My Mom, who got me into music as a kid by playing nothing but 1950's-60's American rock and roll through her album collection, took my sister and me to see LaBamba in 1987 and that's where I first learned about "The day the music died." I remember my Mom telling me "That's what that song is about that you sing" (Don McLean's song was on the radio all the time when I was a kid in the 1980's in Buffalo, N.Y. WRG55). My Mom died in Dec. 2017 but she left me her record collection and the music lives on and always will as my daughter loves the old songs too.
Waylon's music is as real as real gets. How many people have said similar things as Waylon did to Buddy? It's so sad that, this time, the tragedy came true.
I really think if buddy holly had lived it would have changed the trajectory of rock and roll. He would have been McCartney like, really creative. He also would have made our accent a whole lot cooler.
He was already changing the music of that time. He had started to incorporate strings into his music. Songs like Everyday. That was groundbreaking for that era.
Waylin. Jennings. Was. A. True born. Outlaw. He. Was. The. Best. Of. The. Rest. Johnny. Paycheck. Was. A true. Outlaw. Both. Test. In. Peace. M. A. M. ????.
if charles (buddy) holly would have lived then wayland (waylon) jennings probably would have remained playing in holly's back up band and probably never would've began a solo singing career
I still remember I felt like crying when I heard on the radio about Buddy Holley's death. It was very sad for all of us who liked his songs and not only his those of Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper who also died that fatal day. One of my pals said: B******t! where are we going to find a singer like Him?
I loved buddy and all the others,,,but the sad thing is no one ever said sorry for the pilot and his family...I'm 64 years old,,,and I have always wonder who the pilot was and his family ,,, why ,,,, so I could say I am sorry for your lost also,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,steve
Lots of anonymous people die every day. We should feel bad for ignoring their deaths no more than you should feel bad for all the people who died today that you didn't pass a thought for.
Forgive Waylon/The thought that Waylon's response to Buddy caused the plane to crashy is ludicrous!!! They were joking around with each other. Nothing more and nothing less.
No doubt they were joking but sometimes like in this case a joke can be reality. That's why we all should be careful what we say because if you're only kidding it can happen causing you to regret it for a long period of time.
Billy , I agree with you. everyone jokes around but as you pointed out you need to becafrefull what you say never know if it happens and the person you were joking around with dies soon after. that can bother anyone for a long time.
No, but it was the last thing he ever said and I'm sure he also felt guilty because he was suppose to be on there and not the big bopper. It's like survivor's guilt.
Waylon also stayed with Buddy and Maria Elena for a few days. Waylon mentioned Maria Elena wasn't a great cook but that s the only BAD thing he ever saied about her.
I've always felt bad for Waylon when he was still alive. It's so sad to think that he'd blame himself for something that way out of his control. Mind you, little did he realize that, his late friend was having nightmares of him dying. Yes, for years, Buddy Holly would wake up each morning beside his wife, just sweating severely & his heart racing very heavily. The reason? He'd wake up & realize that he dreamed that he died in a plane crash. Yes, Buddy already knew years before that tragic day, that he'd 1 day die in a plane crash. That's why he was so wanting to get married, etc... because, he knew his fate & foreseen the end result way before it happened. So sad. :( This info. & so much more comes from a VHS Documentary that I had bought years ago called, "The Real Buddy Holly Story". It's narrated by non other than, "Paul McCartney" of the Rock N Roll Band, "The Beatles"; who owns All rights to Buddy Holly's music, etc... Yes, he was always such a fan of Buddy's that he said that he bought the rights to his music so that Buddy Holly's music would live on forever. He was a huge fan & very good friend of his. He always said the Buddy was his musical hero & mentor to. Therefore, Paul wanted to make sure that the truth be told about Buddy Holly; since, the movie that was made called, "The Buddy Holly Story", was certainly not accurate. So, if you're as big of a fan of Buddy's as I am. Trust me, you'll want to watch & own "The Real Buddy Holly Story". Both told & narrated by Paul McCartney himself. Paul interviews everybody from Buddy's family, his band The Crickets & many others. I'm sure you'll enjoy watching it. I sure did. Hope this helps you some. Take care & God bless. :)
Music Lover's Favorites that is fucking hilarious that you actually thought that it was necessary to explain that McCartney was in the "Rock and roll" band called the Beatles!!! for real I laughed so hard that I nearly pissed myself. how old are you incidentally?? merely curious, no disrespect intended. so you watched some antiquated VHS tape was it? honestly I don't recall if it was that or a book that you had acquired. anyway so now you fancy yourself a Beatleologist? truly with all due respect, did you live in the era? ever experience the Beatles in concert? or the Stone's? Yardbirds? etcetera, etcetera. for r it might be far better for you to view this excellent material, soak up ALL that you can. p/s I think it is very very cool that you enjoy this beautiful music and the associated cultural diversity and phenomenon that accompany's but I am of the opinion that you would save yourself the possibility of enormous amounts of embarrassment by resisting the urge to comment, especially "correct" certain fact's best to leave that to the big boys.
Buddy Holly may have influenced more musicians than almost any modern musician, at least for rock. The Beatles said they named themselves after the Crickets. It is interesting that Buddy Holly, Waylon Jennings, Tanya Tucker, Roy Orbison, Joe Ely, and so many others came out of the same area of West Texas.
as a kid I grew up listening to Buddy Holly the big bopper and Ritchie Valens it wasn't until I got older I heard the story of how they died !! I finally understood bye bye Miss American pie, because Ritchie Valens ,big bopper and Buddy Holly were the three biggest music artists of their time Elvis was in the army and there really was no other music besides those three !! I like to think that when Waylon Jennings died the big bopper was standing there waiting for him, and jokingly said to him "thanks a lot jerk but don't worry pal it wasn't your fault. Come on the rest of the guys are waiting we got some music right " .
