Big Bopper: Chantilly Lace

[@kookybluemonster9592]

R.I.P. the big bopper, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens

[@tracybrass8692]

Kooky Blue Monster and Eddie Cochran

[@ctorres478]

They still influence music circa 19'

[@GreyAlien11]

Buddy holly was one of the greatest musicians of all time, he was born in an era that really didn’t appreciate it, he has influenced all main stream music today, without many realising it xo 😘 the day mr music died 😞

[@brettsanchez9574]

I researched Buddy Holly in middle school and it was my best time ever

[@wesleycook7687]

Why is this man not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame? He wrote Running Bear , White Lightning and Chantilly Lace. He was a Texas DJ. And he was a flamboyant performer. Why is he just a footnote in the February 3,1959 plane crash? He was the one and only Big Bopper.

[@dalestoddard9299]

I was to young to remember the crash but I will never forget the music, thank you and RIP

[@sophieleg20]

65 years without JP Richardson❤️❤️ R.I.P JP Richardson🤍🤍

[@marileea.broadway6163]

2024- We need good show music back again !🙌👏❤

[@JeanManess]

Great song from the 50’s

[@BIRISHPM]

The Day the Music Died, February 3, 1959. Rest in Peace, Bopper, Richie and Buddy.

[@JoeBrito777]

Don McLean was folding newspapers for his paper route on the morning of February 4, 1959. The plane crash left an impression on him that carried with him until he wrote the song "American Pie" over a decade later. Hence the line "February made me shiver/with every paper I'd deliver. Bad news on the doorstep, I couldn't take one more step."

[@daboys1215]

"I can't remember if I cried, when I read about his widowed bride" < Maria Elena was pregnant. She had a miscarriage a few days after the crash. :(

[@Alexis5293]

The day rock and roll died

[@unclecraig5642]

This song is way before my time I'm 38. I really enjoyed doing this at karaoke tonight. I got a new favorite haha!!!

[@bigga3095]

First time i meet him was at mansion city Iowa when my dad took me back stage and told me, Mikey this is ur great uncle BIG BOPPER!! That night..he died!!

[@PhantomQueenOne]

😢

[@basilrogers3679]

So what was the next time meeting him like

[@supdawg2559]

Crazy that he flapped his tail on his suit and thats what got a big reaction.. times man!

[@brianschmitz7296]

He was my uncle, really miss him!!! R.I.P , uncle Bopper

[@freddiereagan6705]

Wait really

[@wondertilly5055]

Really?

[@cashysnake]

How was he ur uncle?

[@joeyroybal6832]

Live u too

[@kennethcurtis1856]

How are your uncles related to you?

[@patriciareeves3030]

I just wish we could bring back “The Day The Music Died.” 😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@markboller4313]

Such an excellent fun beautiful and talented singer the Big Bopper was❤❤❤❤

[@daviddavidson8050]

One of the all-time classic rock n roll songs of its day! Rest in peace Bopper, Richie Valens and Buddy Holly. And Lord have mercy on the poor pilot of the plane. Poor souls. Amen.

[@nbuehster]

The day the music died

[@RandomEgo]

“Booper” 💀

[@daviddavidson8050]

Apologies​@@RandomEgo ... Typo my friend. Happy New Year!

[@FabianLubomski]

I love 50s

[@jillr.austin1103]

Those were best days

[@ericlewis217]

When I listen to the Bopper, I can't help but smile, fun songs. Saw his son perform as him few years back, it was a nice tribute, but he's gone now too. He kept the legacy of the father he never knew alive his whole life.

[@stephaniemasiello999]

Such a sad story i.love this song ❤

[@wesleycook7687]

He should be in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as a singer, songwriter and DJ.. Not a footnote to February 3,1959.

[@jaysmith8329]

​@@wesleycook7687I agree they even let in the Ramones. I think after it has come out that the Wrecking Crew, did a lot of studio recording for many acts, even The Monkees should be in but only Mickey Dolenz is left from the group.

[@michellestreater3296]

He didn’t know his father but his father was always watching over him the bond was always there

[@thomasallen4340]

it was a sad day back in February 3 1959. Three legends of rock music perished

[@eveyjohnson2714]

today

[@JoeBrito777]

Don McLean was folding newspapers for his paper route on the morning of February 4, 1959. The plane crash left an impression on him that carried with him until he wrote the song "American Pie" over a decade later. Hence the line "February made me shiver/with every paper I'd deliver. Bad news on the doorstep, I couldn't take one more step." Joe

[@artimdutton]

Sixty years ago today, plane crash. Rest in peace, dear friend. Many fond memories. Thank you. Take care!

[@larryschmid3834]

I saw this on TV when it happened in real time. I think I was 12 or 13.

