Words of Love
Buddy Holly & the Crickets, Buddy Holly
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Hold me close and tell me how you feel Tell me love is real (hum) Words of love you whipser soft and true Oh darlin' I love you (hum) Let me hear you say words I long to hear Oh darlin' when you're near (hum) Words of love you whisper soft and true Oh darlin' I love you (hum) (hum) (hum) (hum) Words of love so true
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Words of Love" is a song written and recorded by Buddy Holly that was released in 1957. It has since become a rock and roll standard.
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Song CompositionThis song is unique as it employs the "Bo Diddley Beat" – three strokes/rest/two strokes – which gives it a distinctive rhythm.
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Beatles CoverThe Beatles covered "Words of Love" for their 1964 album "Beatles for Sale". It's the only Buddy Holly song the Beatles ever officially released.
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Patti Smith VersionIn 1976, rock artist Patti Smith covered the song on her album "Horses." It was a departure from her usual punk rock style, showcasing her versatile song interpretation skills.
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Influence on Other ArtistsMany other artists have covered "Words of Love" due to its lasting influence, including John Lennon, The Diamonds, and Jessica Lea Mayfield.
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Song's LegacyThe song was included in the 2001 album "Buddy Holly: The Definitive Collection," indicating its significance in Holly's body of work and its enduring popularity.
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Music ChartsUpon its release, the song didn't make it to the US Billboard Hot 100. Despite this, it is now considered one of Holly's classic tracks.
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Posthumous Hall of FameBuddy Holly was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, a testament to his influence on the genre, which includes hits like "Words of Love."
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Use in FilmsThe song was used in the 1984 movie 'The Buddy Holly Story', a biographical film about the singer’s life and career. This further solidified the song's lasting impact.
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Alternate versionsThere are two versions of this song. One version with just Buddy Holly singing, and another version that was over-dubbed with orchestration by producer Norman Petty.
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