Who took their place at winter dance party after the tragedy? I remember hearing that whoever/group that got called to fill in ,it was their "big break" but cannot remember any specifics.
Thomas Sullins They were on their way to Fargo, ND when the plane crashed. A call went out for local Fargo musicians to perform. A Fargo native, 15-year-old Bobby Vee answered the audition call along with his band, The Shadows. Within months he had a recording career and went on to have numerous hits.
wow ty yea ppl get survivor's guilt r.i.p. i love old country it;s what i was raised on never got to see waylon (( did see hank j.r. and boy that man can sing love u hank!) ty again for your uploads love waylon's music too r.i.p. waylon one of the legends music is still loved and played today
Y'all are talking so great about Waylon was my Grandmothers first cousin. He was there the day I was born 1995 September 15th and held me never got to meet him after that. I remember seeing my dad in tears the day that we found out Waylon past away. My grandmother could tell me stories about him all day long. Sad I never got to meet the man because all I hear is great things about him that he just knew how to make people laugh
I really loved the Buddy Holly movie when it came out in 1979?. The lead actor, I forget his name, should have got the Oscar that year. It is a great movie. Respects to all who died in the crash. RH DSD
+Spectacular Spiderman; It may have been an accurate story, but Gary Busse was terrible as Buddy, and I think he may have won the Academy Award that year, 1978.
And Allsups lost a coin flip to Richie Valens for the other seat on the plane. Richie called heads and it landed on heads. Years later Allsups created a restaurant called "Heads Up" ....Mind-boggling
In 1979, Allsup started a club, "Tommy's Heads Up Saloon", in Fort Worth. The club was named for Allsup's coin toss with Valens 20 years beforehand. Wikipedia
waylon and Tommy (allsup) musta had survivors guilt :( Bopper had a son about 3 or 4 at the time and Ritchie was a kid who would have gotten married,carried rock and roll into the 60s,70s and so on :(
there is no comparison between Elvis & Buddy....they were great in their own way....Elvis was, is, and will always be the King, but we lost a great entertainer when Buddy died!
buddy was not an entertainer he was a musician who entertained i loved Elvis chuck beery jerry lee lewis . but buddy could do it all sing play produce write . he made a big impact in such a short time imagine if he lived. he was my first love as a musician he influenced me greatly .
Speaking for myself, I'm glad Waylon was gracious enough to give up his seat. Waylon is my favorite singer of all time. Actually since the '70's, I grew up in a bar in TX, did my homework on the bar, washed beer mugs and put them back in the freezer. We ran gill nets, got caught & let go the same night, but they took our net. I'm 55 now, and I guess that was more than fair.
Every thing in all 4 parts of this doco is straight. An excellent tribute. RIP to 'em all! Such is life(etc). (BTW: The Buddy Holly Story/movie with Gary Busey is accurate and a good watch- for a Hollywood film release).
Waylon said what he said but he didn't mean it the would have crashed anyway and i am surprised someone actually agreed to fly that stupid airplane in terrible weather
Buddy Holly was so far ahead of his time it is hard to put it into words. He accomplished more in his 22 years than many do in a full life time. He left behind a vast catalog of music much of what he wrote or collaborated on. He was always experimenting and trying to improve or enhance his sound. Buddy had not even scratched the surface of his immense talent. His career barely lasted 18 months and he only had a few hits that made the charts ( that is what happens when you die before you can fully establish yourself) but he is possibly the most influential artist in history but his legacy will out last all of us.
It was Tommy Allsup who did the coin flip with Ritchie Valens. Dion never once disputed this until 50 years later when he wrote a book and he never mentioned it in his first biography written in the 1980's. People have been wondering why Dion has chosen this narrative only 50 years later. Ritchie's family doesn't buy it. They've always known Allsup flipped the coin with Ritchie. In fact, Allsup once ran a bar in Texas called "Heads Up" because of the coin flip. It's believed the Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame wanted a certain narrative and Dion is a bigger name.
I don't care what anyone says I love Buddy Holly he was amazing I can only imagine what he would be doing today for music and film he was way before his time. Buddy Holly Richie and Big Bopper were so young and lift use all with the greatest music of all time. May God bless these men who blessed us with their music.
No I just check he's not dead yet, that man must be so ugly he used to look pretty good as he got older ick but is still alive. He's 81 like right now.
IT is sad that Buddy , Big Bopper and Richie died so young. Waylon had problems getting over Buddy's death especially after the joking around both did..... also Waylon was lucky in one way not being on the plane. and not only did we Get a lot of country Songs from him.... but also one of the most well know TV songs ever "Theme For The Dukes Of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys)".
I'm sure Waylon Jennings didn't mean any harm. But this is a good example of why you shouldn't say certain things even in a joking way. Granted, we know it was just a joke in poor taste. But Waylon had to deal with such tremendous feelings of guilt as a result. :(
Waylon lived a life of hardcore alcohol and drug abuse. I'm sure that one stupid sentence haunted him for the rest of his life. He probably was just joking like you said, but the emotional pain he suffered was far worse than dying in the crash. No matter how popular or rich he was, having to think about that situation would enter his mind on a daily if not weekly occurrence. No disrespect to Waylon, I have always been a big fan.
