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The "Buddy Holly" music video was included on the [[Microsoft]] [[Windows 95]] [[CD-ROM]]. |
The "Buddy Holly" music video was included on the [[Microsoft]] [[Windows 95]] [[CD-ROM]]. |
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==Looking "just like Buddy Holly"== |
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==Meaning of the song== |
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Rivers Cuomo is known for wearing thick-rimmed glasses, as did Buddy Holly. Weezer is often considered to be pioneers of fashion in the Emo subculture, as one of its standards is the wearing of square glasses like Cuomo's. Weezer also inspired a small flourish of 'geek chic' fashion, making it popular to wear articles of clothing usually associated with geekdom, such as sweater vests. |
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Although weezer is not emo, they started the "emo" look; the part about looking "Just like Buddy Holly" is referring to Rivers Cuomo, and the thick - rimmed glasses look. The part about Mary Tyler Moore, is talking about his socially awkward girlfriend, and this song is his way of sticking up for her. |
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*[http://www.lyred.com/lyrics/Weezer/Weezer/Buddy+Holly/ Lyrics for "Buddy Holly"] |
*[http://www.lyred.com/lyrics/Weezer/Weezer/Buddy+Holly/ Lyrics for "Buddy Holly"] |
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Revision as of 17:27, 15 August 2005
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"Buddy Holly" is a popular single by Weezer. It was released as a single in 1995 and appeared on the self-titled debut album in 1994. The lyrics reference 50's singer, Buddy Holly and actress, Mary Tyler Moore.
Music video
The music video for "Buddy Holly" was directed by Spike Jonze. It portrayed Weezer performing at the original Arnold's Drive-In diner from the popular 70's television show, Happy Days. The video combined newer footage of the band with clips from the show. Happy Days cast member Al Molinaro made a cameo appearance in the video; he threw in a plug for his home town, Kenosha, Wisconsin in the introduction.
The innovative video scored four awards at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards, including prizes for Breakthrough Video and Best Alternative Video.
The "Buddy Holly" music video was included on the Microsoft Windows 95 CD-ROM.
Looking "just like Buddy Holly"
Rivers Cuomo is known for wearing thick-rimmed glasses, as did Buddy Holly. Weezer is often considered to be pioneers of fashion in the Emo subculture, as one of its standards is the wearing of square glasses like Cuomo's. Weezer also inspired a small flourish of 'geek chic' fashion, making it popular to wear articles of clothing usually associated with geekdom, such as sweater vests.
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