Great episode on Buddy Holly. You are so right, Buddy did pave the way for Rock and Roll even more so than Elvis. Buddy’s songs he wrote had meaning…such as That’ll Be The Day inspired after Burry and JI having watched a John Wayne movie, changing the song Cindy Lou to Peggy Sue for JI’s girlfriend, and Maybe Baby because Buddy’s mother came up with the title and wanted Buddy to finish the lyrics. It’s also unique that they experimented with the music and did different things at Norman Petty’s recording studio to make the songs really stand out. It’s impressive how many great songs were produced in such a very, very short time before his death and how many songs became great hits after his death. Had Buddy not gotten married so soon as he did and had Maria Elana not gotten pregnant, Buddy therefore would not had experienced any of that before leaving this world so soon. Norman Petty owed Buddy a substantial amount of money that he delayed paying him which he needed for living in New York. Buddy decided to join the winter party tour to earn extra money until he got established in New York. Had Norman Petty just gave him what he was owed he would not have gone on the tour. I also blame the owner of the charter company, Jerry Dwyer, for not piloting the plane himself in such conditions. Actually he should have denied any flights out due to the weather report.
Really interesting episode. I never really thought too much about Buddy Holly to be honest
Great episode on Buddy Holly. You are so right, Buddy did pave the way for Rock and Roll even more so than Elvis. Buddy’s songs he wrote had meaning…such as That’ll Be The Day inspired after Burry and JI having watched a John Wayne movie, changing the song Cindy Lou to Peggy Sue for JI’s girlfriend, and Maybe Baby because Buddy’s mother came up with the title and wanted Buddy to finish the lyrics. It’s also unique that they experimented with the music and did different things at Norman Petty’s recording studio to make the songs really stand out. It’s impressive how many great songs were produced in such a very, very short time before his death and how many songs became great hits after his death. Had Buddy not gotten married so soon as he did and had Maria Elana not gotten pregnant, Buddy therefore would not had experienced any of that before leaving this world so soon. Norman Petty owed Buddy a substantial amount of money that he delayed paying him which he needed for living in New York. Buddy decided to join the winter party tour to earn extra money until he got established in New York. Had Norman Petty just gave him what he was owed he would not have gone on the tour. I also blame the owner of the charter company, Jerry Dwyer, for not piloting the plane himself in such conditions. Actually he should have denied any flights out due to the weather report.