Buddy holly was one of the greatest musicians of all time, he was born in an era that really didn’t appreciate it, he has influenced all main stream music today, without many realising it xo 😘 the day mr music died 😞
Why is this man not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame? He wrote Running Bear , White Lightning and Chantilly Lace. He was a Texas DJ. And he was a flamboyant performer. Why is he just a footnote in the February 3,1959 plane crash? He was the one and only Big Bopper.
Don McLean was folding newspapers for his paper route on the morning of February 4, 1959. The plane crash left an impression on him that carried with him until he wrote the song "American Pie" over a decade later. Hence the line "February made me shiver/with every paper I'd deliver. Bad news on the doorstep, I couldn't take one more step."
One of the all-time classic rock n roll songs of its day! Rest in peace Bopper, Richie Valens and Buddy Holly. And Lord have mercy on the poor pilot of the plane. Poor souls. Amen.
First time i meet him was at mansion city Iowa when my dad took me back stage and told me, Mikey this is ur great uncle BIG BOPPER!! That night..he died!!
Don McLean was folding newspapers for his paper route on the morning of February 4, 1959. The plane crash left an impression on him that carried with him until he wrote the song "American Pie" over a decade later. Hence the line "February made me shiver/with every paper I'd deliver. Bad news on the doorstep, I couldn't take one more step." Joe
When I listen to the Bopper, I can't help but smile, fun songs. Saw his son perform as him few years back, it was a nice tribute, but he's gone now too. He kept the legacy of the father he never knew alive his whole life.
@@wesleycook7687I agree they even let in the Ramones. I think after it has come out that the Wrecking Crew, did a lot of studio recording for many acts, even The Monkees should be in but only Mickey Dolenz is left from the group.
There’s been talk from his son about a movie about him but so far nothing has come of it. Apparently there’s a film about that tour that’s supposed to start filming this month.
The pilot, Roger Peterson, wasn't certified to fly on instruments alone, which he would have had to do to fly in the conditions over the Dakotas and Iowa that night. On top of it, that real winner of a pilot was flying a plane that featured a type of altitude indicator that functioned nearly opposite of the ones he was used to, meaning he probably idiotically thought he was gaining altitude, when in reality, he was piloting straight for the ground.
I lived at 1815 south 1st street in Harlingen Texas back in 1984 or so and The Big Guy lived across the street ,in a 2 story home that I believe was his mother's home he had purchased for her ! Didn't even realize it . I was from Brownsville Texas y 1st husband's parents owned the house that love build. Didn't know such an important and respected musician was at my grasp . He would hay gotten a kick out of me 😶 cause I was a song Bird 🙂
R.I.P. Jiles P. Richardson.1930-1959 A Pioneer,Father,Friend and ADVOCATE against racism and segregation. R.I.P. Charles Hardin Holley 1936-1959, Good Christian,Good Hearted, Friend,Husband,Anti segregationist and talent genius. And R.I.P. Richard Valenzuela 1941-1959, Eccentric,Intelligent, Charismatic young Latino kid with alot of heart,soul and Musical talent. The World lost 3 wonderful human beings on Tuesday February 3,1959.
I remember listening to the Big Bopper's radio program out of Beaumont, Texas -- I grew up in Groves, about 20 miles south. It's been so long, I don't remember the station ID letters. Just about everybody I knew was devastated when the news broke of that tragic night.
Oh man it's so fun to watch him sing this song, he had one of the most expesive faces ever. What a freaking wild man and a hoot and a half to watch, R.I.P Mr. Richardson.
What a pleasure to listen to James Burton explain his unique Mary Lou solo. Waited 65 years to hear about it. Thanks to UA-cam I get to listen to him over and over. What a gentleman and what a genius✌️🌈😉
What a shame, he didn't live long enough to receive his gold record or royalties. It was reported he only had $8.00 in his checking account when he died.
