This is the FIRST version of 'Streets Of Bakersfield' and it's the first version that I heard. I heard it on the C&W stations down around L.A. (KLAC) and up in Bakersfield (KUZZ). I rate it right up there with Terry Stafford's original FIRST version of 'Amarillo By Morning' which was also the first version of that song I heard which I also in L.A. and Bakersfield. I've walked those streets of Bakersfield as a kid back in the late 60's and 70's (and I've had my feet in the Kern River!) Along the way I've sure made Amarillo By Morning (and "Tucumcari Tonight"!) on my various cross-country jaunts in the 80's from So CA to TX and 'Tulsa Straight Ahead' in OK. Great memories and great music. They don't write songs like that anymore and nobody makes that kind of great country & western music anymore. Those songs are a soundtrack to my past just like the places in Get Your Kicks On Route 66. So glad that Asleep at the Wheel brought that song to the world of country & western music via their western swing version from '77 that just kicks butt! Saw them do that LIVE at Knott's Berry Farm that year. Great stuff!
Tyler Mahan Coe didn't mention this on his excellent "Cocaine and Rhinestones" podcast episode about Buck Owens but apparently it was produced by the bass player Bob Morris, who also wrote the Buckaroos' theme "Buckaroo".
This is actually my favorite version of this song, followed by Buck Owens' original recording; I don't care so much for the Owens/Yoakam version from 1988, which seems overproduced to me. Note, however, that the title should probably be "Streets in Bakersfield" in Mr. Joy's version.
This is a great song. Almost perfect. Musically, it is... But I have one question. Where did his cellmate get the $15? Anyone thrown in the clinker is thoroughly searched, and their belongings, including money, is held for them. Unless he pulled it out of his keister, that just doesn't make any sense.
There is a very interesting back story to that song. Homer Joy, the song's writer, was approached in 1972 by representatives from Buck Owens' studio in Bakersfield, California, about recording a "Hank Williams Sr. soundalike-album".[1] Joy initially refused, saying "I don't want to be like Hank, I just want to be me!"[1] Eventually, he agreed to come in and record it, on the condition that he would also get to record some of his own songs as well. After the recording, however, the studio manager told Joy that he'd forgotten that the Buckaroos (Buck Owens' band) were practicing for an upcoming tour and that Joy would have to wait to record his original songs.[1] Refusing to back down, Joy would show up at the studio at 8 AM every morning, only to be told that the Buckaroos were busy and that he would still have to wait.[1] One night, Joy decided to take a walk around downtown Bakersfield, only to have the brand-new cowboy boots he'd been wearing give him blisters all over his feet: "[I] barely made it back to the car, and on top of that, I was still upset about everything, and I went back to my hotel room and wrote "Streets of Bakersfield"".[1] As usual, Joy went to the studio at 8 AM the following morning, and the studio manager, out of frustration, grabbed a guitar off of the wall and gave it to Joy, saying, "Sing me one of the songs that you'd record if we could get some time to record it." As kind of an "in-your-face" gesture, Joy performed his eight-hour-old "Streets of Bakersfield".[1] Afterward, the studio producer went into the back of the studio, brought out Buck Owens, and had Joy play it again. Owens then said to the manager, "The Buckaroos have the day off, but you call them and tell them that we're going to do a recording session on Homer this afternoon."[1] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streets_of_Bakersfield
@@FactsRFearless if Y'all knew the REAL story bout those "blisters" on His heels... And the roofs He and my Daddy Jim Joy slept on waiting for Uncle Homer Joy to get heard...He was persistent !!!
I hope I'm understanding this correctly and don't wanna have to set the record straight... Streets of Bakersfield, Big John Law and NUMEROUS other ORIGINALS we're written and performed by Homer Joy FIRST...He IS the creator of ALL them !!!
This is one of my favorite songs by my dad homer joy
Is it possible that you know of Kelly O’brian?
Your. . . Dad? My dad knew Homer out in WA state, was in his band when he wrote this song! That's amazing!! Grew up listening to him sing this song!
@@richarddilley926 my dad was Bob Hoover
My dad is Bob Hoover
I’d like to interview anyone who is related to or knew Homer. Please get in touch.
'BEST SONG EVER !!!... THIS IS A VERY REAL ACCOUNT...MY DADDY(JIM JOY) AND UNCLE HOMER JOY ACTUALLY EXPERIENCED THIS !!!
