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.
What to Do
Buddy Holly & The Crickets Lyrics
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That's what haunts me, what to do
What to do to keep from feeling lonely
Want her only, what to do
The record hops all the happy times we had
The soda shop, the walks to school now make me sad, oh
What to do, I know my heartache's showing
Still not knowing, what to do
The lyrics to Buddy Holly & The Crickets's song What To Do explores the feeling of loneliness and heartbreak after being rejected by someone you love. The song starts with the question "What to do now that she doesn't want me," which is a relatable feeling to most people who have gone through a breakup. The singer is haunted by the thought of not knowing what to do after being rejected by someone he loves.
The chorus highlights the feeling of loneliness and how the singer's world revolves around the person he loves. He wants her only and wonders what to do to keep from feeling lonely. The memories of happy times they shared like record hops, soda shops, and walks to school make him feel sad now that she is no longer with him. He is still showing signs of heartache and doesn't know what to do to overcome this feeling.
The lyrics to this song are a reflection of the feelings many people face after a breakup. It provides a clear understanding of the emotions that come with heartbreak and rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
What to do now that she doesn't want me
I am constantly troubled by the thought of what to do after my love interest has expressed disinterest in me.
That's what haunts me, what to do
The weight of not knowing what steps to take next is constantly weighing on me.
What to do to keep from feeling lonely
I am desperate to discover ways to prevent myself from experiencing loneliness.
Want her only, what to do
Despite our current circumstances, I still only desire to be with her - this desire further adds to my confusion.
The record hops all the happy times we had
The memories of the good times we once shared during record hops continue to play over and over in my mind.
The soda shop, the walks to school now make me sad, oh
Even recalling the simpler moments, like our trips to the soda shop or walks to school, now bring sadness instead of happiness.
What to do, I know my heartache's showing
I'm conscious of the fact that my heartache is apparent and my confusion is evident to those around me.
Still not knowing, what to do
Despite my efforts, I am still unable to find a solution to my current predicament and remain lost in thought about what to do next.
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Written by: BUDDY HOLLY
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@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.