Mr. Big Bopper ! He lost his life in an ill-fated, nose-dive, aviation crash on Feb 3, winter 1959. . . A long time ago, with his friends, the great early Rocker, Buddy Holly and Richie Valens, who was an early Mexican American Rock & Roller. A later grave exhumation of the Big Bopper's coffin, revealed that the Big Bopper was remarkably well preserved despite having suffered some 200 bone fractures, sustained during the fatal crash. The reason for his exhumation was to lay to rest any possibility of gun shot wounds, as a gun was discovered on board, which had belonged to Buddy Holly. It was also speculated that The Bopper had tried to leave the crash scene, to seek help. But the coroner concluded the Bopper died on impact and had only been rolled away & separated from the wreck during the traumatic impact of the disabled Beach Bonanza aircraft, that winter night. RIP Brothers.
@@wondertilly5055 According to the autopsy x-rays, the high speed crash broke most of the bones in his body upon impact of the crash and that they all died instantly.
I love this song so much I first saw it in music at school and I loved it so much it was the first song I heard by the big bopper if you can hear this big bopper I love you so much and I love your songs so much ❤️💛💚💙💜❤️💚💛💙💜❤️💚💛💙💜😇
What haunted Waylon even more was, before they left, Buddy Holly said to him, in jest, "I hope your ol' bus freezes up." Waylon replied, "Well, I hope your ol' plane crashes."
+Tyrunner0097 that's crazy. Yeah that's true. It haunted him til the day he passed away. What's crazy that he never thought about it til he heard the news in the morning
Hell yeah he had soul ! ! Just think, if he had survived, he probably would have owned most of the radio stations. He was just that good a musician ! !
“And the three men I admire the most, The Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost They caught the last train for the coast The day the music died” -- American Pie, Don McLean 57 years ago today, Feb. 3rd 1959, “The Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost,” allegorical for Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. ‘The Big Bopper’ Richardson, were killed in a plane crash.
Hot80s, I feel the same way. it was a real tragedy what happened. I'm only 15 and I love oldies songs and singers such as themselves. they will live on through fans like us.
My mom would dance to this song while cooking....or whatever she was doing when she played this record...she even did the jacket thing. Man the memories. RIP momma and the big bopper.
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R.I.P. the big bopper, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens
Kooky Blue Monster and Eddie Cochran
They still influence music circa 19'
Buddy holly was one of the greatest musicians of all time, he was born in an era that really didn’t appreciate it, he has influenced all main stream music today, without many realising it xo 😘 the day mr music died 😞
I researched Buddy Holly in middle school and it was my best time ever
Why is this man not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame? He wrote Running Bear , White Lightning and Chantilly Lace. He was a Texas DJ. And he was a flamboyant performer. Why is he just a footnote in the February 3,1959 plane crash? He was the one and only Big Bopper.
This song is way before my time I'm 38. I really enjoyed doing this at karaoke tonight. I got a new favorite haha!!!
The Day the Music Died, February 3, 1959. Rest in Peace, Bopper, Richie and Buddy.
Don McLean was folding newspapers for his paper route on the morning of February 4, 1959. The plane crash left an impression on him that carried with him until he wrote the song "American Pie" over a decade later. Hence the line "February made me shiver/with every paper I'd deliver. Bad news on the doorstep, I couldn't take one more step."
"I can't remember if I cried, when I read about his widowed bride" < Maria Elena was pregnant. She had a miscarriage a few days after the crash. :(
The day rock and roll died
One of the all-time classic rock n roll songs of its day! Rest in peace Bopper, Richie Valens and Buddy Holly. And Lord have mercy on the poor pilot of the plane. Poor souls. Amen.
The day the music died
“Booper” 💀
Apologies@@RandomEgo ... Typo my friend. Happy New Year!
To my kids I miss you
First time i meet him was at mansion city Iowa when my dad took me back stage and told me, Mikey this is ur great uncle BIG BOPPER!! That night..he died!!
😢
So what was the next time meeting him like
65 years without JP Richardson❤️❤️
R.I.P JP Richardson🤍🤍
it was a sad day back in February 3 1959. Three legends of rock music perished
today
Don McLean was folding newspapers for his paper route on the morning of February 4, 1959. The plane crash left an impression on him that carried with him until he wrote the song "American Pie" over a decade later. Hence the line "February made me shiver/with every paper I'd deliver. Bad news on the doorstep, I couldn't take one more step." Joe
When I listen to the Bopper, I can't help but smile, fun songs. Saw his son perform as him few years back, it was a nice tribute, but he's gone now too. He kept the legacy of the father he never knew alive his whole life.
