of the intersection of California Avenue, and Union for decades. It was a pedestrian overpass that connected the two sides of the Bakersfield Hotel. Union Avenue was the original route through Bakersfield before the 99 freeway. The yellow arch with "BAKERSFIELD" spelled out on both sides welcomed people entering, and leaving the city when Union Avenue was the main highway through town. This intersection can be seen in a clip from "Any Which Way You Can" with Clint Eastwood.
Hubby and I stopped by his grave last time we went to LA to see the kids, (last spring). I didn't realize Bonnie was buried in there with him, as usual, your videos are full of insight and trivia. Thanks for the cool video, I can resume my Sunday now :)
I loved Buck @ Bonnie Owens BOTH of them were wonderful singers. Two great entertainers. May they both RIP FOREVER. ELIZABETH SCOTLAND XXXXXXX ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Awesome video. Thank you. Years ago when I was purchasing a couple of plots, the funeral director had offered me the option to purchase that mausoleum he said it belonged to Buck Owens and that he was selling it. It was in the hundreds of thousands. So really not sure if he had planned to be somewhere else. But he sooned passed away. Maybe someone can shed more light on this. Also at the Cystal Palace my family were there and he made mention of my father in law Earl Shelton " thats the son of a bi..h who beat me out of the front page of the NY Times" You can see my father in law on you tube " weedpatch camp" the Grapes of wrath was about that camp.
Jeff, I got to say this is one of your best videos. Hee Haw sure was great as a kid, and thoes corny jokes in-between music sets by Buck & Roy sure we're some thing.Wish they would keep the Crystal Palace open so more country music history could be made by up & coming artist & the legends like Buck. Rest in peace Buck & thank you for the music.🤠👍🇺🇸
The old recording studio was purchased by Lead Singer of the Bakersfield Rock Band "KORN" Jonathan Davis and has been update and is still in use as a recording Studio.
WOW, that is an unusual, burial situation... I recall Buck with Roy, a very talented duo. It's a shame about the closing of his Crystal Palace. Quite a list of well-known people performed there. 👏 Thank you, for including that story of Buck entertaining his fans who had come a distance to see him, especially since he wasn't feeling well. It's a lovely thought to leave us with.👏🤠🙏🏼
Oh my, I didn’t know the Crystal Palace is closed. I hope either the family or other country artists will step in and preserve this important piece of country music’s history. Thanks so much for adding Buck Owen’s to your video list and keeping his memory alive. God bless you and safe travels. …..Russell D.
They are trying to reopen it. Due to the pandemic, it was closed and management is trying to reopen it. They recently had a hiring fair to staff the restaurant with it servers, hostesses, bartenders and other employees. No date on when it will reopen.
Fantastic video Jeff, Buck was one of my favorites. His music rode all over the country with me for the 35 years that I drove truck. He is definitely a country legend in my book, thanks buddy 👍
I really appreciate how you present stories on topics that are what I would call tertiary. Because of your video I now have another destination where I can visit, learn, and add to the quality of my life. Thank you.
So beautiful 🍀 Thank you Sarah and Jeff for inviting us 🇺🇸 You are the very best, yes indeed 🌷 Your choice of music 🎶 is truly lovely ☺️ What a wonderful sound, the guitar 🎸 Bonnie was a lucky woman in love 🥰 and with her precious children 🌻🥑🍒🍎🍐 Learning so much by being with you and your family 🫒🥐🧀🧇🥞🍟🍕🍧 Happy Easter 🐣🐇🐰
I grew up in Bakersfield as a kid and lived right up the street from Bucks radio station. I remember his Cadillac being parked out front and I would just stare at it in awe of all the horns cow hides dingle dangles and such. He would always tell me to work hard and someday I could get a Cadillac just like it. Later after my high school years I would chat with him at the Crystal palace and he said he remembered me when I was a kid. I was serving in Iraq when I heard of the news that he had passed, really hit me hard and never really got over it. He inspired me to become a musician which I still do to this day. Thanks Buck for Everything you're missed. Thanks for sharing this
You did justice to Buck, "The King of Bakersfield". My grandmother had us watch HeeHaw, she loved that show, as do I. I travel thru there monthly and have done so for over a half dozen years. One of the top things on my bucket list is the Crystal Palace. I looked it up, and it is listed as temporarily closed. So hopefully it will re-open. I also looked up the Beetles and "Act Naturally", I did not know before your video. For the record, I got a place up at Pine Flat-California Hot Springs and I live and work in Los Angeles. One of Buck's X wives lives there. I don't know which one, though I could find out in one phone call; I wouldn't put it here. Right now, it is being threatened by the Windy Fire. Anyway, thank you, wonderful video! Suggestions are: Anything with Buck Owens, Dwight Yoakam, California Hot Springs-Pine Flat, White River (the town, there were multiple shootouts there historically, the river had some placer prospecting), Camp Nelson, Johnsondale (lumber mill), or anything in that area. There were also some Indian troubles that are still talked about in that area that mainstream history glosses over and/or doesn't mention.
