Curtis was born in Meadow, Texas, United States. He played on some of Buddy Holly's earlier 1956 Decca sessions including minor hit 'Blue Days Black Nights' and a song he wrote 'Rock Around With Ollie Vee'. In 1955 & '56 he along with Buddy opened concerts for rising new star Elvis Presley. Although he had gone on the road with other musicians by the time Buddy Holly put together the Crickets in 1957, Curtis joined the Crickets after Holly's death in 1959, and soon took over the lead vocalist role in addition to lead guitar. As the credits show, he was part of the band for the 1960 album In Style with the Crickets for which they recorded the original versions of two of Curtis's best known songs, "I Fought the Law" and "More Than I Can Say" (co-written with drummer Jerry Allison). Along with Cricket Jerry Allison he participated in Eddie Cochran's last recording sessions including the song 'Three Steps to Heaven'. In 1964 he released the single "A Beatle I Want to Be". He has continued to record and perform intermittently as part of the band over six decades, most recently in their album The Crickets and their Buddies (2004) where they reprised most of their hits with help from many noted fellow musicians. Curtis did leave the band several times to pursue his solo career but even during those periods made occasional guest appearances, in performance and on record, with the Crickets. His song "The Real Buddy Holly Story" was written in response to the inaccuracies in the movie The Buddy Holly Story.
Curtis wrote the theme from The Mary Tyler Moore Show, "Love is All Around", which he also recorded.[1] He also wrote "Walk Right Back", which was a 1960 hit for the Everly Brothers and later in 1978 for Anne Murray; (Sonny and the Crickets also were the supporting back up band for the Everly Brothers for a tour of England in 1960) and "More Than I Can Say", recorded after the Crickets' original by Bobby Vee, then Leo Sayer.
"I Fought the Law" was later covered in the studio or in concert by many artists including The Bobby Fuller Four, the Clash, Dead Kennedys, Bryan Adams, John Cougar Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Social Distortion, Mike Ness, Hank Williams Jr, Waylon Jennings, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, the Hoodoo Rhythm Devils, Green Day, the Ramones, the Grateful Dead, Stray Cats, Mary's Danish, Mano Negra, the Big Dirty Band, Lolita No. 18, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, Attaque 77, Die Toten Hosen, Status Quo, Nanci Griffith, and the Men They Couldn't Hang.[citation needed] For the 2003 film, Intermission, Colin Farrell recorded a version of the song, singing it in the guise of his character in the film. Sonny Curtis also co-wrote the 1987 Country Song of the Year, "I'm No Stranger to the Rain" recorded by the late Keith Whitley. Other songs he has written include "The Straight Life" (recorded by Glen Campbell, and later by Bobby Goldsboro) and "A Fool Never Learns" (recorded by Andy Williams). In 1991, Sonny Curtis was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Anne Murray also recorded the Sonny Curtis songs "I Like Your Music" and "You Made My Life a Song" on her 1972 LP Annie.
In 2007, Curtis was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, as a member of the Crickets.
In 2012, Curtis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Crickets by a special committee, aimed at correcting the mistake of not including the Crickets with Buddy Holly when he was first inducted in 1986.
Love Is All Around
Sonny Curtis Lyrics
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Who can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?
Well it's you girl, and you should know it
With each glance and every little movement you show it
Love is all around, no need to fake it.
You can have the town, why don't you take it.
You're gonna make it after all
How will you make it on your own?
And girl this time your all alone
But it's time you started living
It's time you let someone else do some giving
Love is all around, no need to fake it.
You can have the town, why don't you take it.
You're gonna make it after all,
You're gonna make it after all
Your the one most likely to succeed
Just be sure to keep your head
Cause girl you know that's all you need
Everyone around you adores you
Don't give up the world is waiting for you
Love is all around, no need to waste it.
You can have the town, why don't you take it.
You're gonna make it after all,
You're gonna make it after all
Who can turn the world on with her smile?
Who can suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?
