It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. The bakersfield sound 1940 1974 listening through the lens. The bakersfield sound buck owens, merle haggard, the. How a generation of displaced okies revolutionized american music by robert e. Billy mize and the bakersfield sound adopts this path, charting the rise of a unique style in the mid50s southern california country scene, but. Among the many interesting artists are one of the unsung heroes of bakersfield, billy mize, who was portrayed in william j. Billy mize, one of the last important figures remaining from the golden era of the bakersfield sound, has died. Our documentary concludes with billy mize standing in front of his loved ones and singing for the first time in over 20 years. I have long argued that the bakersfield sound would have been much more popular if cousin herb had lived longer. Buck owens turned bakersfield, california into the epicenter of hip country music in the mid60s. New box set the bakersfield sound 1940 1974 to include two. Various artists bakersfield sound on collectors choice music.
Now his little known story, along with a fascinating history of the bakersfield sound, is brought to light with exquisite archival footage, rare photos, a thrilling soundtrack of bakersfield hits. Diving deep into the bakersfield sound, the compilations. All access extends sympathies to family and friends of singer, songwriter, radio broadcaster, and television personality billy mize, following his wednesday, november 1st passing in california. Teen helps carry bakersfield sound into new century duration. We are currently trying to get more of billy and merles music on streaming platforms spotify, apple music, etc. Billy mize won the academy of country musics tv personality of year from 19651967. Order a billy mize and the bakersfield sound dvd with special features today.
Home to buck owens crystal palace, regularly nominated as nightclub of the year by the academy of country music. Mize was also the great uncle of rising country artist logan mize. Jun 19, 2014 billy mize and the bakersfield sound shows that what billy mize might not have fully achieved in notoriety as a solo music act, he left a legacy in his influence. Jul 08, 2019 the bakersfield sound 19401974 showcases these two men plus what lead up to their success in the country music capital of the west. He was the subject of the critically praised 2014 documentary film billy mize and the bakersfield sound.
Billy mize and the bakersfield sound merle haggard. April 6, 2016 after looking through all our footage with merle and billy ive found a few clips that never made it into the documentary. It was also a reaction against the slickly produced, orchestraladen. Billy mize is a great bio on his life an music during the bakersfield sound days, he recently passed away, he was freinds with merle haggard, buck owens, wynn stewart, an many others were on his tv show in early 50s an 60s i loved it great video. Billy mize and the bakersfield sound shows that what billy mize might not have fully achieved in notoriety as a solo music act, he left a legacy in his influence. An incredibly gifted musician and lyricist well loved and respected by his peers, mize, a product of the dust. Yet as influential as he was, the music began years before his recording career started, with some folks that might not be familiar to you. Billy mize and the bakersfield sound home facebook. A performer on the brink of fame, his is a spectacular tale about identity and sacrifice amidst a country music revolution. Mizes composition make it rain 1969 shows up on the box and is a good example of the diversity and depth of the bakersfield sound.
Billy mize and the bakersfield sound nw film center. He regained his ability to sing and performed at his 80th birthday party in 2009. Jul 14, 2015 his life, his singular impact on country music, and his painstaking effort to regain his voice are chronicled in billy mize and the bakersfield sound, a music documentary that more than most deserves to be called a labor of love. Billy mize and the bakersfield sound 2014 stream and. With willie nelson, merle haggard, ray price, billy mize. The town, known mainly for agriculture and oil production, was the destination for many dust bowl migrants and others from oklahoma, texas, arkansas, and other parts of the south.
Billy mize and the bakersfield sound 2014 filmmaker william j. Billy mize was instrumental in defining the bakersfield sound, the exhilarating, innovative movement that both changed country music and influenced everyone from elvis and the beatles to the grateful dead. Cd we are currently trying to get more of billy and merles music on streaming platforms spotify, apple music, etc. Jun 14, 2014 billy mize and the bakersfield sound adopts this path, charting the rise of a unique style in the mid50s southern california country scene, but more importantly it highlights one of the. This is a conversation between the two friends before merle went on stage at billy s 80th bday.