[@ditzyandproudofit]

This would have been about 3-5 months before he died... how sad.

[@superman31172]

They made a movie about Buddy Holly and Ritchie Vallens but they forgot about the Big Bopper

[@sweetadelinedrummer]

I think they ought to make a movie about J. P. Richardson and entitle it Chantilly Lace.

[@michaelbragg6903]

There’s been talk from his son about a movie about him but so far nothing has come of it. Apparently there’s a film about that tour that’s supposed to start filming this month.

[@althec826]

i agree. he only had two hits including boppers wedding day

[@SweetLadyBlue1]

His son has passed away, so it would take someone else to make it come to fruition. It would be a great movie & tribute.

[@peahesmurphy5163]

@@SweetLadyBlue1 any grandsons? Or granddaughters?

[@dodaTiffany]

This song makes me smile. I remember when I was little and my grandpa used to sing this song to me all the time to make me laugh.

[@gboard17]

Great song. I'm a one man band on youtube. Hope you can enjoy one of my songs.

[@mathhousegiant2055]

Boy....this guy was Incredible!!!! 1958?? Wow

[@j.rbrooks300]

Timeless classic, don't make em like this anymore and it's a damn shame.

[@Tornado1994]

R.I.P. Jiles P. Richardson.1930-1959 A Pioneer,Father,Friend and ADVOCATE against racism and segregation. R.I.P. Charles Hardin Holley 1936-1959, Good Christian,Good Hearted, Friend,Husband,Anti segregationist and talent genius. And R.I.P. Richard Valenzuela 1941-1959, Eccentric,Intelligent, Charismatic young Latino kid with alot of heart,soul and Musical talent. The World lost 3 wonderful human beings on Tuesday February 3,1959.

[@raggedyannie6794]

😢

[@raggedyannie6794]

So sad

[@ronaldlambert85]

@Adam Soli You're kind of a douchebag, aren't you Adam?

[@tracybrass8692]

Ronald Lambert Yeah he is

[@brownro214]

The day the music died.

[@Tyler380]

I seen the Big Bopper at the Bell Auditorium in Augusta Georgia.. 2 weeks later he died in that plane crash... So sad...

[@parthiancapitalist2733]

Larry 306 that's why I hate flying

[@ingridclarke9054]

Just don't fly with ice on the wings. ox

[@EuropeYear1917]

The pilot, Roger Peterson, wasn't certified to fly on instruments alone, which he would have had to do to fly in the conditions over the Dakotas and Iowa that night. On top of it, that real winner of a pilot was flying a plane that featured a type of altitude indicator that functioned nearly opposite of the ones he was used to, meaning he probably idiotically thought he was gaining altitude, when in reality, he was piloting straight for the ground.

[@skywolf2012]

Larry 306 Wow you were very lucky to experience him..RIP to him and the legends .

[@liamthomas3666]

Larry 306 😨😱😰

[@herbertmcmullan5576]

i saw him at a High school hop in wilmington N Carolina about 1957 0r 1958 he was sensational !!!!

[@mikebelcher7720]

Herbert McMullan Really? The audience seems to be enjoying his performance more sincerely than most Beech Nut or Bandstand performers.

[@marmonroe2187]

I live in Wilmington,NC. I never heard about it. Love it

[@DionnaTalbott]

Us people who always dreamed of being radio personalities i used to play like i was one still do except now i use my smart phone instead of vinyl and cassette tapes

[@maryanndgold1694]

Great singers back than

[@tinkerbellsmusic2723]

Precious Memories !! My sister and I were just talking about our Daddy an all his music that would seem to upset Mama but We Loved Every Them . This was one a the Funny Ones RIP DADDY GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

[@geoffreyharold]

R.I.P. Big Bopper.

[@elisa412]

Little Bopper passed away this morning around 4:00 AM. He wanted to get his dad, Big Bopper, into the Hall of Fame!

[@maryanndgold1694]

Luv this kind of Musik

[@joeyroybal6832]

To my kids I miss you

[@bigga3095]

Everyone's been asking me, are u related to THE BIG BOPPER?? YES I am...he's my GREAT UNCLE!! Now u know..

[@josephroybal7197]

Hi how are you doing so what do you think

[@lisasayers8201]

tears as I listen to this

[@mikebelcher7720]

Lisa Sayers why?

[@bigga3095]

this goes out to my uncle THE BIG BOPPER!!

[@bluejaystudios8506]

Your related to the big bopper?

[@J.cd33]

Sureeeee

[@bigga3095]

@@bluejaystudios8506 yes I am!!

[@greggie0707]

always thought john candy would've played a great bopper

[@allisonthecat]

Oh man it's so fun to watch him sing this song, he had one of the most expesive faces ever. What a freaking wild man and a hoot and a half to watch, R.I.P Mr. Richardson.

