Made in Japan

Buck Owens

About Made in Japan

"Made in Japan" is a 1972 single by Buck Owens. "Made in Japan" was Buck Owens' last number one on the country chart as a solo artist. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the chart. The song appears in Jackass: The Movie.


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My transistor radio comes from far away 
And when it's night over here over there it's a breakin day 
I remember all the good times I had a walkin in the sand 
With the beautiful girl that I met made in Japan 

The beauty of her face was beyond my wildest dreams 
Like cherry blossoms moving in the mountain in the early spring 
As we walked by the river and she softly took hold of my hand 
That's when I fell deep in love with the girl made in Japan 

In the dark of night we would lay on Tokoy Bay 
And the singin of the birds woke us up at the break of day 
Her smiling eyes always seemed to try to understand 
All the love in my heart for the girl made in Japan 

My transistor radio comes from far away 
And when it's night over here over there it's a breakin day 
She cried when she said she'd been promised to another man 
That's when I left my heart with the girl made in Japan 
Yes my heart will always be with the girl made in Japan.

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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: BOB MORRIS, FAYE MORRIS

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12 facts about this song

Music Style
"Made in Japan" is a country song released by American singer Buck Owens.
Album Background
The song is from the album "Buck Owens in London", which was released in 1972.
Songwriting Credits
The lyrics of "Made in Japan" were penned by Bob Morris and Fuzzy Owen, not by Buck himself.
Chart Performance
In the United States, "Made in Japan" topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Hit Significance
This song was Buck Owens' last song to reach the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Live Performance
A unique feature of this song is that it was recorded live in London and released as a part of a live album.
Music Promotion
Buck Owens performed "Made in Japan" on an episode of "Hee Haw," a television variety show he co-hosted.
Musical Attributes
Like many of Buck Owens' songs, "Made in Japan" features his signature "Bakersfield Sound," a raw and electrified style of country music.
Song Theme
The song tells a love story about a man who fell in love with a woman while he was stationed in Japan during military service.
Legacy
Despite being his last number one hit, "Made in Japan" continues to be one of Buck Owens' most celebrated songs.
Linked to Personal Life
Though Owens did not write the song, he was a World War II veteran which could contribute to the authenticity of the story being told in the song.
Song Interpretation
Some fans believe "Made in Japan" symbolizes the ongoing struggle between cultural differences and the power of love.

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