He was born in Lubbock, Texas, to a musical family during the Great Depression, and learned to play guitar and sing alongside his siblings. His style was influenced by gospel music, country music, and rhythm and blues acts, and he performed in Lubbock with his friends from high school. He made his first appearance on local television in 1952, and the following year he formed the group "Buddy and Bob" with his friend Bob Montgomery. In 1955, after opening for Elvis Presley, he decided to pursue a career in music. He opened for Presley three times that year; his band's style shifted from country and western to entirely rock and roll. In October that year, when he opened for Bill Haley & His Comets, he was spotted by Nashville scout Eddie Crandall, who helped him get a contract with Decca Records.
Holly's recording sessions at Decca were produced by Owen Bradley. Unhappy with Bradley's control in the studio and with the sound he achieved there, he went to producer Norman Petty in Clovis, New Mexico, and recorded a demo of "That'll Be the Day", among other songs. Petty became the band's manager and sent the demo to Brunswick Records, which released it as a single credited to "The Crickets", which became the name of Holly's band. In September 1957, as the band toured, "That'll Be the Day" topped the US "Best Sellers in Stores" chart and the UK Singles Chart. Its success was followed in October by another major hit, "Peggy Sue".
The album Chirping Crickets, released in November 1957, reached number five on the UK Albums Chart. Holly made his second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in January 1958 and soon after, toured Australia and then the UK. In early 1959, he assembled a new band, consisting of future country music star Waylon Jennings (bass), famed session musician Tommy Allsup (guitar), and Carl Bunch (drums), and embarked on a tour of the midwestern U.S. After a show in Clear Lake, Iowa, he chartered an airplane to travel to his next show, in Moorhead, Minnesota. Soon after takeoff, the plane crashed, killing him, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, and pilot Roger Peterson in a tragedy later referred to by Don McLean as "The Day the Music Died".
During his short career, Holly wrote, recorded, and produced his own material. He is often regarded as the artist who defined the traditional rock-and-roll lineup of two guitars, bass, and drums. He was a major influence on later popular music artists, including Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Weezer, and Elton John. He was among the first artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in 1986. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 13 in its list of "100 Greatest Artists".
I'm Gonna Love You Too
Buddy Holly Lyrics
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Ah ha ha ha ah
Ah ha ha ha ah ha
Ha ha ha ha
You're gonna say you've missed me
You're gonna say you'll kiss me
Yes you're gonna say you'll love me
I don't care what you told me
You're gonna say you'll hold me
Yes you're gonna say you'll love me
'Cause I'm gonna love you too
After all another fella took ya
But I still can't overlook ya
I'm a-gonna do my best to hook ya
After all is said and done
You're gonna say you've missed me
You're gonna say you'll a kiss me
You're gonna say you'll a love me
'Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
Ah ha ha ha ah ha
Ah ha ha ha ah
Ah ha ha ha ah ha
Ha ha ha ha
Ah ha ha ha ah ha
Ah ha ha ha ah
Ah ha ha ha ah ha
Ha ha ha ha
It's a gonna happen some day
You're gonna see things my way
Yes you're gonna say you'll a love me
'Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
You're gonna tell me sweet things
You're gonna make my heart sing
Yes, you're gonna hear those bells ring
'Cause I'm gonna love you too
After all another fella took ya
But I still can't overlook ya
I'm a-gonna do my best to hook ya
After all is said and done
You're gonna say you've missed me
You're gonna say you'll a kiss me
Yes you're gonna say you'll love me
'Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
I'm a-gonna love you too
I'm a-gonna love you too
The lyrics to Buddy Holly's song "I'm Gonna Love You Too" are about a lover's determination to win back the affection of someone who has been taken by another man. The singer is confident that the object of his affection will realize her true feelings for him and come back to him because he is just as determined to love her as she is to love him. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been overlooked in the past but he is willing to do whatever it takes to make the object of his affection his own.
The song's repetition of "Ah ha ha ha ah ha" in the chorus creates a infectious upbeat energy that evokes a sense of playfulness, excitement and optimism about the singer's chances of winning back his lover. The lyrics in the song tell a story of hope, persistence, and a willingness to try and try again until the desired outcome is achieved.
As with many of Buddy Holly's songs, "I'm Gonna Love You Too" is characterized by Holly's unique vocal style, which featured a distinctive vibrato and a unique mix of rockabilly, pop, and country influences. The song's instrumental backing features the kind of driving rhythm guitar and bass lines that are typical of 50s and 60s rock and roll.
