SO PURE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Buddy Holly - Everyday REACTION

[@scottelement]

If you want a true Buddy Holly rocker I suggest listening to: “Rave On!”

[@jzundert]

the original is from sonny west rave on1957 sonny wrote this with norman petty buddy in 1958

[@mikemiller3069]

"True Love Ways", "Rave On", "Peggy Sue", and "That'll Be The Day" which was the inspiration for the line, "this will be the day that I die" in Don McLean's "American Pie".

[@alamc200]

Yes, "True Love Ways" is a very beautiful love song Buddy Holly wrote for his wife.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

"That'll Be The Day" was a line in the John Wayne movie "The Searchers". That's where Buddy got the inspiration for the song title.

[@emmitstewart1921]

@@alamc200 It is also the best song he ever wrote and totally different from his other work.

[@ptournas]

The instrument you hear with the bell sound is called a celesta. It looks just like a small piano, but instead of the strings of piano wire the hammers strike metal plates. The ticking sound is the drummer, Jerry Allison, slapping his knee! I love Buddy Holly and I actually still have my original record album, "The Buddy Holly Story", from 1959. The record company released it less that a month after his death. It's a great collection of most of his best songs up to that date. He died on February 3, 1959 and the album was released February 28th. I remember the day he died as clearly as I can remember the day John F Kennedy died. I came in the house from hanging out with my friends and when my mother, visibly upset, said to me "I just heard on the radio that Buddy Holly died in an airplane crash along with Richie Valens and the Big Bopper. I was stunned and very much saddened. Great reaction, I hope you do more by him. "Maybe Baby" and "That'll Be The Day" are two of my favorites, but pretty much all his songs were great.

[@TonyM1961]

You beat me to it regarding the instrumentation heard here. The celesta has been around for many years with it's clear bell-like tones. It can even be heard in parts of "The Magic Flute" by Mozart. Buddy was in rarefied company by using it since it's not a common instrument, however it is perfect here

[@deannealbrecht774]

Now, I hear it sounds like leg slapping, lol.

[@rhaleymusic]

I also watched the Buddy Holly movie a few weeks ago with Gary Busey. I was particularly struck with his “True Love Ways“, a song which was written specifically for his wife, Maria. Busey did a nice job with it in the movie - when Maria watched the movie premiere, she ran out of the room when this song was played. She later explained that this was Buddy’s song to her, and the emotion it brought back when hearing it was more than she could bear.

[@annother3350]

They were taking about the person clapping not the keyboard

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

It was actually a typewriter, hitting keys against the roller.

[@magneto7930]

The drummer is literally slapping his knees for that percussion sound on this recording. I love Buddy Holly, great suggestion! He has so many different styles, you should give True Love Ways a listen.

[@flinx649]

this

[@deniseculton]

Yes,that's the story I have heard from several sources. The drummer,Jerry Alison ,was slapping his knees. WHY they thought of that I can only guess. I think that's a glockenspiel ,that music box sound. There is a movie from the 70s with Gary Busey of all people as Buddy. It's real goid. Gary does his own singing and they really nailed Maybe Baby,my fave Buddy Holly song.

[@magneto7930]

@@deniseculton yes I saw that movie, he did a great job!

[@chrisselkirk4330]

Ok, i thought the spoons

[@JC-wr7mu]

Do not believe anything you saw in the movie. The ONLY thing the movie got right was that Buddy lived and died. Everything else was grossly inaccurate.

[@SebastianSmith-c5t]

They are actually clapping on the knees. Another songs of Buddy's Not Fade Away, Drummer Jerry Allison played the drums on a cardboard box.

[@woahblackbettybamalam]

I always thought he was beating off

[@lorin6673]

Buddy is certainly one of the pioneers of rock n roll. Such a loss. RIP, Buddy.

[@drg3712]

describing this tune as being like a nursery rhyme is pretty on point. As someone else pointed out, everything he did was different and fantastic. Imagine what he would habe accomplished had he not died so young. RIP the day the music died

[@briantieken6718]

Buddy Holly has always been an influence in rock-and-roll and country. He also started the music career of Waylon Jenning when he hired Waylon as a bass player.

