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Buddy Holly — Rave On
Album: Buddy Holly - From The Original Master Tapes
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Released: 1958
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Well, the little things you say and do
Make me want to be with you-ou-ou
Rave on, it's a crazy feelin'
And I know it's got me reelin'
When you say I love you
Rave on

The way you dance and hold me tight
The way you kiss and say good ni-i-ight
Rave on, it's a crazy feelin'
And I know it's got me reelin'
When you say I love you
Rave on

Well, rave on, it's a crazy feelin'
And I know it's got me reelin'
I'm so glad that you're revealin' your love for me

Rave on, rave on and tell me
Tell me not to be lonely
Tell me you love me only
Rave on to me

Well, rave on, it's a crazy feelin'
And I know it's got me reelin'
I'm so glad that you're revealin' your love for me

Rave on, rave on and tell me
Tell me not to be lonely
Tell me you love me only
Rave on to me
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Get yer dance on..
Posted 1 year ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
The Beatles choose their band insect themed name because Buddy Holly used an insect name for his band (the crickets). They said Buddy Holly was their major influence and I guess they honored him this way. That's how important Buddy Holly was for this music genre.
Posted 1 year ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
Its funny that Buddy sounds better in mono. Much warmer sound. In any case, record quality is outstanding for 50's 
Posted 1 year ago by Dalsir    [ Reply ]
One of the foundational tracks on which our entire edifice is built.  Has to be a 10 for that reason alone.
Posted 1 year ago by siqbal    [ Reply ]
Man, rave parties did sound way different back in the 60s…
Posted 1 year ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
This band were phenominal - the tracks they released in such a short time is beyond belief.  A little info about a band on the scene when I was about 9 :).  Little Richard, Elvis, Carl Perkins, Eddie Cochran ,  Chuck Berry  and a few others had just arrived.

Buddy was born 1936 – died on February 3 1959.  He was killed when the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, he was 22 years old.  In 1955 he decided to pursue a career in music.  In December of  ’57 they performed "That'll Be The Day" and "Peggy Sue" on The Ed Sullivan Show.  In ’58 the band toured the UK playing 50 shows in 25 days.

In October ‘58 four songs were recorded during a 3 hour session - awesome:


"True Love Ways" "Moondreans" "Raining In My Heart" "It Doesn't Matter Anymore".

History:
1957:
That’ll Be The Day  ...  Words of love  ...  Peggy Sue/Everyday .... Oh Boy/Not Fade Away ... Maybe Baby  ...  Rave On  ... Think It Over 
1958:
It’s So Easy ... Heartbeat 
1959: 
Raining in my Heart ...  Peggy Sue Got Married 

Other tracks were released after his death.

(I actually have some of the above on 78rpm :) )
Posted 1 year ago by Dapps    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:
List of my five favorite musicians from Lubbock:
 
1. Buddy Holly
2. ?
3. ?
4. ?
5. ?




Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Butch Hancock, Joe Ely, Mac Davis, Lloyd and Natalie Maines, Delbert McClinton, Kimmie Rhodes...
Those are just some of the ones born there. A whole slew spent their formative years in Lubbock (typically at Texas Tech).

Waylon Jennings was from Littlefield, only 37 miles away from Lubbock.
Roy Orbison was from Wink, which is about 150 miles from Lubbock. In West Texas that's practically next door. 

Lubbock is sometimes called the Original Live Music Capital of the World.

The more you know...
c.

Posted 2 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
List of my five favorite musicians from Lubbock:
 
1. Buddy Holly
2. ?
3. ?
4. ?
5. ?
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Just timeless. My Dad introduced me to Buddy Holly in about 1971 and I still love listening to this classic sound. 
Posted 2 years ago by adelaide68    [ Reply ]
Hopefully he lived 80 years in 22
Posted 2 years ago by adyboy94    [ Reply ]
Based on the Wikipedia page, Buddy passed away at the tragically young age of -10 years old. 
Posted 2 years ago by Lonestar    [ Reply ]
Fabulous and iconic ✌️
Posted 2 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
wikipedia entry says Mr. Holly was born in 1969. Great example of why you shouldn't ever blindly trust what you read there.
Posted 2 years ago by murrayn    [ Reply ]
GODLIKE!!!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
rave on, John Donne

rave on 
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 ExpatLarry wrote:

If anyone ever deserved the term "Ahead of his time" it was Buddy Holly. Jeeze, and he did all those songs before he was TWENTY-TWO!

