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BUCK OWENS TRIVIA II

11) Which Creedence Clearwater Revival song mentions Owens by name?


In "Lookin' Out My Back Door", Creedence Clearwater Revival sang:
"Giant doin' cartwheels, statue wearin' high heels
Look at all the happy creatures dancin' on the lawn
Dinosaur Victrola list'nin' to Buck Owens
Doo, doo, doo, lookin' out my back door"

12) In which song does Owens sing: "Well, I'm a losing weight and a turnin' mighty pale"?


"I've got a tiger by the tail, it's plain to see;
I won't be much when you get through' with me
Well, I'm a losing weight and a turnin' mighty pale
Looks like I've got a tiger by the tail"

13) Which singer began as Buck Owens' protogee?


Owens and Raye recorded a number of hit albums and singles together, and were one of the most successful country duet acts of the era. Raye married Owens' drummer Jerry Wiggins in 1972, and they stayed together for over 40 years until his death in 2018.

14) How many times a year was Hee Haw filmed?


The show ran for an impressive 25 seasons, partly because it didn't have a grueling filming schedule. Twice a year, in June and October, the cast would meet up in Nashville to shoot 13 episodes. Co-host Roy Clark compared those block sessions to a family reunion.

15) How many times did Buck Owens marry?


Owens was married four times, three ending in divorce and one in annulment.

16) In which song does Owens sing: "I walked out on my job about a week ago and now I'm sleepin' in a telephone booth"?


"I got the hungrys for your love and I'm waitin' in your welfare line
Well I ain't got nothing but the shirt on my back and an old two button suit
I walked out on my job about a week ago and now I'm sleepin' in a telephone booth
But I'm a gonna be the richest guy around the day you say you're mine"

17) What year was Owens inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame?


In 1996, Owens was inducted into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

18) What is the name of Owens' autobiography?


Buck 'Em! The Autobiography of Buck Owens includes a foreword by Brad Paisley and a preface by Dwight Yoakam.

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