About the song
“More Than I Can Say” is a song written by Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison, both of whom were former members of Buddy Holly’s band, The Crickets. This song was originally recorded in 1959, shortly after Holly’s passing, and released in 1960. The original version by The Crickets reached number 42 on the UK Retail Singles Chart that year.
The song is particularly notable for its memorable hook, which was initially incomplete during its creation. Curtis and Allison wrote the song in about an hour, and at the time of recording, the hook’s “wo-wo yay-yay” vocalization was left without lyrics. This unique element eventually became one of the most recognizable parts of the song.
“More Than I Can Say” gained renewed popularity through notable covers by Bobby Vee and Leo Sayer. Bobby Vee’s version, released in 1961, brought the song to a broader audience and significantly boosted its fame. Leo Sayer also recorded a version in the late 1970s, which continued to keep the song in the public’s ear.
For The Crickets, “More Than I Can Say” was the third single from their second album, *In Style with The Crickets*. Despite its modest chart success, reaching number 26 in the UK, Curtis considers it one of his enduring works. The song’s catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics have ensured its lasting appeal, demonstrating the significant impact that Curtis and Allison’s creation has had over the years.
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Lyrics
Whoa-whoa, yay-yay
Love you more than I can say
I’ll love you twice as much tomorrow
Whoa-whoa, love you more than I can say
Whoa-oh, yay-yay
I miss you every single day
Why must my life be filled with sorrow?
Whoa-whoa, love you more than I can say
Don’t you know I need you so? (Need you so)
Tell me please, I gotta know (gotta know)
Do you mean to make me cry? (Make me cry)
Am I just another guy? (Ooh)
Whoa-oh, yay-yay
Love you more than I can say
I’ll love you twice as much tomorrow
Whoa-whoa, love you more than I can say
Don’t you know I need you so? (Need you so)
Tell me please, I gotta know (gotta know)
Do you mean to make me cry? (Make me cry)
Am I just another guy? (Ooh)
Whoa-whoa, yay-yay
I love you more than I can say
I’ll love you twice as much tomorrow
Whoa-whoa, love you more than I can say