"The Big Bopper" was J.P. Richardson. He died at age 28 in the infamous plane crash that also killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the pilot Roger Peterson. It was February 3 ,1959, and has become known as "The Day the Music Died".
Joanne Vincent: The plane crashed in a field about a mile from my grandparents' house when I was 12. I was devastated. They were on a tour called "The Winter Dance Party". Their last performance was at The Surf Ballroom, and the first weekend in February every year The Surf holds "The Winter Dance Party". Even after all these decades, it still draws a big crowd of people from all over the country and some from other countries. It's a really cool retro place, and they've preserved the feel of the old days and the history of music through articles, mementos, etc. Also, the farmer who owned the field built a memorial at the crash site which is still there and can be visited by fans. I'm
@@susanelkins3068 The Surf Ballroom does have a website and a Facebook page. You might also find this an interesting read and a bit eerie: "Waylon Jennings' Close Call on 'The Day the Music Died' ".
Being tragically linked to Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, many people tend to overlook the other great recording artist on that ominous plane ride.....but there would've been a lot more great music to come from this guy if not for that fateful night!
Waylon Jennings was supposed to be on that plane also, but everyone apparently "drew straws" to decide who would ride the bus with its broken heater or take the plane. In a way, he lucked out. Still a terrible tragedy though 😢.
I was four years old when this song came out, and within a couple weeks my brother (7) and I knew all the words and would sing it over and over. To this day I can still do that "Oh baby that's what I like!" with a bit of a growl, and "I ain't got nooooo money, Honey" became one of our tag lines when we wanted something. Since we shortly had three younger siblings, our parents (who were immune to "cute") would advise us to earn some money and buy it ourselves.
The 50s was the decade of great music, fashion, styles, cars and free expression that broke the rules that changed the world, all thanks to Elvis leading the train.
It's about time someone rediscovered J.P. Richardson, "The Big Bopper", who was a radio DJ by profession. He recorded this song, which was a smash hit, and released one album. Sadly, he died in the same plane crash as Buddy Holly and RItchie Valens. I've always considered him to be the first rapper.
J P Richardson wrote at least one other song - which I cannot remember !! - Ahh Running Bear - made famous by Johnny Preston. Richardson's other songs included Someone Watching Over You / Walking Through My Dreams / White Lightning / Pink Petticoats / Big Bopper's Wedding/ Monkey Song [You Made A Monkey Out Of Me]
My father used to dance with my sister on his feet and me on his shoulders to the Big Bopper, Chubby Checker, Chuck Berry and Fats Domino. Wonderful memories worth more than all the precious jewels in the world.
@@mj95b i had a painful childhood - ear infections and tons of surgeries. When i wasn't in pain - we were dancing, baking, or at the metro parks in Cleveland. 54 now and from moving so much - i have another ear specialist. He's watching my ears very often and checking my hearing aids all the time. He's great. Mom passed in 1996 - dad 2013. I still dance no matter where when i hear the music. It's my heart. My daughter has love me tender lyrics tattooed on her arm. I raised her well 😉
Love this - my 81-year-old Mum remembers jiving to this with my Dad way back in the late 1950's. She has said Dad used to throw her over his shoulders when they jived, and that's the reason why she married him in 1959, and I came along in 1961. They still used to jive in the kitchen when I was a small child, but I can't remember him ever lifting her!
The "Big Bopper" (aka) Jiles Perry Richardson, Ritchie Valens, And Buddy Holly. All became synonymous and legendary by the song "American Pie" (1971) written and perform by the great Don McClean. In his song there is a phrase that says "The three men I admired most. The Father, Son and Holy Ghost. They caught the last train for the coast. The day the music died." The 3 men are... The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly who all died on February 3rd, 1959 in a plane crash. It was the end of the decade that gave birth to "Rock & Roll music." And music and style will never be the same again. Great reaction as always.
You MUST see this one live: Big Bopper - Chantilly Lace (1958) (2:28). He, along with two other rising stars, were tragically killed in a plane crash in 1959. It's called "the day the music died". Please react to the other two also: Buddy Holly & The Crickets "Peggy Sue" on The Ed Sullivan Show (1:55) and Ritchie Valens - La Bamba (Live) (2:49). I couldn't find a live performance of La Bamba, but this one includes b/w pics. Ritchie was only 17 when he died. Please don't get confused by doing Lou Diamond Phillips who starred in the movie about Ritchie Valens.
