Everyday

The Crickets

About Everyday

"Everyday" is a song written by Buddy Holly and Norman Petty, recorded by Buddy Holly and the Crickets on May 29, 1957, and released on September 20, 1957, as the B-side of "Peggy Sue". On the original single the Crickets are not mentioned, but it is known that Holly plays acoustic guitar; drummer Jerry Allison slaps his knees for percussion and typewriter; Joe B. Mauldin plays a standup acoustic bass; and producer Norman Petty's wife Vi Petty plays the celesta aka celeste (a keyboard instrument with a glockenspiel-like tone, used in such classical pieces as "Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" from The Nutcracker). The song is ranked number 238 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". 


Year:
1970
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Everyday, it's a gettin' closer,
Goin' faster than a roller coaster,
Love like yours will surely come my way, (hey, hey, hey)
Everyday, it's a gettin' faster,
Everyone says go ahead and ask her,
Love like yours will surely come my way, (hey, hey, hey)

Everyday seems a little longer,
Every way, love's a little stronger,
Come what may, do you ever long for
True love from me?

Everyday, it's a gettin' closer,
Goin' faster than a roller coaster,
Love like yours will surely come my way, (hey, hey, hey)

Everyday seems a little longer,
Every way, love's a little stronger,
Come what may, do you ever long for
True love from me?

Everyday, it's a gettin' closer,
Goin' faster than a roller coaster,
Love like yours will surely come my way, (hey, hey, hey)
Love like yours will surely come my way

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The Crickets

The Crickets are a rock & roll band from Lubbock, Texas, formed by singer/songwriter Buddy Holly in the 1950s. Their first hit record was "That'll Be the Day", released in 1957. They helped set the template for subsequent rock bands such as the Beatles, with their guitar-bass-drums arrangements and tendency to write their own material. After Holly's death in 1959 the band continued to tour and record with different vocalists, releasing new material into the 21st century. more »

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Written by: Buddy Holly, Norman Petty

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13 facts about this song

Release Details
"Everyday" was released by Buddy Holly and the Crickets in 1957.
Record Label
The song was released under Brunswick Records.
Album Inclusion
"Everyday" was a part of their debut album, "The 'Chirping' Crickets".
B-Side
The song was the B-side to the hit song "Peggy Sue".
Song-writing
The song was written by Buddy Holly and Norman Petty.
Single Ranking
Despite being the B-side, "Everyday" also gained popularity, with it consistently ranking high on the Billboard's Top 100 chart.
Instrumentation Variation
The song is noted for its use of the celeste, an instrument resembling a piano but with a more muted, bell-like sound. This was unique at the time.
Vocals
Holly's vocals on the song are soft and light, different from the heavier, rockier delivery of other songs from the same era.
Percussion
The song's percussion sound was achieved by drummer Jerry Allison slapping his hands on his lap.
Cover Versions
"Everyday" has been covered by many artists, including James Taylor, Fiona Apple, and Rogue Wave.
Films and Series
The song has been featured in several films and TV shows, including "Stand By Me" and "The X-Files".
Legacy
"Everyday" continues to be one of Buddy Holly's most loved and well-known songs, even after his untimely death in 1959.
Posthumous Recognition
In 2001, the song was recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences with a Grammy Hall of Fame Award.

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