Up into the plane they went
Going to another gig.
They took off into the air
But they fell out of the sky
As the plane crashed.
That was the day,
The day that music died,
As Ritchie Valens,
Big Boppa,
And worst of all,
Buddy Holly died.
The whole world was shocked,
So sad at his death.
The greatest rock star of all
Losing his life so young,
So much music lost.
Whenever I hear his songs
I start singing,
I seem to know them all.
One of the greatest rock stars
Lost to the world,
Lost at such a young age,
But his music lives on.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I wrote this after I had messages on one of my poems where I had put a song by Buddy Holly on it. On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson were all killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson.[a][1][2] The event became known as "The Day the Music Died" after singer-songwriter Don McLean referred to it as such in his 1971 song "American Pie".
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an extraordinarily fine tribute & dedication .. what a sad day that must surely have been .. Neville 💜
Thank you Neville. It certainly was a very sad day.
Andy
I remember the morning after reading the headlines in my friends house before we left for school - I loved his work and still ddo - a remarkable talent with so much more to give but sadly cut short. I still like his early work as well on Brunswick before he went to Coral.
He died so young as well, he was only 22 Michael, just think what else he could have given us. I have always liked his music.
Andy
A poignant write Gold.
If it was in the 'humour' category, you could make it a short poem of one line to go with that title: 'The day Orchi started singing'. lol.
Thanks Orchi.
Brings back memories. Such tragedies, to persons, to history and to music. What boggles the mind is that there are other musicians who have had the same curtain call...
Thank you arqios. Yes so many musicians died early in their lives, the one that come to my mind is Mozart, he was only 35, I have all his recorded music.
Andy
Wow. That’s too young! And fantastic to have a complete music library! 👍🏻 No small accomplishment, must have been a journey getting it that way 👍🏻
A truly talented artist who along with many other great talents died way before their time, a lovely tribute
So very true Tobani, thank you.
Andy
You are very welcome
I was only 8 then so don't remember it too well but later became acquainted with his music and wish he had lived longer to make more music. A great tribute.
I was 11 but like you I got to know his music, such a great artist.
Andy
I love Buddy Holly songs.Always have. Every one including the Beatles copied Buddy Holly and the Crickets. This is a great to a genius who was taken too soon.
So very true David, he and Elvis started the reign in the 60s.
Andy
Awwww, a wonderful
Poem and dedication,
a sad time, definitely the
day the music died!! 🎵🎶🎶🎶 😢
Thank you for sharing!!! 🙏
Best regards ✌️ Thad
Much appreciated Thad, thank you.
Andy
Excellent write Andy
Thank you Tony.
Andy
You're welcome
A fine tribute and surely a very sad day. Such a loss of young talent. A huge tragedy for music. Well penned Andy.
So true Cassie, thank you.
Andy
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