Buck Owens was my best singer growing up,at the end of his career I saw his health was failing but Buck's biggest lost in life was when he lost Don Rich in a motorcycle accident both you R.I.P. PS I enjoy listening to country classic always having Buck's songs lots of them on my Playlist thanking you very much for putting on so many number one hits for me and family to enjoy,whether it was country, gospel,Christmas or instrumental your music was great
Thanks for sharing. Around 2000 I saw a tv documentary on his life. I became fascinated with his music and Bakersfield sound. I bought a TELECASTER because of him. The next summer , me and the missus decided to vacation a week in LA. Flew from Omaha. First stop? i rented a car and drove to BAKERSFIELD. I had made reservations months and months prior to see a show on a weekend at the Crystal Palace, and a room at the hotel next door. Place opens up, We are the only ones at the door, hours before the show. Holding my Carnegie Hall live LP hoping to get an autograph that night. As we checked in at door, the hostess says, Sorry to inform you, but Buck called in sick tonite, and he never calls in sick. I was floored. Totally disappointed, but watched his band. I remember a couple saying how they were disappointed , driving 2 hours away. I flew from Omaha, but it is what it is. I did contact the Crystal Palace when i got home via email. Told them had good time, but missed not seeing Buck. A week later, unexpectedly, i get an autographed 8X10 pic of Buck in the mail from the Palace. Was sad when he passed away. A true legend and pioneer.
Never know Buck past away. Very sad news. Any Fans travel miles miles away got last time see Buck. Once life time. Buck love his Fans . I use watch on Hee Haw Tv show back early 1970s lots great memories lane Thank You. God Bless Buck up in heaven now. All his classic hits songs and albums though years. Thank You
I truly loved the sight of the Bakersfield Sign. It was originally located over Union Street, just south of California Ave. The Bakersfield Inn, located on the West side of Union Ave (the former U.S. Highway 99), expanded by building a satellite wing on the eastern side. The arch was built as a footbridge across the busy highway to connect the satellite to the main hotel. In 1972, I went to a conference held at the Bakersfield Inn. Crossed that bridge several times. In 1992, after returning from 3 years overseas, I planned an overnight stop in Bakersfield. I was very depressed to find the hotel and arch abandoned and fenced off. Sad. Different subject, Jeff. Not long ago, I came across a Wikipedia article that had a link to the Ceres, CA, article. In it, it says that a Jeff Benziger was appointed editor of the CERES COURIER in 1987. Are you one in the same?
Great video with history and back stories of Buck Owens! Wish the TV still had "Hee Haw " to enjoy Buck's talent and the other stars who performed with Buck over the years!
Thank you for the tour on one of my favorite singers, Buck Owens. I recall when Buck, Rich and the buckaroos came on live TV out of Bakersfield. My Grandfather who didn't speak English, asking me to turn the TV to the Buck Owens show whenever it came on, he enjoyed the sound of Country music.
Awesome Episode. As a Musician myself i am always interested in Music History and Nostalgia. Very cool and informative Upload. You Guys never disappoint and always come up with fresh Stuff. Happy Sunday and upcoming Week to you :)
My MOMMA , My SON & My DAD are all buried @ GREENLAWN SOUTHWEST ! And Way Back In The-Day ; My Momma & My Auntie(glenda) were Roommates with Bonnie , in Oildale on " BELLE" street . My Momma told me they all use to hang-out ; "THE BLACKBOARD" - a local honkytonk !!!GREAT VIDEO JEFF !!!
I am a native Californian 58 years old, and had never been to Bakersfield until last year, 2020. I was sad to see the Crystal Palace closed. I was also a great Fan of Buck Owns, and of Hee Haw. Im of Mexican decent, but it's amazing how that show transcended cultured, because i had many friends that watched. He and Roy were wonderful and oh so talented. My husband and i were so impressed with tge lovely people of Bakersfield that we are seriously thinking of moving there. Bakersfield may be in California, but it's nothing like the towns 2 hous south or 4 hours north! Its like a transplanted Texas small town, and I love it! ❤❤❤🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
I was lucky enough to see Buck and Dwight at the Crystal Palace. Amazingly fun experience. Bakersfield was a side trip after visiting the Roy Roger's museum. A life long dream not unlike your mom and Graceland. My husband refused to stop at RR museum but stopped for gas across the street. Talk about painful but so grateful to have the opportunity later in life.
Used to watch Hee Haw with my grandma 🥰 Thank you Jeff and Sarah for all you do! My husband and I look forward to your new videos and it was wonderful meeting you both yesterday in Costco!! 👍🏼👍🏼😊
Excellent!!! I was fortunate to have visited before it closed. You provided great information and the story at the end is a true testimonial to the class act that Buck Owens was. Side note: The heart knows what it needs and the word divorce isn't in the equation. Again, the class act loved big.
Been to the Crystal Palace many times to see Buck. I live in Arizona but the majority of my family still resides in Bakersfield. On my yearly visit to Bakersfield I never missed a chance to go to see Buck play. I was so glad when he purchased than big Bakersfield sign and kept it from being demolished. For nearly 30 years I lived in the Chandler Arizona area my Buck had spent some time in Chandler Heights years and years before in the cotton fields back before he had reached California. At one of his shows in the audience I mentioned I was from Chandler and he remembered that place and asked me if it was still there. Back when he was there it was nothing but a little hole in the wall town nothing but Agriculture and bars. Now it’s quite a huge city.
@@jbenziggy Well you’re not missing much. Unless of course you like crowded towns with lots of freeways, people, and shopping centers on every corner. When I first moved there in 87 we were in a tiny little subdivision out in the boondocks with nothing but agriculture and foothills that surrounded us. It is now businesses, condos, and homes everywhere. Me and the wife moved out in 2005 to get away from it all. Now for the time being I am back stuck in Phoenix. Would like to get back to Bakersfield, back to where I grew up. Bakersfield definitely has its ups and downs as well but that’s where my family is. Thank you so much for posting the video regarding Buck by the way. And your other videos as well. I just discovered you yesterday and subscribed to your videos ‘channel’. I find them very interesting.
