Don Rich and the Buckaroos - Wham Bam

[16mmguy]

The sound is straight off the album, the TV video is a pretty good job of syncing to the original recording, which is why the picture appears to be slightly out of sync to the music. The recording is great, and it's nice to see Don appearing to sing it live. Anyway, whoever married picture and sound, I think they did a nice job, although not perfect. Pretty tricky editing.

[lilcrunky2]

Haha, "I'm just too young to get married" says his receding hairline

[44Skystar]

Lose this beautiful guy at 33 - what a crime.

[rw5791]

next thing is......palimony?

[otphd]

@rw5791 alimony

[lovemywolfie]

I love this video and Don so much I can't express it in words, so I will now do an interpretive dance (dances).

[TheRonnie63]

don had alot of talent a great voice!

[unstopedpiano]

I LOVE THIS SONG!!!! DON IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!

[gitrpicker]

This posting is misleading, making us think you actually posted a live performance. Bummer.

[Delta1]

@gitrpicker It IS live. The vid is just out of synch.

[Ventnor57]

@Delta1 Sorry, but that's HOGWASH. On the video, Don's alternating between treble and bass strings. The intro is only on the treble strings!

Listen to it in parallel with the original song on the record; they're IDENTICAL...every lick from Don and Tom. If this were the soundtrack to this video, it would be the only one in history to duplicate the original song note-for-not and in perfect sync.

Have a great day!

[1967apple]

Don was a very very talented musician. I know he and Buck were very close but I wonder what if Don had gone on and chosen startdom for himself. I mean he had the voice, the look and ability, just a thought.

[rw5791]

few years ago I missed the cutoff goin' north and wound up in downtown bakersfield.Took me a long time to get back on i5 that's for damn sure.

[taterj68]

this is real music



[taterj68]

great

[badeye41]

I was at a News Years Eve Party at the El Cortez Hotel in San Diego in the 60's and at Midnight Buck pulled me up on the stage and he kissed every woman in the house and would pass them to me and I would pass them to don, At intermission I had a couple of drinks with buck so we were feeling good.

[dickmellon]

Looks like a lip-sync, which was quite common back then. Not a negative comment, simply an observation. He was Buck's favorite singer and musician, so there is not much more I can say about the guy. I'm impressed by the strength of his voice as well. Thanks for the upload!

[MisterBorg9]

@dickmellon I can't say for sure, but I think it's a case of the video not quite syncing up with the audio...Pretty common here on Youtube.

[Delta1]

@dickmellon it is live.

[bigemoney31]

Now THAT'S a suit!

[thebigmusclerex]

Pure American Country Music ;-)

[5148655550]

don rich was the best fender telecaster player woohoo......

[guitarnerd19]

3 women watched this video

[wtf66611]

R.I.P. Mr. Rich & Mr. Owens

[MNeviz1]

Bob Morris was my mother's uncle. He wrote Buckaroo. :) He was a great guy!

[sawmillcountry]

@MNeviz1

Is this the same Bob Morris from Harrison AR.?

I already know the answer and am proud to be from here.

[rhondamorrissmith]

@sawmillcountry Bob Morris is my Dad. I watched the video and it doesn't look like him, but is was a long time ago. I wish they would have done a close up. My dad wrote, Buckaroo and Made in Japan for Buck Owens and Yes, we are from Hasty Arkansas and I live in Harrison. I lost my dad in '81 to cancer.

[laslos3]

damn Don! you are the man!

[laslos3]

2 people should be punched for disliking this! This song and Don Rich Rule!

[RickinFLA07]

I was 14 the year Don died,I cried like a baby,Yes i was 14 and listened to Country music,and still do to this day. I had parents who turned me onto Buck and Don at an early age and i just loved the sound.

This type of Country Music was never reinvented, It was truly a one of a kind sound.

[Rainiermec1]

Best ever. Pride of Washington State!

[55terriblegasser]

Don Rich is one of the best singers ever and such a cool guy I don't give a fuck what anyone thinks there aint nobody like that today

[MrPicroute]

I totally agree with you, friend ... Not a week without listening to the wonderful records of Buck and hisband .... Greetings from Belgium !

[purplestuff]

I love this! For all of the flack rock and roll took at the time this was far more sexually suggestive.