Such a sad story i.love this song ❤
He should be in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as a singer, songwriter and DJ.. Not a footnote to February 3,1959.
@@wesleycook7687I agree they even let in the Ramones.
I think after it has come out that the Wrecking Crew, did a lot of studio recording for many acts, even The Monkees should be in but only Mickey Dolenz is left from the group.
He didn’t know his father but his father was always watching over him the bond was always there
Such an excellent fun beautiful and talented singer the Big Bopper was❤❤❤❤
Sixty years ago today, plane crash. Rest in peace, dear friend. Many fond memories. Thank you. Take care!
Everyone is clapping on the upbeat.
He was my uncle, really miss him!!! R.I.P , uncle Bopper
Wait really
Really?
How was he ur uncle?
Live u too
How are your uncles related to you?
He was so cute!
i saw him at a High school hop in wilmington N Carolina about 1957 0r 1958 he was sensational !!!!
Herbert McMullan Really? The audience seems to be enjoying his performance more sincerely than most Beech Nut or Bandstand performers.
I live in Wilmington,NC. I never heard about it. Love it
the big bopper is one of my favorte
Rip all of my great singers from the blast from past
tears as I listen to this
Lisa Sayers why?
Beautiful song 🎵 ❤️ 😍 💕 ♥️ 💖
Thanks big bopper and may you rest with the Angels❤
This song makes me smile. I remember when I was little and my grandpa used to sing this song to me all the time to make me laugh.
Great song. I'm a one man band on youtube. Hope you can enjoy one of my songs.
This would have been about 3-5 months before he died... how sad.
They made a movie about Buddy Holly and Ritchie Vallens but they forgot about the Big Bopper
I think they ought to make a movie about J. P. Richardson and entitle it Chantilly Lace.
There’s been talk from his son about a movie about him but so far nothing has come of it. Apparently there’s a film about that tour that’s supposed to start filming this month.
i agree. he only had two hits including boppers wedding day
His son has passed away, so it would take someone else to make it come to fruition. It would be a great movie & tribute.
@@SweetLadyBlue1 any grandsons? Or granddaughters?
Boy....this guy was Incredible!!!! 1958?? Wow
Little Bopper passed away this morning around 4:00 AM. He wanted to get his dad, Big Bopper, into the Hall of Fame!
I seen the Big Bopper at the Bell Auditorium in Augusta Georgia.. 2 weeks later he died in that plane crash... So sad...
Larry 306 that's why I hate flying
Just don't fly with ice on the wings. ox
The pilot, Roger Peterson, wasn't certified to fly on instruments alone, which he would have had to do to fly in the conditions over the Dakotas and Iowa that night. On top of it, that real winner of a pilot was flying a plane that featured a type of altitude indicator that functioned nearly opposite of the ones he was used to, meaning he probably idiotically thought he was gaining altitude, when in reality, he was piloting straight for the ground.
Larry 306 Wow you were very lucky to experience him..RIP to him and the legends .
Larry 306 😨😱😰
Rest in peace the big bopper 👏🤘😭🙏💘💔
I lived at 1815 south 1st street in Harlingen Texas back in 1984 or so and The Big Guy lived across the street ,in a 2 story home that I believe was his mother's home he had purchased for her ! Didn't even realize it . I was from Brownsville Texas y 1st husband's parents owned the house that love build. Didn't know such an important and respected musician was at my grasp . He would hay gotten a kick out of me 😶 cause I was a song Bird 🙂
R.I.P. Jiles P. Richardson.1930-1959 A Pioneer,Father,Friend and ADVOCATE against racism and segregation. R.I.P. Charles Hardin Holley 1936-1959, Good Christian,Good Hearted, Friend,Husband,Anti segregationist and talent genius. And R.I.P. Richard Valenzuela 1941-1959, Eccentric,Intelligent, Charismatic young Latino kid with alot of heart,soul and Musical talent. The World lost 3 wonderful human beings on Tuesday February 3,1959.
😢
So sad
@Adam Soli You're kind of a douchebag, aren't you Adam?