Jeff , the details you give your videos is amazing. So much information and great clips of Buck. What a legend he was! He created the Bakersfield sound. My brother sent me this information from the past: You know Buck used to go walk around the Hot Rod Reunion in Bakersfield, My wife and I saw him and I wish I had taken a photo of him, I know the NHRA National Dragster newspaper had photos and a story about him at the time, he had been going to the Bakersfield drags for years! In fact on Friday nights during the reunion they have dragsters and restored drag cars all over Bakersfield hot spots, hotels, restaurants, IN-N-OUT etc. and there are always a couple over at Buck’s Crystal Palace, his son Buddy runs it now, very cool. (Before its closure) What a great guy Buck was!
Thank you very much, Diane. I heard Buck was very down to earth and friendly with all of his fans. It was his humble upbringing, I am sure. Unfortunately I never once went inside the Crystal Palace, probably since it was a bar and my late wife frowned upon those kind of places. Knowing Buck performed there every weekend adds to my level of regret of not making a point to see him there.
Very cool. My parents were big Buck Owens fan and always listened to him in their car so I know many songs by heart. Thanks for the video! I've been to Crystal Palace several times.
Oh, I can see/ hear Buck shining down on you. You spoke so spot on about him and his life . I'm a country gal who watched Heeee Hawwww for years. Thanks for this dash down memory lane. 👏 Tiger by the Tail !!!
Really enjoyed this video Jeff as usual. Brilliant i used to watch him on hee haw when I first moved to America in the mid eighties. And I loved the duet he did with Dwight Yoakam the streets of Bakersfield. Thanks man.
Beautiful video! I don't know the exact details, but Buck Owens and some other big names of the day, recorded personal performances on tape for Apollo astronauts to listen to on their way to the Moon. They would have listened to them on those little cassette players like we see floating around in the movie "Apollo 13". The recordings had little hellos and hat-tips to the astronauts on their trip, most of whom adored country music.
Thank you for such a fine video of Buck Owens ! He deserves to be remembered in a good light. I remember I was very young when the Hee Haw Show started - I always thought the show was ahead of it's time.
As a kid, he was always a favorite of mine. Later in my teens, we would cruise Van Nuys Blvd in the San Fernando Valley rocking to classic Buck. What a talent!
6-3-2022:Thsnk you so much, you brought back great memories of times gone by for me, and my family. Buck, Bonnie Merle Ray the Buckaroos were all us country folks in the San Joaquin Valley's claim to fame from the 50's thru the 90"s, as things began to change in society. Thanks for this walk down memory lane 😘
Hello Jeff, Thanks for sharing the memories of Buck Owens and showing his resting place. Will never forget his Music and Entertainment. Have a Wonderful day 🌞
I am watching this video in October 2023. I googled the Crystal Palace and it appears to be back open! Thanks for such wonderfully shot videos with great historal background! Keep up the good work!
My dad put a freeze plug in a guys car for my first guitar.i was 12 and everytime I heard the hee haw music I come running with my guitar and play along with buck .I still love that Bakersfield sound
I remember him on Hee Haw. I enjoyed that show. I like the decorative guitars on the doors of his mausoleum. Thank you for also showing the Buck Owens related sights in Bakersfield.
My daddy's absolute favorite singer! I grew up on Hee Haw and that red, white, and blue guitar. It was a happy day when I got to finally take him and my mom to see the Crystal Palace! He loved it! The museum was wonderful! They also had the best food! It was getting too late and we couldn't stay to see Dwight Yoakam. We had also tried to find Buck's mausoleum, but that local cemetery is a chain, and of course we tromped through the wrong one. UGH! So everyone be aware that you have to check which campus of that cemetery he is in--the newer one with the pond! Very helpful to show that! xoxo
Im from Bakersfield born and raised ...Met Buck a few times one time at the Crystal Palace with a buddy of mine that was going through a bad breakup and he needed someone to talk to so we met at the Crystal Palace up at the bar we ate lunch and had a couple beers my buddy was pretty upset and as we were talking Buck came walking in and said " how you boys doing"?...my buddy said what he was going through and Buck pulled up a seat and talked with us for prob a half hour...it was amazing almost like he was a grandpa we hadnt seen for awhile ...we stayed there about 2 hours and when we were ready to leave I asked the bartender for the check and he said " buck said this ones on him"....It was just one of the moments that you will remember forever......after he passed I found out that he did alot for people but one of the conditions he didnt want anyone like the media to even know about it.
Wow, sounds like he was really a down-to-earth and sweet guy! I'm sorry I never had the privilege to meet him. I saw Merle in concert but never got to meet him either! Thanks for sharing that beautiful story!
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Awesome story you shared. Thanks so much. 👏
Thank you Frank Thomas for sharing your beautiful and very emotional story and journey through your life 🥀🪹🍃
Happy Easter to you and your family 💐
@@claudettedelphis6476 thank you Claudette Happy Easter to you as well .
The Crystal Palace is only temporarily closed due to Covid. They're currently hiring and getting ready to open back up. You all should definitely drop in for a show.
