I’ve Got You On My Mind Again
Omnivore, 2021
8/10
Listen to I’ve Got You On My Mind Again
The Omnivore label is well into their reissuing of 9 Buck Owens albums from the years 1968-1974, and here we’re treated to I’ve Got You On My Mind Again, which was 1 of 4 records Owens released in 1968.
Owens starts the listen with the soothing harmonies, dreamy lap steel guitar, precise keys and, of course, his distinct singing on the title track, and “Let The World Keep On A Turnin’” follows with a swift and melodic display of intricate guitar work and vivid storytelling.
Further down the line, “Sing A Happy Song” recruits soulful backing vocals as much timeless energy is present, while “I’ll Love You Forever And Ever” flows with classic country amid swift drumming and vocal contributions from Buddy Alan on the sweet duet. “Love Is Me”, one of the album’s best, then illustrates rawness and grit as Owens and company showcase their rural ruggedness.
Arriving near the end, “Alabama, Louisiana, Or Maybe Tennessee” brings plenty of retro rock’n’roll spirit to the bouncy, organ friendly and nearly gospel landscape, and “I Ain’t A Gonna Be Treated This A Way” finishes the listen with radiant keys, punchy tambourine and an almost spiritual angle to the strong exit.
Another album that charted for him during this prolific time, Owens wrote 11 of the 12 songs present, and saw the title track landing at #5 on the country singles charts, and the album entering the top 20. The album put a firm exclamation point on the banner year that Owens had, and laid the foundation for a pair of records in 1969.
Travels well with: Buck Owens And His Buckaroos- Sweet Rosie Jones; Bobby Bare- Great American Saturday Night