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rockwall Special user 762 Posts 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b-by5e4saI
I've always liked this song but I had never actually seen it performed or knew what the 'Big Bopper' looked like. Not what I had expected! It's kinda surprising to see what a pop star could look like back in the '50's! |
Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts
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He was a Texas DJ with a novelty song hit who died in a plane crash on his one and only performance tour. Waylan Jennings said he was a woman chasing all night drinking crap shooter who was in some kind of trouble most of his life. Sounds like a real fun guy to me.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts
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Yes, he died in the same plane crash that killed Buddy Holly and Richie Valens. Known to this day as "the day the music died."
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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts
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Ha! I'd never seen his face before. Thanks for the link, rockwall.
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts
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 The Big Bopper is also credited for making the first music video in 1958. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Bopper |
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rockwall Special user 762 Posts
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On 2013-07-26 21:55, Al Angello wrote: Wow, I didn't know that about him. You're right though. He does sound like he was probably a fun guy. |
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts
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On 2013-07-26 21:58, mastermindreader wrote: American Pie. Great, great song. So-o-o many great lines. OK, back on topic, seeThe Buddy Holly Story on stage if you have the opportunity. The Big Bopper plays well in it.
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
My neighbor rang my doorbell at 2:30 a.m. this morning, can you believe that, 2:30 a.m.!? Lucky for him I was still up playing my drums. |
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rockwall Special user 762 Posts
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Songs Richardson composed and recorded include:
Chantilly Lace Big Bopper's Wedding White Lightnin', #1 hit for George Jones Running Bear, #1 hit for Johnny Preston Purple People Eater Meets the Witch Doctor Little Red Riding Hood Walking Through My Dreams (two versions, one on 45-RPM only, the other on LP) Beggar to a King (recorded under his real name),(later recorded by Hank Snow in 1961, it made it to #5 on the country singles chart) Crazy Blues (recorded under his real name) Bopper's Boogie Woogie That's What I'm Talking About Pink Petticoats Monkey Song (You Made a Monkey out of Me) (Richardson's attempt to imitate Buddy Holly) It's the Truth, Ruth (two versions, one on 45-RPM only, the other on LP) Preacher and the Bear Someone Watching Over You Old Maid Strange Kisses Teenage Moon The Clock One More Chance (extremely RARE) Don Terry featuring The Big Bopper - She Giggles Little Red Riding Hood. Another of my favs. |
Dr. Delusion Special user Eugene, Oregon. 733 Posts
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Talented guy for sure. I heard his son tried to follow in his Dad's footsteps, but it never worked out for him.
Bob. |
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Zombie Magic Inner circle I went out for a beer and now have 8733 Posts
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On 2013-07-26 21:58, mastermindreader wrote: Waylon's wife, Jessi, said Waylon told her that when he gave up his seat on the plane to The Big Bopper, Buddy told him ( paraphrase ) “I hope your bus freezes up!” and Waylon joked back a reply, “Well, I hope your plane crashes". Jessi said that Waylon, being a country boy, was very superstitions and what he said about the plane bothered him the rest of his life. |
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rockwall Special user 762 Posts
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On 2013-07-27 01:12, Dr. Delusion wrote: Oh, I don't know. "Jay Perry Richardson took up a musical career and is known professionally as "The Big Bopper, Jr.," and has performed around the world. He has toured on the "Winter Dance Party" tour with Buddy Holly impersonator John Mueller on some of the stages where his father performed." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Bopper And here's another little note for Al. "A lot of people don't know that my father actually had two number-one hits before "Chantilly Lace" was recorded," Richardson said, referring to "White Lightning" and "Running Bear." Penned by the Bopper, both tunes launched the careers of George Jones and Johnny Preston, solidifying his talent amid industry heavyweights. Convinced that music and television went hand in hand, he filmed himself singing along to three of his own recordings - long before MTV - even coining the term "music video" only weeks before his death." |
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balducci Loyal user Canada 227 Posts
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Make America Great Again! - Trump in 2020 ... "We're a capitalistic society. I go into business, I don't make it, I go bankrupt. They're not going to bail me out. I've been on welfare and food stamps. Did anyone help me? No." - Craig T. Nelson, actor.
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts
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The Big Bopper Jr never met his dad. He was still in the oven when his dad died.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
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balducci Loyal user Canada 227 Posts
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On 2013-07-27 09:23, Al Angello wrote: But he spent a good hour or more with his father's apparently well preserved body, when his father's body was exhumed decades later ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAd3gYTR2-E
Make America Great Again! - Trump in 2020 ... "We're a capitalistic society. I go into business, I don't make it, I go bankrupt. They're not going to bail me out. I've been on welfare and food stamps. Did anyone help me? No." - Craig T. Nelson, actor.
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts
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Here's piece of worthless trivia. A few years ago when we were at a Dion concert he told us that the third seat on that airplane was reserved for him, but he was too cheap to spend the extra $50 for the charter flight so the Big Bopper took his seat on the plane, and Dion road in the bus.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts
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On 2013-07-27 09:56, Al Angello wrote: I'd read that in a story about Dion a few years ago too.
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
My neighbor rang my doorbell at 2:30 a.m. this morning, can you believe that, 2:30 a.m.!? Lucky for him I was still up playing my drums. |
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts
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Bob1Dog
Dion said that when he was a kid he lived in a second floor apartment and his parents paid $50 a month for rent, so he kept his 50 bucks and road the bus.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
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Dr. Delusion Special user Eugene, Oregon. 733 Posts
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I never heard the story about Dion and his seat on the plane- my son's a huge Big Bopper fan, can't wait to tell him. Al, thanks a bunch for sharing!
Bob. |
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts
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How huge IS your son?
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
My neighbor rang my doorbell at 2:30 a.m. this morning, can you believe that, 2:30 a.m.!? Lucky for him I was still up playing my drums. |
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts
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Bob
After all you and your son have been through I'm glad to put a smile on both of your faces.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
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