Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Buddy began feeding his love for music at an early age. At 10 he was begging his mom and dad for a guitar and by 16, had formed his first REM- inspired band.
Buddy left Portland to attend college at Providence College in Rhode Island where he majored in English and struggled with a strong case of stage fright. After college he moved to Austin, Texas where his passion for music returned to the forefront of his life. Buddy joined up with a local band called Piltdowns and they gained a good following and supported bands like Spoon while fielding some local record label offers.
In 2002, Buddy relocated again, finally landing in Los Angeles, CA where he continued to hone his songwriting style. Not to be dissuaded by prior mishaps, Buddy hit the local stages again, performing his first show as Buddy at the Hotel Café, in July of 2004. It wasn't until Buddy hooked up with friend and author Greg Behrendt (He's Just Not That Into You) that things began to truly turn in Buddy's direction. While performing at one of Behrendt's infamous Bring the Rock musician/comedian nights, producer Robbie Rist (the Andersons) took an interest in Buddy's unique voice, beautiful lyrics and clever songwriting style. The two joined forces to produce and record Buddy's 1st EP, which was simply titled "Buddy". It hit the streets November 30th, 2004.
Shortly after finishing the EP, local DJ Tricia Halloran of the station KCRW in Santa Monica began playing a track called "Salt Point" on air. Random deal offers from the UK began to come in, but none of them seemed quite right, so Buddy kept on pushing his material and playing live shows. At that time a radio station in Denver caught wind of Buddys Milkshake cover, the word was out, and the word was "Buddy". Buddy's music has been featured on "All Things Considered", "One Tree Hill", "Ghost Whisperer", "Shelter from the Storm, Katrina Benefit" and recently the song Westgate.
Lyrics will always be Buddy's most important focus. Powerful stuff for a guy who describes himself as pretty much "always happy", but to that he adds, "if something is really bugging me, Ill carry it around for a long while. Then eventually, Ill sit down and in about 15 minutes, Ill have put it in a song" and the rest, is well safely tucked away beneath the sheets.
Buddy's live band consists of: Grammy Award® winning drummer Michael Jerome (John Cale, Blind Boys of Alabama), Will Golden (Gary Jules), Percy Haverson (Knifeyhead), Al Sgro (Gary Jules), Fil Krohnengold (Golden Smog, Duncan Sheik).
“Alterations and Repairs” Buddy’s debut Album will be arriving spring 2007 and features guest musicians/vocalists including: Anna-Lynne Williams (trespassers william), Ben Peeler (Alexi Murdoch), Meiko (Meiko), Ollie (Sia, Tom McRae). Mixed by Bryan Cook (Inara George, Gary Jules) & Mastered By Roger Siebel. (Death Cab/Plans) Artwork by PCP.
"Side By Side - Duets Vol. 1" features original tracks and two cover tunes performed with friends Meiko, Susie Suh, Julianna Raye, Buddy, Tina Dico and Rick Garcia. (5 Bonus tracks available at iTunes) Gus Black (a singer/songwriter in his own right) directs AM's new video "Hear Me Sing" featuring Buddy.
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Buddy Lyrics
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Blue tears keep on fallin', for you dear
Now you're gone
Blue days, black nights
My heart keeps on calling for you dear
And you alone
Memories of you make me sorry
But now you're gone and I am left here all alone
With blue memories, I think of you
Blue days, black nights
I didn't realize I would miss you
The way I do
And now somehow I know I will pay
For the times I have made you blue
The song "Blue Days, Black Nights" by Buddy Holly is a classic example of the sad love song genre. The lyrics describe the feeling of loneliness after a breakup, and the regret and sadness that come with it. The use of color imagery throughout the lyrics - blue tears, blue memories, black nights - adds to the melancholic tone of the song.
The first verse sets the scene with the opening lines "Blue days, black nights, blue tears keep on fallin', for you dear, now you're gone". These lines indicate that the singer is experiencing a deep sense of sorrow in the wake of a breakup. The chorus then repeats the lines "Blue days, black nights, my heart keeps on calling for you dear, and you alone". This highlights the desire for the lost love to return, as the singer's heart is still pining for them.
The second verse reveals some of the underlying reasons for the breakup, as the lyric "Memories of you make me sorry, I gave you reason to doubt me" suggests that there were trust issues in the relationship. The verse also highlights the irony of the situation - the singer didn't realize how much they would miss their partner until they were gone. The final lines "And now somehow I know I will pay, for the times I have made you blue" underline the sense of regret, and the knowledge that the actions of the past have led to this present state of loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue days, black nights
The singer is experiencing sadness and loneliness because of the absence of someone dear.
Blue tears keep on fallin', for you dear
The singer is crying because they miss their loved one.
Now you're gone
The singer's loved one has left them, causing them great pain.
My heart keeps on calling for you dear
The artist's heart is longing for their loved one who is no longer with them.
And you alone
The artist only wants to be with their loved one and no one else.
Memories of you make me sorry
The singer regrets their actions towards their loved one that may have caused them to leave.
I gave you reason to doubt me
The singer may have acted in a way that made their loved one question their trustworthiness.
But now you're gone and I am left here all alone
The artist is feeling the full extent of their loneliness and sadness now that their loved one has departed.
With blue memories, I think of you
The artist constantly remembers their loved one, even though it causes them pain.
I didn't realize I would miss you
The artist did not anticipate the depth of their feelings for their loved one until after they were gone.
The way I do
The singer is experiencing intense feelings of sadness and longing for their loved one.
And now somehow I know I will pay
The artist believes that they will face consequences for their previous actions towards their loved one.
For the times I have made you blue
The singer acknowledges that they have caused their loved one pain and sorrow in the past.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BEN HALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@17naomy
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Please forgive me for not realizing before that you already answered to my prayers ...
This sound is now the new anthem of the family and will never stop bumping it so hard!
Thanks to Colin in Black & White for bringing back this huge sound on top of the scene 🙌🏾
🎶Black, black, black
Black on black
Black my thoughts so black
Black, black on black
My skin is so black, I'm rocking all black
Everything is black🎵
#ProudToBeBlack #Ingeta
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I feel like this song deserved a lot more attention I only just heard it
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I have bn listen to him about 4yrs im 46yr old woman n had to hip my grown chiln on dis
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Definitely
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Me too.shared it on fb tho
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BLACK LIVES MATTER!!!
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