[MrBoJesse]

Ya know this song cracks me up. . . you hear all the old people talking about how bad today's music is... haha

[hartshaffer44]

I love Don Rich and I hated that he died younger then the other members of the band.

[fignew1]

fignew1 I like this, catchy, cute songs are good, especially with good string back up. I knew Bonnie helped write, but didn't know she had helped on this one. she was a really nice person. Had a good personality. Nice tall willowy gal. Thanks for rounding up this to start my nite off. Oh to be that age again. DDR is the best. Buck sure picked the best and had him for 14 yrs.

Thanks again.

[purplestuff]

Ha ha! They were scared of rock 'n' roll because of it's explicitness and stuff like this was acceptable. No double standard at all.

Oh...I truly do love this song, though!

[randytelecaster]

Good to hear Buck plaing lead!

[joeysnoop]

Just plain good old country!!

[DylanTh3Villian]

Wham bam thank you DangerousDonRich

[rready06]

hahahah this song is about one night stands and i never knew it!!

[DylanTh3Villian]

Wham bam thank you mercenary!

[RasMajnouni]

This song is perfect for Don!! This great musician preferred men to "Ma'am".

[patdfob12358]

Don Rich has got to be the best looking man in the history of the world.

[kevindlinc]

The sum was greater than the parts.When Buck or Don sang seperatly they were exceptional, but when they sang together the sound became a genre.

[damcc1]

Awesome! Does anyone remember Don Rich singing with Buck Owen's brother about Jesse James robbing the train? I can't remember it well, but Don sings about a Lady that was about to get kissed by Jesse James and a man stands up to defend her and the Lady says, "shut-up and let Jesse rob the train".

[renfro321]

Hank Hill in the flesh...

[heileman28]

RIP

[peggycab]

Does anyone know where I can download this song for a cd, not the video. I've tried ITunes and Amazon. Don was great. His personality shines through in every video. He would have had much more fame and recognition had he lived longer.

[metalcore929]

that is some twangy tele tone right there

[MrSueVeneer]

Don  Greatest

[ApocalypticEcstasy]

Metal

West side

[Tholt87csa]

One of the greatest ever. The Bakersfield sound.....never be another like him and Buck.

[Jeep8706]

Dangerous Don!!! The one and only....

[oilpatchgirl]

What a cutie!

[mtmanmitch]

Thanks for posting this song. I've been searching for it the last 30 years.

Don Rich was a master sideman at least he went out in style on a HD.

[ThiefInLaw]

This guy was the baddest MF to ever shit through a blue meat asshole.

[rorygg1]

i agree, don rich was the man. he and buck kicked major country ass. tremendous technique, and he knew what notes not to play. i miss you don

[hillbillylol]

@ThiefInLaw

is that a compliment or a diss i cnt tell most people dont talk like that wen they givin a compliment but ya no

[snoboi92]

This was cut on my b day yippy

[parrot207]

what if?????

[theatomicpunkkk]

I love that Telecaster!!

[watchfixer1]

Don Rich the greatest sideman in country music.

[shane1880]

he plays  tuned a 1/2 step down

[jessebrown19]

haha yep and buck owens plays a full step

[shane1880]

one of the truest songs ever written

[laslos3]

"the first thing is matrimony, the second is alimony." hahahahaha

[canusa1000]

In my opinion, based on viewing videos from the 1960's era of Buck Owens and the Buckaroos, Don Rich's talent, youthful good looks and humble personality was 80% of successfully selling the 'Bakersfield sound' to the public.

Just wondering if Buck looked after Don's family after his untimely passing.

[laslos3]

with Buck being so overwelmed by Don's death I bet he made sure they were taken care of...atleast I would like to think so.

[texiban001]

@canusa1000 YEs he did. Buck was a good man and he made sure that Don;s wife and kids had everything they needed.

[ThreeShotBurst]

hes good logan

[bakoboy63]

@canusa1000 that is a true statement

[landrykkb]

@canusa1000 I wouldn't doubt it at all because Buck Owens had a tendency to look out for his family and close friends.Money only meant so much to him.

[mfawg]

That is the dirtiest song I've heard in a while...

LOVE IT!

[leoseries]

mfawg: You really should get out more.

[mrbobevans]

If Keith Richards were to die, would have Mick have been able carry on the torch. Probably not. Same thing for Buck when his great partner Don Rich died.

[MrPicroute]

No need to say more ... Just respect and be thankfull of the joy he keeps on to give to all country fans... Keep postin' !

