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".
Send Me Some Lovin'
Buddy Holly Lyrics
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How can I love you, when you're far away
Send me your picture, send it my dear
So I can hold it, pretend you are near
Can't you send me your kisses, I can feel their touch
I need you so badly, I miss you so much
My days are so lonely, my nights are so blue
I'm here and I'm lonely, I'm waiting for you
The lyrics to Buddy Holly & The Crickets' "Send Me Some Lovin'" speak to the ache of long distance love. The singer desperately asks his beloved to send him tokens of affection- a letter, a photo, even just a kiss through the mail- as a way to ease the pain of being apart. The lyrics are simple yet hold a deep emotional weight, as many people can relate to the longing that comes from being away from someone you love. The song is a plea for connection and a reminder that even though someone may be far away, they can still make their presence felt through small gestures.
Line by Line Meaning
Send me some lovin', send it I pray
Please send me your love and affection, I beg of you
How can I love you, when you're far away
It's difficult for me to feel love for you when we're separated
Send me your picture, send it my dear
Please send me a photo of you, my beloved
So I can hold it, pretend you are near
I want to hold your photo close and imagine that you're here with me
Can't you send me your kisses, I can feel their touch
If only you could send me virtual kisses, I could actually feel your love
I need you so badly, I miss you so much
I have a strong desire and yearning to be with you, I feel your absence deeply
My days are so lonely, my nights are so blue
I feel lonely and sad without you during the day and at night
I'm here and I'm lonely, I'm waiting for you
I'm present in this place, feeling lonely, and waiting for your return
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Marascalco, Leo Price
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@steveker5084
This guy was so versatile. He accomplished a lot in a short time. A great inspiration to people.
@this0033
There will never be another like him. Takes me back to 1961, and my first girlfriend.
@sauquoit13456
I was ten years-old in 1955, and in the late fifties I had five idols, they were Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, and Elvis...
And now on June 11th, 2018 I'm here listening to You Tube with tears in my eyes, for only Richard remains..
@nikolayyanev9148
You forgot Jerry Lee Lewis,Eddie Cochran and all other Music Genius
@eliteone1968
and now little richard is gone!
a true artist as well
@Tami9
@@eliteone1968 That's what I wanted to say. Day before Richard death, I've listened his music. Next day my brother told me some he's dead. :/
@abbiegrimes9594
I'm 14, and I love Buddy. I see people who were around when he was , saying how much his music means to them and it brings a tear to my eye. I hope I can make them happy by taking a little part in carrying the real music on through my generation.
I would do anything to travel back there and see what it was like back then. 🌟
@jacrispy3275
14, too, and I love Buddy. He doesn't seem to ever get enough recognition. He's just so underrated.
@purpleonyxyt9548
@@jacrispy3275 agreed. Also, 15 here.
@jacrispy3275
Well, it's just a big party, up in here!!!