Rave On Buddy Holly / Various Vinyl Record

In his short-lived but extraordinary life, Buddy Holly left behind a body of work so enthralling, his enduring influence is nearly impossible to overstate. The melodic joy and fierce independent streak at the core of his artistry is profoundly felt on Rave on Buddy Holly, a 19-song collection of indelible Holly covers by a rich assemblage of current musical visionaries and creative kindred spirits Rave on Buddy Holly steers clear of the reverent re-creations typically found on similar projects; the artists clearly felt free to explore radically new interpretations. Florence + the Machine bring an industrial New Orleans vibe to Not Fade Away (with help from Bayou icon Ivan Neville on keys). The Black Keys' elemental accompaniment touches the emotional core of Dearest while Modest Mouse takes That'll Be the Day into truly avant-garde territory. Cee Lo Green's exquisite vocals, for example, echo among handclaps and percussion on his epic reading of Baby, You're So Square. Paul McCartney's take on the originally lilting It's So Easy is a raw, propulsive excursion filled with boisterous spoken ad-libs. Lou Reed lays down a blazing Peggy Sue, replete with overdriven guitars and loopy keyboards. The romantic underpinnings of Holly's music are cleverly revealed in Rave On's multiple male-female pairings: Apple and Brion, Reed, Elson and (husband/producer) Jack White and She & Him. Known for his work with such directors as Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson and Todd Haynes, esteemed film-music supervisor Randall Poster was sought out to produce and oversee the project. As the tracks from various contributors were gathered for the album, explains Poster we seemed to be gathering pieces of a complex and original puzzle that traces back to the roots of rock and roll and shapes so much of the music that followed. Poster gives special recognition to producing partner Geyla Robb and her overall influence on Rave On's exceptional blend of tender toughness. Poster also credits the album's richness to the various track producers, such as Matt Sweeney, Joe Henry, Jack White and C.C. Adcock.

Track List

1. Tracks
2. Dearest The Black Keys
3. Every Day Fiona Apple & Jon Brion
4. It's So Easy Paul McCartney
5. Not Fade Away Florence + The Machine
6. (You're So Square) Baby, I Don't Care Cee Lo Green
7. Crying, Waiting, Hoping Karen Elson
8. Rave On Julian Casablancas
9. I'm Gonna Love You Too Jenny O
10. Maybe Baby Justin Townes Earle
11. Oh Boy She & Him
12. Changing All Those Changes Nick Lowe
13. Words Of Love Patti Smith
14. True Love Ways My Morning Jacket
15. That'll Be The Day Modest Mouse
16. Well All Right Kid Rock
17. Heartbeat The Detroit Cobras
18. Peggy Sue Lou Reed
19. Peggy Sue Got Married John Doe
20. Raining In My Heart Graham Nash

Protection
Each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum anti-dust sleeve.

Packaging
All items are shipped brand-new and unopened in original packaging. Every record is shipped in original factory-applied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands.