Where Does the Good Times Go
Buck Owens
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[Chorus:] Where does the good times go? Where does the river flow? Where does the north wind blow? Where does the good times go? Lips that used to burn with love Now are cold beneath my touch Still I love you, Oh, so much! Where does the good times go? [Chorus:] Where does the good times go? Where does the river flow? Where does the north wind blow? Where does the good times go? Arms that used to hold me tight Eyes that shone with love so bright Now have changed like day to night Where does the good times go? Where does the good times go? Where does the good times go?.
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Written by: BUCK OWENS
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Where Does the Good Times Go" was released on December 26, 1966, by Buck Owens, the American country music artist.
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Album AppearanceThe song makes an appearance in Buck Owens' ninth studio album, "Open Up Your Heart."
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Chart PerformanceThe single spent six weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in early 1967.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Buck Owens himself.
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Genre Specification"Where Does the Good Times Go" falls into the genre of 'Bakersfield sound' – a genre Owen is famous for popularizing.
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CollaborationBuck Owens' backing band, the Buckaroos, played along with him on this song.
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Topping the Charts"Where Does the Good Times Go" was Buck Owens' tenth No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Notable MomentThis song marked the start of what would become a record-breaking streak for Owens, as he would hit number one with his next five solo releases.
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Musical StyleLike many of Buck Owens' songs, "Where Does the Good Times Go" has a classic honky-tonk sound with a little bit of rockabilly influence.
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Cover VersionsThe song was later covered by other artists such as Don Rich and the Buckaroos and Dwight Yoakam.
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Buck Owens' CareerThe release of "Where Does the Good Times Go" came during a peak period in Owens' career. He had already gained significant fame in country music through the 1960s, and this song further enhanced his position.
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DurationThe total duration of "Where Does the Good Times Go" is 2 minutes and 19 seconds.
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