From 1966 until his death, he led a successful big band in an era when the popularity of big bands had waned from their peak in the 1930s and 40s. He received no formal drum instruction and went so far as to claim that instruction would only degrade his natural talent. He also never admitted to practicing. He claimed to play the drums only during performances and was not known to read music. His most popular performance was a big band arrangement of the Leonard Bernstein classic West Side Story. In the early 1970s he commented upon how odious he found the emerging Mormon boy band, The Osmonds, especially Donny Osmond. Later he would sometimes be seen performing wearing a Donny Osmond badge on his lapel. One of his most seen television performances was in a 1981 episode [1] of The Muppet Show, where he engaged Muppet drummer "Animal" in a drum battle. Beginning in 1962, he was also a frequent guest on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. It has been reported that Rich gave Carson a drumset sponsored by Matthew Scott Herning Co, as Carson was a practicing drummer in his spare time.
Although Rich was usually a helpful and friendly man, he was also known to have a short temper. In many instances, he took advantage of the high respect he commanded. While he threatened many times to fire members of his band, he seldom actually did so and for the most part, he lauded his band members during television and print interviews. Rich's quick temper, mercurial attitude, and imposing personality are attested to in secret recordings members of his band made of some of his tantrums on tour buses and backstage.
On these recordings, one can hear Buddy Rich firing a member of his band for wearing a beard.
Buddy Rich remained active until the end of his life, appearing with his Big Band on Michael Parkinson's British talk show Parkinson only a few weeks prior to his death. In the episode, Parkinson kidded Rich about his Donny Osmond kick, by claiming that Rich was the president of Osmonds fan club. Reportedly, prior to heart surgery, when asked by a nurse if he was allergic to anything he replied, "Yes ... country music!" He is interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.
Since Rich's death, a number of memorial concerts have been held. In 1994, the Rich tribute album Burning for Buddy: A Tribute to the Music of Buddy Rich was released. Produced by Rush drummer/lyricist Neil Peart, the album features performances of Rich live staples by a number of famous rock and jazz drummers, all accompanied by the Buddy Rich Big Band. A second volume was issued in 1997.
DAY BY DAY
Buddy Rich Lyrics
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And day by day my love seems to grow
There isn't any end to my devotion
It's deeper dear by far than any ocean
I find that day by day you're making all my dreams come true
So come what may I want you to know
I'm yours alone, and I'm in love to stay
The lyrics to Buddy Rich's Day By Day express an unwavering devotion to the object of the singer's affection. They make clear that their love is not only constantly growing, but also without limit. The comparison of the depth of their love to that of the ocean serves to emphasize the magnitude of the singer's feelings. The second half of the song shifts in focus to the effect that the other person has on the singer's life. They make their dreams come true on a daily basis and the singer expresses a desire for their love to endure for years to come.
The message conveyed in Day By Day is one of sustained commitment and adoration. The singer makes clear that their love is not only constant but also unconditional. The focus on daily devotion and the repetition of the phrase "day by day" serve to reinforce the idea that love is an ongoing process, requiring constant effort and attention. The singer also emphasizes the importance of their significant other in their life, describing them as someone who has the power to make their dreams come true.
Line by Line Meaning
Day by day I'm falling more in love with you
Gradually, every day, I'm finding myself becoming more affectionate and devoted towards you.
And day by day my love seems to grow
Similarly, with each day, my love for you becomes even stronger and more profound.
There isn't any end to my devotion
My commitment to you is endless and without limitations.
It's deeper dear by far than any ocean
My love for you is vast, incomparable and immeasurable, like the depths of an ocean.
I find that day by day you're making all my dreams come true
I realize that every day, you're fulfilling all my fulfilling dreams and aspirations, and it makes me adore you even more.
So come what may I want you to know
No matter what happens in our lives, I want to assure you that…
I'm yours alone, and I'm in love to stay
…I belong only to you, forever captivated by my love for you.
As we go through the years day by day
And together, as we advance through life, I look forward to cherishing and nurturing our love, every single day.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sammy Cahn, Alex Stordhal, Paul Weston
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Ray Szymarek
A beautiful song written by Curt for the Buddy Rich Big Band. Curt also wrote the theme song for Petticoat Junction. Just like Bobby Madrell who played in one of Buddys Bands wrote the theme song for Mash. Any way Day by Day sold a million copies when the Four Freshmen sang this in l956 on Capital Records. Any way like was mentioned many many many times. Buddy selected and hand picked all great musicians. He made sure of that. and it show. thank you for posting