I'm 15, and I can't even begin to imagine what their families felt, and even what their fans felt because you almost feel guilty because you know that they would have lived if they weren't in the music industry. If only someone had stopped the money hungry managers and paid the people who were making the money in the first place perhaps they could have been able to afford a proper bus with heat. Rest in peace Buddy, Richie, and J.P.
His was my favorite voice of the four greats on The Highwayman song, and while I always knew of him and a bit around the edges more, I was fortunate enough to meet him, in nineteen hundred and eighty four, before he was to get on his tour bus (hotel job back home summers and such, first year of college or so...eighty five, possibly). He was well worn from his life and the road, but not for nothing, to you two (West and Herat), he took his time and was genuinely kind and friendly to myself, a chauffeur and maybe one or two others. That vibe that you get, not even a vibe, just a fellow traveling, loving, suffering earthling. Still have the autograph, on my old jobs' hotel stationary. Thanks to youtube, and a friend spending a year in China emailing me about The Highwayman song, last year plus, I have and can dabble more into W.J.
So many great talents we have lost due to planes crashes. Along with these here, others that come to mind are, John Denver, Jim Croce, & Ronnie Van Zant, along with Steve Gaines. So sad. And all great talents to.
I wish I was born in 1910-30 because music and everything seemed better then. Being only 13 I'm often picked on for this reason and I hate new music. I'll never go to a Sinatra concert or John Denver or Johnny cash or Buddy Holly and all the others. I've often thought "there were good musicians after 1959" then I thought "none of them were born after 1959" so 1959 is really the day talented musicians stopped being born. I hope I didn't waste to much of your time! have a good day!
Teenagers like to think of themselves as unique. But when they run into someone who truly is unique, outside their norm, they pick on him. It's always been that way. I'm sorry. In time they will see their mistake, but that doesn't help you now. Everyone I know that had ever pick on someone that was different, was sorry about it when the were older. Someday they will see you really were the unique one. Have you tried listening to Tom Petty? I too enjoy the old stuff, but like Tom's work too.
Mathieu, don't get disillusioned, there are many, many talented musicians out there. Some are waiting in the wings, some don't want to be found, and others are out there living the dream, just not making waves. I know that you're only 13 and some of the language may a bit rough, or the style may not appeal to you, but take a look at the Austin, Tx. music scene. I'm an old geezer compared to you, but right now, two of my favorites are Grady and Javi Garcia. The best place to find good talent is at live venues in your own back yard. I like blues and rock and ran across Ian Moore playing in an old steakhouse in Buffalo Gap, Tx. back in the late 80's and was blown away by his talent. Another "kid" that blew me away was Kenny Wayne Shepherd who was playing at a local animal shelter fundraiser in San Antonio. Wherever you live, just keep your ears open, the talent and heart is out there, just ignore the media hype that so many fall into.
If you were born in 1910-30 you would have the thought these guys were crap because you're instinct is to dislike what ever is popular you only like this kind of music because it has withstood the test of time.
Apparently, all three went to the dealership after the first big record deal ( don't know the details) and Buddy chose an Ariel as well as one of the other guys and one of them chose a Triumph. Imagine being so young with an infusion of cold hard cash. they could walk in and plunk down cash on whatever they wanted. Powerful, fast motorbikes were new back then. 100 MPH was scary fast considering the handling. What a thrill!!!
I always wondered what if Tupac, what if Kurt Cobain, but my God what if Buddy Holly had more years to do what he was doing?! Truly the most talented musician that died way too young.
Huskerliving you are right kurt cobains music sucks and tupac wasn't nothing but a big piece of dog shit buddy holly deserved better but as far as my opinion of music I only lisen to classic rock and country music and to me johnny cash was the greatest country singer and Stevie nicks is the greatest rock and roll singer of all time she is a beautiful women with a beautiful voice and she's HOT love Stevie nicks
Somebody said that everyone I like is dead, that's pretty close. so few left who even understand music. In my opinion, this explains the resurgence of the Blues
Waylon Jennings came to Phoenix that was a great day he used to play at the Salt River Flats when I was a kid upstairs was country western and downstairs was rock and roll the Vault bottles and Waylon Jennings she couldn't beat
I believe that people like buddy Holly and Patsy Cline whose life ended short gained friends and handed off their music talents to that friend for buddy it was Waylon and for Patsy it was Loretta and I just love music and the singers who have given us the music to listen to 💙😭✌️😍
Was Buddy a guy who might've - as the plane was going down - cracked wise about Waylon's curse upon him? I sincerely hope Mr. Jennings appreciated the profound comedic gift he had bestowed upon his friend. In the face of certain doom, there can't be much better than a hearty laugh.
I just realized that " a long time ago" when Waylon says "Don't ask me who I gave my seat to on that plane." I just realized he's talking a about bopper
When they film the movie la Bamba , Ritchie Valens mom was on set .When the actor Lou diamond Phillips playing Ritchie Valens was about to get on the plane, Ritchie Valens mom ran and grabbed Lou diamond Phillips looked at him and said "why did you get on that plane why did you toss that coin you should be here with me " ... Later she explained that Lou diamond Phillips played her son so well that she got lost in the moment !!
