Before You Go

Buck Owens

About Before You Go

"Before You Go" is a 1965 title track of the album by Buck Owens. "Before You Go" was co-written by Owens, along with Don Rich. The single was Owens's seventh release to hit number one on the U. S. country singles chart where it spent six weeks at the top and total of twenty weeks on the chart.


Year:
1969
2:09
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Oh you say that you're goin' away and leave me
And you say you ain't never coming back
That you're sick and tired of how I'm doing
And you're gonna head off down the track

But darlin' before you go be sure you know how much I love you
And that I'm sorry for the quarrels that we had
If you leave, you're gonna tear my world to pieces
So take it slow be sure you know before you go

Oh your wounded pride has blinded your reason
And right now you want to hurt me if you can
The man is waiting here to take you to the station
And you're leaving with your ticket in your hand

But darlin' before you go be sure you know how much I love you
And that I'm sorry for the quarrels that we had
If you leave you're gonna tear my world to pieces
So take it slow be sure you know before you go

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Buck Owens

Alvis Edgar Owens, Jr. (August 12, 1929 – March 25, 2006), better known as Buck Owens, was an American singer and guitarist who had 21 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country music charts with his band, the Buckaroos. They pioneered what came to be called the Bakersfield sound—a reference to Bakersfield, California, the city Owens called home and from which he drew inspiration for what he preferred to call American music. more »

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Written by: BUCK OWENS, DON RICH

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10 facts about this song

Album and Release Year
"Before You Go" was released in 1965. It was the title track from Buck Owens' 1965 album, "Before You Go/No One But You."
Chart Performance
The song reached the number one spot on the Billboard Country Singles chart, marking one of Owens' numerous chart-toppers in the 1960s.
Genre
"Before You Go" is identified as a country and western song, highlighting Buck Owens' significant role in the Bakersfield sound, a subgenre of country music.
Record Label
The song was released through Capitol Records, Owens' label throughout most of his career.
Songwriting Credits
"Before You Go" was written by Buck Owens and his longtime collaborator, Don Rich.
Signature Sound
Known for his signature "twangy" sound, Owens used the song to further establish his unique style in mainstream country music.
Influence
"Before You Go" had a significant impact on the country music industry, paving the way for more rock-influenced country sounds.
Commercial Success
After its release, the song remained on the country charts for a total of 28 weeks, demonstrating its commercial success.
Backing Band
"Before You Go" featured Owens' backing band, The Buckaroos, who were instrumental in the creation of his signature sound.
Cultural Impact
The song has subsequently been covered by numerous artists, showing its continued resonance and impact on the country music genre.

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