[@Staiduk]

I love his eyes - he was truly having fun. :)

[@ganimed1976]

That song is so fantastic I could listen to it the whole day long

[@Appxlltaa]

yea me to

[@danw1374]

Teddy boy anthem!

[@oliviaandrade1483]

I forgot one more great icon...RIP Dick Clark.

[@thenerdnextdoortoYOU]

I miss the big hopper cuz he was so funny when he sang and R.I.P all the singers on the private plane

[@upcyclera1201]

Buddy, Bopper and Richie live 4ever :(

[@davidus_ille_qui_somnia]

Never forget about Buddy Holly

[@Steely72]

Go on the main man hope you're still rocking in heaven love you man❤

[@beckyforcier1020]

My husband ringtone he passed away November 2nd wish could here his call again

[@thewaywardwind548]

I remember listening to the Big Bopper's radio program out of Beaumont, Texas -- I grew up in Groves, about 20 miles south. It's been so long, I don't remember the station ID letters. Just about everybody I knew was devastated when the news broke of that tragic night.

[@carl112466]

I first heard this great song not by the Big Bopper but Sha Na Na back in 1978 on the television

[@dianemardis8964]

Wonderful!

[@joecampos5624]

You got to love him.

[@gaahinalover]

Big Bopper, he's my Aunt's Uncle :3 and this is my favorite song of his :3 I grew up listening to this song

[@alishataylor6017]

gaahinalover send me a message plz

[@msstevie1951]

My gosh I remember seeing this live on American Bandstand! Happy 82nd Birthday J P Richardson! Still love this song ♥ RIP♥

[@wondertilly5055]

He’s 91 or 92 now

[@patfromamboy]

@@wondertilly5055he’s 93

[@vb3215]

I lived at 1815 south 1st street in Harlingen Texas back in 1984 or so and The Big Guy lived across the street ,in a 2 story home that I believe was his mother's home he had purchased for her ! Didn't even realize it . I was from Brownsville Texas y 1st husband's parents owned the house that love build. Didn't know such an important and respected musician was at my grasp . He would hay gotten a kick out of me 😶 cause I was a song Bird 🙂

[@oliviaandrade1483]

RIP BIG BOPPER AND BIG BOPPER JR, RITCHIE AND BUDDY HOLLY.

[@NativeSista]

Happy birthday Big Bopper..........rest in peace..........

[@michaeldaley5253]

Just found this. Never seen any footage of the man in action before. Always loved the song.

[@freddyvicente8167]

The original talk to me dirty rock song!

[@ng21644605]

Fred Vicente Wern't no talkin' dirty ! You just don't get it little half bopper.

[@gaff205]

I don't think she was talking dirty I think she was talking about food

[@rave.0n]

​@@ng21644605 how the FUCK is he going to recover after being called "litle half bopper" 😭

[@dorothypayne7976]

Beautiful song 🎵 ❤️ 😍 💕 ♥️ 💖

[@matthewstetson711]

It amazes me that this was released before I was born. It's the wee little things. I ain't got no money honey neither.

[@jamesbowen1306]

the big bopper is one of my favorte

[@kennethcurtis1856]

Happy 92nd birthday!

[@stevedavies3498]

62 years ago you were taken from us but your music lives on

[@APrairieDog]

I love his energy!

[@Annie0415]

What a shame, he didn't live long enough to receive his gold record or royalties. It was reported he only had $8.00 in his checking account when he died.

[@EuropeYear1917]

It's a real shame... it really is.

[@downtownman7916]

lightsofrose why one that much?

[@dethpig420]

Dude is such a fucking legend. Holy shit.

[@jackiedymond3936]

My dad loved this one he’d play it over and over again

[@beachtobeach]

Loved it then, still love it now.

[@rafitamali3416]

me to😍😍😘

[@bigga3095]

UNCLE BIG BOPPER!!

[@alishataylor6017]

bigga message me plz

[@bigga3095]

@@alishataylor6017 what up??

[@bigga3095]

U wonder if I was relayed to the BIG BOPPER a year a go...YES i am!!

[@alishataylor6017]

@@bigga3095 how are u?

[@josephroybal1531]

Hi we're Luis

[@erikvereb3994]

Hell yeah he had soul ! ! Just think, if he had survived, he probably would have owned most of the radio stations. He was just that good a musician ! !

[@BeYounique...Maryanne]

He was so cute!

[@marissahebert4499]

I love this song so much I first saw it in music at school and I loved it so much it was the first song I heard by the big bopper if you can hear this big bopper I love you so much and I love your songs so much ❤️💛💚💙💜❤️💚💛💙💜❤️💚💛💙💜😇

[@kimgrattage2395]

This guy rocked. He, Buddy and Ritchie were a great loss to the music industry, this is when music was king and NOT crap like today's.