Your reaction was PRICELESS!!! had me laughing and smiling all over the place! Yep, this song has always been a favorite of mine! Thank you for brightening my night!
Man, you guys are trippin' today, but I like it! This song was written by Jiles Perry Richardson, "The Big Bopper". The song is about a young man flirting with his girlfriend on the telephone and listing things about her that he likes, including: Chantilly lace and a pretty face And a pony tail hangin' down A wiggle in her walk and a giggle in her talk Make the world go 'round. The song begins with the sound of a telephone ringing, and is answered by the Big Bopper shouting: "HELLO-O-O-O BABY!" Released in 1958...
Big bopper was actually a radio DJ by occupation which is likely the reason for his voice sounding like that. Back in the day radio djs had this style of speaking called "spewing".. Or so I've heard.. Anyway... Great reaction 😁
I recommended this song to another reactor and , YES!!!! ya'll do it first. They were doing Richie Valens covered by La Bamba and I mentioned the Big Bopper as one of the 3 that died that "day the music died" cause it is such a fun song. So glad ya'll did it first. Great reaction.
The day the music died, RIP BIG BOPPER, RICHIE VALENZ and BUDDY HOLLY when the small and crashed in bad weather. Thus referenced in American Pie by Don McLean.
A great story: The Big Boppers wife was pregnant with their son when he died in the plane crash...a few yrs ago his body was exhumed to determine the cause of death (some thought he was shot) turns out the embalming process was done so good on him that his body was nearly perfectly preserved after nearly 60yrs in the grave...It was then that the Big Boppers son got to look upon his fathers face for the first time in his life
Y`all are killing it this evening! Love this journey you are taking with the Oldies..Please give Jackie Wilson-Lonely Teardrops(video) Tossin' and Turnin'-Bobby Lewis and Gimme Little Sign-Brenton Wood a try..3 greats I think you both will enjoy :) Keep On Rockin'
The Big Bopper was a class act that left too far early. The flipside was another gem, "Purple People Eater" was a classic slice of B-movie brilliance. A huge influence on the Cramps who took it to another level.
I met Sheb Wooley who sang the Purple People Eater live about 20 years ago? He had luekemia I think? He passed away a bit later. Also, as a child I had a People Eater hat!
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but Van Halen's 2nd iteration with Sammy Hagar.... Sammy does an homage in the song "Best of Both Worlds" off 5150. It starts out with Sammy doing the same, "Hello, baaaaaabeeeeee!" Keep Rock Alive!! 🤘🏽🖤🔥🙌🏼 ℁
Amazing writer and a voice three no 1 hits Running Bear White lightning and Chantily Lace in such a cut short carreer glad to have looked him up should be in rock and roll hall off fame
This song is tied to memories of my dad. If I wanted something & batted my eyes at him, he would sing the title of this song to me with, "make me spend my money" & I would giggle like he made it up just for me.
The big bopper was one of the three music icons killed in a plane crash in Iowa. The other two were buddy holly and Richie Valen. That tragedy was Don McClains inspiration for the song American Pie. “ the day the music died.”
One of my favorite songs from 50s. I love alot of music types: Metal, hip hop, older country and the 50s. My dad introduced me to 50s music when i was young. I'm 46 now, and can say i have listened to it since maybe 7 to 8 years old. Thank you guys for reviewing this song, and also thank you for reviewing music from the 50s. You guys rock. Thank you again.
My great grandmother use to play his record for us grandkids, this was my sister and aunts favorite but my favorite is "One-eyed, One-horned, flying purple people eater"
The first time I heard this I was in 5th grade. The teacher let us bring something or read something while we were waiting for the bus in the afternoon. Somebody brought in this 45rpm. Must have been 1959.
You shou,d hear his "Big Bopper Wedding" Its almost a sequel to this. He wrote Running Bear that Johnny Preston did and White Lightning that George Jones. Waylon Jennings legendary country singer,gave The Big Bopper his seat on the plane coz BB was sick.
I don't consider it Christmas until I hear John Lennon'" So This is Christmas" 'Beautiful Baby Boy" reminds me of my son and how he lost his father very shortly after his birth.