Ya is sure was a sad day, but glad the weather came to Phoenix and I can remember him playing down in the Salt River Flats back when I was a kid great times great times
what is the plaque, headstone, or marker at 3:57 which spells the name "Holley"? Hard to believe that is a typo. is that the original spelling of his name, or something? I know he changed it, but I only recall the first name changing.
His professional name was misspelled on a recording contract, hence the "Holly" spelling in print. His actual family name is Holley. I've been to his grave site in Lubbock, and all of the family headstones read "Holley."
Fate is what that is called. One great passed the flame to another so that he may live on. Otherwise, Waylon would be been just a base player. Then came Bob Dylan, thus changing rock and roll forever.
The first place Waylon recorded was in Clovis, New Mexico with Buddy producing. My late Producer, Norman petty was the engineer as far as I know. If I'm wrong forgive me.
Apparently the Crickets were waiting for Buddy Holly to finish his tour so they can play together again. I wonder how that would've turned out; Buddy, the Crickets and his new band all in one studio or stage...
Reminds me of the time I called off work as an armed security guard, I called off work and my boss kept calling me to go in! I was hung over and told him I couldn’t , they sent a retired 63 old retired deputy sheriff in my place, the supermarket got robbed and the old man got shot and killed!
WOW... Two of the luckiest guys in the world! Although, seeing as what Waylon said, it's understandable that it haunted him for the rest of his life! Just about everyone has something in their lives that haunt them. Some are worse than others; But those haunting feelings follow just about everyone around.
Poor Waylon thats alot of undue guilt for a person to carry over an accident Hell if words could kill many people would be dead
Some fucked up shit
exactly
Buddy Holly died, but his music hasn't. He left us a gift we can enjoy for years to come.
I'm sure now Waylon has long since come to terms with everything now that Waylon and Buddy are back jamming together in the music arena in Heaven!
Well since Waylon died 15 years ago I think he came to terms with it about ......15 years ago.
They aren't "jamming together".
Where do they plug their amps in ? Is there electricity? Where do they get their instruments?
Kim Wallace GOOD LAWS!
Yea, right! In fantasyland.
My Mom, who got me into music as a kid by playing nothing but 1950's-60's American rock and roll through her album collection, took my sister and me to see LaBamba in 1987 and that's where I first learned about "The day the music died." I remember my Mom telling me "That's what that song is about that you sing" (Don McLean's song was on the radio all the time when I was a kid in the 1980's in Buffalo, N.Y. WRG55). My Mom died in Dec. 2017 but she left me her record collection and the music lives on and always will as my daughter loves the old songs too.
Thru tears of remembrance - I just want to thank you for this posting...
gone but not forgotten!!!! buddy lives on in our hearts and in his music
Waylon's music is as real as real gets. How many people have said similar things as Waylon did to Buddy? It's so sad that, this time, the tragedy came true.
And now we have lost them both but they are together again hammering out the tunes. They are gone but NOT forgotten.
I really think if buddy holly had lived it would have changed the trajectory of rock and roll. He would have been McCartney like, really creative. He also would have made our accent a whole lot cooler.
He was already changing the music of that time. He had started to incorporate strings into his music. Songs like Everyday. That was groundbreaking for that era.
Waylin. Jennings. Was. A. True born. Outlaw. He. Was. The. Best. Of. The. Rest. Johnny. Paycheck. Was. A true. Outlaw. Both. Test. In. Peace. M. A. M. ????.
if charles (buddy) holly would have lived then wayland (waylon) jennings probably would have remained playing in holly's back up band and probably never would've began a solo singing career
Yes, Mowac, but then the Beatles got goofy with all the drugs they took. They were very over rated.
zyxmyk One thing is fore sure, he would be in his 80s today and still be making great music.
"Ain't no easy way of saying goodbye
So be sure and tell 'em all down in Texas I said hi..."
...... RIP Waylon
What a guy. Buddy died long before I was born but Waylon's music was always present . They were great days indeed.
Don McLean gave a great name to 2-9-59, but Waylon Jennings gave it a great memory. I hope he's picking a tune with Buddy as we speak.
What happened on the 9th?
February 3, 1959
I still remember I felt like crying when I heard on the radio about Buddy Holley's death. It was very sad for all of us who liked his songs and not only his those of Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper who also died that fatal day. One of my pals said: B******t! where are we going to find a singer like Him?
I loved buddy and all the others,,,but the sad thing is no one ever said sorry for the pilot and his family...I'm 64 years old,,,and I have always wonder who the pilot was and his family ,,, why ,,,, so I could say I am sorry for your lost also,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,steve
I think the surname of the pilot was Peterson Stephen..
His name was Roger Peterson. He was only 21 at the time of the crash.
Loss*
Lots of anonymous people die every day. We should feel bad for ignoring their deaths no more than you should feel bad for all the people who died today that you didn't pass a thought for.
The pilot had inadequate instrument flying skills for the aircraft being flown, and he was not fully briefed on the bad weather.
Forgive Waylon/The thought that Waylon's response to Buddy caused the plane to crashy is ludicrous!!! They were joking around with each other. Nothing more and nothing less.
jacksonking61537 yes he didn’t cause the crashy
Bust her did cause the crash
No doubt they were joking but sometimes like in this case a joke can be reality. That's why we all should be careful what we say because if you're only kidding it can happen causing you to regret it for a long period of time.
Billy , I agree with you. everyone jokes around but as you pointed out you need to becafrefull what you say never know if it happens and the person you were joking around with dies soon after. that can bother anyone for a long time.
