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When Country Plugged In: Exploring the Honky-Tonk Heart of Bakersfield
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In this episode of The Two for Tuesday Podcast, Michael Pezent of 2nd Round Music takes you deep into the story of the Bakersfield Sound—the raw, electrified California-born answer to Nashville’s polished style of the 1960s.
From the honky-tonks of the San Joaquin Valley to the national stage, Bakersfield became the loud, twangy voice of working-class America. Michael spotlights two iconic songs that defined the movement: Buck Owens’ “Act Naturally” and Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried.” Hear the history, the recording details, and how these hits shaped the future of country music.
If you love the grit of Telecasters, the cry of pedal steel, and the stories of the people who lived them—this one’s for you.
Michael also performs these two songs over on the 2nd Round Music YouTube channel! Just click this link: https://youtu.be/7xXIaRDIjuU
Chapters
1. Welcome to Bakersfield Sound (00:00:00)
2. The Birth of Bakersfield Music (00:02:27)
3. Buck Owens and Act Naturally (00:05:24)
4. Merle Haggard and Mama Tried (00:09:51)
5. Bakersfield Legacy and Modern Influence (00:13:35)
6. Episode Wrap-Up (00:16:33)
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