The Day the Music Died
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The Day the Music Died
On this day 60 years ago Charles Hardin Holley left this world.
RIP Buddy Holly.
RIP Buddy Holly.
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Re: The Day the Music Died
The word ' genius ' is bestowed cheaply these days but is entirely appropriate in Buddy Holly's case.
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Re: The Day the Music Died
Chord solo top class
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j53OPR-cuYY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j53OPR-cuYY
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Re: The Day the Music Died
Well said..don’t forget the Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens as well..
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One of my all time favourite artists. Love the man and his music. His influence can be heard in many musicians' work, who followed him.
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And Roger Peterson, the pilot.
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I have to say - American Pie is one of the worst tunes I've ever heard. Madonna made it even worse.
But... It Doesn't Matter Any More.
But... It Doesn't Matter Any More.
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Very much so and only 22 years old when he died. He did though have great influence on the British music that was emerging, such as The Beatles, Rolling Stones and many more.randomclaret2 wrote:The word ' genius ' is bestowed cheaply these days but is entirely appropriate in Buddy Holly's case.
Not forgetting Richie Valens and The Big Bopper.
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"María Elena watched the first reports of Holly's death on television. The following day, she claimed, she suffered a miscarriage, although there is no independent source for this. Holly's mother, who heard the news on the radio in Lubbock, Texas, screamed and collapsed. Because of Elena's miscarriage, in the months following the accident, the authorities implemented a policy against announcing victims' names until after families are informed.[51] Santiago did not attend the funeral and has never visited the grave site. She later told the Avalanche-Journal, "In a way, I blame myself. I was not feeling well when he left. I was two weeks pregnant, and I wanted Buddy to stay with me, but he had scheduled that tour. It was the only time I wasn't with him. And I blame myself because I know that, if only I had gone along, Buddy never would have gotten into that airplane."[52]"
"María Elena watched the first reports of Holly's death on television. The following day, she claimed, she suffered a miscarriage, although there is no independent source for this. Holly's mother, who heard the news on the radio in Lubbock, Texas, screamed and collapsed. Because of Elena's miscarriage, in the months following the accident, the authorities implemented a policy against announcing victims' names until after families are informed.[51] Santiago did not attend the funeral and has never visited the grave site. She later told the Avalanche-Journal, "In a way, I blame myself. I was not feeling well when he left. I was two weeks pregnant, and I wanted Buddy to stay with me, but he had scheduled that tour. It was the only time I wasn't with him. And I blame myself because I know that, if only I had gone along, Buddy never would have gotten into that airplane."[52]"
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Re: The Day the Music Died
Rave On, Buddy.
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Buddy Holly was, without doubt, years ahead of his time as far as pop music is concerned. The attached video sums up his legacy rather well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyTtFNGzFsE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Incidentally, I saw Bobby Vee perform, the guy who replaced Holly on the ill-fated tour, at a nightclub in Blackburn after Vee gained fame. The nightclub name escapes me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyTtFNGzFsE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Incidentally, I saw Bobby Vee perform, the guy who replaced Holly on the ill-fated tour, at a nightclub in Blackburn after Vee gained fame. The nightclub name escapes me.
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I saw the musical 3 times in the West End late 90s. Tragic story but an absolutely fabulous sound track and show. The guy playing Buddy had a great Texan accent right up until the final curtain call. His parting words were Ta Very much. Turned out he was from Wigan!
Rave on Buddy
Rave on Buddy
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A true giant who influenced so much that was to follow.
Sky Arts currently running an excellent documentary on him.
Sky Arts currently running an excellent documentary on him.
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You guess!FactualFrank wrote:I have to say - American Pie is one of the worst tunes I've ever heard. Madonna made it even worse.
But... It Doesn't Matter Any More.
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A star that was so bright, for such a short time and now he is immortal.
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IanMcL wrote:A star that was so bright, for such a short time and now he is immortal.
This song was recorded by Eddie Cochran as a tribute and sadly he became the fourth star when he was killed in a car crash just over 12 months later.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhtYS-7hFM0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Nice one Midmoor. Was not aware of the Eddie C. Song.
They all travelled together in those days. Hard but good camaraderie, got them through.
They all travelled together in those days. Hard but good camaraderie, got them through.
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Re: The Day the Music Died
A lesser known story in this, is the tale of Waylon Jennings then a young bass player in Holly's band, who of course, went on to be a legend of Country music, and part of the Country super-group, " The Highwaymen ", with Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson ...
As Holly left with the others to go to the airport, the other members of the show were faced with a 400 mile trip, in a Tour bus that had frequently broken down, in sub zero conditions. Holly shouted over to Jennings, " I hope your damn bus freezes again ", laughing ... to which Jennings replied, " Well, I hope your damn plane crashes " .The exchange, just two young lads arsing about, was said to have haunted Jennings for the rest of his life.
If you're over 45 and unaware of Waylon Jennings, you've almost certainly heard his voice, as he sang the theme song to the original " Dukes of Hazzard " TV show, and was also the narrator .....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMI6etur0d4
As Holly left with the others to go to the airport, the other members of the show were faced with a 400 mile trip, in a Tour bus that had frequently broken down, in sub zero conditions. Holly shouted over to Jennings, " I hope your damn bus freezes again ", laughing ... to which Jennings replied, " Well, I hope your damn plane crashes " .The exchange, just two young lads arsing about, was said to have haunted Jennings for the rest of his life.
If you're over 45 and unaware of Waylon Jennings, you've almost certainly heard his voice, as he sang the theme song to the original " Dukes of Hazzard " TV show, and was also the narrator .....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMI6etur0d4
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I lived on Romney avenue at the time and did a morning paper round for Fred Rycroft at the post office across from the Rose and Crown.My first delivery was on Rossetti avenue so I had loads of time to read the headlines as I walked up Reynolds Street...must have been the 4th when it was splashed across the front of the Daily Mirror but I don't remember it being on TV...I learned more about it from my mates when I got to school that morning .Incredible inspirational talent...and so young.I still can't play the intro to That'll be the day ! By the way his great personal friend Don Everly was 82 on the 1st Feb
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A memory that has stayed with me all my life is waiting at the bus-stop for the school bus listening to one of the boys singing Peggy Sue and playing air guitar. We would have been 15/16 at the time. I often wonder if he is still alive and whether he remembers.
As a result of this thread I have spent the afternoon listening to all my Buddy Holly records. I think Rave On is still my favourite.
As a result of this thread I have spent the afternoon listening to all my Buddy Holly records. I think Rave On is still my favourite.
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It's difficult to have a favourite Buddy Holly song, but I might just go for 'True Love Ways'.
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Something touched me deep inside
The day the music died
The day the music died
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This is Ritchie Valens in action in 1958, what a talent he was.
This song was recorded nine months before the tragic plane crash....Ritchie Valens was 17 on this.
The song 'Come on Let's go' was from the film - 'Go Johnny Go' [1959]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHQ8wI6BlVE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
* ten seconds in, that is Chuck Berry.
This song was recorded nine months before the tragic plane crash....Ritchie Valens was 17 on this.
The song 'Come on Let's go' was from the film - 'Go Johnny Go' [1959]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHQ8wI6BlVE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
* ten seconds in, that is Chuck Berry.
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2 days later I was born.