No, but it was the last thing he ever said and I'm sure he also felt guilty because he was suppose to be on there and not the big bopper. It's like survivor's guilt.
Waylon also stayed with Buddy and Maria Elena for a few days. Waylon mentioned Maria Elena wasn't a great cook but that s the only BAD thing he ever saied about her.
I've always felt bad for Waylon when he was still alive. It's so sad to think that he'd blame himself for something that way out of his control. Mind you, little did he realize that, his late friend was having nightmares of him dying. Yes, for years, Buddy Holly would wake up each morning beside his wife, just sweating severely & his heart racing very heavily. The reason? He'd wake up & realize that he dreamed that he died in a plane crash. Yes, Buddy already knew years before that tragic day, that he'd 1 day die in a plane crash. That's why he was so wanting to get married, etc... because, he knew his fate & foreseen the end result way before it happened. So sad. :( This info. & so much more comes from a VHS Documentary that I had bought years ago called, "The Real Buddy Holly Story". It's narrated by non other than, "Paul McCartney" of the Rock N Roll Band, "The Beatles"; who owns All rights to Buddy Holly's music, etc... Yes, he was always such a fan of Buddy's that he said that he bought the rights to his music so that Buddy Holly's music would live on forever. He was a huge fan & very good friend of his. He always said the Buddy was his musical hero & mentor to. Therefore, Paul wanted to make sure that the truth be told about Buddy Holly; since, the movie that was made called, "The Buddy Holly Story", was certainly not accurate. So, if you're as big of a fan of Buddy's as I am. Trust me, you'll want to watch & own "The Real Buddy Holly Story". Both told & narrated by Paul McCartney himself. Paul interviews everybody from Buddy's family, his band The Crickets & many others. I'm sure you'll enjoy watching it. I sure did. Hope this helps you some. Take care & God bless. :)
Music Lover's Favorites thanks for info
Music Lover's Favorites that is fucking hilarious that you actually thought that it was necessary to explain that McCartney was in the "Rock and roll" band called the Beatles!!! for real I laughed so hard that I nearly pissed myself. how old are you incidentally?? merely curious, no disrespect intended. so you watched some antiquated VHS tape was it? honestly I don't recall if it was that or a book that you had acquired. anyway so now you fancy yourself a Beatleologist? truly with all due respect, did you live in the era? ever experience the Beatles in concert? or the Stone's? Yardbirds? etcetera, etcetera. for r it might be far better for you to view this excellent material, soak up ALL that you can. p/s I think it is very very cool that you enjoy this beautiful music and the associated cultural diversity and phenomenon that accompany's but I am of the opinion that you would save yourself the possibility of enormous amounts of embarrassment by resisting the urge to comment, especially "correct" certain fact's
best to leave that to the big boys.
Music Lover's Favorites and for the love of God, please refrain from trampling on the hallowed ground that is Buddy Holly
Cory Britton
Beetles? Vas is Beetles?
How could Paul McCartney have been a "very good friend" of Buddy Holly when Buddy died in 1959, and the Beatles only came to America in 1964?
I am glad someone posted this
Buddy Holly may have influenced more musicians than almost any modern musician, at least for rock. The Beatles said they named themselves after the Crickets. It is interesting that Buddy Holly, Waylon Jennings, Tanya Tucker, Roy Orbison, Joe Ely, and so many others came out of the same area of West Texas.
as a kid I grew up listening to Buddy Holly the big bopper and Ritchie Valens it wasn't until I got older I heard the story of how they died !! I finally understood bye bye Miss American pie, because Ritchie Valens ,big bopper and Buddy Holly were the three biggest music artists of their time Elvis was in the army and there really was no other music besides those three !! I like to think that when Waylon Jennings died the big bopper was standing there waiting for him, and jokingly said to him "thanks a lot jerk but don't worry pal it wasn't your fault. Come on the rest of the guys are waiting we got some music right " .
I grew up in Clear Lake Iowa. They still have a winter dance party at the legendary Surf Ballroom to honor them to this day.
Who took their place at winter dance party after the tragedy? I remember hearing that whoever/group that got called to fill in ,it was their "big break" but cannot remember any specifics.
Thomas Sullins They were on their way to Fargo, ND when the plane crashed. A call went out for local Fargo musicians to perform. A Fargo native, 15-year-old Bobby Vee answered the audition call along with his band, The Shadows. Within months he had a recording career and went on to have numerous hits.
Heartbreaking story! I love Waylon!!!
wow ty yea ppl get survivor's guilt r.i.p. i love old country it;s what i was raised on never got to see waylon (( did see hank j.r. and boy that man can sing love u hank!) ty again for your uploads love waylon's music too r.i.p. waylon one of the legends music is still loved and played today
ELVIS came first,then BUDDY. Just like the Beatles hearing Elvis for the first time,the same went for buddy and everyone else.
Y'all are talking so great about Waylon was my Grandmothers first cousin. He was there the day I was born 1995 September 15th and held me never got to meet him after that. I remember seeing my dad in tears the day that we found out Waylon past away. My grandmother could tell me stories about him all day long. Sad I never got to meet the man because all I hear is great things about him that he just knew how to make people laugh
Country music changed forever with the death of the OG outlaw. Waylon n Mooney what a fucking sound that was! PIR Waylon!!