Ronald Lambert Yeah he is
The day the music died.
I remember listening to the Big Bopper's radio program out of Beaumont, Texas -- I grew up in Groves, about 20 miles south. It's been so long, I don't remember the station ID letters. Just about everybody I knew was devastated when the news broke of that tragic night.
Oh man it's so fun to watch him sing this song, he had one of the most expesive faces ever. What a freaking wild man and a hoot and a half to watch, R.I.P Mr. Richardson.
Timeless classic, don't make em like this anymore and it's a damn shame.
What a pleasure to listen to James Burton explain his unique Mary Lou solo. Waited 65 years to hear about it. Thanks to UA-cam I get to listen to him over and over. What a gentleman and what a genius✌️🌈😉
The original talk to me dirty rock song!
Fred Vicente Wern't no talkin' dirty ! You just don't get it little half bopper.
I don't think she was talking dirty I think she was talking about food
@@ng21644605 how the FUCK is he going to recover after being called "litle half bopper" 😭
this goes out to my uncle THE BIG BOPPER!!
Your related to the big bopper?
Sureeeee
@@bluejaystudios8506 yes I am!!
Just found this. Never seen any footage of the man in action before. Always loved the song.
I forgot one more great icon...RIP Dick Clark.
I love his eyes - he was truly having fun. :)
I miss the big hopper cuz he was so funny when he sang and R.I.P all the singers on the private plane
Buddy, Bopper and Richie live 4ever :(
Never forget about Buddy Holly
This guy rocked. He, Buddy and Ritchie were a great loss to the music industry, this is when music was king and NOT crap like today's.
What a shame, he didn't live long enough to receive his gold record or royalties. It was reported he only had $8.00 in his checking account when he died.
It's a real shame... it really is.
lightsofrose why one that much?
Dude is such a fucking legend. Holy shit.
My husband ringtone he passed away November 2nd wish could here his call again
always thought john candy would've played a great bopper
Big Bopper, he's my Aunt's Uncle :3 and this is my favorite song of his :3 I grew up listening to this song
gaahinalover send me a message plz
My gosh I remember seeing this live on American Bandstand! Happy 82nd Birthday J P Richardson! Still love this song ♥ RIP♥
He’s 91 or 92 now
@@wondertilly5055he’s 93
The big bopper" is great!
Chatilly Lace.
It amazes me that this was released before I was born. It's the wee little things. I ain't got no money honey neither.
Happy birthday Big Bopper..........rest in peace..........
The Big Bobber, we remempered you!
UNCLE BIG BOPPER!!
bigga message me plz
@@alishataylor6017 what up??
U wonder if I was relayed to the BIG BOPPER a year a go...YES i am!!
@@bigga3095 how are u?
Hi we're Luis
I love his energy!
the audience clapping along on 1 & 3, somethings never change
Mr. Big Bopper ! He lost his life in an ill-fated, nose-dive, aviation crash on Feb 3, winter 1959. . . A long time ago, with his friends, the great early Rocker, Buddy Holly and Richie Valens, who was an early Mexican American Rock & Roller. A later grave exhumation of the Big Bopper's coffin, revealed that the Big Bopper was remarkably well preserved despite having suffered some 200 bone fractures, sustained during the fatal crash. The reason for his exhumation was to lay to rest any possibility of gun shot wounds, as a gun was discovered on board, which had belonged to Buddy Holly. It was also speculated that The Bopper had tried to leave the crash scene, to seek help. But the coroner concluded the Bopper died on impact and had only been rolled away & separated from the wreck during the traumatic impact of the disabled Beach Bonanza aircraft, that winter night. RIP Brothers.
I thought when it crashed he got out and crawled then he either he bleed out or a tree fell on top of him that’s what i was told happened
@@wondertilly5055 According to the autopsy x-rays, the high speed crash broke most of the bones in his body upon impact of the crash and that they all died instantly.
With a badly crushed head with almost entire brain missing he was going to crawl to seek for help? Nope, no way! Good he didnt feel a thing.
Buddy, Richie and the Big Bopper were killed instantly. Not even close to surviving.
Its been 60 years
That song is so fantastic I could listen to it the whole day long
yea me to
Teddy boy anthem!
