True Love Ways
Buddy Holly & the Crickets, Buddy Holly
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Just you know why Why you and I Will bye and bye Know true love ways Sometimes we'll sigh Sometimes we'll cry And we'll know why Just you and I Know true love ways Throughout the days Our true love ways Will bring us joys to share With those who really care Sometimes we'll sigh Sometimes we'll cry And we'll know why Just you and I Know true love ways Throughout the days Our true love ways Will bring us joys to share With those who really care Sometimes we'll sigh Sometimes we'll cry And we'll know why Just you and I Know true love ways
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Written by: Buddy Holly, Norman Petty
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"True Love Ways" was written and performed by Buddy Holly, a pioneering figure of mid-1950s rock and roll.
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Creation DateThe song was originally produced and released in 1958 by Holly.
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Composition"True Love Ways" was co-written by Buddy Holly and Norman Petty. The collaboration resulted in this unique blend of orchestra and rock and roll.
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Recording DetailsThe song was recorded during Buddy Holly's final recording session on October 21, 1958, at Decca's Pythian Temple, NYC.
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Posthumous ReleaseSadly, "True Love Ways" wasn't released until after Holly's death in a plane crash in 1959. It was featured on the album "The Buddy Holly Story, Vol. 2".
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Inspirational Moments"True Love Ways" was written as a love song for Holly's wife, Maria Elena. Holly reportedly played the song for her as a surprise wedding gift.
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Musical StyleThe style of "True Love Ways" is often described as a unique blend of orchestral pop and rock'n'roll, setting it apart from much of Holly's other work.
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Commercial SuccessDespite the tragic timing of its release, "True Love Ways" became popular and made it to No. 25 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1960.
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Influence On Other ArtistsThe song has been covered by artists in various genres since its release, including versions by Peter & Gordon, Cliff Richard, and Mickey Gilley.
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LegacyToday, "True Love Ways" is considered one of Buddy Holly's signature songs and a classic in the history of rock and roll music.
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