Buck Owens & His Buckeroos’ album “I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail,” released in 1965, is one of the most successful country albums of all time. It features a blend of traditional country, rock and roll, and honky-tonk sounds that defined Owens’ signature style.
Here’s a track listing for the album:
“I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail”
“Trouble and Me”
“Let the Sad Times Roll On”
“Wham Bam”
“If You Fall Out of Love with Me”
“Fallin’ for You”
“We’re Gonna Let the Good Times Roll”
“The Band Keeps Playin’ On”
“It’s a Long Way to London Town”
“The Girl on Sugar Pie Lane”
“Don’t Let Her Know”
The album’s title track, “I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail,” is one of Owens’ most iconic songs, with a catchy melody and lively beat that became an instant hit. “Trouble and Me” and “Let the Sad Times Roll On” are classic honky-tonk tracks that feature Owens’ twangy vocals and the Buckeroos’ signature sound.
“Wham Bam” and “Fallin’ for You” are upbeat rock and roll numbers, while “If You Fall Out of Love with Me” is a slower ballad that showcases Owens’ emotional depth. “We’re Gonna Let the Good Times Roll” and “The Band Keeps Playin’ On” are both fun, upbeat tracks that capture the joy and energy of Owens’ live performances.
“It’s a Long Way to London Town” is a charming story song that showcases Owens’ talent for storytelling, while “The Girl on Sugar Pie Lane” is a nostalgic track about a lost love. The album closes with “Don’t Let Her Know,” a beautiful ballad that highlights Owens’ vocal range and emotional depth.
Overall, “I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail” is a classic album that showcases Buck Owens and the Buckeroos at the height of their powers. With its blend of traditional country and rock and roll sounds, it helped to define the Bakersfield sound and cement Owens’ place as one of the greatest country artists of all time.
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