I really loved the Buddy Holly movie when it came out in 1979?. The lead actor, I forget his name, should have got the Oscar that year. It is a great movie. Respects to all who died in the crash. RH DSD
DIOSpeedDemon The actor was Gary Busey and he did a very good job. He claims that the best movie he has ever done was the Buddy Holly Story.
Kendrick Aragon I really believe it. He just became Buddy Holly and sang all the songs too. He got screwed on the Oscar that year.
That movie sucked Buddy Holly was rolling in his grave as they filmed it.
+DIOSpeedDemon ...The movie came out in '78.
+Spectacular Spiderman; It may have been an accurate story, but Gary Busse was terrible as Buddy, and I think he may have won the Academy Award that year, 1978.
Wow did not realize Waylon should have been on that plane...that is crazy. Great story there
And Allsups lost a coin flip to Richie Valens for the other seat on the plane. Richie called heads and it landed on heads. Years later Allsups created a restaurant called "Heads Up" ....Mind-boggling
Only 17 Years Old,too! Too Young!
In 1979, Allsup started a club, "Tommy's Heads Up Saloon", in Fort Worth. The club was named for Allsup's coin toss with Valens 20 years beforehand. Wikipedia
Sniff Sniff... One of my all time tear jerker favorites...
I remember that Day, Like it was Yesterday, Sad Day in the world of Music as we knew it may they all RIP & are Missed by all of their Fans etc.
I was born on The Day Music Died and every year I proudly remind everyone, not of my birthday, but to remember these three talented men.
wow, so fucking SAD! and yet Waylon found the strength to go on!!!
god bless you Waylon...you were the best.
waylon and Tommy (allsup) musta had survivors guilt :( Bopper had a son about 3 or 4 at the time and Ritchie was a kid who would have gotten married,carried rock and roll into the 60s,70s and so on :(
there is no comparison between Elvis & Buddy....they were great in their own way....Elvis was, is, and will always be the King, but we lost a great entertainer when Buddy died!
Except that Elvis never wrote one song. Buddy King. Elvis second in line to that throne.
buddy was not an entertainer he was a musician who entertained i loved Elvis chuck beery jerry lee lewis . but buddy could do it all sing play produce write . he made a big impact in such a short time imagine if he lived. he was my first love as a musician he influenced me greatly .
Speaking for myself, I'm glad Waylon was gracious enough to give up his seat. Waylon is my favorite singer of all time. Actually since the '70's, I grew up in a bar in TX, did my homework on the bar, washed beer mugs and put them back in the freezer. We ran gill nets, got caught & let go the same night, but they took our net. I'm 55 now, and I guess that was more than fair.
Imagine if all these great guy's still alive today and the music we can ear....
Every thing in all 4 parts of this doco is straight. An excellent tribute. RIP to 'em all! Such is life(etc). (BTW: The Buddy Holly Story/movie with Gary Busey is accurate and a good watch- for a Hollywood film release).
Of all of the stories about country music stars, I find Waylon's story to be the most poignant..
Read the book Waylon:An Autobiography. Excellent book.
I have read this book; and I agree!
Sandra behel-watts......wat does poiniant mean ?
Waylon said what he said but he didn't mean it the would have crashed anyway and i am surprised someone actually agreed to fly that stupid airplane in terrible weather
I saw Buddy on his U K Tour . Marvellous went first and then Waylon years later RIP Guys
Buddy Holly was so far ahead of his time it is hard to put it into words. He accomplished
more in his 22 years than many do in a full life time. He left behind a vast catalog of music
much of what he wrote or collaborated on. He was always experimenting and trying to
improve or enhance his sound. Buddy had not even scratched the surface of his immense
talent. His career barely lasted 18 months and he only had a few hits that made the charts
( that is what happens when you die before you can fully establish yourself) but he is possibly the most influential artist in history but his legacy will out last all of us.
Tommy Allsup actually lost a coin toss for Ritchie Valens' seat but it saved his life.
It was Tommy Allsup who did the coin flip with Ritchie Valens. Dion never once disputed this until 50 years later when he wrote a book and he never mentioned it in his first biography written in the 1980's. People have been wondering why Dion has chosen this narrative only 50 years later. Ritchie's family doesn't buy it. They've always known Allsup flipped the coin with Ritchie. In fact, Allsup once ran a bar in Texas called "Heads Up" because of the coin flip. It's believed the Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame wanted a certain narrative and Dion is a bigger name.
RIP To all of the talented people who tragically died in plane crashes!!!!
I don't care what anyone says I love Buddy Holly he was amazing I can only imagine what he would be doing today for music and film he was way before his time. Buddy Holly Richie and Big Bopper were so young and lift use all with the greatest music of all time. May God bless these men who blessed us with their music.
Unreal. His life cut short at only 22!!! To think what could have been. rip Buddy Holley
Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley were at Lubbock, TX on February 13, 1955. They both sang. In fact Buddy introduced Elvis before he performed.
Buddy was so yoyng but already had so many great songs. What a shame.
Funny, no one mentions that "The Day the Music Died" was written by Don McClean and recorded in honor of the trio who died that day.
Thanks for this. I love buddy Holly I always have and always will.
Still can't believe Waylon's gone after all this time.
Man Willie Nelson still that dudes gotta be old probably 80
I think he passed 80 a while back.
No I just check he's not dead yet, that man must be so ugly he used to look pretty good as he got older ick but is still alive. He's 81 like right now.
Summer Waylon Jennings is deceased. He passed away in the early 2000's.
