Buddy Holly recorded his final hit exactly 29 days before his plane went down in a cold Iowa field. He was only 22 years old but he was already changing the sound of rock and roll. This song was a secret gift from his friend Paul Anka. This was meant to start a new chapter that Buddy never got to finish. You have to hear this original recording to feel the magic of a legend at his very peak. Please watch the first video to hear Buddy’s legendary voice one last time.
The music sounds different because it is not just a guitar and drums anymore. It features soft, plucking strings that dance around Buddy’s unique voice. He sounds happy and confident, like a man who finally found the sound he was looking for.
Buddy Holly – It Doesn’t Matter Anymore – 1959
One viewer said that Buddy’s voice is the sound of pure sunshine on a cloudy day. Another fan wrote that they still play this record every Sunday morning to remember the good times. People in the comments often mention how Buddy looked so dapper in his suit and thick glasses. It is clear that he was the hero of every teenager in America.
The story did not end at the crash site because Buddy’s music was too powerful to stay on the ground. His friends stayed loyal to him even after he was gone. Paul Anka kept Buddy’s memory alive by making sure Buddy’s widow, Maria Elena, was taken care of for the rest of her life.
PAUL ANKA Salutes BUDDY HOLLY, Plays Guitar! 2011
When you see Paul perform this song today, you can see the love he still has for the boy from Lubbock. It is a beautiful tribute to a life that ended much too soon.
Buddy Holly was a pioneer who taught us that a boy with a guitar could change the whole world. His hiccup style and kind heart created a blueprint for every band that came after him. Follow Buddy Holly on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram to keep his wonderful legacy playing forever.