[@ralphkern380]

Waylon talked once in an interview about feeling a lot of guilt because he let Buddy take his seat on the plane that crashed.

[@briantieken6718]

@@ralphkern380 Did you know Buddy's parents were some of the last people to find out about the crash?

[@unvettx790]

@@ralphkern380 Holly hired the plane because the buses the tour provided didn't have heaters that worked and the schedule was very hectic. Waylon was supposed to be on the plane, but he gave up his seat to Ritchie Valens. When Holly found out Waylon wouldn't join him on the plane he told him, "I hope your old bus freezes-up." Jennings replied, "I hope your plane crashes."

[@alexandervasel6845]

@@ralphkern380 Buddy had a seat. Richie Valens was sick and was going to ride the bus. Waylon gave Richie his seat.

[@darrellwhitman2484]

Waylon gave up his seat to the Big Bopper. Ritchie flipped a coin with Tommy Allsup for his seat.

[@nononobutyeah]

Gary Busey, in the Buddy Holly biographical movie, singing "Oh Boy" as Buddy.. The whole set is interesting - the first white band to play at the Apollo.

[@jhonyermo]

Shit movie. Pure Crap. That is why Paul McCartney made THE REAL BUDDY HOLLY STORY.

[@peterwalsh2470]

I wouldn't have believed gary busey could look like buddy holly until I googled it.

[@sjw5797]

@@jhonyermo Heavily fictionalized, and written exclusively from the point of view of Buddy's widow, whose version.of events has been challenged by his family and his band mates.

[@greglegakis4177]

He was extremely versatile and way ahead of his time. Definitely a big influence on the Beatles. And he did it all before his untimely death at 22.

[@davidcopson5800]

He'd have a job to do AFTER his untimely death I think?

[@hugosbeerspirits4871]

It would take me hours to tell you how many ways Buddy has influenced my family's lives. I lived in his birth home for a year, Buddy hung out with my uncle for a summer, my Dad met him at a roller-rink, he and my grandfather saw Buddy open for Elvis....I could go on and on. Buddy was a true treasure. What he could have done is mind-blowing.

[@hilarywilliams1909]

A celesta, which is a keyboard instrument with a glockenspiel-like tone, is used in the recording.

[@E.F.-777-1]

More Buddy please! There would be no Rock N Roll without him. Period.

[@clydeb7713]

Buddy's voice had the distinct stamp of he he he he hay hay. One of a Kind and SOO AMAZING!!

[@BigToeify]

Don’t forget, Buddy Holly is one of the first stars to actually write and perform his own songs. Most stars of the time did not write but mainly performed songs written by other people.

[@jzundert]

with carl perkins

[@BigToeify]

@@jzundert true. But these guys were rare.

[@highpath4776]

Was the Celeste part the idea of Mrs Norman Petty - I think she played it at least

[@aquarius4953]

Paul Anka too.

[@pietjepuk1992]

Chuck berry

[@WhatInTheActualHealth]

Buddy was a true pioneer... He refused to be painted into a corner with his musical style and wanted to experiment with different sounds and anything could be an instrument. The percussion in this song is the drummer using his hands on his lap...

[@way2deep100]

I believe I saw the drummer say he simply sat down and slapped his thighs on a run through. Everyone agreed it sounded good that way, so they kept the idea.

[@peterzimmer9140]

Paul McCartney owns the rights to all of Buddy Holly’s music. He was a huge influence on the Beatles.

[@special420player]

That's what's great about the Beatles They respected the history of rock and roll from its infancy RIP BUDDY, RICHY, AND Big Bopper 3 of Rock's ultimate royalty

[@peterandjunko]

Yes. Even the name of the group is an homage to Buddy Holly and the Crickets.

[@JStarStar00]

Also especially with Lindsey Buckingham during Fleetwood Mac's prime years in the mid 1970s.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Right down to the name, "Beatles" being a nod to Holly's group the Crickets.