May all there souls RIP tho to me music died at the end of the 80s. I actually liked American Pie that has that line but got to dislike it so much due to so much overplay I turn it off when I hear the first few notes
Back in the late 70's, when my brother was a teenager, the church we attended had a tradition of the adults (parents and grandparents) would provide the entertainment for the Valentine's Day "Sweetheart Banquet" for the church's teenagers. My father, who was in his 40's at the time,was 6'2" and in good shape for his age) did a lip syncing impersonation of The Big Bopper! Everyone LOVED it, except my poor 15 yr old brother, who was so embarrassed that he nearly sank through the floor. Years later even he admitted that Dad had done a great job!
❤️❤️🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️ ⭐️ He definitely had a few hits!!! You guys hit the nail on the head with this song, describing the lyrics!!! ⭐️ ❤️❤️🥰🥰❤️❤️ With much to you both, always!!! ~ Laura 💞
lol God damn its fun watching you two listen to this old stuff... I remember my parents listening to this... such a fun song lol we used to bop all over the house when they put this on the 8 track hahaha
Don Mcleans song 'American pie' (the day the music died) was about the terrible loss of Richie Valens, Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper in that infamous airplane crash. Truly was the day the music died . It shook the world of Rock and Roll music.
Buddy Holly 22, Richie Valens 17 and Big Boppa 28. Such a tragedy, Buddy's wife was pregnant, she lost the baby. RIP Charles Hardin Holley, never forgotten ❤
That guy was a freakin genius. But, but but, you know what I like! He didn't only sing this song, he wrote it, and I think he wrote White Lightning as well.
This was from a time when people weren't upset by everything said, when people could take a joke, when the distinction between men and women was at its height before Feminism raised its ugly head. This was a time of innocence and fun unlike today when anything and everything you say can and will be used against you. I remember those times and thank god I was allowed to grow up then unlike the closeted youth of today who really need to toughen up.
Back when men were men and women stayed home barefoot and pregnant,when minorities stayed at the back of the bus and drank from separate fountains, and school kids were taught that hiding under a desk with their heads on their knees would save them from a nuclear explosion. Good times.
R.I.P. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and JP Richardson( and the pilot Roger Peterson)---such a loss of amazing talent that cold February day! You will like Buddy and Ritchie's music as well
The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson) died in the plane crash with Buddy Holly (whose death was the inspiration for "American Pie" by Don McClean) and Ritchie Valens. They were traveling on "The Winter Dance Tour" departing Iowa for Minnesota and it was c.o.l.d. and the Big Bopper was feeling ill. Waylon Jennings was playing bass in Holly's band and gave up his seat on the plane to J.P. so he could get to the next stop in Minnesota more quickly. Waylon was haunted by the tragedy for a long time.
My mother had this on a compilation album and every Wednesday. in 6th grade, she would go to school after I came home from school. I would follow her to the train station. When I was certain that she had boarded the train and it departed, I would run back home and blast this recording, while singing the HELLOHHHHHHH,BAAAAAAAAAABEEEH at the top of my lungs.
Big Bopper Real Name: Jiles Perry Richardson Profile: American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and disc jockey. He was an early star of rock and roll, probably best known for his recording of "Chantilly Lace". Killed in a plane crash, along with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, on what has become known as "The Day the Music Died". b. October 24, 1930 (Sabine Pass, TX, USA) d. February 3, 1959 (Clear Lake, IA, USA)
I am sharing your reactions with my hubby and we love how y'all are loving "our" music, which just goes to show that music is timeless, non generational and knows no color. 💜
Don McClean wrote a song American Pie, it was written about the day the music died ( The Big Bobber, Richie Valens, Buddy Holly died in plane crash. The song also refers to King- Elvis, Jester- Bob Dylan, Quartet-the Beatles, moss grows- Rolling Stones, birds- The Byrds, girl who sings the blues- Janis Joplin etc
"The Big Bopper" was J.P. Richardson. He died at age 28 in the infamous plane crash that also killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the pilot Roger Peterson. It was February 3 ,1959, and has become known as "The Day the Music Died".
Clear Lake, Iowa
Joanne Vincent: The plane crashed in a field about a mile from my grandparents' house when I was 12. I was devastated. They were on a tour called "The Winter Dance Party". Their last performance was at The Surf Ballroom, and the first weekend in February every year The Surf holds "The Winter Dance Party". Even after all these decades, it still draws a big crowd of people from all over the country and some from other countries. It's a really cool retro place, and they've preserved the feel of the old days and the history of music through articles, mementos, etc. Also, the farmer who owned the field built a memorial at the crash site which is still there and can be visited by fans. I'm
@@kathifielder1110 WOW! Thank you for this info! Hoping the Surf Ballroom has a website. Such a tragedy
@@susanelkins3068 The Surf Ballroom does have a website and a Facebook page. You might also find this an interesting read and a bit eerie: "Waylon Jennings' Close Call on 'The Day the Music Died' ".