I live on the Central Coast, but I’ve been there for the Sunday, or maybe it was Saturday, Morning or brunch All you can eat buffet many times. I love and can vouched for that place being awesome in every way! And that’s coming from a guy who’s played in punk bands my whole life, but loves all kinds of music… especially real country music played how the Buck Owens, George Jones, Dwight Yoakam, Waylon Jennings, George Straight, Ernest Tubb, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, and more from those time periods of real country do/did it.
@@damienrobertson1593 Right on! Yes Sunday brunch :) I'm the same way - just love music in general. If you have links to any of your music, I'd love to listen! My music channel is @b.allison6175, but I only have three songs up at the moment. Just soft acoustic vibes.
@@damienrobertson1593you have an excellent taste in music in my opinion!
It's for sale right now in July 2024
I think the Crystal Palace is set to re-open in November. It's not forever closed. I enjoyed this week's episode.
Oh thank goodness, it was such a beautiful place!
Ong? Holy shit :D
Great! I look forward to going there again.
Yep that's what I hear too
Yup! Their Facebook page says they’re planning on reopening sometime in November.
At the beginning of September of this year I was hospitalized with Covid-19, I spent about 4 to 5 days in ICU not sure if I was going to make it , the doctors asking me if I wanted a Priest and if I wanted to be put on a ventilator if it came to that, I was scared that I would not see my children and wife again, that I was going to die alone but I fought back did what the nurses and doctors told me to do and I was well enough to be put in a regular Covid room because I was getting better. I had to sit in a chair from the time I awoke till I had to sleep, your videos have kept me company while I was convalescing in the hospital and still today. Your trips and stories kept my mind occupied with places I would love to visit and hopefully one day I will. Just want to say thank you Jeff and Sarah for making my dark days a little bit brighter.
Wow! Thank you very much for your heart warming explanation of your medical travails and thank you so much for telling us that our videos helped you through it. This it’s very rewarding to hear. We truly hope that you are over this scare! Please keep us posted on how you are doing! We mean that! Jeff & Sarah
@@jbenziggy I sure will and thank you guys again for the great content!
I’m from Bakersfield. It’s always good to see videos about our town and the legend Buck Owens.
That’s just a few blocks from my home. He did a lot of things that promoted our town. May he Rest In Peace.
@kywy1984 1 year ago. That was a lovely comment you had on Buck Owens. It was nice to see that you appreciated what he done for your town, many years ago. Kind Regards Elizabeth Perth Scotland.🤝🤝👍👍🤗🤗
I grew up watching Hee Haw with my family all gathered around the TV. I didn't really appreciate Buck's talent until I was an adult. Amazing video, thank you so much for all the hard work! My Sunday morning is now complete. 🙂
Hee Haw is still running here in the evenings in The Kansas City area.
@@jerrysullivan8424 , i used to watch the reruns on the country Channel until we got rid of cable☹
Me, too, my grandfather loved that show or was that woman's name to play the banjo Pearl or something like that?
Yes indeed 💐🎁💖🎸
That is a man that appreciated his fans. R.I.P. Buck.
Yes he did. He would stand at the door and shake everyone’s hand as they left and thanked them for coming.
I really like the music video that Buck Owen & Dwight Yoakum did together, singing, 'street of Bakersfield.' Here's a fun fact for you, Dwight Yoakum could've been in The Dark Knight playing the Banker who own the bank. But reason Yoakum didn't take the role was that the day of filming, he was making a tribute album to Buck Owen.
Thankyou for another great video Jeff & Sarah.🙂
I agree with you! Buck & Dwight's video "Streets of Bakersfield" is timeless.👍🤠🇺🇸
That is a great Video with Flaco Jimenez on accordion!
Streets of Bakersfield strikes a chord with anyone who feels unappreciated and lonely in midsize town anywhere!
Streets of Bakersfield truly an American classics, And Hee Haw is what I grew up on, still love it today
What a great tribute to buck Owens !
They love him in Bakersfield. Very talented guy.
6:50 I live in Bakersfield and the Crystal Palace is totally going to reopen back up it was closed because of covid and probably all the crazy road construction they had over there for the last two years.
I met Buck Owens in 2005. I had went back to visit my friends at the Henry Ford Estate that I had worked with. I ended up talking to him about my mother's record she had of his and described how he was wearing a long-sleeve shirt and he recognized the album immediately. He shook my hand and was very nice. He told me that when my friends talk to me my friends call me buck. I used to watch TV all the time to the seventies and eighties. Jeff thanks again for the wonderful memories.
I also grew up with He Haw, Buck Owens and Roy Clark. I greatly enjoyed their music and all of their show members and guests. We were a 5 member family living a far way away from this. 3 of my family members are still alive and from time to time we get together and talk about the earlier times, He Haw is always mentioned. Peace to all of their souls, Roy passed on my 55th birthday, and I still listen to Buck's and Roy's records. Buck was the pioneer of the Bakersfeild sound in Country Music and should always remain as the King of it.
When Buck was still performing at the Crystal Palace the food was fantastic. The best restaurant we ever dined at. Seriously amazing.
Owens also paid to have the Bakersfield arch relocated next to the Palace.
I live in Bakersfield. When I turned 21 in 1969, I went to the Blackboard bar where Buck was performing that night. I also went to the opening night of the Palace. I went to the River theater as a kid. Thank you for bringing back so many memories.
Those musical notes are the first line from his hit song, ' I've Got A Tiger By The Tail'-Love it!