[@oreally8605]

Paul is worth £800 million pounds. That's about a billion U.S. he's earned every penny.

[@RenR70]

“True Love Ways” is another great love song from him.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

I found this information on line about instrumentation. On the original single the Crickets are not mentioned, but it is known that Holly plays acoustic guitar; drummer Jerry Allison slaps his knees for percussion; Joe B. Mauldin plays a standup acoustic bass; A celesta, which is a keyboard instrument with a glockenspiel-like tone, is also used in the recording.

[@richdiddens4059]

The first beat boxer?

[@debrabeck9630]

Buddy and his wife seemed to have such a dear and tender love for one another. This is another of his beautiful, sweet long songs.

[@dirks4093]

I love ALL of the eras of Rock n Roll. The beginning the 50s/early 60s' (like this with Buddy Holly), late 60's (Beatles and more), the legendary bands of the 70's, the 80's (with just SO MUCH diverse sounds/talent that decade) -- each very distinct, and the 90's had its own sound.. as things sadly tapered off that decade (IMO), closing out probably the best 40 to 50-year span for rock music ever! and forever will be cherished by generations to come.

[@annconsuelonunez410]

The amazing and legendary Buddy Holly!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@BillO964]

Buddy Holly was one of a kind.

[@davidcohen7146]

Buddy Holly was a pure genius and one of the best to ever do it. He was a really good musician, great singer, and of course song writer. Please react to a song of his called Rave On. You will like this one.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

During This Song,, A Celesta (Keyboard Instrument) & A Glockenspiel Are Used,, While Drummer (Jerry Allison) Smacks His Knees For Drums.

[@mikegateley8405]

Buddy Holly a musical & Lyrical genius ! Pick any of his songs !🎼🎹🎸🎙❤ Cheers Mike from the UK 🇬🇧 👍 🍺

[@susieq9801]

Buddy was so creative and admired. Gone too soon as are so many. My favorite by him is "Words of Love" since covered by beautifully the Beatles.

[@melmarz8981]

That's my favorite too ❤️

[@jasontouvi858]

What you are hearing are the drummer Jerry Allison's hands tapping his knees, a glockenspiel, Buddy's acoustic guitar, and Joe Mauldin's stand up bass. One of the most gentle rock ballads and genius known as Buddy Holly and the Crickets.

[@johnw8578]

Please check out more Buddy Holly! As a teen in the 80s, I got into his music and would haunt used record stores looking for his records. Imagine a 16-year-old paying $200 for a record just because there was 1 song on it that I had not heard.

[@AndieO]

I feel ya... Lol

[@magneto7930]

200 may be to the extreme, but nobody can tell you that you don't have great taste!

[@JustMe-gn6yf]

I was a teen of the 70s in North Texas, in my 20s I got every album Buddy made from my now ex mother in-law these were the promo albums handed out to radio stations and family members and she was Buddy's cousin and grew up not far apart in west Texas and I gave the collection to my son 30 years ago

[@ptournas]

That's awesome! Also makes me feel not so bad being so old, since I bought most of his albums when they came out for about $3.00 apiece!

[@JustMe-gn6yf]

@@ptournas he influenced so many artists and bands and I feel lucky that all my teenage years were in the 70s hearing new bands like Boston, queen,, Rush and too many more to mention debut on the radio and rushing down to the record store to get the album and 8- track

[@jasontouvi8978]

Beautiful song and reaction. There is Buddy's voice/acoustic guitar, Jerry Allison's Knee slapping, Joe Mauldin"s stand up bass, and Vi Petty's celeste= four instruments....One of the greatest 1950s ballads of all time.

[@moabb0mb]

Buddy was and remains special. One if the greats of rock n roll.

[@Lakeshore14]

Wow. I remember how we all went crazy when we heard Buddy Holly. Legendary. 😊. This was the beginning.

[@Jason-hk9dq]

I'm glad to hear the praise for Buddy. He deserves it. Is definitely one of my favorites.