It still amazes me how well his originals hold up. One of the most influential artists of modern music.
Yes, I know he stole Bo Diddley's beat. Doesn't diminish his other work.
c.

Posted 2 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
If anyone ever deserved the term "Ahead of his time" it was Buddy Holly. Jeeze, and he did all those songs before he was TWENTY-TWO!
Posted 3 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
 sm11 wrote:

Is Buddy wearing a skirt in the cover photo?




I believe he was known to wear a cullotte now and then. He's known as the godfather of androgyny in rock and roll.
Posted 3 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
Given that this song came out when I was two years old, I think it’s the first time “Rave on” was an expression!
Posted 3 years ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
or in the words of the belfast cowboy, van morrison:

rave on, john donne, rave on
Posted 3 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 uksminas wrote:
 
To still have that much joy for life.....
Posted 3 years ago by NeuroJoe    [ Reply ]
Why Buddy?  Why not Waylon?
Posted 4 years ago by Marcounel    [ Reply ]
 dogdokken wrote:
I was in a long debate arguing who is more "influential" - Buddy Holly or Kurt Cobain. I lobbied hard for Holly, my friend is convinced its Cobain. Thoughts anyone?
 

Kurt who?
Posted 4 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
Is Buddy wearing a skirt in the cover photo?
Posted 5 years ago by sm11    [ Reply ]
 ExploitingChaos wrote:
This is actually the first time i hear Buddy Holly

 
Cool!  And while you may have never heard one of his songs directly, I suspect you have heard his influence in other rock music.

And maybe part of why I'm so into listening to music is because I did hear this as a kid, albeit in the early 80's, and it helped me learn the history of RnR.  And to add a little story like I'm known to do, here it goes:

My stepmom was not a fan of me listening to music while doing homework, so she confiscated my 'boom box' during homework time.  She did not take my Fisher Price record player, so I would listen to what few records I had in my bedroom over and over and over.  The majority of the records were part of a box set my grandpa bought years prior entitled "the Great Composers" and was a sort of biography/history lesson with examples of the great classical composers (Bach, Brahmas, Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Haydn, Handel and one more I'm forgetting) - and the Buddy Holly Story, which I would hide from my stepmom in fear it was deemed too distracting to my studying.  I probably flipped the BHS record over 10 times a night, preferring ANY music to NO music, and as an 'upgrade' from the Classical (which I still LOVE(D)) music I felt it was the coolest thing ever.  Anyways...that's my story and yeah....this track gets a 10 from me. 

Long Live RP!! 

Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
This is actually the first time i hear Buddy Holly
Posted 6 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
Oddly, this is one of my least favourite Buddy Holly songs.  But still gave it a 7.  I never cease to be amazed at how much music Buddy gave us in the few short years he was here.
Posted 7 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 Decoy wrote:
Buddy Holly — Rave On
Nice transition Bill, I see what you did there. 
 

 
Yep...I also caught that apropos segue from American Pie "The Day The Music (Buddy) Died"
Posted 7 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
Buddy Holly — Rave On
Nice transition Bill, I see what you did there. 
 
Posted 7 years ago by Decoy    [ Reply ]
 rockstarbro wrote:
'Pull the string and he says,
AREN'T WE FLYING A LITTLE LOW?'
Being from Texas, he also says "There's a SNAKE in my BOOT!"
Posted 8 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
What's crazy about Buddy's music is that it transcends time, like so many great artists. Still as good now as it was then.
Posted 8 years ago by Asa001    [ Reply ]
Amazing, I had no idea Buddy was into the rave culture. He was so ahead of his time. 
Posted 8 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
somehow I thought Raves used a different style of music than this.

what?{#Undecided}
Posted 9 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
 AndyJ wrote:

The VERY Best of his good music... Hidden, underplayed. But Oh-! So much fun to dance along, drive along, and just boost the spirits.