As always, nice bio, Jeff! Sad to see his palace and recording studio abandoned now. 😞
Use to go to the shows all the time, what a blessing it was to see buck anytime we wanted. If I recall it was 5.00 to get in. They use to play it live in his radio station too when we would play, KUZZ. The Crystal Palace is still open by the way.
He is so closely associated with California that it is often forgotten he was from Texas. His musical talents are only eclipsed by his business acumen.
Another great video. It's amazing how many people he influenced in the music industry. If you could get the Beatles to record one of your songs that was saying a lot at the time.
In 2011,my estranged wife and I stopped at the Crystal palace after a long road trip on our bikes,we had dinner there that night, it's a fascinating place and there's so much history and memorbily to see and take in.....we always referred to it as the Nashville of the west......I'm sure covid and lockdowns may have been a reason for it's closure, however it's still a place of honor......great video once again jeff.....
Never really being an C/W fan, my ex at the time dragged me to an Owen's concert where Roy Clark came up and joined in. The guitar wizardry which ensued was matched only by the likes of Glen Campbell, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed. Thanks for this Jeff. You've rekindled some very fond memories.
Probably should have kept that x
ONE OF MY FAVORITE COUNTRY SINGERS.........STILL LOVE HIM IN 2021
Loved his music. It's sad to see the Palace and the old Recording Studio shut down. He was a C&W legend, and will never be forgotten.
I will never forget he has beautiful music.👍
I sure to watch he shows back in 1975.😪👍 I am now 61
Great show, I had a couple of buddies who went to Chico State and in the Spring, Chico use to have ' Pioneer Days'-Big time Party and Buck Owens use to play ! Everyone loved Mr. Owens.......See you next week! Stay Well!
His son Jack was a friend and coworker of mine back in the 80's. Jack never gets mentioned though he actually produced some of his father records. In fact I knew him for a few years before I learned he was Buck's son. I found out only because Buck called at work to speak to Jack while he was recording with Ringo in London.
That's a lie
@@wildestcowboy2668 Nope absolutely true
@@driverdick2 if it is why would a son of bucks be working a Mickey mouse job like that?
@@wildestcowboy2668 Because he didnt live off his daddy's name. He also owned a small gas station and snack shop. Look whether you believe it or not really doesnt matter to me. But it is true. I askes him how I had known him for as long as I had without knowing that and he said because that is my daddy not me. Now his older brother Buddy had a different path. he has another older brother and a sister as well.
@@driverdick2 I believe u now. Could he sing good? Not sound like buck but just sing good?
The streets of Bakersfield is one of my favorites...I’ve always loved the Bakersfield sound, it’s some awesome music! Thanks so much for your wonderful episode!
You are very welcome! Thanks for the nice words!
Thank you Jeff, loved this video. My friend used to be warm up singer sometimes there in Bakersfield (where she was raised). She was just a teenager, 16. She went on to have a band and traveled all over the West coast but never made it big.
Love this one Jeff! I have always appreciated Mr. Owens' music and unique style. Not to mention the love of my life Dwight Yoakam! Ha! Really love seeing the videos with these two great performers together. They had a wonderful friendship. Thank you lots for showing us Mr. Owens' resting place. Rest in peace Sir.
When ever I heard that twang come on! I would always turn it up! RIP: Buck!
7:09 A missing part of Buck's legacy from this story regarding his connection to Bakersfield is he paid to have those "BAKERSFIELD" letters restored and put back up on a custom made arch at The Crystal Palace. Those letters originally hung at the South side of the intersection of California Avenue, and Union for decades. It was a pedestrian overpass that connected the two sides of the Bakersfield Hotel. Union Avenue was the original route through Bakersfield before the 99 freeway. The yellow arch with "BAKERSFIELD" spelled out on both sides welcomed people entering, and leaving the city when Union Avenue was the main highway through town. This intersection can be seen in a clip from "Any Which Way You Can" with Clint Eastwood.
Hubby and I stopped by his grave last time we went to LA to see the kids, (last spring). I didn't realize Bonnie was buried in there with him, as usual, your videos are full of insight and trivia. Thanks for the cool video, I can resume my Sunday now :)
Love the story Jeff! Hope we don't lose all our history
Great Job.!!
Thankyou for you Music Mr. Owens.! RIP.🙏
I loved Buck @ Bonnie Owens BOTH of them were wonderful singers. Two great entertainers. May they both RIP FOREVER. ELIZABETH SCOTLAND XXXXXXX ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Elizabeth! Amazing to hear others across the pond enjoyed Buck’s music!
Awesome video. Thank you.
Years ago when I was purchasing a couple of plots, the funeral director had offered me the option to purchase that mausoleum he said it belonged to Buck Owens and that he was selling it. It was in the hundreds of thousands.
So really not sure if he had planned to be somewhere else. But he sooned passed away.
Maybe someone can shed more light on this.
Also at the Cystal Palace my family were there and he made mention of my father in law Earl Shelton " thats the son of a bi..h who beat me out of the front page of the NY Times"
You can see my father in law on you tube " weedpatch camp" the Grapes of wrath was about that camp.
I live in Bakersfield and I visit this grave every so often! It’s a pretty gravesite and it’s one of my favorites :) R.I.P. Buck Owens
Jeff, I got to say this is one of your best videos. Hee Haw sure was great as a kid, and thoes corny jokes in-between music sets by Buck & Roy sure we're some thing.Wish they would keep the Crystal Palace open so more country music history could be made by up & coming artist & the legends like Buck. Rest in peace Buck & thank you for the music.🤠👍🇺🇸
The old recording studio was purchased by Lead Singer of the Bakersfield Rock Band "KORN" Jonathan Davis and has been update and is still in use as a recording Studio.