Coined by Don McLean's "American Pie."
Being tragically linked to Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, many people tend to overlook the other great recording artist on that ominous plane ride.....but there would've been a lot more great music to come from this guy if not for that fateful night!
I agree. Although he was the oldest he was pretty hot at that time. I think Valen would’ve opened for both him and Holly.
Waylon Jennings was supposed to be on that plane also, but everyone apparently "drew straws" to decide who would ride the bus with its broken heater or take the plane.
In a way, he lucked out. Still a terrible tragedy though 😢.
the night the music died.
My my miss american pie.
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Just one of the people talked about in the song American Pie by Don Mc Clean
I was four years old when this song came out, and within a couple weeks my brother (7) and I knew all the words and would sing it over and over. To this day I can still do that "Oh baby that's what I like!" with a bit of a growl, and "I ain't got nooooo money, Honey" became one of our tag lines when we wanted something. Since we shortly had three younger siblings, our parents (who were immune to "cute") would advise us to earn some money and buy it ourselves.
The 50s was the decade of great music, fashion, styles, cars and free expression that broke the rules that changed the world, all thanks to Elvis leading the train.
That’s a big rabbit hole to fall into.
Of course you will have to understand what is meant by the saying.
“The day the music died”
R.I.P. Big Bopper
It's about time someone rediscovered J.P. Richardson, "The Big Bopper", who was a radio DJ by profession. He recorded this song, which was a smash hit, and released one album. Sadly, he died in the same plane crash as Buddy Holly and RItchie Valens. I've always considered him to be the first rapper.
J P Richardson wrote at least one other song - which I cannot remember !! - Ahh Running Bear - made famous by Johnny Preston. Richardson's other songs included Someone Watching Over You / Walking Through My Dreams / White Lightning / Pink Petticoats / Big Bopper's Wedding/ Monkey Song [You Made A Monkey Out Of Me]
@@highpath4776 Purple people eater.
Yes I agree 👍💯
My father used to dance with my sister on his feet and me on his shoulders to the Big Bopper, Chubby Checker, Chuck Berry and Fats Domino.
Wonderful memories worth more than all the precious jewels in the world.
That's what mom and i would dance to growing up - with elvis, Everly brothers and the beach boys included
@@andreadeamon6419 sounds like fun!
@@mj95b i had a painful childhood - ear infections and tons of surgeries. When i wasn't in pain - we were dancing, baking, or at the metro parks in Cleveland. 54 now and from moving so much - i have another ear specialist. He's watching my ears very often and checking my hearing aids all the time. He's great. Mom passed in 1996 - dad 2013. I still dance no matter where when i hear the music. It's my heart. My daughter has love me tender lyrics tattooed on her arm. I raised her well 😉
Ah Fats Domino! Gotta pull out the old records now
Love this - my 81-year-old Mum remembers jiving to this with my Dad way back in the late 1950's. She has said Dad used to throw her over his shoulders when they jived, and that's the reason why she married him in 1959, and I came along in 1961. They still used to jive in the kitchen when I was a small child, but I can't remember him ever lifting her!
That made me laugh
The "Big Bopper" (aka) Jiles Perry Richardson, Ritchie Valens, And Buddy Holly. All became synonymous and legendary by the song "American Pie" (1971) written and perform by the great Don McClean. In his song there is a phrase that says "The three men I admired most. The Father, Son and Holy Ghost. They caught the last train for the coast. The day the music died."
The 3 men are... The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly who all died on February 3rd, 1959 in a plane crash. It was the end of the decade that gave birth to "Rock & Roll music." And music and style will never be the same again. Great reaction as always.
You MUST see this one live: Big Bopper - Chantilly Lace (1958) (2:28). He, along with two other rising stars, were tragically killed in a plane crash in 1959. It's called "the day the music died". Please react to the other two also: Buddy Holly & The Crickets "Peggy Sue" on The Ed Sullivan Show (1:55) and Ritchie Valens - La Bamba (Live) (2:49). I couldn't find a live performance of La Bamba, but this one includes b/w pics. Ritchie was only 17 when he died. Please don't get confused by doing Lou Diamond Phillips who starred in the movie about Ritchie Valens.
