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.
Listen to Me
Buddy Holly & The Crickets Lyrics
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And you will see our love so right
Hold me darling
Listen closely to me
Your eyes will see what love can do
Reveal to me your love so true
Listen to me, listen closely to me
I've told the stars you're my only love
I want to love you tenderly
Those same bright stars in heaven above
Know now how sweet - sweethearts can be
Listen to me hear what I say
Our hearts can be nearer each day
Hold me darling, listen closely to me
In "Listen to Me," Buddy Holly and The Crickets instruct their lover to pay attention to their declarations of love. The song's message is straightforward: if you listen carefully to what they have to say and hold them closely, you will feel the rightness of their love. The lyrics feature a direct appeal to the heart of the listener, telling them to open their eyes to the power of love and revealing their own vulnerability and desire for closeness. The singer has confided in the stars, hoping to make the message heard by the universe, and believes that love can connect hearts.
The song's tone is gentle and sincere, with Buddy Holly and The Crickets' smooth harmonies urging the listener to hear the plea of their hearts. The melody is catchy and upbeat, with a nostalgic charm that captures the innocence of early rock and roll. Overall, "Listen to Me" is a love song that speaks to the simplicity and beauty of being close to another person and letting love into your heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to me and hold me tight
Pay attention to what I am saying and embrace me closely.
And you will see our love so right
Our love will flourish and be fulfilling.
Hold me darling
Please hold me tight and never let me go.
Listen closely to me
Please pay close attention as I speak to you.
Your eyes will see what love can do
Through love, we will experience a great and positive transformation.
Reveal to me your love so true
Express to me your genuine and honest love.
Listen to me, listen closely to me
Please pay attention to my words and really listen to me.
I've told the stars you're my only love
Even the stars in the sky know that you are my one true love.
I want to love you tenderly
I desire to express my love to you with tenderness and care.
Those same bright stars in heaven above
The same stars that I confide in know how sweet love can be.
Know now how sweet - sweethearts can be
They are aware of the immense sweetness that lovers can share.
Listen to me hear what I say
Please truly listen to every word I express.
Our hearts can be nearer each day
Our love can continue to strengthen and bring us closer every day.
Hold me darling, listen closely to me
Embrace me tightly while I speak from the heart.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BUDDY HOLLY, NORMAN PETTY
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