RIP BIG BOPPER AND BIG BOPPER JR, RITCHIE AND BUDDY HOLLY.
I love this song so much I first saw it in music at school and I loved it so much it was the first song I heard by the big bopper if you can hear this big bopper I love you so much and I love your songs so much ❤️💛💚💙💜❤️💚💛💙💜❤️💚💛💙💜😇
I love classic rock. It's so sad how they died. He actually took Waylon Jennings place on the plane.
What haunted Waylon even more was, before they left, Buddy Holly said to him, in jest, "I hope your ol' bus freezes up." Waylon replied, "Well, I hope your ol' plane crashes."
+Tyrunner0097 that's crazy. Yeah that's true. It haunted him til the day he passed away. What's crazy that he never thought about it til he heard the news in the morning
Eddie Cochran was supposed to be on the plane too...
so sad that he died so young and amazing voice. ):
Guy was a blast !
Big Bopper died in planer crash exactly 60 years ago or Feb 3, 1959 near Clear Lake Iowa with Buddy Holly and Richie Valens. We all miss you singers !
I love this ! Such a fun song. The Big Bopper was a great talent. Who is forever in our hearts 💕🎤🎸
Great song. I'm a one man band on youtube. Hope you can enjoy one of my songs.
Hell yeah he had soul ! ! Just think, if he had survived, he probably would have owned most of the radio stations. He was just that good a musician ! !
Go on the main man hope you're still rocking in heaven love you man❤
What an absolute, doll, he was!
Loved it then, still love it now.
me to😍😍😘
“And the three men I admire the most,
The Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost
They caught the last train for the coast
The day the music died”
-- American Pie, Don McLean
57 years ago today, Feb. 3rd 1959, “The Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost,” allegorical for Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. ‘The Big Bopper’ Richardson, were killed in a plane crash.
Second Commandment, and the First Commandment. No man should be put on the same level with GOD!
My dad loved this one he’d play it over and over again
62 years ago you were taken from us but your music lives on
Hello baby, yeah this is the big bopper speaking. Oh baby that's what I like!
I've had ppl sing this to me all my life. I LOVE it!!!
Gone way too soon. RIP Big Bopper, Buddy Holly and Richie Valens🙏🏽🙏🏽
Crazy that he flapped his tail on his suit and thats what got a big reaction.. times man!
If I could go back in time & throw a wrench in the plane's motor & keep it grounded for the night.
yes
Hot80s, I feel the same way. it was a real tragedy what happened. I'm only 15 and I love oldies songs and singers such as themselves. they will live on through fans like us.
Hot80s good idea
What if you do go into the past and do that but it turns out that that's why the plane crashed and it's a paradox?
they were meant to die on that flight
this song always makes me smile
the man himself - AWESOME. : )
Yeah
I miss buddy holly and big bopper and Ritchie Valens he was a good singer 🌹
It's been 60 years since we lost The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly. Wish you 3 were still here.
These legends never die, they live on in these videos and will live forever.
You got to love him.
"Make me feel real loose /
Like a long neck goose"
Such a good song from the Bopper. Thanks.
Best song ever made. I love the old music
Luv this kind of Musik
Great memories, I was in the 10th grade. Enjoy Seniors
Happy birthday Man! Rest in Peace...
Wonderful!
My mom would dance to this song while cooking....or whatever she was doing when she played this record...she even did the jacket thing. Man the memories. RIP momma and the big bopper.
One of my favorite songs love Big Bopper
I first heard this great song not by the Big Bopper but Sha Na Na back in 1978 on the television
If people could bring back the big bopper and trade for Justin beiber do you think they would??
+LD Quad lol
yes
no becuase Justin Bieber would lower the standards for that time and we would have even worse music. I would be in favor of just getting rid of bieber
YES
Absolutely
Great singers back than
Happy 92nd birthday!
R.I.P. Big Bopper.
What a great talent it’s tragic what happened to him and buddy also Richie. May they R.I.P and live on in our hearts forever ❤️
I love this song !!! 😘😘 ♥♥♥♥♥
Love this...makes you want to get up and dance...lol
The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly, all perish in one plane crash. Such a tragic loss!
First song ever I learn to sing in English.