Your reaction was PRICELESS!!! had me laughing and smiling all over the place! Yep, this song has always been a favorite of mine! Thank you for brightening my night!
Hhheeeelllloooo Baby! 🔥🔥🔥
Man, you guys are trippin' today, but I like it! This song was written by Jiles Perry Richardson, "The Big Bopper".
The song is about a young man flirting with his girlfriend on the telephone and listing things about her that he likes, including:
Chantilly lace and a pretty face
And a pony tail hangin' down
A wiggle in her walk and a giggle in her talk
Make the world go 'round.
The song begins with the sound of a telephone ringing, and is answered by the Big Bopper shouting:
"HELLO-O-O-O BABY!"
Released in 1958...
Big bopper was actually a radio DJ by occupation which is likely the reason for his voice sounding like that. Back in the day radio djs had this style of speaking called "spewing".. Or so I've heard.. Anyway... Great reaction 😁
I recommended this song to another reactor and , YES!!!! ya'll do it first. They were doing Richie Valens covered by La Bamba and I mentioned the Big Bopper as one of the 3 that died that "day the music died" cause it is such a fun song. So glad ya'll did it first. Great reaction.
I remember him in the 50s when I was a little boy.. We didn't have a television but listen on the wireless set.
The day the music died, RIP BIG BOPPER, RICHIE VALENZ and BUDDY HOLLY when the small and crashed in bad weather. Thus referenced in American Pie by Don McLean.
RIP Big Bopper, Richie Valens (LaBamba), and Buddy Holly ... inspired Bye bye American Pie song
You Guys Have To See One Of His Videos Of Chantilly Lace
I freaking Loved this ! ! !
Every generation thinks they invented sex, and then one day they find out their grandparents had a pretty good handle on the subject. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
He died in a plane crash along with Richie Valens and Buddy Holly. RIP.
The Day The Music Died. RIP, all three brothers.
Big Bopper , Wolf Man Jack, Excellent Radio Voices for the times
A great story: The Big Boppers wife was pregnant with their son when he died in the plane crash...a few yrs ago his body was exhumed to determine the cause of death (some thought he was shot) turns out the embalming process was done so good on him that his body was nearly perfectly preserved after nearly 60yrs in the grave...It was then that the Big Boppers son got to look upon his fathers face for the first time in his life
His posthumous son performed his father's music [Hank Williams Jr "Bocephus" started the same way] but Richardson died eight years ago.
wow, thats crazy, I never heard that.
@@leonardshevlin7260 wasn't Bocephus Hank Williams son?
@@annmenzzasalma6151 Yes
his son came to visit Waylon Jennings many years ago this song is how my youngest niece got her nickname Lacy
I have always loved this tune.
Good music is timeless! Great reaction y’all. Much love. ❤️
Y`all are killing it this evening! Love this journey you are taking with the Oldies..Please give Jackie Wilson-Lonely Teardrops(video) Tossin' and Turnin'-Bobby Lewis and Gimme Little Sign-Brenton Wood a try..3 greats I think you both will enjoy :) Keep On Rockin'
You should check out "Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochrane which is another early rock-a-billy hit.
Cut Across Shorty by Eddie Cochrane.
"Somethin' Else" by the husky voiced one!
I sang this song so much back than.know every word to this song.
The Big Bopper was a class act that left too far early. The flipside was another gem, "Purple People Eater" was a classic slice of B-movie brilliance.
A huge influence on the Cramps who took it to another level.
I met Sheb Wooley who sang the Purple People Eater live about 20 years ago? He had luekemia I think? He passed away a bit later. Also, as a child I had a People Eater hat!
I'm so happy y'all doing these songs, I love your reactions to these, thanks for making me smile today...🥰❤️😊
You’re so welcome Denise😀
I laughed Soooooooo hard at the look on your faces 🤣🤣🤣🤣
This is before my time, but I had a friend who had this album and we would dance to this and sing.
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but Van Halen's 2nd iteration with Sammy Hagar.... Sammy does an homage in the song "Best of Both Worlds" off 5150. It starts out with Sammy doing the same, "Hello, baaaaaabeeeeee!" Keep Rock Alive!! 🤘🏽🖤🔥🙌🏼 ℁
Your expressions are priceless...You guys are having too much fun.... Your laughter is contagious... This is great music...