[@jibteenuc9836]

This musical genius was 20 years before my time and his sheer body of work is prodigious, especially given that from first tune to last only lasted around eighteen months. A modern day Mozart, for sure. His influence is still being felt and reflected and is likely to always be so. If you want to discover just how far his music had begun to progress, I suggest you listen to "True Love Ways" which was quite a departure from his Rock'n'Roll roots but no less popular and far more forward-looking. Without Buddy Holly, I wonder if we would ever have had The Beatles.

[@JustMe-gn6yf]

I was born in 1960 and my mom had every album he made and played them during the day when I was young and on Sundays evenings we watched Buck Owens and Roy Clark on Hee Haw fun times to be a kid and when I hear Buddy today it kinda takes me back to running around the house driving my mom and sisters crazy while Buddy sang in the background 🤣

[@shaun374]

When I was young, my dad once told me “if Buddy Holly hadn’t been in that plane crash, he’d have been bigger than Elvis.” At the time, I thought it was blasphemy. But as I got older and discovered Holly’s legacy, I think he was spot on.

[@arnoldhancock5104]

My youngest sister was named after a song that Buddy Holly sang . The song was ''Peggy Sue'' and by the way my little sister turned 65 last year.

[@daverudbarg]

Happy Birthday!

[@richardb6260]

The first song I think of when I think of Buddy Holly is "That'll be the Day". One artist that often captured the Buddy Holly sound was Marshall Crenshaw. His early songs like "Some Day Some Way" and "There She Goes Again" could have been written by Holly. In fact Crenshaw played Buddy Holly in the movie "La Bamba".

[@kellyreiterman]

I saw Marshall when he was in the touring company of "Beatlemania" back in 1979. Glen Burtnik played Paul and they were excellent.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

Marshall Crenshaw's songs were not as rich or well crafted as the Holly songs that inspired him and his singing isn't in Holly's league.

[@patrickcooper7534]

Marshall is now fronting the Smithereens sharing those duties with Robin Wilson. Smithereens still rocking today

[@jeffjohnston2141]

You should start having a day for original songs and their covers. Do "that'll be the day", first by Buddy, then but Linda Ronstadt. Or, maybe The Family...ie. Prince doing "nothing compares to you", then the cover by Sinead O'Connor

[@buckbuchanan4902]

Buddy Holly is iconic 50's rock n roll! He had a really good voice, and I especially like the way he played with intonations and pronunciations. He was truly a unique trailblazer in early Rock n Roll.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

The wonderful thing about Buddy Holly is that he didn’t stick to one sound, he explored Rock and Roll and how far you could go with it. You always wonder, if he had lived, what new direction would he have taken?

[@prometheus7615]

Some believe as big as Elvis.

[@strahinjagov]

@@prometheus7615 definitely wouldn't have been as big as Elvis, but he would've been a great producer.

[@1984isnotamanual]

@@strahinjagov he would have outshined Elvis in the mid sixties when rock music was going through a creative explosion, he’s using techniques that people just didn’t use in in rock and roll

[@fredwalsh4095]

Buddy Holly was the most influential musician of the 50s influence to the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zep and many more. He broke all kinds of barriers, the one he insisted on was he was in control of every aspect of his career. Dying in a plane crash at 23 years old along with Richie Valens and The Big Bopper the World lost an artist who could not be replaced. I remember the day he died like it was yesterday and at our wedding we did our first dance to True Love Ways which went to #1 posthumously. Oh by the way the tinckling sound you asked about was a kids toy xylophone.

[@thedarkknight1357]

I completely agree with you and I'm sorry to be that kind of person but Buddy was 22 when he died and the ticking sound they were asking about was Jerry Allison slapping his knee or thigh for the background

[@PastorKThroop]

You should definitely also check out Buddy Holly's "Rave On!"

[@frankiebowie6174]

There was a time here in weird old America when something this simple and sweet was so popular and appealing that it was given serious airtime. It was nice.

