Oh Boy!
The Crickets/Buddy Holly Lyrics
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All of my kissin'
You don't know
What you been a missin'
Oh boy, when you're with me
Oh boy, the world can see
That you were meant for me
I been a waitin'
Tonight there'll be
No hesitatin'
Oh boy, when you're with me
Oh boy, the world can see
That you were meant for me
Stars appear
And the shadows are fallin'
You can hear
My heart callin'
A little bit of lovin'
Makes everything right
And I'm gonna see
My baby tonight
All of my love
All of my kissin'
You don't know
What you been a missin'
Oh boy, when you're with me
Oh boy, the world can see
That you were meant for me
All of my love
All of my kissin'
You don't know
What you been a missin'
Oh boy, when you're with me
Oh boy, the world can see
That you were meant for me
All of my life
I been a waitin'
Tonight there'll be
No hesitatin'
Oh boy, when you're with me
Oh boy, the world can see
That you were meant for me
Stars appear
And the shadows are fallin'
You can hear
My heart callin'
A little bit of lovin'
Makes everything right
And I'm gonna see
My baby tonight
All of my love
All of my kissin'
You don't know
What you been a missin'
Oh boy, when you're with me
Oh boy, the world can see
That you were meant for me
"Oh Boy!" is a classic rock and roll love song, originally recorded by Buddy Holly and the Crickets in 1957. The song expresses the joy and excitement of being with the one you love. In the first verse, the singer declares that they have all of their love and all of their kisses to give to their partner, and that their partner does not even know what they have been missing. The chorus describes the perfect match between the singer and their partner, proclaiming that the world can see that they were meant for each other. The second verse repeats this theme, and the bridge describes the anticipation of seeing their baby tonight. Overall, the song is a celebration of love and the happiness it brings.
The repetitive nature of the lyrics and melody of "Oh Boy!" emphasizes the excitement and energy of being in love. The song was a hit for Buddy Holly and the Crickets, reaching number 10 in the US charts in 1958. It has since become a classic rock and roll song, covered by many artists over the years. The song has been featured in numerous films, TV shows, and commercials, making it a cultural touchstone of the rock and roll era. The upbeat and catchy nature of the song has made it a beloved classic for generations of music fans.
Line by Line Meaning
All of my love
My love for you is unconditional and limitless
All of my kissin'
I express my love for you through physical affection
You don't know
You don't realize or understand
What you been a missin'
You have been missing out on the love and affection I have to offer
Oh boy, when you're with me
Being with you brings me immense joy and happiness
Oh boy, the world can see
Everyone can see how perfect we are for each other
That you were meant for me
Fate has brought us together and we are destined to be together
All of my life
My whole life has been leading up to this moment with you
I been a waitin'
I have been eagerly anticipating this moment with you
Tonight there'll be
This evening there will be
No hesitatin'
I won't hold back or hesitate in expressing my love for you
Stars appear
The night sky is becoming visible
And the shadows are fallin'
Darkness is beginning to spread across the land
You can hear
You are able to listen to
My heart callin'
My heart is telling me to be with you
A little bit of lovin'
A small amount of love and affection
Makes everything right
Love has the power to fix everything
And I'm gonna see
I am excited to see
My baby tonight
You, my beloved, tonight
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: NORMAN PETTY, BILL TILGHMAN, SUNNY WEST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Calcutta
A very small band, poor amplification, poor sound quality, no echo on the mics, a black and white picture, and yet this is still a masterpiece! This really really rocks! That's how you know the man literally had rock & roll in his soul! He literally WAS rock & roll!
Appleshine
That's because Ed Sullivan turned off his amps. He thought this song was too lewd and wanted them to choose another song. Buddy told him that he had promised a whole bunch of friends they were going to be playing the song for them. That was Buddy's way of saying he wasn't going to change it.
If you notice Ed even mispronounced Buddy's name as well. Crazy stuff, huh?
shuroom57
He inspired the Beatles. There's a feather in yer cap.
AB #1
Doesnt look like Waylon Jennings on the bass to me. History says Waylon was bas player and gave up his seat.
shuroom57
@AB #1 This is before the Crickets (feat. Joe B. Mauldin on bass, here) and Buddy Holly went their separate ways. Later, just before the plane crash, on that winter tour, he added Waylon Jennings on bass.
Bee Whistler
@Appleshine Dang, what a little crybaby. So unprofessional. Though one good thing came out of it… I can hear Buddy’s voice nice and clear.
BraylenTheGoAnimator2K11
Buddy’s face this entire time was priceless when he realized what Sullivan did. And even added the wooooooo to tick him off even more
Paul Rosenthal
You didn't fuck with B. Holly. He was a bad man.
Judy Sweat
guess I missed this--what do you mean?
Paul Rosenthal
@Judy Sweat Sullivan had his technicians make Buddy and the Crickets' performance look horrible by messing with the sound and the lighting because Sullivan wouldn't allow them to play "Oh, Boy." Buddy and the boys did it anyway.