[mboicken]

Don Rich and

JImmy Burton define "chicken pickin", no one before , or after them ,can say they invented their style of get down twang. Don`s harmonies defined honky tonk harmony....... I have 3 fender (left handed )telecasters because of them.... and , as they say, "it don`t get no better than this."

[KyBabe44]

Don Rich was certainly one of the greatest, but he probably could have made it on looks alone. All he hd to do was stand there and smile. I had never heard Wham Bam until today, but I love it. He was taken much too soon. Still love you Don.

[WayneGuindon]

i had never heard of don rich until today..he was a good singer....i'm impressed.....you always wonder why some guys MAKE IT..and others get by passed...

[SteveGaines]

Man how can you not know about Don Rich if you listen to Buck Owens at all...Don was just as much a part of the "Bakersfield Sound" as anybody..killed in a motorcycle crash in July of 1974.

[WayneGuindon]

well i grew up in eastern canada where buck owens was king..but you heard about buck and merle and charlie pride but not any of the pickers in their bands or anything but i do know a great singer when i hear one and Don Rich was tops in my book...thanks for the comment Steve.

[pitchfordryan]

oh, Don "made it", alright. What more success could anyone hope for?

[trchrichie]

but who was bigger don or buck owens??

[pitchfordryan]

They were partners in the same glory.

[hillbillycadillac]

That's Country Class. God Bless, Don.

[mrbobevans]

Where does one a Tele like that? Probably in the Smithsonian.

[casadyrocks]

I'm sure you can get a Fender Custom Shop model similar- if you want to spend ALOT of money

[DangerousDonRich]

I though I'd just put this out there. Youtube Username Lerb21 makes sparkle Telecasters like Don's except his prices aren't ridiculous. I had him make me one a while ago and it is a top notch guitar. It gets that big Don Rich twang.

[clean3]

'High Chaparall' is a great instrumental by Don....anyone got film of him playing it?

[greenfish88]

this stuff is so darned over-the-top goofy.

[rhythmrancher]

Wow that's great! Thanks for posting it!!

I grew up listening to my Mom's LP & I had always thought it was Buck singing lead, but Buck & Don could blend just like Phil & Don. ;)

Guess by today's standards the lyrics may not be too "PC" but I don't care, it's a great tune!

Hey, you got "Trouble & Me" as well?

[DangerousDonRich]

I have the song Trouble & Me, and I'll get to work getting the video here sometime...

[smkinguitar]

i want dons telecaster ,yum yum tasty chicken pickin licks.

[blues459]

@rhythmrancher  Man I would give my eye teeth to have that guitar!

wham bam!

[rcflybry]

@blues459 Damn Straight! It for sure is one sweet looking telecaster.

I always thought that Fender should have done a special Don Rich line of guitars. This one and the gold flake one that he played were awesome.

[angeleyes11966]

Don had such a pretty smile:)

[nealnash]

check out Doyle Holly playing that Fender jazz bass. These guys were the greatest.

[gnd567]

Some of Don's stuff is just as good as Buck's

Wham Bam, Love's Gonna Come Knockin' At You Door, Round Hole Guitar, I'll Be Swingin' Too and I'll Lay It On The Line are al great songs. I love Buck and Don!

[landrykkb]

@gnd567 Don Rich could have taken over the Buckaroos himself,that's for sure.

[amazingrick]

Great job on the memorium at the end.

[nealnash]

Tom Brumley R.I.P.

[hayseed6969]

tom damn sure was the man!

[nealnash]

I quess Buck was ahead off his time. A lot of player today are tuning down to D.

[renger29]

I'm very much agree, but one thing must be said

A great part of his sukses is because of his best friend DON RICH. except an extra-ordinairy guitar-/banjo-/violin etc-player he has just a B,O, this typical 'Bakersfield' voice. Plus and not least: He is the most friendly abd loveble musician I ever saw.....

[DSCH4]

I love that little laugh that trills the "I'll" in "I'll be on my way".

[bakersfieldsoundca]

are you sure doyle holly played the acoustic guitar on this track? ...anyways, great video...long live the buckaroos!

[bakersfieldsoundca]

yea, but in the video Doyle Holly is playing bass and you didn't even acknowledge him. You should add him to the "more info" section of the video

[nealnash]

I can't understand why Buck tuned down to Eb.

