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".
You've Got Love
Buddy Holly Lyrics
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You got one heart I wish was mine
Love, sweet love, you've got love
I've got two arms that you could use
To make me lose my blues
Love, sweet love, you've got love
You've got love, sweet love
You've got love that is true
I want only you
You got two eyes so you can see
Your love was meant for me
Love, sweet love, you got love
You've got love, real love
You've got love, sweet love
You've got me in a spin
I love this spin I'm in
You got two eyes so you can see
Your love was meant for me
Love, sweet love, you got love
The song "You've Got Love" by Buddy Holly & The Crickets is a classic love song that expresses the intense feelings of love and admiration that the singer has for someone. The song is structured around the theme of love and features dynamic vocals against a rhythmic and upbeat instrumental arrangement. The opening verse focuses on the physical aspects of the person the singer is in love with, particularly their lips and heart. The second verse highlights the emotional aspects of the singer's love, as they note that the person has love that is both real and true. The final verse is a repetition of the previous verse, emphasizing the idea that the singer's love is genuine and unwavering.
At its core, "You've Got Love" is a simple song that captures the excitement and intensity of new love, and the wonder of discovering someone who has captured your heart. The lyrics are straightforward and unpretentious, but they are infused with a great deal of emotion and sincerity. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it an enjoyable listen, and the dynamic singing gives it an added layer of depth and dimension.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was originally released as the B-side to "Maybe Baby," which was one of the Crickets' biggest hits. Despite this, "You've Got Love" has become a fan favorite, and its status as a minor hit has not stopped it from enduring as a beloved track in the Buddy Holly canon. Additionally, the song has been covered by a number of other artists over the years, including British rock band The Kinks and American singer-songwriter Dwight Yoakam.
Line by Line Meaning
You got two lips that look so fine
You have beautiful, attractive lips.
You got one heart I wish was mine
I wish that I had your heart, as I have romantic feelings for you.
Love, sweet love, you've got love
You possess a genuine and sweet affection for someone.
I've got two arms that you could use
I have the capacity to offer physical comfort and intimacy to you.
To make me lose my blues
Being with you will bring happiness and joy into my life, alleviating my sadness and loneliness.
You've got love, real love
Your love is authentic and truly sincere.
You've got love, sweet love
Your love is sweet and charming, making others feel warm and happy.
You've got love that is true
You have a love that is honest, genuine, and reliable.
I want only you
I have an intense desire to be with you and form a romantic relationship.
You got two eyes so you can see
You possess the ability to see, understand and appreciate the world around you.
Your love was meant for me
My heart acknowledges that you and I are meant to be together.
Love, sweet love, you got love
You have a fondness and connection towards somebody else.
You've got me in a spin
I feel dizzy and overwhelmed by the way that your love affects me.
I love this spin I'm in
I am enjoying the emotional roller coaster that I'm experiencing because of my love for you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ROY ORBISON, NORMAN PETTY, JOHNNY WILSON
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jimarilyn
This song is just great isn't it ? Infectious. It has you wanting to get up and dance or just sit and clap your hands.
Carlos Patriotismo José
🇧🇷🇺🇸🇧🇷 Sem dúvidas quê Holly seria o King off Rokbilly 🙏
Karl Mezansky
buddy is my idol to the max..... and nobody else really comes close
Alvin Williams
@Edward Saiz big time !!....as it is rolling stone magazine has him rated #13 greatest musician ever
Edward Saiz
It was a tragedy Buddy , Richie Valens all perished in that February, 1959 crash. Had Buddy lived , without doubt he would have been a megastar....His music influenced many groups over the years...
christopher strickleton
He was the first of the greats. We have missed out on so much more of the music to come from Buddy . Real talent ,,
Phil Neville
Love all his recordings. Legend
Karl Mezansky
Phil Neville amen
faith steinhardt
he had a great voice and this is 1 of the songs he sung well love it
early culyer
I love this songggg!