[@jaysonnovelero2933]

James Taylor sang this song in the 80's and it is the version that i know.. I didn't know the great Buddy Holly is the original singer of this song.. A great song.. !!

[@chrisoakley5830]

Like you I knew of Taylor's version and never did know that Holly was the original artist for this song.

[@ALong-fo5so]

The slappind sound was by the drummer Jerry Allison keeping time who also happened to be a great songwriter writing many of Buddy’s hit songs.

[@jackpatton7497]

Can't go wrong with Buddy Holly. "Rave On" is my personal favorite. "True Love Ways" is a beautiful love song.

[@anneje71]

I believe what you are hearing is an xylophone. It was a great instrument used a lot back in the day. Enjoyed your reaction. You need to check out more of his catalog. He was one of the greats.

[@meyerhave]

"Buddy Holly plays acoustic guitar; drummer Jerry Allison slaps his knees for percussion; Joe B. Mauldin plays a standup acoustic bass; A celesta, which is a keyboard instrument with a glockenspiel-like tone, is also used in the recording."

[@maxrnb01]

There were a handful of influencers in rock ‘n’ roll in the early days, but buddy was arguably the most enduring. He could be mellow or rock out with the best of them and he was writing his own songs when that was not a thing. Many of his songs have been covered by a wide range of artist.

[@BradReddekopp]

He was one of the first to write his own songs and to embrace multitrack recording. Both of those things were hugely influential. He had only a year-and-a-half of innovation and commercial success before that plane crash. Who knows what he might have accomplished had he lived!

[@michaelbeckwith6177]

Buddy Holly was SPECIAL!! Ringo just a few weeks ago covered Buddy's song "Think it over" and said Buddy is among the 5 rocknroll artists he likes the most!

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

In the mid 90s Paul made an excellent documentary about Buddy. And at the end with credits rolling Violet Petty, on camera, plays this song in it's entirety on the original celesta that she played on the song Everyday. It's very emotional.

[@delorespetree3243]

True legend love his songs

[@arlopear7136]

Watching movies like Stand By Me when I was a kid got me hooked on 50s music. This song was on that soundtrack & I absolutely fell in love with it. Since then I've become a huge fan of Holly's music. The man was a musical genius & he left us far too soon at the young age of 22 dying in that horrible plane crash with Ritchie Valens & The Big Bopper known as "The Day The Music Died". Who knows what he would've went on to do had he lived a full life

[@keithr1797]

You guys nailed it. "Pure". This song is, in my opinion, the purest song I've ever heard

[@kelanth462]

Buddy Holly such a legendary rock-n-roll pioneer. Anything by this guy is a win.

[@stevenmccart5455]

Fools paradise , Raining in my heart , True love ways , He did soo many great songs.

[@edmondlau511]

His life was short but his influence was immense. If Buddy Holly didn’t exist, there wouldn’t have been the Beatles. His band was named the Crickets and that’s where John Lennon was influenced for the Beatles name. Lennon wore the same thick black frame glasses Holly wore; Lennon and Harrison wanted Fender Stratocaster guitars because that’s what Holly played.

[@johnchristeson9152]

His drummer is slapping his hands on his knees,,,,,,,and the instrument is a xylophone.

[@bryanburton6087]

This was, is and always will be one of my favorite songs of all time. I'm a sucker for simplicity and heart. This song personifies that. Buddy was one of the greatest ever to do it. Had he lived I believe he would have been one of, if not the best singer/song writer/producer that ever graced our planet. Mad respect for Mr. Holly. Thanks for this reaction. Sincerely

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here..Wow..Going back to the fifties..Love it!!..I had a music box as a small child that played this..I Loved it..Yes.., the voice and instrumentation..Stands out Beautifully..Thank you for the Awesome insight!!!

[@karicastanza5216]

Yah! I love this song! Thanks so much for reacting to it. This song is played in the movie "Stand By Me".

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

This was one of my late brother’s favorite songs... Buddy Holly and the Crickets were great... It truly was...”The Day the Music Died”...