He sang very smooth, more like the nashville country that was more popular in his time. Saunders traces the life story of billy mize, from his triumphs through his tragedies. Home of the bakersfield sound, the distinct genre of country music made popular by buck owens, merle haggard, billy mize and others. Oscars instrument was the fiddle and over many years since meeting bill woods in 1952 oscar entertained many people who loved that bakersfield sound. Billy mize born april 29, 1929, arkansas city, kansas, usa died october 28, 2017 was an american steel guitarist, band leader, vocalist, songwriter, and tv show host. He was the subject of the critically praised 2014 documentary film billy mize and the. Bear family records, a germanybased independent record label, will be releasing an extensive country music box set called bakersfield sound on august 9th. Preordering these cds and dvds go a long way to helping us get billys music involved in the digital world. Using telecaster guitars, the singers developed a clean, ringing sound that stood in direct opposition to the produced, stringladen nashville sound. However, there are so many other stories and sounds to be found in bakersfield in the period between 1940 and 1974 that the box covers.
Billy mize and the bakersfield sound 2014 movie moviefone. How a generation of displaced okies revolutionized american music by robert price. No one in the audience knows billy has the ability to sing again. Buy billy mize and the bakersfield sound microsoft store. Billy mize and the bakersfield sound trailer 2014 video. Bakersfield was the first genre of country music to be significantly influenced by rock and roll, and as a result, the first to rely heavily on electric instrumentation and a defined backbeat. Billy mize and the bakersfield sound special features include billy mize performing make it rain exclusive billy mize and merle haggard discuss western swing legend. Mize, a triple threat as a singer, songwriter and television host who won the academy. All critics 1 fresh 1 a fairly traditional biopic with zest provided by its central character. Hello glenn, well the fatt katt cd is finally done. Billy mize began playing on kbaks the chuck wagon gang in the 1950s with cliff crofford. His charm and golden voice are legendary among the insiders.
New 2019 10cd boxset with 220page hardcover book, 299 tracks telling the story of nashville west. Oct 29, 2017 the remaining members of the bakersfield sound including merle haggard will celebrate mizes 80th birthday party during a tribute concert. Including a larger number of previously unreleased studio and live recordings, radio recordings and demos. The companion volume to the other side of bakersfield, vol. Due from bear family on august 9, 2019, this 10cd box set is the first multidisc anthology to cover bakersfields country music heritage. Mize s composition make it rain 1969 shows up on the box and is a good example of the diversity and depth of the bakersfield sound. Including a larger number of previously unreleased studio. A critically acclaimed documentary chronicling the life of mize and his impact on the country music industry was released in 2015. Mize helped stars like buck owens and merle haggard. Billy mize and the bakersfield sound trailer youtube.
But, hensons replacement was a success in his own right. The bakersfield sound 1940 74 new sealed 2019 10 cd. But as billy mize and the bakersfield sound details, a series of exceedingly challenging personal setbacks put his career on a loweraltitude trajectory than anyone would have predicted. P one of bakersfield s leading architects of the bakersfield sound oscar whittington passed away 060320. In 2001, he was honored by the pioneers of western swing organization. A gifted musician and songwriter, mize was also a committed family man and the rare artist who traded fame for home. This entry was posted in new releases and tagged 80th birthday, bakersfield, billy mize, billy mize and the bakersfield sound, cinema, country music, dave. Billy mize s contributions to country music shaped the industry. This cover photo a blackandwhite bill ray photo of the interior. All it took was a remarkable streak of number one singles that steam rolled right through nashville with their electrified twang, forever changing the notion of what constituted country music and codifying the bakersfield sound as harddriving rhythms, trebly telecasters, and lean. New box set the bakersfield sound 1940 1974 to include. This is billy mize and the bakersfield sound official trailer by william j saunders on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The remaining members of the bakersfield sound including merle haggard will celebrate mizes 80th birthday party during a tribute concert.
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