Line by Line Meaning
You're gonna say you've missed me
You'll regret not having me and want me back.
You're gonna say you'll kiss me
You'll be so attracted to me that you'll want to kiss me.
Yes you're gonna say you'll love me
You won't be able to resist loving me.
'Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
Because I am determined to love you as well.
I don't care what you told me
Your past words or actions won't matter to me.
You're gonna say you'll hold me
You'll want to hold me in your embrace.
After all another fella took ya
Although you were with someone else, I still have feelings for you.
But I still can't overlook ya
I can't ignore my desire for you.
I'm a-gonna do my best to hook ya
I'll try my hardest to get you to be with me.
After all is said and done
Despite any obstacles or difficulties that arise, I'll still be interested in you.
It's a gonna happen some day
Someday soon, you'll realize you have feelings for me.
You're gonna see things my way
You'll come to understand and agree with my perspective on us being together.
You're gonna tell me sweet things
You'll want to express affection and love for me.
You're gonna make my heart sing
You'll make me feel so happy and fulfilled that my heart will sing.
Yes, you're gonna hear those bells ring
Our love will be so strong that it will feel like wedding bells ringing.
I'm a-gonna love you too
I will match and reciprocate your love for me.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Joe Mauldin, Niki Sullivan, Norman Petty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@crocks2871
Ah-ha, ha-ah-ha-ha-ha
Ah-ha, ha-ah-ha-ah
Ah-ah, ha-ah-ha-ah-ah-ha
A-you're gonna say you've a-missed me
A-you're gonna say you'll a-kiss me
Yes, you're gonna say you'll a-love me
'Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
I don't care what you a-told me
A-you're gonna say you'll a-hold me
Yes, you're gonna say you'll a-love me
'Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
After all, another fella took you
But I still can't overlook you
I'm a-gonna do my best to hook ya
After all is said and a-done
You're gonna say you've a-missed me
A-you're gonna say you'll a-kiss me
Yes, a-you're gonna say you'll a-love me
'Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
Ah-ha, ha-ah-ha-ha-ah
Ah-ha, ha-ah-ha-ah
Ah-ha, ha-ah-ha-ah-ah-ha
Ah-ha, ha-ah-ha-ha-ah
Ah-ha, ha-ah-ha-ha
Ah-ha, ha-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha
It's a-gonna happen, a-some day
You're gonna see things a-my way
Yes, you're gonna say you'll a-love me
'Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
A-you're gonna tell me a-sweet things
You're gonna make a-my heart sing
Yes, a-you're gonna hear those a-bells ring
'Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
After all, another fella took you
But I still can't overlook you
I'm a-gonna do my best to hook ya
After all is said and done
A-you're gonna say you've a-missed me
A-you're gonna say you'll a-kiss me
Yes, you're gonna say you'll a-love me
'Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
I'm a-gonna love you too
I'm a-gonna love you too
@MrBuddyhollyfan
This song never fails to cheer me up whenever I hear it. A VERY happy-sounding tune!
@joline2730
I have the same feeling with this AND You've Got Love
@Natalia-nc1zq
I remember when i was 8 (Now 12) When i found Buddys music. It made me confident and hes the reason i started playing guitar and ukulele! Im so happy i realized who he was and who other Legends are. Music now is nothing compared to 50s-90s Music, I dont care if i get bullied because this time..Im not wrong😌
@danielr6625
This is in the top 3 greatest songs of all time.
@danielgolus4600
No argument from me...😊
@davidlefkowitz885
Great song, and the cricket at the end.
@mhunt7093
While at the Buddy Holly Museum in Lubbock, Texas they played this song and I did not know why I knew every word to this song. Then I realized Blonde covered this song! Love both!
@jimboooong
RIP LEGEND died way too young, just imagine the songs he would have made wow
@danielsrenk9383
I was thinking about the same thing. Sad..
@lazyishardwork
Buddy would've had a huge influence in the 60s and beyond had he lived. He already influenced music, The Stones and Beatles covered him and openly admitted his influence, but had he not died in that stupid fucking plane then his influence AND presence would've been huge. He was a giant of rock and roll and no one who knew him had a single bad word to say about him. He was truly an extremely talented, gentleman rocker.