Add Buck Jones to the list of great Texas based artists. From Texas swing to stone country to contemporary country, Lucky Star has something for everybody on it. Buck Jones' exquisite vocal technique suits the songs well and is brilliantly showcased on the showstopper "Going To New Orleans."
The Young Man With The Golden Voice
After College, Buck made his way to Nashville and immediately became a favorite of Billy Block who later signed Buck to his label, Western Beat/New Light Entertainment. The first record to be release by Buck is "Lucky Star."
The album's opening track is "Whatever California Brings." Written by noted songwriter (and album co-producer) Walt Wilkins, the poetic up tempo track tells a story of a couple who follows their dream to move to California. The melody and mood of the song remind me of Radney Foster and Pat Green. Legendary Texas artist Chris Wall's "Jack Daniels Turns To Tears" is a wonderful piece of Texas Swing that shoes Buck flexing his Texas roots.
The Voice Is Showcased
"You Only Call Me When You're Drunk," the first single from the album, is a slice of honky tonk heaven that goes down like a smooth shot of whiskey. Jim Lauderdale provides harmony vocals on the track as well. "Cross That River" has a Tejano vibe to it while "These Days" is a nice little ballad. Both are written by Buck Jones.
Everything's Cool in Buck's world
With 13 strong tracks, Buck Jones' "Lucky Star" is the first of what should be many albums for the fine artist with a God-given talent to sing. Friends, it's true, Buck Jones was born to sing.
Song List:
- Whatever California Brings
- Jack Daniels Turns To Tears
- Late Night Neon Shadows
- Going To New Orleans
- You Only Call Me
- Cross That River
- These Days
- Everything's Cool
- I Always Get Lucky With You
- Kentucky Fried
- Houston Town
- Gonna Be Alright
- Lightnin' Strike Me Down