Thanks


 
The CD that this track is from is IMHO pretty much definitive. Sound quality is excellent.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 hbs47 wrote:
You should be shot for that statement .

Okay, I know you probably meant this in jest, except that in an environment that is saturated with firearms, it's not that funny any more. I live in the South where good ol' boys at events as tame as City Council meetings shout that so-and-so should be shot for saying one thing or another. Trouble is they mean it.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 hbs47 wrote:


You should be shot for that statement .{#Skull}

Buddy Holly is a god and with a very few others paved the way for practically ALL rock music that followed. 

If you had to listen to what purported for "popular" music in the '50s you would understand, the place this guy has. 

 

HOW MUCH WAS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW? MABY?
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
 joelbb wrote:
Still awesome.  One of the most covered artists ever, after The King.

 

as in B.B.
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
... where The Beatles came from :)
Posted 11 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
 tnt_thomas wrote:
John Mellencamp's cover waayy better.
 
I'm guessing Mr. Mellencamp wouldn't agree with you.
Posted 11 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
Still awesome.  One of the most covered artists ever, after The King.
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Just so... right.
Posted 12 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
the ORIGINAL beatle....{#Bananajam}
Posted 12 years ago by gjr    [ Reply ]
So stoked to hear songs that we don't hear everyday on RP ( my biggest complaint)
Posted 12 years ago by neuticle    [ Reply ]
My dog's name is Raven but I sometimes call her Rave On.
so clever.
Posted 12 years ago by blkstd    [ Reply ]

The VERY Best of his good music... Hidden, underplayed. But Oh-! So much fun to dance along, drive along, and just boost the spirits.

Thanks

Posted 12 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
Love the drum sound ! {#Smile}
                  {#Drummer}
            

Posted 13 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Agreed!

{#Bananapiano}
 Rooney wrote:


Just saw this.  Go post in the little kid's room. John Cougar Mellenshlump's version is peanut gallery.  {#Propeller}
 


Posted 13 years ago by mfcrowe    [ Reply ]
 tnt_thomas wrote:
John Mellencamp's cover waayy better.
 

Just saw this.  Go post in the little kid's room. John Cougar Mellenshlump's version is peanut gallery.  {#Propeller}
Posted 13 years ago by Rooney    [ Reply ]
 tnt_thomas wrote:
John Mellencamp's cover waayy better.
 

You should be shot for that statement .{#Skull}

Buddy Holly is a god and with a very few others paved the way for practically ALL rock music that followed. 

If you had to listen to what purported for "popular" music in the '50s you would understand, the place this guy has. 
Posted 14 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
{#Daisy}
Posted 14 years ago by rachlan    [ Reply ]
Great song from yet another musical talent who died way too young.
Posted 14 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
"Rave On" is possibly the -BEST- of his songs... so many others were popular and played at the time and over the years. "Rave On" was rediscovered late in my years...and it holds all the great bits that a true classic should... It never seems aged, old, or quaint...  Thanks...

Posted 14 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
 tnt_thomas wrote:
John Mellencamp's cover waayy better.
 
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Posted 14 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
Thunderbirds Are Go - kinda looking like an action figure from that show

 copymonkey wrote:


I think 50 years is long enough time passed to get away with a joke like this. Clear Lake Iowa Winter Dance Party 2/2/59.
Hard to believe it's half a century since the day the music died.

Viva la Buddy!
 


Posted 15 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Hey!
I know a guy named Ray Vaughn. {#Mrgreen}
Posted 15 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 trekhead wrote:
Why does Buddy look like the Action Figure of himself on the album cover?
'Pull the string and he says,
AREN'T WE FLYING A LITTLE LOW?'
 

I think 50 years is long enough time passed to get away with a joke like this. Clear Lake Iowa Winter Dance Party 2/2/59.
Hard to believe it's half a century since the day the music died.

Viva la Buddy!
Posted 15 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
 trekhead wrote:
Why does Buddy look like the Action Figure of himself on the album cover?
'Pull the string and he says,
AREN'T WE FLYING A LITTLE LOW?'
 