This is the FIRST version of 'Streets Of Bakersfield' and it's the first version that I heard. I heard it on the C&W stations down around L.A. (KLAC) and up in Bakersfield (KUZZ). I rate it right up there with Terry Stafford's original FIRST version of 'Amarillo By Morning' which was also the first version of that song I heard which I also in L.A. and Bakersfield. I've walked those streets of Bakersfield as a kid back in the late 60's and 70's (and I've had my feet in the Kern River!) Along the way I've sure made Amarillo By Morning (and "Tucumcari Tonight"!) on my various cross-country jaunts in the 80's from So CA to TX and 'Tulsa Straight Ahead' in OK. Great memories and great music. They don't write songs like that anymore and nobody makes that kind of great country & western music anymore. Those songs are a soundtrack to my past just like the places in Get Your Kicks On Route 66. So glad that Asleep at the Wheel brought that song to the world of country & western music via their western swing version from '77 that just kicks butt! Saw them do that LIVE at Knott's Berry Farm that year. Great stuff!
Wonderful version of the national anthem of the Bakersfield sound...
Homer Joy is awesome!
Been looking for a copy of this forever. Thank you!
Tis my Uncle and His archives are AMAZING !!! Freddy Fender on the B side :)
Thanks Susan hope the grandkids are good, I used to sleep in one of those beds. You were great band mom.
Tyler Mahan Coe didn't mention this on his excellent "Cocaine and Rhinestones" podcast episode about Buck Owens but apparently it was produced by the bass player Bob Morris, who also wrote the Buckaroos' theme "Buckaroo".
All time greqt. I recorded in is studio. Such a talent
This is actually my favorite version of this song, followed by Buck Owens' original recording; I don't care so much for the Owens/Yoakam version from 1988, which seems overproduced to me. Note, however, that the title should probably be "Streets in Bakersfield" in Mr. Joy's version.
I stared him his first band was called the four Coachman it was at the camden grange
I love this. It's better than Buck's recording!
DAMN straight :) !!!
Homer wrote it .
@@loriejoy4931 nope!
This is a great song.
Almost perfect.
Musically, it is...
But I have one question.
Where did his cellmate get the $15?
Anyone thrown in the clinker is thoroughly searched, and their belongings, including money, is held for them. Unless he pulled it out of his keister, that just doesn't make any sense.
Not all jails
Does anyone know the back story to the SF jail line?
homer wrote this right ? cocaine and rhinestone's brought me here
Yes he did..
There is a very interesting back story to that song.
Homer Joy, the song's writer, was approached in 1972 by representatives from Buck Owens' studio in Bakersfield, California, about recording a "Hank Williams Sr. soundalike-album".[1] Joy initially refused, saying "I don't want to be like Hank, I just want to be me!"[1] Eventually, he agreed to come in and record it, on the condition that he would also get to record some of his own songs as well. After the recording, however, the studio manager told Joy that he'd forgotten that the Buckaroos (Buck Owens' band) were practicing for an upcoming tour and that Joy would have to wait to record his original songs.[1]
Refusing to back down, Joy would show up at the studio at 8 AM every morning, only to be told that the Buckaroos were busy and that he would still have to wait.[1] One night, Joy decided to take a walk around downtown Bakersfield, only to have the brand-new cowboy boots he'd been wearing give him blisters all over his feet: "[I] barely made it back to the car, and on top of that, I was still upset about everything, and I went back to my hotel room and wrote "Streets of Bakersfield"".[1]
As usual, Joy went to the studio at 8 AM the following morning, and the studio manager, out of frustration, grabbed a guitar off of the wall and gave it to Joy, saying, "Sing me one of the songs that you'd record if we could get some time to record it." As kind of an "in-your-face" gesture, Joy performed his eight-hour-old "Streets of Bakersfield".[1] Afterward, the studio producer went into the back of the studio, brought out Buck Owens, and had Joy play it again. Owens then said to the manager, "The Buckaroos have the day off, but you call them and tell them that we're going to do a recording session on Homer this afternoon."[1]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streets_of_Bakersfield
@@FactsRFearless if Y'all knew the REAL story bout those "blisters" on His heels... And the roofs He and my Daddy Jim Joy slept on waiting for Uncle Homer Joy to get heard...He was persistent !!!
@@loriejoy4931 please tell us the story?
Trying to find out where they could eat cheep..sleeping on flat roof tops !!!
"Homer Joy covered for Buck Owens on the Streets of Bakersfield." Nope. The other way around.
WT are You talking about...NO issues, maybe I misunderstood Your statement. My Uncle Homer Joy wrote and performed streets of Bakersfield...
I hope I'm understanding this correctly and don't wanna have to set the record straight... Streets of Bakersfield, Big John Law and NUMEROUS other ORIGINALS we're written and performed by Homer Joy FIRST...He IS the creator of ALL them !!!
@@loriejoy4931 was there any feud between him and buck due to fame? Since buck popularized it