[@mkmstillstackin]

What a beautiful song! I've heard this one several times in the past but not sure if I ever really made the connection that this was Buddy Holly. What a helluva singer he was. Thanks for the reaction!

[@Herbert04]

Gary Busey playing Buddy Holley. Great Movie. Gary at his best.

[@profanepersonality]

Big Mama Thornton, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard are the founders of Rock and Roll. Facts.

[@michaelknight2118]

Early rock n roll was defined by Buddy Holly, he was that influential. Beatles loved him, like everyone else. Fun song. Many good suggestions. Thanks again.

[@douggraham2747]

Found this 45 rpm record in my dads collection when I was a kid flip side was Peggy sue was instantly one of my life long faves

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A MUST HEAR Classic & A Great Story,, Jimmie Rodgers "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine"

[@waltermatulisjr2008]

Try Key West Intermezzo by John Meloncamp

[@guitarzan5328]

That is _not_ clapping, you guys, that's the drummer Jerry Allison (who's still here as of today) slapping his knees/laps, in temporary replacement of his drum kit. By the way, I bet baby Luca will like this song. 😊

[@samwise1982]

This man was John Lennon's greatest inspiration. Both the Beatles and Buddy created a lifetime of music in just a few short years. Buddy did his in just two short years. He was the only artist to be allowed to produce his own records (at the time) and for other artists too. Many of his hits were released after is death. He was only 22 years old at the time of his tragic death.The true king. If you want to hear Buddy rockin' check out "Rock Around With Ollie Vee." A deeper cut that you will not regret!

[@tomh1754]

The Great Buddy Holly, the day the music died. Even though Elvis was blowing everybody away at the time Buddy started the rock n roll push, influenced many, was the first to establish the guitar [later 2] bass drums rock band format. Want a rockin cover of his song? check out Santana's version of Well Alright, off of Inner Secrets. Carlos kills it

[@kentmains7763]

Wonderful song, definitely suggest exploring some more of these 50's artists.

[@MrReading]

My dad used to play this on guitar and sing to me when I was very young. One of my faves for that reason

[@bobbyj5375]

love buddy holly,amazed what he did in such a time having died at 22 give "maybe baby" peggy sue got married' "you're so square" lonesome tears" think it over" wishing" "true love ways" "not fade away"heartbeat' aversion of "bo diddley" and "love is strange"

[@revaflowers3115]

I love his song True Love Ways.Great to see newer generations still listening to the history of rock and roll.

[@valerielynn7256]

This song always makes me think about the movie stand by me. Which y’all should do a reaction to on your movie channel

[@alanmichels7584]

Very proud to have spent most of my life of Lubbock TX where Buddy Holly was born and is buried. Was home of Peggy Sue Gerron. Was home of the Hi-D-Ho Drive Through and Soda Fountain. Home of The Buddy Holly Center Museum, the Buddy Holly Music Festival, & the Buddy Holly Hall for the Visual and Performing Arts. And was home of one of the first radio stations to ever go to an all Rock N Roll format.

[@alanmichels7584]

And much, much thanks to everything Maria Elena Holly has done to keep Buddy's memory alive and flowing in West Texas.

[@frankortiz237]

Buddy Holly and the Crickets were a 3 piece Band,,R.I.P. MY BROTHA ,,BUDDY..

[@clemdane]

My favorite Buddy Holly song is "Well All right"! I also adore the cover by Blind Faith (with Steve Winwood on lead vocals)

[@pegatheetoo1437]

It has a sweet & innocent sound ... just like the times felt like in the 50s.

[@jimdunagan4180]

Buddy ...Bad Ass Buddy....different to these times, but he was really pretty slick songwriter.

[@virginiapudelko6280]

You can hear some pretty simple sounds in this and when combined they are magical. The tracks are vocals, a drum kit, an acoustic guitar, a double bass, the hand clap, a metronome and of course those amazing bell sounds.