I wish you could have gone inside, they have alot of interesting artifacts. I hope you get to go to Hanford CA. Alot of history up to 99 hwy.
I always loved Buck Owens and Roy Clark in Hee-Haw. What a great talent! Those days are forever gone.
Yes but they are captured on video stock thank goodness!
Very interesting.The Crystal Palace looked like a place to have a great time.Thanks Jeff for another well done production🌟
WOW, that is an unusual, burial situation... I recall Buck with Roy, a very talented duo. It's a shame about the closing of his Crystal Palace. Quite a list of well-known people performed there. 👏 Thank you, for including that story of Buck entertaining his fans who had come a distance to see him, especially since he wasn't feeling well. It's a lovely thought to leave us with.👏🤠🙏🏼
Oh my, I didn’t know the Crystal Palace is closed. I hope either the family or other country artists will step in and preserve this important piece of country music’s history. Thanks so much for adding Buck Owen’s to your video list and keeping his memory alive. God bless you and safe travels. …..Russell D.
It is closed as temporary. I looked it up.
They are trying to reopen it. Due to the pandemic, it was closed and management is trying to reopen it. They recently had a hiring fair to staff the restaurant with it servers, hostesses, bartenders and other employees. No date on when it will reopen.
Fantastic video Jeff, Buck was one of my favorites. His music rode all over the country with me for the 35 years that I drove truck. He is definitely a country legend in my book, thanks buddy 👍
I really appreciate how you present stories on topics that are what I would call tertiary. Because of your video I now have another destination where I can visit, learn, and add to the quality of my life. Thank you.
Look forward to your videos every Sunday. Relaxing and informative. Love them ❤
So beautiful 🍀
Thank you Sarah and Jeff for inviting us 🇺🇸
You are the very best, yes indeed 🌷
Your choice of music 🎶 is truly lovely ☺️
What a wonderful sound, the guitar 🎸
Bonnie was a lucky woman in love 🥰 and with her precious children 🌻🥑🍒🍎🍐
Learning so much by being with you and your family 🫒🥐🧀🧇🥞🍟🍕🍧
Happy Easter 🐣🐇🐰
Happy Easter to you, too, Claudette!
I wasn’t a big country music fan but I liked watching Buck Owens and Roy Clark on Hee Haw every week when I was a kid.
I grew up in Bakersfield as a kid and lived right up the street from Bucks radio station. I remember his Cadillac being parked out front and I would just stare at it in awe of all the horns cow hides dingle dangles and such. He would always tell me to work hard and someday I could get a Cadillac just like it. Later after my high school years I would chat with him at the Crystal palace and he said he remembered me when I was a kid. I was serving in Iraq when I heard of the news that he had passed, really hit me hard and never really got over it. He inspired me to become a musician which I still do to this day. Thanks Buck for Everything you're missed. Thanks for sharing this
Buck was one of the best & befriended the best musicians in the world. We all miss him. So sorry to hear his venue closed.
You did justice to Buck, "The King of Bakersfield".
My grandmother had us watch HeeHaw, she loved that show, as do I.
I travel thru there monthly and have done so for over a half dozen years. One of the top things on my bucket list is the Crystal Palace. I looked it up, and it is listed as temporarily closed. So hopefully it will re-open.
I also looked up the Beetles and "Act Naturally", I did not know before your video.
For the record, I got a place up at Pine Flat-California Hot Springs and I live and work in Los Angeles. One of Buck's X wives lives there. I don't know which one, though I could find out in one phone call; I wouldn't put it here.
Right now, it is being threatened by the Windy Fire.
Anyway, thank you, wonderful video!
Suggestions are: Anything with Buck Owens, Dwight Yoakam, California Hot Springs-Pine Flat, White River (the town, there were multiple shootouts there historically, the river had some placer prospecting), Camp Nelson, Johnsondale (lumber mill), or anything in that area. There were also some Indian troubles that are still talked about in that area that mainstream history glosses over and/or doesn't mention.
Buck Owens was my best singer growing up,at the end of his career I saw his health was failing but Buck's biggest lost in life was when he lost Don Rich in a motorcycle accident both you R.I.P.
PS I enjoy listening to country classic always having Buck's songs lots of them on my Playlist thanking you very much for putting on so many number one hits for me and family to enjoy,whether it was country, gospel,Christmas or instrumental your music was great
Thanks for sharing. Around 2000 I saw a tv documentary on his life. I became fascinated with his music and Bakersfield sound. I bought a TELECASTER because of him. The next summer , me and the missus decided to vacation a week in LA. Flew from Omaha. First stop? i rented a car and drove to BAKERSFIELD. I had made reservations months and months prior to see a show on a weekend at the Crystal Palace, and a room at the hotel next door. Place opens up, We are the only ones at the door, hours before the show. Holding my Carnegie Hall live LP hoping to get an autograph that night. As we checked in at door, the hostess says, Sorry to inform you, but Buck called in sick tonite, and he never calls in sick. I was floored. Totally disappointed, but watched his band. I remember a couple saying how they were disappointed , driving 2 hours away. I flew from Omaha, but it is what it is. I did contact the Crystal Palace when i got home via email. Told them had good time, but missed not seeing Buck. A week later, unexpectedly, i get an autographed 8X10 pic of Buck in the mail from the Palace. Was sad when he passed away. A true legend and pioneer.
