I Don't Care (Just as Long as You Love Me)

Buck Owens

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"I Don't Care (Just as Long as You Love Me)" is a 1964 single by Buck Owens, and was his fourth number one on the country chart. "I Don't Care (Just as Long as You Love Me)" spent six weeks at number one and a total of twenty-seven weeks on the chart. The B-side of the song, "Don't Let Her Know", peaked at number thirty-three on the country chart.


Year:
1964
2:10
106 
#2

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Well I don't care if the sun don't shine I don't care if the bells don't chime
Just as long as you love me
And I don't care if the tops don't spin I don't care if the gins won't gin
Just as long as you love me
So darling let it rain let it snow let the cold north wind blow
Just as long as you love me
North or south east or west you know I will stand the test
Just as long as you love me

Well I don't care if the birds don't sing I don't care if the bells don't ring
Just as long as you love me
I don't care if the world don't turn I don't care if the fire don't burn
Just as long as you love me
So darling let it rain...
Oh darling just as long as you love me

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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: BILL OWENS, DOLLY PARTON

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Artist Background
Buck Owens, born as Alvis Edgar Owens Jr., was a renowned American singer and songwriter known as the pioneer of the Bakersfield sound—a blend of traditional country with rock and roll.
Release Information
"I Don't Care (Just as Long as You Love Me)" was released in June 1964 as the first single from Buck Owens' album "I Don't Care."
Chart Performance
The song was incredibly successful on the charts—it reached number one on the Billboard Country Singles chart in August 1964 and stayed there for six weeks.
Songwriting
Buck Owens co-wrote this song with one of his most frequent collaborators, Red Simpson. This collaboration played a significant role in the success and popularity of the song.
Bakersfield Sound
“I Don’t Care (Just as Long as You Love Me)" is a classic example of the Bakersfield sound. This genre of country music, which emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, was known for its raw edge, a stark contrast to the smooth, heavily produced Nashville sound.
Cover Versions
Over the years, several artists worldwide have covered "I Don’t Care (Just as Long as You Love Me)." Some of these versions were performed by artists such as Waylon Jennings and Dwight Yoakam, indicating the song's influence and popularity across various music generations.
Universal Themes
The song tells a common but yet so profound love story, demonstrating Buck Owen's strength in narrating tales of everyday life and love, thereby making his songs relatable to a broader audience.
Commercial Success
"I Don’t Care (Just as Long as You Love Me)" was not only a chart-topping success but also solidified Buck Owens' place as a leading figure in the country music industry during the 1960s.
Impact and Legacy
The song played a significant role in defining Buck Owens' music style and the Bakersfield sound—both of which have influenced countless artists and genres over the last several decades.
Music Arrangement
The song's strong fiddle and steel guitar focus was another distinct characteristic of the Bakersfield Sound that set it apart from more traditionally produced country tracks of the time.

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