[@joeyrobison6629]

The clapping is the drummer, Jerry Allison, slapping his knees. The keyboard playing is called a celesta. There's an Oklahoma connection with one of Buddy Holly's hits, "Maybe Baby" recorded in a Hangar at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma/Midwest City.

[@pamelabingner1787]

Speaking of movie reactions, since I was a teenager, this song has reminded me of a scene in "Stand By Me," which is set in the late 50's.

[@chrismcelligott5462]

You beat me to it! This is what I thought of right away. Love that movie

[@MercyCooK-h6l]

Thank you for sharing buddy Holly everyday song I enjoy it beautiful awesome amazing song by buddy Holly

[@dggydddy59]

One of Buddy's coolest songs is "Not Fade Away". You do NOT want to overlook it!! Just like the rhythm on this track is the drummer just slapping his leg, on "Not Fade Away" he's actually playing a cardboard box with his sticks instead of drums. And it sounds GREAT!

[@kennethgrainger1112]

The mix reminds me of how The Beatles went. They didn't stick to one style. The band is 3 people. Drummer, stand up base and Buddy on guitar and vocals. Some really hop, others are filled with sweetness. Really captured the audience. Gone before I was born, but not forgotten.

[@broniex14]

My parents would always play Buddy Holly on a Saturday night on the record player and I would sit around and watch my Dad sing along and of course I still remember most of the words and when I hear these old songs I miss my Dad as he loved music as much as I do

[@chrislogan5228]

Such a great singer and song writer who had alot of great songs for someone who died when he was only 22 !! If you haven't already listened to these songs you should listen to that'll be the day rave on its so easy Peggy Sue maybe baby true love ways heart beat not fade away oh boy you won't be sorry they are all great !!

[@davidrobinson3716]

A good song to go with this song is from the female vocal group The Chordettes with "Lollipop". It was also on the soundtrack of the 1980's movie "Stand By Me" along with Buddy Holly's "Everyday"

[@sazguest]

I’m not sure how to describe his music but I love it. I’m not of that 50s era but I listened to him as a teenager in the 80s and loved it then and it still speaks to me now. Glad you guys love it too.

[@wantutosigh1117]

Crying, waiting, hoping and Changing all Those Changes are great Buddy Holly songs. He is so influential on the rock that would follow. So progressive.

[@patswanson2870]

One of my favorite Buddy Holly songs is Early in the Morning. It was written by Bobby Darin and Woody Harris.

[@aspringwind]

Oh yeah. Gettin back to the roots. What a sweet sophisticated sound in such a simple genre.

[@marebear875]

This has always been one of my favorite songs. One of my other all time favorite BH songs is Rave On, it makes you wanna dance instantly when you hear it (at least it does for me) - definitely more of that old school rocker sound. You guys need to check it out you will love it!!

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I'm glad you guys got into it. It's hard to describe his influence but even this song had some elements to it that were just so new at the time. And that Celeste absolutely sounds like a music box. Or a jewelry box or whatever. I used one in the first movement of the symphony that I composed and it worked wonderfully in that direction. But a lot of it is just his singing Style.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

And so simple! Just the celeste, bass, and hand claps. He was very much an innovator.

[@magneto7930]

@@sourisvoleur4854 actually those were knee slaps. The drummer was slapping his knees for the percussion.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

@@magneto7930 That's right! I remember reading about that somewhere. Thanks.

[@dottzie33]

My nanny played buddy holly a lot. I have been so so lucky with all the music I was exposed to as a child (and then growing up in the 80’s) which I still love now and my kids also love

[@NunyaDammeBiznis]

The instrument that makes the music box sound is a celesta, It is a keyboard instrument. The clapping is drummer Jerry Allison slapping his knees. My favorite Buddy Holly song is That'll be the day.

[@bakilacat1]

Yesssss! Buddy’s slower ones like this ‘not fade away’, ‘true love ways’…. And his faster ones…. Soooo awesome.

[@andymcgill354]

Buddy was brilliant we lost him much too soon.I hear his influence still today.