About The Song
“Oh, Boy!” is a classic rock and roll song written by Sonny West, Bill Tilghman, and Norman Petty. It was famously performed by Buddy Holly and his band, The Crickets. Here are some details about the song:
Title: Oh, Boy!
Artist: Buddy Holly and The Crickets
Release Date: October 1957
Album: The “Chirping” Crickets
Label: Brunswick Records (USA), Coral Records (UK)
Writers: Sonny West, Bill Tilghman, Norman Petty
Genre: Rock and Roll
Background: “Oh, Boy!” was one of the hit singles from Buddy Holly and The Crickets’ debut album, “The ‘Chirping’ Crickets.” The song is known for its energetic and upbeat rock and roll style, characteristic of Buddy Holly’s early sound.
Musical Style: The song features Holly’s signature hiccup-style vocals and catchy guitar riffs. It’s a lively and infectious rock and roll track that captures the spirit of the genre in the late 1950s.
Chart Performance: “Oh, Boy!” achieved commercial success, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. In the UK, it performed even better, reaching the number 3 spot on the UK Singles Chart.
Legacy: The song is considered one of Buddy Holly’s classic hits and has endured as a rock and roll standard. Its energetic and timeless sound has contributed to its lasting popularity. The influence of “Oh, Boy!” can be heard in subsequent rock and roll and pop music.
Cover Versions: The song has been covered by various artists over the years, further solidifying its status as a rock and roll classic. Many musicians have paid tribute to Buddy Holly by including their renditions of “Oh, Boy!” in their performances.
Impact: “Oh, Boy!” is a prime example of Buddy Holly’s contributions to the early rock and roll era. His innovative approach to songwriting and performing had a significant impact on the development of rock music, and “Oh, Boy!” remains a celebrated piece of that legacy.
Buddy Holly’s tragically short career, which ended with his untimely death in 1959, has only added to the mystique surrounding his music, and “Oh, Boy!” stands out as a joyful and enduring representation of his talent.
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Lyrics
“Oh, Boy!”
All of my love, all of my kissin’
You don’t know what you’ve been missin’, oh boy! (Oh boy!)
When you’re with me, oh boy! (Oh boy!)
The world can see that you were meant for meAll of my life, I’ve been waitin’
Tonight there’ll be no hesitatin’, oh boy! (Oh boy!)
When you’re with me, oh boy! (Oh boy!)
The world can see that you were meant for me
Stars appear and the shadows are fallin’
You can hear my heart a-callin’
A little bit of lovin’ makes everything right
I’m gonna see my baby tonight
All of my love, all of my kissin’
You don’t know what you’ve been missin’, oh boy! (Oh boy!)
When you’re with me, oh boy! (Oh boy!)
The world can see that you were meant for me
(Dum de dum dum, oh boy!)
(Dum de dum dum, oh boy!)
All of my love, all of my kissin’
You don’t know what you’ve been missin’, oh boy! (Oh boy!)
When you’re with me, oh boy! (Oh boy!)
The world can see that you were meant for me
All of my life, I’ve been waitin’
Tonight there’ll be no hesitatin’, oh boy! (Oh boy!)
When you’re with me, oh boy! (Oh boy!)
The world can see that you were meant for me
Stars appear and the shadows are fallin’
You can hear my heart a-callin’
A little bit of lovin’ makes everything right
I’m gonna see my baby tonight
All of my love, all of my kissin’
You don’t know what you’ve been missin’, oh boy! (Oh boy!)
When you’re with me, oh boy! (Oh boy!)
The world can see that you were meant for me