You're not funny. You're a cruel, crude horse's-ass. Just thought I'd mention it. {#Silenced}
Posted 15 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
 trekhead wrote:
Why does Buddy look like the Action Figure of himself on the album cover?
'Pull the string and he says,
AREN'T WE FLYING A LITTLE LOW?'
 
omg sick funnay!

Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Why does Buddy look like the Action Figure of himself on the album cover?
'Pull the string and he says,
AREN'T WE FLYING A LITTLE LOW?'

{#Roflol}

Posted 16 years ago by velvetglove    [ Reply ]
 rockstarbro wrote:
'Pull the string and he says,
AREN'T WE FLYING A LITTLE LOW?'


Am I going to hell because I laughed so hard coffee came out of my nose?

Posted 16 years ago by MidLyfe    [ Reply ]
'Pull the string and he says, AREN'T WE FLYING A LITTLE LOW?'
THAT IS SOOOO BAD. It's GREAT!
Posted 16 years ago by rockstarbro    [ Reply ]
Why does Buddy look like the Action Figure of himself on the album cover? 'Pull the string and he says, AREN'T WE FLYING A LITTLE LOW?'
Posted 16 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Here's Buddy's bass player, Joe B. Mauldin, at our Christmas party this year. His wife Jane on the left, my wife Diane on the right ....Joe B is plain and simple a great guy! (click here)
Posted 16 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
My first 10! This song is so far ahead of its time...
Posted 16 years ago by dexev    [ Reply ]
FeydBaron wrote:
Hmm, fairly recent image. I'm partial to Buddy Holly's original, but then again I spent 6 years in Lubbock, so I'm biased.
Perahps it's my bias, my naive patriotism, but to a Texan, Buddy Holly is God. He's ours. You have our permission to be envious.
Posted 17 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
dionysius wrote:
Lubbock Or Leave It.
Hmm, fairly recent image. I'm partial to Buddy Holly's original, but then again I spent 6 years in Lubbock, so I'm biased.
Posted 17 years ago by FeydBaron    [ Reply ]
Oh grow up. tnt_thomas wrote:
John Mellencamp's cover waayy better.
Posted 17 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
tnt_thomas wrote:
John Mellencamp's cover waayy better.
Blasphemer.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
tnt_thomas wrote:
John Mellencamp's cover waayy better.
Yeah; Mellacamp can't play it like Holly & vice versa. They both rate a 9 in my book. Different artists, different styles IN CASE YOU COULDN'T FIGURE THAT OUT ON YOUR OWN!!!
Posted 17 years ago by buckskin    [ Reply ]
John Mellencamp's cover waayy better.
Posted 17 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
rbigelo wrote:
This is my favorite of his discography. An amazing talent and only twenty-two at his death. I couldn't even begin to imagine what he could have done were it not for that fateful flight.
Posted 17 years ago by emeraldrose63    [ Reply ]
This is my favorite of his discography. An amazing talent and only twenty-two at his death. I couldn't even begin to imagine what he could have done were it not for that fateful flight.
Posted 17 years ago by rbigelo    [ Reply ]
Great set -- Southern Culture on the Skids, Jerry Lee Lewis (with Bruce Springsteen), and Holly, Holly, Holly. Thanks, Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
Cobain's influence is more akin to a style that opened doors for others rather than a musical style that others emulated.
Bingo. There's MUSICAL influence and COMMERCIAL influence. Buddy musically influenced the Rolling Stones, Beatles, Roy Orbison, Replacements, etc. He likely inspired would-be musicians to become musicians. Cobain & Nirvana's sphere of influence was on the listeners (as opposed to Holly on the performers) and likely encouraged them to seek out similar artists like Smashing Pumpkins, Mudhoney, Screaming Trees, Hole, etc.
Posted 17 years ago by dogdokken    [ Reply ]
Lubbock Or Leave It.
Posted 17 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
dogdokken wrote:
I was in a long debate arguing who is more "influential" - Buddy Holly or Kurt Cobain. I lobbied hard for Holly, my friend is convinced its Cobain. Thoughts anyone?
It is still too early to judge that. Buddy Holly's influence is still being felt, and Kurt Cobain's legacy is still developing. Interesting debate question, though!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
dogdokken wrote:
I was in a long debate arguing who is more "influential" - Buddy Holly or Kurt Cobain. I lobbied hard for Holly, my friend is convinced its Cobain. Thoughts anyone?
Holly, of course. Not even a contest.
Posted 17 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
dogdokken wrote:
