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Buddy Holly

The Absolutely Essential Collection [ CD / Album ]

The Absolutely Essential Collection

SKU: CD116068 Barcode: 0805520131131
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Our Take
Ah, Buddy Holly, the bespectacled crooner who made nerdy cool before it was cool to be nerdy. The Absolutely Essential Collection is a 3-disc anthology that takes us on a trip down memory lane to the golden age of rock 'n' roll. From the infectious jangle of "That'll Be the Day" to the swoon-worthy balladry of "True Love Ways," this album is a treasure trove of hits that will have your hips shaking and your heart aching. Holly's distinctive voice, with its hiccupping delivery and honeyed tones, is a joy to listen to, bringing a sense of warmth and nostalgia to even the most cynical of listeners. The production may be a bit dated, with the crackle of vinyl and the occasional stray hiss, but that only adds to the charm of this collection. It's like taking a time machine back to a simpler, more innocent era, when rock 'n' roll was king and Buddy Holly was its crown prince. So grab your poodle skirt and your bobby socks, pop this album on the turntable, and get ready to twist and shout like it's 1957 all over again. Buddy Holly may be gone, but his music lives on in this essential collection that is sure to have you singing along and tapping your toes until the break of dawn.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. That'll Be the Day
2. Oh Boy
3. Rave On
4. Love Me
5. Rock Around With Ollie Vee
6. Don't Come Back Knockin'
7. Modern Don Juan
8. Midnight Shift
9. Blue Days, Black Nights
10. I'm Looking for Someone to Love
11. Last Night
12. Words of Love
13. I'm Changin' All Those Changes
14. Girl On My Mind
15. Ting-a-ling
16. You Are My One Desire
17. Ready Teddy


Disc: 2
1. Peggy Sue
2. Maybe Baby
3. Everyday
4. Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues
5. Listen to Me
6. Valley of Tears
7. Tell Me How
8. I'm Gonna Love You Too
9. Send Me Some Lovin'
10. Not Fade Away
11. Well All Right
12. You're So Square (Baby I Don't Care)
13. Think It Over
14. Rock Me My Baby
15. It's Too Late
16. You've Got Love
17. Little Baby
18. Look at Me


Disc: 3
1. It Doesn't Matter Anymore
2. Raining in My Heart
3. Heartbeat
4. Take Your Time
5. It's So Easy
6. Fool's Paradise
7. Early in the Morning


Disc: 1
18. Look at Me


Disc: 3
8. Crying, Waiting, Hoping
9. Empty Cup (And a Broken Date)
10. Lonesome Tears
11. True Love Ways
12. Peggy Sue Got Married
13. Now We're One
14. That's What They Say
15. What to Do
16. That Makes It Tough
17. Moondreams
18. Learning the Game

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