Never know Buck past away. Very sad news. Any Fans travel miles miles away got last time see Buck. Once life time. Buck love his Fans . I use watch on Hee Haw Tv show back early 1970s lots great memories lane Thank You. God Bless Buck up in heaven now. All his classic hits songs and albums though years. Thank You
I truly loved the sight of the Bakersfield Sign. It was originally located over Union Street, just south of California Ave. The Bakersfield Inn, located on the West side of Union Ave (the former U.S. Highway 99), expanded by building a satellite wing on the eastern side. The arch was built as a footbridge across the busy highway to connect the satellite to the main hotel.
In 1972, I went to a conference held at the Bakersfield Inn. Crossed that bridge several times. In 1992, after returning from 3 years overseas, I planned an overnight stop in Bakersfield. I was very depressed to find the hotel and arch abandoned and fenced off. Sad.
Different subject, Jeff. Not long ago, I came across a Wikipedia article that had a link to the Ceres, CA, article. In it, it says that a Jeff Benziger was appointed editor of the CERES COURIER in 1987. Are you one in the same?
Great video with history and back stories of Buck Owens! Wish the TV still had "Hee Haw " to enjoy Buck's talent and the other stars who performed with Buck over the years!
What an interesting story!! Thank you Jeff. I knew of Owens and his music but not much about his life.
Thank you for the tour on one of my favorite singers, Buck Owens. I recall when Buck, Rich and the buckaroos came on live TV out of Bakersfield. My Grandfather who didn't speak English, asking me to turn the TV to the Buck Owens show whenever it came on, he enjoyed the sound of Country music.
Ah, bless your grandfather! Thanks for telling us about him!
Awesome Episode. As a Musician myself i am always interested in Music History and Nostalgia. Very cool and informative Upload. You Guys never disappoint and always come up with fresh Stuff. Happy Sunday and upcoming Week to you :)
My MOMMA , My SON & My DAD are all buried @ GREENLAWN SOUTHWEST ! And Way Back In The-Day ; My Momma & My Auntie(glenda) were Roommates with Bonnie , in Oildale on " BELLE" street . My Momma told me they all use to hang-out ; "THE BLACKBOARD" - a local honkytonk !!!GREAT VIDEO JEFF !!!
So sad that everything is closed and shuttered! I pray for a Bakersfield Revival!
I am a native Californian 58 years old, and had never been to Bakersfield until last year, 2020. I was sad to see the Crystal Palace closed. I was also a great Fan of Buck Owns, and of Hee Haw. Im of Mexican decent, but it's amazing how that show transcended cultured, because i had many friends that watched. He and Roy were wonderful and oh so talented. My husband and i were so impressed with tge lovely people of Bakersfield that we are seriously thinking of moving there. Bakersfield may be in California, but it's nothing like the towns 2 hous south or 4 hours north! Its like a transplanted Texas small town, and I love it! ❤❤❤🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
I was lucky enough to see Buck and Dwight at the Crystal Palace. Amazingly fun experience.
Bakersfield was a side trip after visiting the Roy Roger's museum. A life long dream not unlike your mom and Graceland. My husband refused to stop at RR museum but stopped for gas across the street. Talk about painful but so grateful to have the opportunity later in life.
Used to watch Hee Haw with my grandma 🥰 Thank you Jeff and Sarah for all you do! My husband and I look forward to your new videos and it was wonderful meeting you both yesterday in Costco!! 👍🏼👍🏼😊
It was very nice bumping into you! So glad you said hi! Thanks for your encouragement! We need it from time to time! God bless you two!
Lucky you 💫🌷🌈🍀
Another great historical biography Jeff. Thank you!
Excellent!!! I was fortunate to have visited before it closed. You provided great information and the story at the end is a true testimonial to the class act that Buck Owens was.
Side note: The heart knows what it needs and the word divorce isn't in the equation. Again, the class act loved big.
Been to the Crystal Palace many times to see Buck. I live in Arizona but the majority of my family still resides in Bakersfield. On my yearly visit to Bakersfield I never missed a chance to go to see Buck play. I was so glad when he purchased than big Bakersfield sign and kept it from being demolished. For nearly 30 years I lived in the Chandler Arizona area my Buck had spent some time in Chandler Heights years and years before in the cotton fields back before he had reached California. At one of his shows in the audience I mentioned I was from Chandler and he remembered that place and asked me if it was still there. Back when he was there it was nothing but a little hole in the wall town nothing but Agriculture and bars. Now it’s quite a huge city.
Wow! Great story about Buck! Thanks for sharing! I’ve never been to Chandler!
@@jbenziggy Well you’re not missing much. Unless of course you like crowded towns with lots of freeways, people, and shopping centers on every corner. When I first moved there in 87 we were in a tiny little subdivision out in the boondocks with nothing but agriculture and foothills that surrounded us. It is now businesses, condos, and homes everywhere. Me and the wife moved out in 2005 to get away from it all. Now for the time being I am back stuck in Phoenix. Would like to get back to Bakersfield, back to where I grew up. Bakersfield definitely has its ups and downs as well but that’s where my family is. Thank you so much for posting the video regarding Buck by the way. And your other videos as well. I just discovered you yesterday and subscribed to your videos ‘channel’. I find them very interesting.