I was in a long debate arguing who is more "influential" - Buddy Holly or Kurt Cobain. I lobbied hard for Holly, my friend is convinced its Cobain. Thoughts anyone?
Buddy Holly hands down. His music is pretty timeless and he influenced a lot of artists in the short time he spent with us. Just the fact that Bill followed him after Elvis Costello, figure that one out folks!). Plus his music is upbeat, positive, full of life. His death was tragic. Cobain's influence is more akin to a style that opened doors for others rather than a musical style that others emulated. Kind of like the Sex Pistols and the Clash. The Sex Pistols opened the door, The Clash walked in and provided more, much more music with far more variety. But I digress. Cobain's end was also tragic but it was his own. His music was dark, introverted, and full of pain (which a lot of us have had to endure - and sure can be heightened with the use of a lot of heroin!). Like Elliot Smith, one can see the pain and suffering and the outward expression and relate, but Buddy related all the cool things that happened to us as we were transformed from kids to adults. I value those memories more than all the negative shit.
Posted 18 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
hey buddy, I think costello stole your glasses.
Posted 18 years ago by toddschmutz    [ Reply ]
Even when my dad used to play this album when I was a kid, when I had no prespective and every reason to think it was garbage, there was something about this song that I liked. It still sounds great, as do pretty much all of his songs. An amazing artist.
Posted 18 years ago by mcass    [ Reply ]
Back in the '80's, our band use to perform this tune, mixed in with the punk and new wave stuff - the bar crowds loved it. I still love it today.
Posted 18 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Great segue! It's raining, so I'm especially appreciative of the lighter stuff this morning.
Posted 18 years ago by fjordless    [ Reply ]
Buddy rocks!!! Eternally!
Posted 18 years ago by Oregon_Steve    [ Reply ]
Follow-Up: Cobain's music opened the doors for the alternative movement. It was influential in commercial terms. Allowed Soul Asylum, Goo Goo Dolls and Screaming Trees to cash in a little. Holly;s music directly influenced the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, the Hollies, etc. In fact, the Beatles named themselves based on the Crickets and John Lennon (& Roy Orbison) wore glasses onstage partially because Holly did.
Posted 18 years ago by dogdokken    [ Reply ]
nick_valensi wrote:
nice sweater! dude, Buddy Holly sure had style!
So the Utterly Useless Slanted Zipper was already invented in the fifties, interesting!
Posted 18 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
I've always liked Buddy Holly but yh gotta wonder how many different ways he can sing Peggy Sue. Brings back some great memories.
Posted 18 years ago by scadawizard    [ Reply ]
I was in a long debate arguing who is more "influential" - Buddy Holly or Kurt Cobain. I lobbied hard for Holly, my friend is convinced its Cobain. Thoughts anyone?
Posted 18 years ago by dogdokken    [ Reply ]
Johnny_Wave wrote:
Buddy Holly was so far ahead of his time it's unbelievable. He had a huge string of hits spanning many different styles, and while his music today may sound dated or hokey, it was groundbreaking when it was released. His influence extended to Lennon/McCartney, who named their band with a nod towards The Crickets, and when both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones cover your songs, you must be doing something right Here's the other thing to keep in mind: He died when he was only 22 years old.
Very nicely put.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Buddy Holly was so far ahead of his time it's unbelievable. He had a huge string of hits spanning many different styles, and while his music today may sound dated or hokey, it was groundbreaking when it was released. His influence extended to Lennon/McCartney, who named their band with a nod towards The Crickets, and when both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones cover your songs, you must be doing something right Here's the other thing to keep in mind: He died when he was only 22 years old.
Posted 18 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
**** for his time!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by honeygirl    [ Reply ]
King Buddy!
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]
nice sweater! dude, Buddy Holly sure had style!
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
Harlan879 wrote:
Yep, I think Bill's giving us a Giant Eyeglasses set...!
What's next? Harry Caray singing "Take me out to the ballgame"!!! @;-D
