The Day The Music Died -- Feb. 3, 1959

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by David Powell, Feb 2, 2005.

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  1. David Powell

    David Powell Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Atlanta, Ga.
    Sean's prior thread reminded me that tomorrow, February 3rd, marks the 46th anniversary of the deaths of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens & J.P. Richardson. This sad occasion can be brightened through the celebration of their great music. In addition to the releases mastered by Steve, this is the perfect opportunity for forum members to post suggestions regarding the best-sounding versions of recordings by these artists. Although they're gone, the music lives on.
     
  2. You know, I listened to my old scratched mono LP of The Buddy Holly Story on Coral the other night, and was astounded at how much different "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" sounds in mono...his vocal is very dry and right in your face, which I really like. The sound is really nice too, especially on this and "Raining In My Heart". Not that I'm saying this is the best sounding Holly out there, but I'm rather fond of the sound of this LP. "Everyday" also has some slap-back echo on it - was it on the 45 like that?
     
  3. AudioEnz

    AudioEnz Senior Member

    It's early morning on February 3rd here in New Zealand as I type this (the international dateline passes not too far to the east of New Zealand.

    Every Feb 3 is Buddy Holly Memorial Day in my household. I play either Steve's From the Original Master Tapes or my own 28 track compilation based around Steve's CD.
     
  4. Casino

    Casino Senior Member

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    BossTown
    Yeah, as I recall. I'll have to dig it out...

    I always recall JP Richardson and Richie Valenzuela as well on Feb 3...
     
  5. Ed Bishop

    Ed Bishop Incredibly, I'm still here

    Sad, but a terrible cliche....the music didn't die that day, we're still listening to it. What we lost was Holly's immense potential.

    My own feeling is that the Bopper would have gone more into producing and writing--which he was already doing--when his singles stopped selling. Valens? Doubtful he would have built a career of any length; most rockers of that time didn't, and those that did escaped to C&W, for the most part.

    Buddy, on the other hand, could do pop, rock, rockabilly, R&B.....a versatile talent, he was stretching things when the end came.

    ED
     
  6. John B Good

    John B Good Forum Hall Of Fame

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    NS, Canada
    Thanks for the reminder. By coincidence I watched "Peggy Sue Got Married" last week. Think I'll get my Buddy cds out today.
     
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