Buck Owens and His Buckaroos - Ruby & Other Bluegrass Specials

1971 was a good year for Buck Owens to try new things. Early in the year, he released an album of folk-rock tunes featuring covers of Paul Simon and Bob Dylan compositions, and a few months later he headed back into the roots of country music with this set of classic bluegrass tunes. While many of the performances on Ruby & Other Bluegrass Specials might ruffle the feathers of bluegrass purists with the presence of drums, electric bass, backing choruses, and the occasional presence of organ and piano, there's no arguing that Buck and this lineup of The Buckaroos tear into these ten tracks with the enthusiasm of true fans. Read More