The band personnel were drummer Jerry Allison, bassist Joe B. Mauldin, and rhythm guitarist Niki Sullivan. Sullivan dropped out within less than two years of touring and recording. He wasn't comfortable with the amount of traveling and to a lesser extent, he didn't fit in with Jerry and Joe. For the same reason, Jerry and Joe were not backing Holly after he moved to NYC. The big move was the real reason why the Crickets broke up, but Holly was not daunted by the breakup; he gained a new back-up band with Tommy Allsup and Waylon Jennings on the tour shortly after the Crickets folded. But after about 4 months, due to fans' mail and the band feeling nostalgic, a reunion was planned to start with all the original Crickets after Holly's winter tour through the northern mid-west was completed. It was on that tour that Holly was killed in a plane crash.
Last Night
Buddy Holly & The Crickets Lyrics
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I pray Lord above to guide and protect you
Though I'm not wanted now, I still love you somehow
That is my only prayer, for you
Last night as I gazed through the mist in my eyes
I wanted you here to hold you so near
But silence tells me, you didn't hear my plea
I miss you so much since you left me
Though I'm not wanted now, I still love you somehow
That is my only prayer, for you
The lyrics of "Last Night" by Buddy Holly depict a man looking out of his window, gazing at the stars, and praying to the Lord above for protection and guidance for someone he loves deeply. The man expresses how much he longs to hold this person close, but the silence he hears tells him that his plea has gone unheard. The man's heart is broken, and he is filled with a deep ache since this person has left him.
The song captures the pain of unrequited love, and the lyrics paint a picture of a man who is in a state of mourning but still holds a deeply devoted love for the person he lost. The haunting tone of the song and the poignant lyrics create a sense of loss and heartbreak that is all too relatable. The use of repetition in the lyrics enhances the emotional intensity of the song and highlights the man's unwavering devotion despite the rejection he has faced.
Overall, "Last Night" is a beautifully crafted song that speaks to the universal experience of unrequited love. It is a testament to Buddy Holly's incredible songwriting talent and has become a classic in its own right.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night as I watched the stars from my window
Buddy Holly was looking at the stars from his window.
I pray Lord above to guide and protect you
Buddy Holly prayed for guidance and protection for his loved one.
Though I'm not wanted now, I still love you somehow
Buddy Holly still has feelings of love for his loved one, despite not being wanted.
That is my only prayer, for you
Buddy Holly's only wish for his loved one is for them to be guided and protected.
Last night as I gazed through the mist in my eyes
Buddy Holly was looking at something through teary eyes.
I wanted you here to hold you so near
Buddy Holly wanted to be with his loved one.
But silence tells me, you didn't hear my plea
Buddy Holly feels like his loved one is not listening to him.
I miss you so much since you left me
Buddy Holly is deeply missing his loved one since they left him.
My heart ached apart since you left me
Buddy Holly's heart is hurting since his loved one left him.
Though I'm not wanted now, I still love you somehow
Buddy Holly still loves his loved one despite not being wanted by them.
That is my only prayer, for you
Buddy Holly's only wish for his loved one is for them to be guided and protected.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOE MAULDIN, NORMAN PETTY
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