Summer wonder how YOU'LL look at 81...if you're lucky enough to live that long
god bless Waylon ,buddy holly Johnny cash all of them
That song at 3:22 is" A long Time Ago" of off his I've Always Been Crazy album-'79-'80 I think
IT is sad that Buddy , Big Bopper and Richie died so young. Waylon had problems getting over Buddy's death especially after the joking around both did..... also Waylon was lucky in one way not being on the plane. and not only did we Get a lot of country Songs from him.... but also one of the most well know TV songs ever "Theme For The Dukes Of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys)".
How about his big hit "My Farewell Party"
I'm sure Waylon Jennings didn't mean any harm. But this is a good example of why you shouldn't say certain things even in a joking way.
Granted, we know it was just a joke in poor taste. But Waylon had to deal with such tremendous feelings of guilt as a result. :(
Waylon lived a life of hardcore alcohol and drug abuse. I'm sure that one stupid sentence haunted him for the rest of his life. He probably was just joking like you said, but the emotional pain he suffered was far worse than dying in the crash.
No matter how popular or rich he was, having to think about that situation would enter his mind on a daily if not weekly occurrence.
No disrespect to Waylon, I have always been a big fan.
thankyou for this video, all I can say, tears.....
Anyone with a heart would feel guilty for saying “I hope your plane crashes”, even when said jokingly.
That’s why these days you don’t say it
Thanks for this story
I'm 15, and I can't even begin to imagine what their families felt, and even what their fans felt because you almost feel guilty because you know that they would have lived if they weren't in the music industry. If only someone had stopped the money hungry managers and paid the people who were making the money in the first place perhaps they could have been able to afford a proper bus with heat. Rest in peace Buddy, Richie, and J.P.
This is great; does anyone know the song Waylon was singing just before the break ? I have never heard it before
Just goes to show, gotta watch what you say, even if you're joking around.
That is so true!!
Shut the fuck up!
He didn't know, buddy and him always joked around
It was said in jest. Both knew they were joking.
His was my favorite voice of the four greats on The Highwayman song, and while I always knew of him and a bit around the edges more, I was fortunate enough to meet him, in nineteen hundred and eighty four, before he was to get on his tour bus (hotel job back home summers and such, first year of college or so...eighty five, possibly).
He was well worn from his life and the road, but not for nothing, to you two (West and Herat), he took his time and was genuinely kind and friendly to myself, a chauffeur and maybe one or two others. That vibe that you get, not even a vibe, just a fellow traveling, loving, suffering earthling.
Still have the autograph, on my old jobs' hotel stationary. Thanks to youtube, and a friend spending a year in China emailing me about The Highwayman song, last year plus, I have and can dabble more into W.J.
And to YOU, of course, Steven Allan Jones!
Nun Ya Thanks....Glad you got to meet him!!
So many great talents we have lost due to planes crashes. Along with these here, others that come to mind are, John Denver, Jim Croce, & Ronnie Van Zant, along with Steve Gaines. So sad. And all great talents to.
Ricky Nelson
Boa1701 Yea that was yet another great one we lost. And there's a lot more of em out there to.
Patsy Cline, Otis Redding
Charles C John Denver, Jimmy Morrison,, Bon Scott, & Jimmy Hendrix just to name a few. Most of em, died before the age of 30 Go figure.
Bryan Allen Bon Scott died from alcohol poisoning, not a plane crash.
I wish I was born in 1910-30 because music and everything seemed better then. Being only 13 I'm often picked on for this reason and I hate new music. I'll never go to a Sinatra concert or John Denver or Johnny cash or Buddy Holly and all the others. I've often thought "there were good musicians after 1959" then I thought "none of them were born after 1959" so 1959 is really the day talented musicians stopped being born. I hope I didn't waste to much of your time! have a good day!
Teenagers like to think of themselves as unique. But when they run into someone who truly is unique, outside their norm, they pick on him. It's always been that way. I'm sorry. In time they will see their mistake, but that doesn't help you now. Everyone I know that had ever pick on someone that was different, was sorry about it when the were older. Someday they will see you really were the unique one. Have you tried listening to Tom Petty? I too enjoy the old stuff, but like Tom's work too.
Mathieu, don't get disillusioned, there are many, many talented musicians out there. Some are waiting in the wings, some don't want to be found, and others are out there living the dream, just not making waves. I know that you're only 13 and some of the language may a bit rough, or the style may not appeal to you, but take a look at the Austin, Tx. music scene. I'm an old geezer compared to you, but right now, two of my favorites are Grady and Javi Garcia. The best place to find good talent is at live venues in your own back yard. I like blues and rock and ran across Ian Moore playing in an old steakhouse in Buffalo Gap, Tx. back in the late 80's and was blown away by his talent. Another "kid" that blew me away was Kenny Wayne Shepherd who was playing at a local animal shelter fundraiser in San Antonio. Wherever you live, just keep your ears open, the talent and heart is out there, just ignore the media hype that so many fall into.
It as an illusion my friend. Music meant alot back then. Stay with the old stuff. Truth.
If you were born in 1910-30 you would have the thought these guys were crap because you're instinct is to dislike what ever is popular you only like this kind of music because it has withstood the test of time.
ALL MUSIC IS GOOD FRIEND. I hated country growing up in retro style. Now I love country. Everything else. Except rap. lol
Apparently, all three went to the dealership after the first big record deal ( don't know the details) and Buddy chose an Ariel as well as one of the other guys and one of them chose a Triumph.