This song is sooo much fun!!!😁😁😁
Amazing writer and a voice three no 1 hits Running Bear White lightning and Chantily Lace in such a cut short carreer glad to have looked him up should be in rock and roll hall off fame
I am so enjoying watching your reactions to all the music I love and which brings back memories of such happy time. Thank you.
I can remember this hit while riding in the truck with my dad. I was a youngster and really enjoy singing this hit.
One of the very coolest songs of that era!
This song is tied to memories of my dad. If I wanted something & batted my eyes at him, he would sing the title of this song to me with, "make me spend my money" & I would giggle like he made it up just for me.
10+ for sure...
The big bopper was one of the three music icons killed in a plane crash in Iowa. The other two were buddy holly and Richie Valen. That tragedy was Don McClains inspiration for the song American Pie. “ the day the music died.”
One of my favorite songs from 50s.
I love alot of music types:
Metal, hip hop, older country and the 50s.
My dad introduced me to 50s music when i was young.
I'm 46 now, and can say i have listened to it since maybe 7 to 8 years old.
Thank you guys for reviewing this song, and also thank you for reviewing music from the 50s.
You guys rock.
Thank you again.
Absolutely loved your reaction to The. Big Bopper !!💕💕💕 I had tears rolling down my face & laughing because of your amazing reaction 😂
My great grandmother use to play his record for us grandkids, this was my sister and aunts favorite but my favorite is "One-eyed, One-horned, flying purple people eater"
Landline telephones!!!!! I miss them!!!!!!☎️📞☎️📞☎️📞☎️📞☎️📞☎️🎹🎶🎼🎵🎤🥁🎸
Gee remember this lol
Love your viewer's with the comments and their knowledge
Australia 💕 Christina
My dad loved this song. Nice memories
"Ooooohhh baby. You Knoooowww what I like." YES!!!
The first time I heard this I was in 5th grade. The teacher let us bring something or read something while we were waiting for the bus in the afternoon. Somebody brought in this 45rpm. Must have been 1959.
You shou,d hear his "Big Bopper Wedding" Its almost a sequel to this. He wrote Running Bear that Johnny Preston did and White Lightning that George Jones. Waylon Jennings legendary country singer,gave The Big Bopper his seat on the plane coz BB was sick.
I don't consider it Christmas until I hear John Lennon'" So This is Christmas" 'Beautiful Baby Boy" reminds me of my son and how he lost his father very shortly after his birth.
This is 1958 the fun music era . Music should make you feel good and entertain you, not bring you down.
Died way to young in a plane crash with buddy holly and Richard valen . Sometimes called the day the music died.
May all there souls RIP tho to me music died at the end of the 80s. I actually liked American Pie that has that line but got to dislike it so much due to so much overplay I turn it off when I hear the first few notes
Oh I love that song, I knew all the words when I was little and still know!!! We lost a real talent when we lost the big bopper.
Back in the late 70's, when my brother was a teenager, the church we attended had a tradition of the adults (parents and grandparents) would provide the entertainment for the Valentine's Day "Sweetheart Banquet" for the church's teenagers. My father, who was in his 40's at the time,was 6'2" and in good shape for his age) did a lip syncing impersonation of The Big Bopper! Everyone LOVED it, except my poor 15 yr old brother, who was so embarrassed that he nearly sank through the floor. Years later even he admitted that Dad had done a great job!
One of my favorites! Makes you smile!
One of my favourites, you play some great 50s and 60s
❤️❤️🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️ ⭐️ He definitely had a few hits!!! You guys hit the nail on the head with this song, describing the lyrics!!! ⭐️ ❤️❤️🥰🥰❤️❤️ With much to you both, always!!! ~ Laura 💞
That's funny I could sing this song word for word when I was nine I loved it 😄
My mom and dad's favorite ! Yes that's why my middle name is Chantelle ! 😆
This song was stuck in my head for days this week. Thank you fir starting it all over again 😂. It was one of my dad’s favourites.
lol God damn its fun watching you two listen to this old stuff... I remember my parents listening to this... such a fun song lol we used to bop all over the house when they put this on the 8 track hahaha
Don Mcleans song 'American pie' (the day the music died) was about the terrible loss of Richie Valens, Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper in that infamous airplane crash. Truly was the day the music died . It shook the world of Rock and Roll music.
Love The Big Bopper, thank you..
And I LOVED the Bopper. He should be in the hall.
