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.
Send Me Some Lovin'
Buddy Holly & The Crickets 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
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Written by: John Marascalco, Leo Price
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