Imagine being so young with an infusion of cold hard cash. they could walk in and plunk down cash on whatever they wanted.
Powerful, fast motorbikes were new back then. 100 MPH was scary fast considering the handling.
What a thrill!!!
Love the video...it tells it like it is & I love this Event!
This is the first time I've seen Waylon not chain smoking.
Always in our hearts!!!
3:00
The Statement/Joke that haunted Waylon Jennings for the rest of his life in regards to Buddy Holly's plane crash
I always wondered what if Tupac, what if Kurt Cobain, but my God what if Buddy Holly had more years to do what he was doing?! Truly the most talented musician that died way too young.
Chuckclc There is a difference between Buddy and the other two. With Buddy it is sad, with the other two it is ehhh.
Huskerliving ehhh....funny and correct!
Huskerliving you are right kurt cobains music sucks and tupac wasn't nothing but a big piece of dog shit buddy holly deserved better but as far as my opinion of music I only lisen to classic rock and country music and to me johnny cash was the greatest country singer and Stevie nicks is the greatest rock and roll singer of all time she is a beautiful women with a beautiful voice and she's HOT love Stevie nicks
John Williams You sir, are an idiot.
Somebody said that everyone I like is dead, that's pretty close. so few left who even understand music. In my opinion, this explains the resurgence of the Blues
“Don’t ask me who I gave my seat to on that plane, I think you already know”
The most tragic one was Richie Valens,Who'd just started out! At 17 when He'd died,the most Fateful one as well!
3:35 the damn song is called "American Pie", not "The Day the Music Died".
I think he is referring only to the phrase "the day the music died", not the whole song.
dudewar chill out dumbass!
Very interesting. Did not know some of this. God bless!
Big Bopper saved your life. Not your fault.
Waylon Jennings came to Phoenix that was a great day he used to play at the Salt River Flats when I was a kid upstairs was country western and downstairs was rock and roll the Vault bottles and Waylon Jennings she couldn't beat
I believe that people like buddy Holly and Patsy Cline whose life ended short gained friends and handed off their music talents to that friend for buddy it was Waylon and for Patsy it was Loretta and I just love music and the singers who have given us the music to listen to 💙😭✌️😍
Was Buddy a guy who might've - as the plane was going down - cracked wise about Waylon's curse upon him? I sincerely hope Mr. Jennings appreciated the profound comedic gift he had bestowed upon his friend. In the face of certain doom, there can't be much better than a hearty laugh.
it's become zn American tradition to die in an air plane all those bands, and then came 9/11. If Richie Valens knew that, that would be a shaker.
RIP All 3
R.I.P
RIP All 4. The pilot died also. I wanted to give a shout out to him as well
I just realized that " a long time ago" when Waylon says "Don't ask me who I gave my seat to on that plane." I just realized he's talking a about bopper
Wow. This I truly did not know until this minute.
God bless you Buddy and Waylon.
When they film the movie la Bamba , Ritchie Valens mom was on set .When the actor Lou diamond Phillips playing Ritchie Valens was about to get on the plane, Ritchie Valens mom ran and grabbed Lou diamond Phillips looked at him and said "why did you get on that plane why did you toss that coin you should be here with me " ... Later she explained that Lou diamond Phillips played her son so well that she got lost in the moment !!
Ya is sure was a sad day, but glad the weather came to Phoenix and I can remember him playing down in the Salt River Flats back when I was a kid great times great times
Every One Is Speaking So Sweet. RIP
what is the plaque, headstone, or marker at 3:57 which spells the name "Holley"? Hard to believe that is a typo. is that the original spelling of his name, or something? I know he changed it, but I only recall the first name changing.
His real name was Charles Hardin Holley...I guess they just put his birth name on the stone :)
His professional name was misspelled on a recording contract, hence the "Holly" spelling in print. His actual family name is Holley. I've been to his grave site in Lubbock, and all of the family headstones read "Holley."
Some things you just don't ever joke about...
Fate is what that is called. One great passed the flame to another so that he may live on. Otherwise, Waylon would be been just a base player. Then came Bob Dylan, thus changing rock and roll forever.
My daughters name is .. JESSI LEE and her husbands is.. SHANE WAYLON.
The first place Waylon recorded was in Clovis, New Mexico with Buddy producing. My late Producer, Norman petty was the engineer as far as I know. If I'm wrong forgive me.
What a horrible thing. To deal with for all them years. No wonder Walon Sang the way he did, Now they are both singing together again.
What's the name of the song Waylon was singing about giving up his seat on that plane?
awesome story- long live Buddy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The song is called "friend"
Apparently the Crickets were waiting for Buddy Holly to finish his tour so they can play together again. I wonder how that would've turned out; Buddy, the Crickets and his new band all in one studio or stage...
Reminds me of the time I called off work as an armed security guard, I called off work and my boss kept calling me to go in! I was hung over and told him I couldn’t , they sent a retired 63 old retired deputy sheriff in my place, the supermarket got robbed and the old man got shot and killed!
Don McLean knew what everybody was thinking! "I knew I was out of luck the day the music died!"
WOW... Two of the luckiest guys in the world! Although, seeing as what Waylon said, it's understandable that it haunted him for the rest of his life! Just about everyone has something in their lives that haunt them. Some are worse than others; But those haunting feelings follow just about everyone around.
I’m sure that when Waylon saw Buddy on the other side, Buddy probably said “You had to make that crack about a plane crash, didn’t you?”