Buck Owens – Above And Beyond

“Above and Beyond”, also known as “Above and Beyond (The Call of Love)”, is a song written by Harlan Howard and recorded by American country music singer Buck Owens. Released in 1960 as a single with “‘Til These Dreams Come True” on the B-side, Owens’ rendition reached No. 3 on the Billboard country singles charts that year. It was his third single.

In 1988, Rodney Crowell recorded a cover version on his album Diamonds & Dirt. This cover, released with “She Loves the Jerk” on the B-side, charted at No. 1 on the country chart in late 1989. It was the fifth consecutive No. 1 hit from the album, as well as the fifth and final No. 1 of his career.

B-side “‘Til These Dreams Come True”
Released March 7, 1960
Genre Country
Length 2:27
Label Capitol
Songwriter(s) Harlan Howard
Producer(s) Ken Nelson

Buck Owens – Above And Beyond Lyrics

A well I’ll give you love
That’s above and beyond the call of love
And I’ll never ever make you cry
A yes I’ll give you love
That’s above and beyond the call of love
And love’s something that money can’t buy

Well a poor boy’s chances for a pretty girl’s glances
Are sometimes very few
Though I’ve got no money, if you’ll be my honey
Here’s what I’ll offer you

A well I’ll give you love
That’s above and beyond the call of love
And I’ll never ever make you cry
A yes I’ll give you love
That’s above and beyond the call of love
And love’s something that money can’t buy

We met by chance and I knew at a glance
That I’d found my destiny
Now I want to carry you off and marry you
If you will agree

And I’ll give you love
That’s above and beyond the call of love
And I’ll never ever make you cry
Yes I’ll give you love
That’s above and beyond the call of love
And love’s something that money can’t buy