True Love Ways – Buddy Holly
True Love Ways – Buddy Holly
As one of my biggest influences, Buddy Holly is kinda special to me, his were the first songs I mastered when learning to play the guitar. The first (and second) guitars I own are starburst Stratocasters similar to the one Buddy was famous for. I finally cracked his song ‘Oh Boy’ and that set me on my way, ‘Peggy Sue’ was another one that I could play after some sore fingers. Some might say these songs are very simple, but that’s the point and greatness for me. It’s very easy to over complicate songs and keep adding more words, messages and show off your musical skills. Back in the 50’s I guess it was much harder to build a huge track, it was all one take and the band or orchestra in this case had to all hit the perfect groove and nail the song. They didn’t have anyone to copy, you were the first ones creating this type of music, then watching it effect young peoples lives and helping them to enjoy and express themselves.
Buddy recorded this track shortly before his tragic death at such a young age, who knows what greatness he would have gone onto. But in one way he remains of his day, never got the chance to get older and stale. We can all enjoy his music as if we were there at the revolutionary time, even in his short career he managed to go on a musical journey. From his brilliant guitar lead band ’The Crickets’ to this orchestral piece he had a clear vision of how he wanted his music to sound, battling record company exec’s along the way. It was producer Norman Petty who helped him get down on vinyl the sound he wanted, the same one they had created in their garage when they were starting out. I really think his music has stood the test of time.
This song is so haunting, simple words that are so heartfelt. You can just imagine cuddling up in the front seat of a 50’s style huge American car with your partner, or taking them for a spin around a dance floor with the mirrorball shining a million little stars onto you. The Dick Jacobs Orchestra sound so tuned into the feel of the song, it captures the essence of just begin in love and sharing that with your special someone.
Back in 1991 they produced a West End musical called ‘Buddy’ a telling of his life story, I remember going to see it with my family and being blown away by all the brilliant songs he had. Seeing them preformed live as near to the real thing as possible was very special, I remember how they replicated the orchestra and Buddy out front breaking everyones heart with this song. Then they tore up the place with some storming Rock n Roll.
I’m not sure the music never died as some have said in the past, I maybe think Buddy Holly was one of the special few that brought it to life in the first place.
I have created my own tribute to him in a song I’ve called ‘Holly Day’, maybe have a listen on my website.
Favourite lyric : Will bring us joys to share / With those who really care
Buddy recorded this track shortly before his tragic death at such a young age, who knows what greatness he would have gone onto. But in one way he remains of his day, never got the chance to get older and stale. We can all enjoy his music as if we were there at the revolutionary time, even in his short career he managed to go on a musical journey. From his brilliant guitar lead band ’The Crickets’ to this orchestral piece he had a clear vision of how he wanted his music to sound, battling record company exec’s along the way. It was producer Norman Petty who helped him get down on vinyl the sound he wanted, the same one they had created in their garage when they were starting out. I really think his music has stood the test of time.
This song is so haunting, simple words that are so heartfelt. You can just imagine cuddling up in the front seat of a 50’s style huge American car with your partner, or taking them for a spin around a dance floor with the mirrorball shining a million little stars onto you. The Dick Jacobs Orchestra sound so tuned into the feel of the song, it captures the essence of just begin in love and sharing that with your special someone.
Back in 1991 they produced a West End musical called ‘Buddy’ a telling of his life story, I remember going to see it with my family and being blown away by all the brilliant songs he had. Seeing them preformed live as near to the real thing as possible was very special, I remember how they replicated the orchestra and Buddy out front breaking everyones heart with this song. Then they tore up the place with some storming Rock n Roll.
I’m not sure the music never died as some have said in the past, I maybe think Buddy Holly was one of the special few that brought it to life in the first place.
I have created my own tribute to him in a song I’ve called ‘Holly Day’, maybe have a listen on my website.
Favourite lyric : Will bring us joys to share / With those who really care
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