Well it's you girl, and you should know it
With each glance and every little movement you show it
Love is all around, no need to waste it.
You can have the town, why don't you take it.
You're gonna make it after all,
You're gonna make it after all
The song "Love Is All Around" by Sonny Curtis is a tribute to a woman who has the power to turn the world around with her smile. The lyrics are addressed to this woman who is going through a tough time and is feeling alone in a big world. The song encourages her to keep going, to keep smiling, and to keep spreading love everywhere she goes.
The song acknowledges the power of love and how it can change people's lives. The woman is told that she has the ability to make her life and the lives of those around her better with the love that she radiates. The lyrics urge her to be brave, to take risks, and to let other people contribute to her happiness because they want to.
The song's iconic line "You're gonna make it after all" has become a cultural touchstone, especially after being used as the theme song for the hit TV show "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." The song is still beloved today for its message of hope, love, and triumph in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Who can turn the world on with her smile?
Who has the ability to make the world a happier place by simply expressively smiling?
Who can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?
Who can convert a boring, uneventful day into a beautiful and memorable one?
Well it's you girl, and you should know it
It's you, and you already know this fact
With each glance and every little movement you show it
Your expressions and each of your movements display it clearly
Love is all around, no need to fake it.
Love exists everywhere, there's no need to pretend about it
You can have the town, why don't you take it.
You're capable enough to take control of the town, so why not try it?
You're gonna make it after all
You will certainly succeed in your endeavors
How will you make it on your own?
How are you going to succeed without anyone’s help?
This world is awfully big
This world is undeniably vast
And girl this time your all alone
This time, you're all by yourself, girl
But it's time you started living
It's time for you to start really enjoying and experiencing life
It's time you let someone else do some giving
It's time to allow someone else to take the initiative and make an effort to improve your life
You're the one most likely to succeed
You're the one with the highest probability of being successful
Just be sure to keep your head
Make sure to remain calm and collected
Cause girl you know that's all you need
Because you already know that's all you need to do
Everyone around you adores you
Everyone close to you absolutely loves you
Don't give up, the world is waiting for you
Don't lose hope, the entire world is eagerly anticipating your success
Love is all around, no need to waste it.
Love is present everywhere, don't let it go to waste
You can have the town, why don't you take it.
You are more than capable of taking over the town, it's yours for the taking
You're gonna make it after all
You will definitely be successful in the end
Who can turn the world on with her smile?
Who has the ability to make the world a happier place by simply expressively smiling?
Who can suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?
Who has the power to transform an ordinary day into an extraordinary one?
Writer(s): Reg Presley, Sonny Curtis
Contributed by Victoria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ClassicTVMan1981X
Season 1 version:
How will you make it on your own?
This world is awfully big
Girl, this time, you're all alone
And it's time you do some living
It's time you let someone else do some giving
CHORUS:
Love is all around, no need to waste it
You can have the town, why don't you take it?
You might just make it after all
You might just make it after all
For seasons 2-7:
Who can turn the world on with her smile?
Who can take a nothing day and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?
Well, it's you, girl, and you should know it
With each glance and every little movement, you show it
CHORUS:
Love is all around, no need to waste it
You can have the town, why don't you take it?
You're gonna make it after all
You're gonna make it after all
@dcny69
Wow he sounds incredible 50 years after he recorded it. Beautiful song and uplifting lyrics
@michaelp8794
This song is nothing short of ICONIC
@joanvoss7512
I freaking love this song.
@Mrcool19771
This song should be played everyday for everyone to hear to start their day. ☺
@conchitach1466
So true!!♡
@protectanimals8402
It gives me hope.
@laurathegr8
I have it set as my wake up alarm on my phone.
@TheNawlinzNative
Definitely my favorite TV theme song!!! Thank God they went to him. Thanks, Sonny!
@margarethayes9888
Still flawless. What a beautiful voice.
@gregkisinger4183
Such a down to earth type of guy. Awesome song.