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.
That'll Be the Day
Buddy Holly & The Crickets Lyrics
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Yes, that'll be the day, when you make me cry
You say you're gonna leave, you know it's a lie
'Cause that'll be the day when I die
Well, you give me all your loving and your turtle doving
All your hugs and kisses and your money too
Well, you know you love me, baby, still you tell me maybe
Well, that'll be the day, when you say goodbye
Yes, that'll be the day, when you make me cry
You say you're gonna leave, you know it's a lie
'Cause that'll be the day when I die
Well, that'll be the day, when you say goodbye
Yes, that'll be the day, when you make me cry
You say you're gonna leave, you know it's a lie
'Cause that'll be the day when I die
Well, when Cupid shot his dart he shot it at your heart
So if we ever part and I leave you
You sit and hold me and you tell me boldly
That some day, well, I'll be through
Well, that'll be the day, when you say goodbye
Yes, that'll be the day, when you make me cry
You say you're gonna leave, you know it's a lie
'Cause that'll be the day when I die
Well, that'll be the day, hoo-hoo
Well, that'll be the day, hoo-hoo
Well, that'll be the day, hoo-hoo
Well, that'll be the day
The song "That'll Be the Day" by Buddy Holly is considered one of the most iconic rock and roll songs of all time. It was released in 1957 and quickly became a hit, reaching No. 3 on the charts. The song tells the story of a man who is in love with a woman who keeps threatening to leave him. He tells her that when she finally does leave, it will be the day he "dies" - in other words, the end of their relationship. The song is told from the perspective of the man, who is frustrated with the woman's constant threats and her inability to commit to their relationship.
The lyrics of the song are simple but effective. The repetition of the lines "That'll be the day" and "When you make me cry" emphasizes the man's frustration and anger with the woman. The lines "You say you're gonna leave, you know it's a lie" suggest that he is aware of her manipulative tactics, but he still loves her and is willing to put up with her behavior.
Overall, "That'll Be the Day" is a classic rock and roll song that captures the spirit of the era. It's an anthem for anyone who has been in a frustrating relationship and felt like throwing in the towel.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, that'll be the day, when you say goodbye
The day you say goodbye will never come
Yes, that'll be the day, when you make me cry
The day you make me cry will never come
You say you're gonna leave, you know it's a lie
You say you're going to leave but you know it's not true
'Cause that'll be the day when I die
If you ever leave me, it will be the end of me
Well, you give me all your loving and your turtle doving
You give me all your love and affection
All your hugs and kisses and your money too
You show me affection and give me money
Well, you know you love me, baby, still you tell me maybe
You love me but you're unsure if it will last
That some day, well, I'll be through
You believe that someday love will end for us
Well, when Cupid shot his dart he shot it at your heart
When Cupid made you fall in love, he did it deeply
So if we ever part and I leave you
If we ever break up and I leave you
You sit and hold me and you tell me boldly
You hold me and speak confidently
That some day, well, I'll be through
You believe that someday love will end for us
Well, that'll be the day, hoo-hoo
That day will never come
Well, that'll be the day, hoo-hoo
That day will never come
Well, that'll be the day, hoo-hoo
That day will never come
Well, that'll be the day
That day will never come
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison, Norman Petty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@henrydouberly3950
There was a time when this was the heaviest music ever made
@Adyman182
Bach, Beethoven and Rachmaninoff existed...
@henrydouberly3950
@@Adyman182 ah, I have been made a fool. Classical music can get pretty heavy sometimes.
@willhissettmusic
@@henrydouberly3950 a lot of jazz around this time was pretty heavy too
@TheDylandProductions
I was gonna say Beethoven has entered the chat! lol
But in all seriousness, this WAS the "hardest" music out there at the time. Amplified guitars, r&b drum kit, upright bass (which, in real life really cuts through the air compared to electric bass), and a happy-go-lucky singer who's lyrics had a bit more to them than what met the eye on the surface (like most music of the day).
For people who can't get into older rock, or jazz, or whatever - I always suggest they watch it live. Through those live performances, you really get to see the craftsmanship, the sweat, the performance. Sometimes the records can be sterile - especially if you listen to hip hop, heavy metal, or pop all day.
50's and 60's music really is great. Before the 'do it in the studio' mumbo jumbo. Everything was recorded live, and innovations were made on the daily.
@joshuamayes3195
@@TheDylandProductions I can't understand how they get a mix like this - especially the vocals which seem to be unmic'd.
@halburgess5257
I find it hard not to believe that the rhythm guitarist isn’t also Buddy Holly
@zuraiashvili8647
:DDDD
@gremlynn009
Fun fact! That’s actually Nikki Sullivan! As far as I know he wasn’t part of The Crickets for very long, but he’s absolutely fantastic in this recording!
@jamesnewman7961
Nikki Sullivan was also a Good 🎸 Guitarist! He wasn't with the Crickets very Long.