Got to see Buck perform at the Palace on a Saturday night just a year or so before he passed.
Good memories!
Jeff , the details you give your videos is amazing. So much information and great clips of Buck. What a legend he was! He created the Bakersfield sound. My brother sent me this information from the past:
You know Buck used to go walk around the Hot Rod Reunion in Bakersfield, My wife and I saw him and I wish I had taken a photo of him, I know the NHRA National Dragster newspaper had photos and a story about him at the time, he had been going to the Bakersfield drags for years! In fact on Friday nights during the reunion they have dragsters and restored drag cars all over Bakersfield hot spots, hotels, restaurants, IN-N-OUT etc. and there are always a couple over at Buck’s Crystal Palace, his son Buddy runs it now, very cool. (Before its closure) What a great guy Buck was!
Thank you very much, Diane. I heard Buck was very down to earth and friendly with all of his fans. It was his humble upbringing, I am sure. Unfortunately I never once went inside the Crystal Palace, probably since it was a bar and my late wife frowned upon those kind of places. Knowing Buck performed there every weekend adds to my level of regret of not making a point to see him there.
Very cool. My parents were big Buck Owens fan and always listened to him in their car so I know many songs by heart. Thanks for the video! I've been to Crystal Palace several times.
Oh, I can see/ hear Buck shining down on you. You spoke so spot on about him and his life .
I'm a country gal who watched Heeee Hawwww for years.
Thanks for this dash down memory lane. 👏
Tiger by the Tail !!!
Really enjoyed this video Jeff as usual. Brilliant i used to watch him on hee haw when I first moved to America in the mid eighties. And I loved the duet he did with Dwight Yoakam the streets of Bakersfield.
Thanks man.
Thank you Johnny!
Beautiful video! I don't know the exact details, but Buck Owens and some other big names of the day, recorded personal performances on tape for Apollo astronauts to listen to on their way to the Moon. They would have listened to them on those little cassette players like we see floating around in the movie "Apollo 13". The recordings had little hellos and hat-tips to the astronauts on their trip, most of whom adored country music.
Thank you for such a fine video of Buck Owens ! He deserves to be remembered in a good light. I remember I was very young when the Hee Haw Show started - I always thought the show was ahead of it's time.
As a kid, he was always a favorite of mine. Later in my teens, we would cruise Van Nuys Blvd in the San Fernando Valley rocking to classic Buck. What a talent!
Somebody needs to reopen the Palace. What a shame! Loved all the celebrities you mentioned. Thanks so much!
At the time that I filmed this video, this venue was closed, but I understand that it is now open so don’t despair!
Thanks for this beautiful memory of Buck Owen's. Enjoy it.
Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed this!!!
Thank You Jeff!!! Buck and Don Rich were "Telecaster Troubadors", loved their music and style. Hi Sarah!!!
6-3-2022:Thsnk you so much, you brought back great memories of times gone by for me, and my family. Buck, Bonnie Merle Ray the Buckaroos were all us country folks in the San Joaquin Valley's claim to fame from the 50's thru the 90"s, as things began to change in society. Thanks for this walk down memory lane 😘
We are happy to read your message, Joe! Did you also see our video on Tommy Duncan buried in Merced? We talk about his career in that one!
Thank you, I grew up listening to Buck.
Hello Jeff, Thanks for sharing the memories of Buck Owens and showing his resting place. Will never forget his Music and Entertainment. Have a Wonderful day 🌞
I am watching this video in October 2023. I googled the Crystal Palace and it appears to be back open!
Thanks for such wonderfully shot videos with great historal background! Keep up the good work!
Yes I think it is open once again!
Buck Owens. my very favorite of all Country & Western singers of all times. ❤
Spent the month of May (2022) working in Bakersfield. Went to Buck's grave. Great artist.
My dad put a freeze plug in a guys car for my first guitar.i was 12 and everytime I heard the hee haw music I come running with my guitar and play along with buck .I still love that Bakersfield sound
I remember him on Hee Haw. I enjoyed that show. I like the decorative guitars on the doors of his mausoleum. Thank you for also showing the Buck Owens related sights in Bakersfield.
My daddy's absolute favorite singer! I grew up on Hee Haw and that red, white, and blue guitar. It was a happy day when I got to finally take him and my mom to see the Crystal Palace! He loved it! The museum was wonderful! They also had the best food! It was getting too late and we couldn't stay to see Dwight Yoakam. We had also tried to find Buck's mausoleum, but that local cemetery is a chain, and of course we tromped through the wrong one. UGH! So everyone be aware that you have to check which campus of that cemetery he is in--the newer one with the pond! Very helpful to show that! xoxo
Went to visit him last night (It's only 3 minutes from my home.) Love this video!
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you for the history I did not rember those people thanks you so very much.
We appreciate that you watched and left a comment. Did you not ever watch Hee Haw growing up?
Thank you Jeff for all the great vlogs you do ! I am a big fan of Buck Owens. too . I am a subscriber ,and learn so much from your vlogs.
Great to hear! It inspires us to keep doing what we’re doing! Blessings!
I watched Buck with Roy on Hee Haw when I was a Kid. Loved both of these Guys, they worked Great together. Nice Tribute to them.
I always loved Buck since I was a little kid
Danced to all his songs. Great singer !!
Another in the great stories you tell. Thank-you.
Thanks Jeff and Sarah!
You are welcome! We thank you for watching!