Crying, Waiting, Hoping

Buddy Holly

About Crying, Waiting, Hoping

"Crying, Waiting, Hoping" is a song written by Buddy Holly. It was released in 1959 as the B-side to "Peggy Sue Got Married". Three versions of Holly's recording were released: the 1959 commercial release, the 1964 reissue with different orchestration, and Holly's original, private home recording.


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Crying, waiting, hoping, that you'll come back
I just can't seem to get you off my mind
Crying, waiting, hoping, that you'll come back
You're the one I love and I think about you all the time

Crying, my tears keep fallin' all night long
Waiting, I feel so useless, I know it's wrong
To keep crying, waiting, hoping, that you'll come back
Maybe someday soon things will change and you'll be mine

Crying, my tears keep fallin' all night long
Waiting, I feel so useless, I know it's wrong
To keep crying, waiting, hoping, that you'll come back
Maybe someday soon things will change and you'll be mine

Crying, waiting, hoping

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Buddy Holly

Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), known professionally as Buddy Holly, was a Texan singer-songwriter and a pioneer of rock and roll. Although his success lasted only a year and a half before his death in an airplane crash, Holly is described by critic Bruce Eder as "the single most influential creative force in early rock and roll." His works and innovations inspired and influenced contemporary and later musicians, notably The Beatles, Elvis Costello, The Rolling Stones, Don McLean, Bob Dylan, Steve Winwood, and Eric Clapton, and exerted a profound influence on popular music. Holly was among the first group of inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Holly #13 among "The 100 Greatest Artist… more »

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10 facts about this song

History
"Crying, Waiting, Hoping" was written by Buddy Holly. This song was one of his last recordings before his death in February 1959.
Posthumous Release
Though recorded initially in 1958, "Crying, Waiting, Hoping" was only released after Holly's death in 1959.
Home Recording
The song was originally recorded on a home tape recorder, and later enhanced in the studio for its posthumous release.
Famous Cover
The Beatles covered "Crying, Waiting, Hoping" as part of their early repertoire and their version was later released on the 1994 compilation album "Live at the BBC".
Remake
A different version of the song was released in 1964, produced by Jack Hansen using the same method as the more known posthumous releases. It featured the addition of background vocals and more instruments.
Recognition
Rolling Stone Magazine listed "Crying, Waiting, Hoping" as one of 'The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time'.
Influential
The song has been covered several times and has been cited as an influence for many songwriters in the '60s.
Genre
"Crying, Waiting, Hoping" is typically categorized as Rock and Roll, with some elements of country and rhythm and blues.
Meaning
The song is about unrequited love, with the singer expressing his deep emotions for a girl who has left him.
Legacy
Despite not being released as a single in Holly's lifetime, "Crying, Waiting, Hoping" is one of his most well-known songs and is considered a classic example of his songwriting and performing talents.

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