I am who I am, I am what I am, I do what I do and I ain't never gonna do it any different. I don't care who likes it and who don't. Buck Owens caregonnalike Change image and share on social
I'd like just to be remembered as a guy that came along and did his music, did his best and showed up on time, clean and ready to do the job, wrote a few songs, and had a hell of a time. Buck Owens cleanguyhell Change image and share on social
I'm from the Bob Wills and the Little Richard school of music. Bob Wills did what the hell he thought, Little Richard did what he thought, and those were my big influences. Buck Owens bigbobhell Change image and share on social
We used to get one room and we'd park the vehicle outside, everybody would all take showers and we'd steal towels because we knew we wasn't gonna have enough towels for all five of us to shower. Buck Owens gonnaknowpark Change image and share on social
But most distinctly, I remember always saying to myself that when I get big, I'm not going to go to bed hungry, I'm not going to wear hand-me-down clothes. Buck Owens bedbigclothe Change image and share on social
The road had the lonely times, but I kept myself busy. Buck Owens busylonelyroad Change image and share on social
I was always very grateful to 'em and am grateful to 'em now. I went back a couple of years ago and did their 20th anniversary show. But the longer I stayed on Hee Haw, the worse things got for me musically. Buck Owens 20thagoanniversary share on social
We were sharecroppers - we were a little bit of everything. We farmed and tried to make something. Buck Owens bitefarmmake Change image and share on social
If you want me in the Hall of Fame put me in because of some contributions that I have made to country music. Buck Owens contributioncountryfame Change image and share on social
That was where my dream began to take hold, of not havin' to pick cotton and potatoes, and not havin' to be uncomfortable, too hot or too cold. That in itself had driven me to try to find some better way of life. Buck Owens begincoldcotton share on social