[@revisAndpats]

so sad that he died so young and amazing voice. ):

[@maryanndgold1694]

Rip all of my great singers from the blast from past

[@TheChannyj28]

I've had ppl sing this to me all my life. I LOVE it!!!

[@althec826]

Big Bopper died in planer crash exactly 60 years ago or Feb 3, 1959 near Clear Lake Iowa with Buddy Holly and Richie Valens. We all miss you singers !

[@michellebaker1974]

I love this ! Such a fun song. The Big Bopper was a great talent. Who is forever in our hearts 💕🎤🎸

[@gboard17]

Great song. I'm a one man band on youtube. Hope you can enjoy one of my songs.

[@ThePaulster22]

Everyone is clapping on the upbeat.

[@paulweber3962]

It's amazing how man clips had the kids all clapping on the wrong beat back then.

[@Carl-ue4vw]

These legends never die, they live on in these videos and will live forever.

[@Max12mld]

Thanks big bopper and may you rest with the Angels❤

[@pwarner]

the audience clapping along on 1 & 3, somethings never change

[@suzysmith6474]

The big bopper" is great! Chatilly Lace.

[@spicyone30]

Best song ever made. I love the old music

[@archangelrevelations9532]

Hello baby, yeah this is the big bopper speaking. Oh baby that's what I like!

[@jillr.austin1103]

Fun

[@scollier8503]

this song always makes me smile

[@lorihilty9292]

I love classic rock. It's so sad how they died. He actually took Waylon Jennings place on the plane.

[@Tyrunner0097]

What haunted Waylon even more was, before they left, Buddy Holly said to him, in jest, "I hope your ol' bus freezes up." Waylon replied, "Well, I hope your ol' plane crashes."

[@Keepcalmandbangscrew]

+Tyrunner0097 that's crazy. Yeah that's true. It haunted him til the day he passed away. What's crazy that he never thought about it til he heard the news in the morning

[@stevebrowne1572]

Eddie Cochran was supposed to be on the plane too...

[@tylerpuszczewicz2535]

It's been 60 years since we lost The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly. Wish you 3 were still here.

[@keeshathompson8604]

love this song...............My mamas was a kid but they always played it in 80's and 90's movies!

[@irshgrl500]

What an absolute, doll, he was!

[@cojaysea]

Guy was a blast !

[@thewenik6876]

Such a good song from the Bopper. Thanks.

[@GhostBoy-zn8uf]

Its been 60 years

[@askovarjorinne9074]

The Big Bobber, we remempered you!

[@Margie75]

Gone way too soon. RIP Big Bopper, Buddy Holly and Richie Valens🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@johnedwards7136]

Great memories, I was in the 10th grade. Enjoy Seniors

[@peggyannchilders3613]

One of my favorite songs love Big Bopper

[@tina.raines77]

My mom would dance to this song while cooking....or whatever she was doing when she played this record...she even did the jacket thing. Man the memories. RIP momma and the big bopper.

[@jamesb.9155]

Mr. Big Bopper ! He lost his life in an ill-fated, nose-dive, aviation crash on Feb 3, winter 1959. . . A long time ago, with his friends, the great early Rocker, Buddy Holly and Richie Valens, who was an early Mexican American Rock & Roller. A later grave exhumation of the Big Bopper's coffin, revealed that the Big Bopper was remarkably well preserved despite having suffered some 200 bone fractures, sustained during the fatal crash. The reason for his exhumation was to lay to rest any possibility of gun shot wounds, as a gun was discovered on board, which had belonged to Buddy Holly. It was also speculated that The Bopper had tried to leave the crash scene, to seek help. But the coroner concluded the Bopper died on impact and had only been rolled away & separated from the wreck during the traumatic impact of the disabled Beach Bonanza aircraft, that winter night. RIP Brothers.

[@wondertilly5055]

I thought when it crashed he got out and crawled then he either he bleed out or a tree fell on top of him that’s what i was told happened

[@jamesb.9155]

@@wondertilly5055 According to the autopsy x-rays, the high speed crash broke most of the bones in his body upon impact of the crash and that they all died instantly.

[@RM-en9gk]

With a badly crushed head with almost entire brain missing he was going to crawl to seek for help? Nope, no way! Good he didnt feel a thing.

[@jackmunch6978]

Buddy, Richie and the Big Bopper were killed instantly. Not even close to surviving.

[@denisetindall1487]

I miss buddy holly and big bopper and Ritchie Valens he was a good singer 🌹

[@maxinemuldoon2065]

What a great talent it’s tragic what happened to him and buddy also Richie. May they R.I.P and live on in our hearts forever ❤️