[DangerousDonRich]

There's a couple of speculations. One is that back in the early 60's all strings were very big and hard to bend. They tuned down to make the strings easier to bend. Another is that it was easier for Buck & Don to sing if the key was lower. Another rumor is that Tom Brumley's predecessor sabotaged the band's steel guitar so that the string would constantly break. This could be alleviated by tuning down. Finally, it is also though that the guys liked the lower sound (guitars resonate more in Eb).

[Johi2410]

Wow, that's interesting! Didn't know that! Thanks for that amount of info ;-)

[bakersfieldsoundca]

actually in this video doyle holly is on bass not bob morris

[DangerousDonRich]

No, this video was not recorded live. As the video description states, "...cut back on December 29, 1964...", two years before the Buck Owens Ranch even existed. When the song was recorded in the studio, Bob Morris was playing bass.

[DangerousDonRich]

Sorry I meant that the audio was not recorded live.

[MosheNL]

Don Rich was singing. I love his fiddle playing so much, but he's RIP

[BenHallove]

Good song!

[gnd567]

Is this where David Bowie got that line from?

[nealnash]

Don Rich was more than a country player, he also could been an excellent jazz player.

[scottro72121]

Well thats obvious Don singing, they sound nothing alike

[hamradiomike]

Now i'm really confused as to who is singing this song. Is it Don singing or Don Lipsinking to the Buck Owens record? I have the track on Bucks album "I've got a tiger by the tail" and it sounds exactly the same as this video.

Mike.

[DangerousDonRich]

What you're hearin' comin' outta your speakers isn't what Don Rich was singin' and pickin' on March 15, 1966. Whut your hearing is from the Tiger by the Tail Album. I find it to be superior to the live version anyway. Also, because I'm just using the video from the ranch shows, I'm not liable to be sued.

[hamradiomike]

Thanks for clearing that up. It's what I kind of figured. You did a great job of dubbing that audio to coincide so closely with the video, you must be in the business!

Mike.

[hayseed6969]

that was don ''the master'' rich all the way on that one!!

[joshuafrnks]

I love this song. =) keep them coming. Don is the best guitar player EVER!!!!!!

[peliroja52087]

LOL I love this! My man sings it to me all the time and it's hilarious!!!!!!

[davidrattray]

Thanks very much for this Don is among the very best of all time...

[gottisher28]

Do you have more??

I have a few Hee Haw shows

[DangerousDonRich]

I'll be working on more soon. I basically take the records and place em' over the ranch shows, so there's near unlimited possibilities. We'll see.

[smitty54017]

DON RICH IS GOD!!

[roosmarja]

dank je wel dangerous don rich.

heb je meer van don rich? ik vind dat hij een mooie stem heb. het zal fijn zijn als jij meer van hem heb. gr marja.

[DangerousDonRich]

Ja, heb ik wat meer van Don. Het verblijf stemde, meer zeer spoedig komst.

[roosmarja]

hoi DangerousDonRich.

dank je wel van de reactie.

Don heb ook een hele mooie stem. ik ben ook heel blij me het liedje..maar nog een vraag aan jou? weet jij hoe oud de kinderen van don rich waren?

je kan het niet terug lezen. ik heb al gekeken. maar word weinig over Don Rich,geschreven.dat is wel jammer. gr marja.

[DangerousDonRich]

Ik ben droevig. Mijn Nederlands is niet goed. Ik hoop dat ik u begrijp. Ik weet hoe oud de kinderen van Don zijn, of geen waar zij bij op dit ogenblik zijn. Ik ben niet in contact met Don, Owens, of de familie van Don. Ik hoop dit helpt.

[bernising]

Always liked to watch Don and Buck. They were a pair and everyone liked them. Sad when Don died on his motor cycle when it wrecked. . Everyone mourned him. He was great. Buck never quite got over losing his singing buddy Don. Bernising

[DangerousDonRich]

Yes, Buck could never get his heart back in it after Don's untimely demise. Makes me sad. Thank you for the comment.

[gottisher28]

Don Rich was awesome :D

[DangerousDonRich]

Amen to that. RIP DON.

[mrronniea]

He was great. Thanks. Saw a good one with Don Rich and Wynn Stewart a while ago. Too bad, it's gone now. Thanks again.

[DangerousDonRich]

He was one of a kind. As nice a guy as you could meet.