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.
Little Baby
Buddy Holly & The Crickets Lyrics
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Little baby, baby me
In my heart you are the one
Look around and have your fun
Wo, you be my little baby
And baby me
Little baby can you see
What your love has done to me
Love that leaves me full of sighs
Wo, you be my little baby
And baby me
Little baby, baby me
Little baby, baby me
Maybe I will baby you
With a bunch of love for you
Wo, you be my little baby
And baby me
The song "Little Baby" by Buddy Holly is a love ballad about a man professing his love for a woman and asking her to reciprocate the same feelings. He repeatedly asks her to be his little baby and to let him baby her in return. He praises her beauty and acknowledges the effect her love has had on him. The lyrics evoke a sense of joy and happiness as the singer requests the woman to have fun and enjoy life with him.
The song has a sweet and innocent tone, which is characteristic of much of Buddy Holly's music. The repetition of the phrase "little baby, baby me" throughout the song creates a sense of intimacy between the man and the woman. The lyrics suggest a desire to protect and care for the woman, while acknowledging the positive impact she has had on the man's life.
Overall, the lyrics to "Little Baby" portray a love that is simple, pure, and true. It is a declaration of the singer's feelings and a request for the woman to share the same emotions. The song's message is universal and timeless, making it a beloved classic to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Little baby, baby me
Addressing the baby with a playful and affectionate tone
In my heart you are the one
The baby is the most important person in the singer's heart
Look around and have your fun
Encouraging the baby to explore and enjoy the world around them
Wo, you be my little baby
Reiteration of the singer's fondness for the baby and desire to care for them
And baby me
Enforcing the idea that both the singer and the baby need each other's care
Little baby can you see
Asking the baby to understand the impact they have on the singer's life
What your love has done to me
The baby's love has brought immense joy to the singer
Can't you see love in my eyes
The singer's affection for the baby is evident in their eyes
Love that leaves me full of sighs
The love for the baby leaves the singer feeling emotional and overwhelmed
Maybe I will baby you
The singer will show the baby love and affection in return for their care
With a bunch of love for you
The singer has ample love to give the baby and is willing to shower them with it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BUDDY HOLLY, JR. KENDALL, NORMAN PETTY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Appalachian Outcast
An interesting fact:
look almost just like him. I’m from Texas, have a bit of a similar voice, and play guitar and some other instruments. I remember singing a while ago and my parents and everybody said I reminded them of Buddy Holly. Then my parents looked at my family tree. There he was. On my family tree. I’m also same religion as him. I’m a baptist he was too. And I realized that my father looked like buddy too. I am happy to be related to him. I impersonate him
Some information about Buddy Holly:
Buddy Holly was only 22 when he died and sang since he was around 13. He was in a country and western duo with bob Montgomery for a while then he joined the crickets in late 1957. They had good songs together, such as, Oh Boy!, Peggy Sue, That’ll be the day, Everyday, and words of love. He was no doubt great at a lot. I don’t like him because he’s my relative, I like him because he has talent. I was a fan of him before I figured out I was related to him. But his band was mainly friends but he had his 3rd cousin by marriage join. Niki Sullivan was in there but then quit because he wasn’t a fan of the traveling. Then it was stuck with Buddy Holly, Joe B Mauldin, and Jerry Allison. Then the crickets got in a argument because Buddy wanted to record in New York. But Jerry and joe wanted to stay in Clovis New Mexico. Also Joe and Jerry were drinking a little bit. Then Buddy on a tour that took his life along with Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper. Maria Elena Holly had a miscarriage and lost the baby. She was devastated and she never remarried again. February 3rd 1959 was then nicknamed The Day The Music Died. And there is some theories that Buddy shot The Big Bopper but there was no way it was possible for Buddy, Ritchie, or The Big Bopper to live. The last thing I want to say is....
R.I.P
Sooz
I will never forget my parents had the radio on when the news came across... My older brother and I both cried so hard you would have thought he was our brother...
My whole family loved Buddy and his music and something like that was unbelievable to us all. It keeps running through my head He deserved something so much better than that. I love all his music.
Soundtrack of my youth 🎼💔
rjplamf61
My God it kills me when I think what Buddy would have done in the '60's. Especially when the psychedelic stuff hit. He was way ahead of the pack. No doubt.
Mumpy Gumboo
It pains me too thinking of how young he died.... He was such a treasure. As far as the psychedelic era, it's hard to guess what he'd be doing; he didn't fool around or do drugs according to band mates. He would've probably turned into a crooner legend, like Sinatra, but with more R'n'B and rock 'n' roll flare. Genius.... R.I.P., Buddy
Iknow itall
@Mumpy Gumboo the man was pure class mate pure class!
Mumpy Gumboo
@Iknow itall Yes sir.
James Russell
I am liking more and more of Buddy's songs day by day... Going to share another one today.
joetake holly
+James Russell GOOD FOR YOU JAMES }}
charlyW34
This great song is yet another indication that Buddy would have explored many styles of music had he lived. The piano player CW Kendall wrote this cool piece of soul jazz.
aemmlhss.60s
If there is anyone out there that doesnt love Buddy Holly I will go up to them and beat them senseless because he is the most caring talented artist to exist and it's hard not to love him for who he is💜💙💜💙💜💙💜rest in piece Charles Holley, love you till the end of time-Ashlee💜😢💙
Lorraine Dalu
I don't think Buddy can be classified into any particular music catagory or style, except one: Great Music.