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
I would love to hear more rockabilly and tunes from the '50s and early '60s on here. Keep it coming!
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Nice segue: into:
Yep, I think Bill's giving us a Giant Eyeglasses set...!
Posted 18 years ago by Harlan879    [ Reply ]
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Nice segue: into:
If he plays Elvis Presley next it'll complete the trifecta!
Posted 18 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
Nice segue: into:
Posted 18 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Great and too short!
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
A 9 purely for the sheer uniqueness of Buddy's voice and sense of rhythm. I happen to quite like the song too.
Posted 18 years ago by The_Seeker    [ Reply ]
TheLoneIguana wrote:
It is you.
and me
Posted 18 years ago by Plevuus    [ Reply ]
Apropos transition: Sir Paul, who co-wrote the last song) formed the name of his most-famous group after he and John were inspired by the name of Buddy's group.
Posted 19 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
heheh, nice transition from Elvis Costello...
Posted 19 years ago by Angloray    [ Reply ]
Awesome! The music this morning has been outstanding... keep it coming :)
Posted 19 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
I drive through Clear Lake, IA (where the plane went down) every time I go home to see my parents. My dad is one of those curmudgeons who think the Beatles destroyed rock 'n roll, especially when they "got all political." Fortunately, we can still agree on Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison. I can't go through that town without thinking of how much more he had to give in terms of moving the nascent genre forward.
Posted 19 years ago by jakeinprogress    [ Reply ]
Dirktooth wrote:
Part of what keeps Holly fresh for me is the emotion in his voice. If he had survived, perhaps the heart of his performing would have faded over time as it has in other artists.......but we'll never know.
Thank you. On another Buddy Holly thread, they are postulating on what the old version of the young man would be doing today if still around. But the simple fact is as you say "we'll never know." That we won't ever know what the remainder of a fuller life would tell is the very testament to the loss that fateful day.
Posted 19 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
Part of what keeps Holly fresh for me is the emotion in his voice. If he had survived, perhaps the heart of his performing would have faded over time as it has in other artists.......but we'll never know.
Posted 19 years ago by Dirktooth    [ Reply ]
Buddy Holly and Louis Armstrong in the same setlist! Wow!
Posted 19 years ago by charlesryder    [ Reply ]
Great segue, Bill! I know Marshall Crenshaw was John Lennon in Beatlemania but I always he drew more from Buddy than anyone else. (I know the Beatles drew from the Beatles as well)
Posted 20 years ago by indypaul    [ Reply ]
Heathen wrote:
Is it me or do all Buddy Holly song's sound the same? :(
Well, Buddy was performing in the 1950s, and what he was doing at the time, particularly where he was doing it, was a giant step foward. For someone who performed for a very short period of time, he casts a huge shadow.
Posted 20 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Heathen wrote:
Is it me or do all Buddy Holly song's sound the same? :(
It's me, too.
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
Buddy and the Crickets. I wish I had been in that band.
Posted 21 years ago by camarkim    [ Reply ]
What a GREAT tune to hear amongst the newer music here on RP!!! BG!
Posted 21 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
Thank god. After having to listen to Toots & The Maytals, this is giving me a reason to live.
Posted 21 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Delgnat:
Ditto.
Posted 21 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
Posted 21 years ago by Delgnat    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by apd: I'm no fan of John "Johnny Couger" Mellencamp, but his version of this is pretty damn fab - but doesn't this sound so contemporary? It could be Sum 41...
like sum 41? not really...
Posted 21 years ago by time_101    [ Reply ]
legendary.
Posted 21 years ago by red    [ Reply ]
I\'m no fan of John \"Johnny Couger\" Mellencamp, but his version of this is pretty damn fab - but doesn\'t this sound so contemporary? It could be Sum 41...
Posted 22 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by TheLoneIguana: It is you.
OK... I thought so.... :D
Posted 22 years ago by Heathen    [ Reply ]