Crying, Waiting, Hoping
Buddy Holly & the Crickets, Buddy Holly
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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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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.
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Posthumous ReleaseThough recorded initially in 1958, "Crying, Waiting, Hoping" was only released after Holly's death in 1959.
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Home RecordingThe song was originally recorded on a home tape recorder, and later enhanced in the studio for its posthumous release.
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Famous CoverThe 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".
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RemakeA 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.
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RecognitionRolling Stone Magazine listed "Crying, Waiting, Hoping" as one of 'The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time'.
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InfluentialThe song has been covered several times and has been cited as an influence for many songwriters in the '60s.
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Genre"Crying, Waiting, Hoping" is typically categorized as Rock and Roll, with some elements of country and rhythm and blues.
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MeaningThe song is about unrequited love, with the singer expressing his deep emotions for a girl who has left him.
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LegacyDespite 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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