Today it's exactly 50 years since Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper (JP Richardson) were killed in a plane accident. Holly's influence on rock music is undeniable. I strongly recommend everyone to get to know his production. It has stood the test of time amazingly well. Richie's and JP's recordings are of lesser value but well worth listening still.
This accident is constantly one of the most discussed and speculated events in rock and roll history. What if...? Well, if you ask me, I'll say that Buddy would have stopped recording anyway and started a record company of his own - in the style of Berry Gordy with Motown Records. JP would have moved to country music and continued writing songs to others. Richie would probably have been long forgotten, stayed in the history books as a one hit single wonder, Donna/La Bamba.
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The day the music died?
ReplyDeleteExactly. Left it out on purpose but now it's there. American pie has so much wisdom in it. And it's a great song anyway! Thanks for reminding :)
ReplyDeletefunny that i associate the single "everyday" with 2 and ½ men. i think there was this episode when charlie sheen was composing a jingle with that tune. btw, i heard pearl jam did a cover of this song in one of their live acts. a proof that holly is indeed a great influence to many rock acts.
ReplyDeleteEveryday is a beautifully constructed song with good production and arrangement. The drummer is slapping his hands to his thighs. Well, I guess everyone knew that. It was used in some commercial lately, so it must have gotten a new generation of admirers. Or haters? It's a shame 2½ men is not broadcast here at the moment. Thanks for reminding as well :)
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