Peggy Sue Got Married
Buddy Holly
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Please don't tell No, no, no Don't say that I told you so I just heard a rumor from a friend I don't say That it's true I'll just leave that up to you If you don't believe I'll understand (understand) You recall a girl that's been in nearly every song This is what I heard of course the story could be wrong She's the one I've been told Now she's wearing a band of gold Peggy Sue got married not long ago You recall a girl that's been in nearly every song This is what I heard of course the story could be wrong She's the one I've been told Now she's wearing a band of gold Peggy Sue got married not long ago Peggy Sue got married not long ago
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15 facts about this song
Song Creation"Peggy Sue Got Married" was written and sung by Buddy Holly. This American musician was well-known for writing his own material, a rarity amongst singers of the 1950s.
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Song InspirationThe song is a sequel to Holly's previous hit, "Peggy Sue." Both songs were inspired by Peggy Sue Gerron, who was the girlfriend of Crickets drummer Jerry Allison.
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Recording DateHolly recorded "Peggy Sue Got Married" in his apartment in New York City on December 5, 1958.
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Posthumous ReleaseThe song was released posthumously in 1959, after Holly's untimely death in a plane crash in February of that year.
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Original VersionThe original version was just Holly with his guitar. Overdubs were added later to give the song a fuller sound.
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Overdub ArtistsThe additions to the song such as orchestration, backing vocals, and electric guitar, were performed by the Fireballs, a group from New Mexico.
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Song DurationThe official length of "Peggy Sue Got Married" song is 2 minutes and 4 seconds.
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Movie InspirationThe song inspired a 1986 film of the same name, starring Kathleen Turner as Peggy Sue.
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Chart SuccessThe song charted at No. 13 in the UK upon its release.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered the song, including John Lennon, The Flamin' Groovies, and The Beach Boys.
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Historical ImportanceThe song is cited as a classic example of Holly’s ability to craft engaging narratives within his songs, a quality that influenced later singer-songwriters.
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Song's ThemeThe song's theme about life and relationships changing over time was considered a more mature follow-up to the lighthearted original tune, "Peggy Sue."
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Peggy Sue's ReactionPeggy Sue herself has stated that she was surprised when she first learned that Holly had written a sequel to his initial song about her.
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Song's Legacy"Peggy Sue Got Married" continues to receive airplay on oldies radio stations, attesting to its enduring popularity.
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Release FormatThe song was released as a 45 RPM single by Coral Records, with the B-side "Crying, Waiting, Hoping."
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