February 3rd 1959 he died in a plane crash along with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens known as The Day the Music Died so this song was before that
Brings back memories... My Dad coming in at night ... Putting on "that voice" and messin' with Momma at the stove ...
He started out as a D.J🎙️
You also need to react to Rock and Roll Heaven by the Righteous Brothers and little Latin Lupe Lu
Buddy Holly 22, Richie Valens 17 and Big Boppa 28.
Such a tragedy, Buddy's wife was pregnant, she lost the baby.
RIP Charles Hardin Holley, never forgotten ❤
A truly great rock n roll song!
He played piano. My 1st jive to the song. Memories
I still sing this one in the shower..
Starts off bold, then gets subtle... Loves it.
You had love songs and fun songs then you had silly stuff like this or Purple People Eater song
Fun stuff😄😄
you should check out The Big Bopper singing Big Bopper's Wedding. fun song.
I loved the way y’all react to these songs! Y’all are awesome!
That guy was a freakin genius. But, but but, you know what I like! He didn't only sing this song, he wrote it, and I think he wrote White Lightning as well.
YOU GOTTA HEAR............'BIG BOPPERS WEDDING'................GREAT SONG
This was from a time when people weren't upset by everything said, when people could take a joke, when the distinction between men and women was at its height before Feminism raised its ugly head. This was a time of innocence and fun unlike today when anything and everything you say can and will be used against you. I remember those times and thank god I was allowed to grow up then unlike the closeted youth of today who really need to toughen up.
Back when men were men and women stayed home barefoot and pregnant,when minorities stayed at the back of the bus and drank from separate fountains, and school kids were taught that hiding under a desk with their heads on their knees would save them from a nuclear explosion.
Good times.
OMG yet another of My fave Karaoke songs, lmao. did yall Steal My list LOL
R.I.P. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and JP Richardson( and the pilot Roger Peterson)---such a loss of amazing talent that cold February day! You will like Buddy and Ritchie's music as well
You are so fun to watch and enjoy great music!!!
Back then all the DJs had a challenge , wolfman jack ! 😍😍
I think you will love the 60's vibe of the young Rascals later just the Rascals start with Groovin'
J. P. Richardson The BIG Bopper ,,he actaully grew up mostly in Beaumont Texas ,the same as Edgar and Johnny Winter
The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson) died in the plane crash with Buddy Holly (whose death was the inspiration for "American Pie" by Don McClean) and Ritchie Valens. They were traveling on "The Winter Dance Tour" departing Iowa for Minnesota and it was c.o.l.d. and the Big Bopper was feeling ill. Waylon Jennings was playing bass in Holly's band and gave up his seat on the plane to J.P. so he could get to the next stop in Minnesota more quickly. Waylon was haunted by the tragedy for a long time.
If you want to see the Bopper perform this song live, look up appearance on the Dick Clark Beechnut Show.
My favorite song by him. My mom was a huge fan.
Watching you both react to this has made me laugh so much. Thank you.
My mother had this on a compilation album and every Wednesday. in 6th grade, she would go to school after I came home from school. I would follow her to the train station. When I was certain that she had boarded the train and it departed, I would run back home and blast this recording, while singing the HELLOHHHHHHH,BAAAAAAAAAABEEEH at the top of my lungs.
I really enjoy your program! And I love the way you two interact together!
Big Bopper
Real Name:
Jiles Perry Richardson
Profile:
American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and disc jockey. He was an early star of rock and roll, probably best known for his recording of "Chantilly Lace". Killed in a plane crash, along with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, on what has become known as "The Day the Music Died".
b. October 24, 1930 (Sabine Pass, TX, USA)
d. February 3, 1959 (Clear Lake, IA, USA)
Eddie Cochran,- Summertime Blues
D**n, so much talent was lost that day.
The worst day of rock and roll
I am sharing your reactions with my hubby and we love how y'all are loving "our" music, which just goes to show that music is timeless, non generational and knows no color. 💜
Don McClean wrote a song American Pie, it was written about the day the music died ( The Big Bobber, Richie Valens, Buddy Holly died in plane crash. The song also refers to King- Elvis, Jester- Bob Dylan, Quartet-the Beatles, moss grows- Rolling Stones, birds- The Byrds, girl who sings the blues- Janis Joplin etc
Thank you. I would love for you to do a live version. It's really cool to watch.
Buddy Holly "Peggy Sue"
That was so good can you react to Fats Domino Blueberry Hill you will love he’s voice 🙋♀️