Many people of my generation who grew up during the period when Hee Haw was on television, wouldn’t give a second thought to the music of anyone who had anything to do with that hocum. However, before selling his soul to the devil television, Buck Owens and his band The Buckeroos made some great music, that defined the Bakersfield sound. Here’s Buck doing a piece I really love called Buck’s Polka. This one is for all you guitar pickers out there. Strap on your telecasters and play along.

Here’s My Heart Skips a Beat from way back in 1966.

Here’s one more….Foolin’ Around. These boys could always be counted on to wear excellent outfits when they played. No jeans and t-shirts here.