Ken 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2008 I've often wondered what great music we were cheated out of.... Oh Boy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Laurie_ 9 Report post Posted February 3, 2008 I hear ya Ken....it's such a sad story.....and he was way ahead of his time.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edna 6 Report post Posted February 3, 2008 ...the day the music died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phil 7 Report post Posted February 3, 2008 A truly sad story. I beleive Buddy Holly was only 21 when he died. He was just starting to be more creative when his life was cut short. Richie Valens was a teenager, he had much to offer too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Baloni 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 Ken! What is your avatar!? I see that all the time on flags, and bumper stickers, and painted on things. Also, I've never really listened to Buddy Holly. Anybody got any good reccomendations for me to pick up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 Hi Tony. The avatar is the internationally recognized SCUBA dive flag. When seen on the water, it signals boaters to remain back 100 feet as, like Van Halen says, "Diver Down". I'm an avid diver. As for any great Buddy Holly starting selections, my favorites are "Raining In My Heart", "Rave On", and "Crying, Waiting, Hoping". Have a great night. Ken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 2 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 What's really interesting is in our day, Buddy Holly is not nearly as appreciated by the average modern artist or fan. He was quite a musical genius. His arrangements and timing are exquisite. Although his life was short, thanks to his brilliance and speed of creation we are left with a lot of songs that gave birth to so many more. His influence from 1958 onto the the next 20 years in staggering and phenomenal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Baloni 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 Wow, I just downloaded Cryin Waitin Hopin. This is such a good song! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 2 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 That is a good song, check out Rave On while your at it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 "Cryin', Waitin', Hopin'", legend has it, was the last song he performed at the Surf Ballroom before he got on the plane. Marshall Crenshaw did a stellar performance as Holly in La Bamba. As for Mike's suggestion of "Rave On", I LOVE that little 'hiccup-y' thing he does at the beginning of the song... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonJonSurfer 15 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 Let's not forget the classic "Peggy Sue"...what a great song. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Joe 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 I sang Peggy Sue and Everyday onstage in grade school a few months after the tragedy. I don't know where I found the balls to do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 2 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 I sang Peggy Sue and Everyday onstage in grade school a few months after the tragedy. I don't know where I found the balls to do that. Statements like this along with the avatar you've chosen is why we never get the endorsement of the 700 club Joe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
