Tribute to Buddy Holly
Mike Berry & The Outlaws Lyrics
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Snow was snowing
Wing was blowing
When the world said goodbye buddy
But still I know
That up in heaven
Woahhh
Yeahhh
We'll always, remember
Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly was killed in a plane crash in 1959,
But his songs will always be remembered, always.
Woahhh
Yeahhh
We'll always, remember
Buddy
Snow was snowing
Wing was blowing
When the world said goodbye buddy
But still I know
That up in heaven
Is where we'll hear him sing again
Woahhh
Yeahhh
Woahhh
Yeahhh
The lyrics to Mike Berry's song "Tribute to Buddy Holly" express a deep sense of loss at the passing of the rock-and-roll legend Buddy Holly. The song describes a wintry scene, with snow falling and the wind blowing, as the world said goodbye to Buddy. But in spite of this, the song suggests that Buddy's music will live on forever, and that he is still singing and performing up in heaven.
There is a sense of nostalgia and melancholy throughout this song, as if the singer is trying to come to terms with the fact that Buddy is gone, but also celebrating the legacy that he left behind. The repeated use of the phrases "Woahh yeahh" and "We'll always remember Buddy Holly" emphasize the enduring impact that his music had on the world.
Overall, "Tribute to Buddy Holly" is a heartfelt tribute to a legendary musician, and a reminder that his music will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Woahh yeahh
Expressing a deep sentiment of appreciation towards legendary musician Buddy Holly.
Snow was snowing
Describing the harsh winter weather conditions at the time of Buddy Holly's untimely death.
Wing was blowing
Indicating the strong winds that may have affected the plane's navigation which led to the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly.
When the world said goodbye buddy
Referring to the sadness and despair felt by fans across the world after the tragic passing of Buddy Holly.
But still I know
Despite the tragedy, the singer knows that Buddy Holly's memory will live on through his music.
That up in heaven
A metaphorical representation of the singer's belief that Buddy Holly's spirit is present in the afterlife.
Is where we'll hear him sing again
Through the singer's art, audiences will continue to hear Buddy Holly's music being played and enjoyed.
We'll always, remember
Pledging the listener's commitment to keeping the memory of Buddy Holly and his music alive.
Buddy Holly
The subject of the song and the icon being celebrated in the lyrics.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GEOFFREY GODDARD
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Wilfried Bergmann
Wow-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah-yea-yea-yeaaah-yeah
Snow was falling, wind was blowing
When the world said, goodbye Buddy
Still I know that up in heaven
Is where we'll hear him sing again
Wow-oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah-yeah, yeah-yea-yeaaah
We'll always remember Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly was killed in a plane crash, in 1959
But his songs will always be remembered, always
Wow-oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah-yeah, yeah-yea-yeaaah
We'll always remember Buddy...
Snow was snowing, wind was blowing
When the world said, goodbye Buddy
Still I know that up in heaven
Is where we'll hear him sing again
Wow-oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah-yeah, yeah-yea-yeaaah
Wow-oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah-yeah, yeah-yea-yeaaah
John Frantz
Great tribute. Hard to believe Holly wrote so many fantastic songs and influenced so many artist in the 22 short years of his life.
Buddy Holly
I love how right after he says we'll always remember Buddy the Peggy Sue beat kicks in. That's bad ass
Mich
Indeed buddy Buddy
akulina mackenzie
👏👏👏
Ritterle Comedy-Satire
So it is! 🙂
Wilfried Bergmann
Wow-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah-yea-yea-yeaaah-yeah
Snow was falling, wind was blowing
When the world said, goodbye Buddy
Still I know that up in heaven
Is where we'll hear him sing again
Wow-oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah-yeah, yeah-yea-yeaaah
We'll always remember Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly was killed in a plane crash, in 1959
But his songs will always be remembered, always
Wow-oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah-yeah, yeah-yea-yeaaah
We'll always remember Buddy...
Snow was snowing, wind was blowing
When the world said, goodbye Buddy
Still I know that up in heaven
Is where we'll hear him sing again
Wow-oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah-yeah, yeah-yea-yeaaah
Wow-oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah-yeah, yeah-yea-yeaaah
Renate Sunderkötter
Dankeschön, .bin Mike Berry auch so dankbar für den einfühlsam Song höre ihn mir seid Ewigkeiten an.
mark disley
Remember playing this when I was 16, over 40 years ago, still gives me goosebumps.
Jimmy Eriksson
Cant't help tears falling every time I hear this song.
mark disley
Remember playing this out of my Dads collection over 45 years ago, brilliant, thanks Dad, love you loads. X