CDPAN023 – Manson Grant: A Tribute to Buck Owens CD Album Release

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A straight-shooting country record that pays proper respect to the Bakersfield sound pioneered by Buck Owens. On this CD album, Manson Grant delivers a no-nonsense tribute packed with bright Telecaster tones, driving rhythms and the unmistakable twang that defined a generation of American country music. Rather than reinventing the wheel, Grant leans into the clarity and punch that made Owens’ catalogue stand out, tight arrangements, clean vocals, and that crisp honky-tonk edge. The result is a confident salute that captures the spirit without drifting into imitation.

Manson Grant – A Tribute to Buck Owens (CD)

"A heartfelt salute to the pioneer of the Bakersfield Sound from the Highlands' own country veteran."

Released by Pan Records (Wick), A Tribute to Buck Owens features Manson Grant delivering his own interpretations of the tracks that made Buck Owens a country music icon. Buck Owens (1929–2006) was known for a rawer, electrified alternative to the smoother Nashville sound of the 50s and 60s—a style that Manson Grant and his band, The Dynamos, have championed in the Scottish dance hall circuit for years.

The album captures the "twang" of the Telecaster and the straightforward storytelling that defined Owens’ 21 No. 1 hits. Manson’s smooth but gritty vocal delivery is perfectly suited to these classics, making this more than just a cover album; it is a professional restoration of a legendary sound.

Key Features

  • Bakersfield Style: Emphasizes the rhythmic, "shuffle" beat and bright guitar tones characteristic of Buck Owens and the Buckaroos.

  • Veteran Performance: Manson Grant, a singer and multi-instrumentalist active since the 1970s, brings decades of performance experience to these standard-setting tracks.

  • Comprehensive Selection: Includes Owens' most iconic songs, from the high-energy "I've Got A Tiger By The Tail" to the poignant ballad "Together Again."

  • Highland Heritage: Produced at the Pan Records studio in Wick, the album maintains the label's high standards for clear, organic country production.

Track Listing

The CD includes 14 of Buck Owens' most beloved songs:

  1. Second Fiddle

  2. I've Got A Tiger By The Tail

  3. Together Again

  4. Love's Gonna Live Here

  5. We Were Made For Each Other

  6. Cinderella

  7. Act Naturally (Famously covered by The Beatles)

  8. Let The World Keep On Turning

  9. My Heart Skips A Beat

  10. Made In Japan

  11. Open Up Your Heart

  12. Crying Time

  13. Excuse Me (I Think I've Got A Heartache)

  14. Truck Driving Man

Collector’s Information

  • Label: Pan Records (Wick, Scotland)

  • Catalog Number: CDPAN023

  • Format: CD Album Record (Also available as a Digital Download)

  • Genre: Country / Bakersfield Sound / Honky-Tonk

Collector's Tip: This album is an excellent companion to CDPAN013 (Golden Memories). Where Golden Memories explores the Nashville side of country, CDPAN023 celebrates the rugged, danceable edge of the genre.