That'll Be the Day

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About That'll Be the Day

"That'll Be the Day" is a song written by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison. It was first recorded by Buddy Holly and the Three Tunes in 1956 and was re-recorded in 1957 by Holly and his new band, the Crickets. The 1957 recording achieved widespread success. Holly's producer, Norman Petty, was credited as a co-writer, although he did not contribute to the composition. Many other versions have been recorded. It was the first song recorded (as a demonstration disc) by the Quarrymen, the skiffle group that evolved into the Beatles. The 1957 recording was certified gold (for over a million US sales) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1969. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. It was placed in the National Recording Registry, a list of sound recordings that "are culturally, historically, or aesthetically important, and/or inform or reflect life in the United States", in 2005. 


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Well, that'll be the day, when you say goodbye
Yes, that'll be the day, when you make me cry
You say you're gonna leave, you know it's a lie
'Cause that'll be the day when I die

Well, you give me all your loving and your turtle doving
All your hugs and kisses and your money too
Well, you know you love me baby, until you tell me, maybe
That some day, well I'll be through

Well, that'll be the day, when you say goodbye
Yes, that'll be the day, when you make me cry
You say you're gonna leave, you know it's a lie
'Cause that'll be the day when I die

Well, that'll be the day, when you say goodbye
Yes, that'll be the day, when you make me cry
You say you're gonna leave, you know it's a lie
'Cause that'll be the day when I die

Well, when Cupid shot his dart he shot it at your heart
So if we ever part and I leave you
You sit and hold me and you tell me boldly
That some day, well I'll be blue

Well, that'll be the day, when you say goodbye
Yes, that'll be the day, when you make me cry
You say you're gonna leave, you know it's a lie
'Cause that'll be the day when I die

Well, that'll be the day, woo ho
That'll be the day, woo ho
That'll be the day, woo ho
That'll be the day

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison, Norman Petty

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12 facts about this song

Origination of the Title
The phrase "That'll be the day" is a line that John Wayne's character repeats several times in the 1956 film "The Searchers," which is where Buddy Holly got the inspiration for the song title.
Credited Artists
The song was first recorded by Buddy Holly and the Three Tunes. However, the version that became a commercial success was recorded by Buddy Holly and the Crickets.
Hit on Billboard
"That'll Be the Day" by Buddy Holly and the Crickets made it to number one on the "Billboard" Top 100 charts in the United States in 1957.
First Major Hit
The track is considered Buddy Holly's signature song and his first major hit.
Library of Congress
In 2005, the song was added to the United States National Recording Registry in the Library of Congress, which deems certain songs "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
Beatles Version
The Beatles also recorded a version of "That'll Be the Day." Their rendition was included in the album "Anthology 1" released in 1995.
Early Beatles Recording
The song “That’ll Be the Day" by the Beatles is one of the earliest known recordings of the band, featuring the original line-up of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and their early drummer Pete Best. It was recorded on a primitive equipment when the band still called themselves "The Quarry Men".
Songwriting Credit
Songwriting credits for "That'll Be the Day" are given to Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison, who was the drummer for the Crickets.
Influence on British Rock
Along with other Buddy Holly songs, "That'll Be the Day" had a significant influence on the formation and development of British rock in the 1960s.
Cover Versions
Apart from the Beatles, several other artists have covered "That'll Be the Day", including Linda Ronstadt, Modest Mouse, and James Taylor.
Rolling Stone’s List
Rolling Stone magazine placed "That'll Be the Day" at number 39 on its list of "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2004.
Re-release
After Buddy Holly’s death in 1959, the song was re-released as a part of the album "The Buddy Holly Story" and again reached the charts, this time peaking at number 11.

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