A Tribute, the way Buddy wrote it

Buddy Holly, a.k.a the wild kid in the dapper suits and famous black retro ray-ban glasses,  sadly left us at only 22, but we celebrate his 75th birthday anniversary every year on September 7th and this year, Robert Smith produced a tribute Album in Buddy's honor jammed packed with huge names to give props to Mr. Holly.

"Rave on Buddy Holly," is the title of this musical collaboration of Buddy's famous hits that rocked the charts in 1957 before his death in 1959.

The prestigious artist line-up ranges from each end of the music spectrum with Paul McCartney, She and Him, My Morning Jacket, Patti Smith and  Cee Lo Green to name a few.

This album definitely does the job in recognizing all the talent great music Buddy created at only 22, and not to mention that it's kind of fun to see these different artists take the reins and put their own spin on the Holly classics.

Read up on Rolling Stone's and Spin Magazine's review of the album   HERE :)



Check Out The Track List For Rave On Buddy Holly, Which is available in stores now:

1. “Dearest” – The Black Keys (2:06)

2. “Every Day” – Fiona Apple & Jon Brion (2:19)

3. “It’s So Easy” – Paul Mccartney (4:35)

4. “Not Fade Away – Florence + The Machine” (4:02)

5. “(You’re So Square) Baby, I Don’t Care” – Cee Lo Green (1:31)

6. “Crying, Waiting, Hoping” – Karen Elson (2:25)

7. “Rave On” – Julian Casablancas (1:55)

8. “I’m Gonna Love You Too” – Jenny O. (2:11)

9. “Maybe Baby” – Justin Townes Earle (2:06)

10. “Oh Boy” – She & Him (2:18)

11. “Changing All Those Changes” – Nick Lowe (1:41)

12. “Words Of Love” – Patti Smith (3:20)

13. “True Love Ways” – My Morning Jacket (3:25)

14. “That’ll Be The Day” – Modest Mouse (2:15)

15. “Well…All Right” – Kid Rock (2:09)

16. “Heartbeat” -The Detroit Cobras (2:20)

17. “Peggy Sue” – Lou Reed (3:19)

18. “Peggy Sue Got Married” – John Doe (3:57)

19. “Raining In My Heart” – Graham Nash (3:30)

If you are a Buddy Fan, or have never listened to his works before, I strongly suggest checking out this modern take on some late 50's tunes.
It'll make your day a little brighter with these in depth love songs and feel good dance rock n' roll anthems that will get stuck in your head.

"A-well rave on, a-it's a crazy feelin'"