The 50th Anniversary Last Performance: The Surf Ballroom Winter Dance Party, February 2, 1959

Buddy Holly (Artist), Ritchie Valens (Artist), Big Bopper (Artist), Frankie Sardo (Artist), Dion and the Belmonts (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Label: Recall Records
• ASIN: B001O7Z65W
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #97,944 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

On Feb. 2, 1959, Buddy, Ritchie, and the Bopper performed their last performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clearlake Iowa, just before that fateful crash... On the Back is an oil painting, depicting the crash, and Buddy looking down. The title of the painting is "Not Fade Away. This cd has 23 tracks by: Big Bopper, Frankie Sardo, Dion and the Belmonts, Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holley. We did our best to re-create the night in music. This cd you will love!

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fantastic CD, June 12, 2010

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Tommy A. Land "music collector" (Kenosha, Wis.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The 50th Anniversary Last Performance: The Surf Ballroom Winter Dance Party, February 2, 1959 (Audio CD)

God I'm just overwhelmed with this CD, what a fantastic find, all these great people on one cd, the sound is great, and where in the world can you find a copy of Fakeout by Frankie Sardo ?? I've been looking for this song for years and years, it should have and would have been a great hit had the 3 main stars not perished in that plane crash.When that happened Sardo lost any attention he would have gotten. So sad the other 3 got killed and also sad it killed his career. Anyway, go out and buy this, as I said it is Excellent as is the sound.

3 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF OF MY COPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, February 19, 2009

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Raymond R. Klotkowski (Seattle Area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The 50th Anniversary Last Performance: The Surf Ballroom Winter Dance Party, February 2, 1959 (Audio CD)

WOW! All I can say is ...WOW !!!!

23 songs on this momma and they are the type of songs that I have searched for on other compilations and ....... here they are!!!!!!

Ever since I heard the story on the Coast to Coast radio program with George Noorey a few days ago, I couldn't wait to get my copy. Lucky for me, I have two car hop places to dine at during the summer....so guess who's going down to Burgermaster with this cd cranked up???

The likes of "Chantilly Lace, Donna, Peggy Sue, Come On Let's Go, Shu Bop, Teen Angel and That'll Be The Day", are all favourites of mine since dirt, and the rest of the songs fill in the cracks----another hit by Recall Records, if not their best so far..!!

I sure hope that everyone who loves the old music will pick up a copy of Recall's latest offering, this is just great!!

2 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only official commemorative cd for the 50th anniversary of the final night of the original Winter Dance Party tour!, February 13, 2009

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kidd6649 (Colorado) - See all my reviews

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Here are a few feedbacks from another site, concerning this cd!


A great collection from a memorable event. Good quality and prompt delivery Buyer: southernsteelsteelerfan
THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY/LAST PERFORMANCE/

Awesome CD, Just as described. Would buy from again Buyer: hatsforyou LAST PERFORMANCE/ BUDDY HOLLY, RITCHIE VALENS, BOPPER

Excellent cd,. Grea seller. fast shipping. Great collector piece. Buyer: 58fender_strat LAST PERFORMANCE/FEB.2, 1959,RITCHIE, BUDDY, BIG BOPPER

Very helpfull, fast, glad to deal with Buyer: sakbal75 LAST PERFORMANCE/ BUDDY HOLLY, RITCHIE VALENS, BOPPER

Super Transaction! Thanks!!! Buyer: loganlandon9905 LAST PERFORMANCE/ BUDDY HOLLY, RITCHIE VALENS, BOPPER

Wonderful! Thanks for fast shipment. Buyer: loue712 LAST PERFORMANCE/ BUDDY HOLLY, RITCHIE VALENS, BOPPER

Great Transaction Super Packing Fast Shipping Arr in A-1 Shape Buyer: ealnwa LAST PERFORMANCE/ BUDDY HOLLY, RITCHIE VALENS, BOPPER

Very moving, fast seller, great item, thank you, a million stars to you! Buyer: bailey_james LAST PERFORMANCE/ BUDDY HOLLY, RITCHIE VALENS, BOPPER

nice disc, packed well 7 shipped quick !!! A+++++++++ Buyer: fordo1a THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY/LAST PERFORMANCE/

Nice Product,A+ Buyer: whiteboogerhead LAST PERFORMANCE/ BUDDY HOLLY, RITCHIE VALENS, BOPPER

Really super fast delivery! Thanks - I was there 2/1/09! Buyer: tootsie0519 ( 2139) LAST PERFORMANCE/ BUDDY HOLLY, RITCHIE VALENS, BOPPER

great C.D. She loves it U R A # 1 Buyer: kingpatsir THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY/LAST PERFORMANCE/

super fast delivery,perfect as desc,tks again Buyer: baki56 ( LAST PERFORMANCE/ BUDDY HOLLY, RITCHIE VALENS, BOPPER

/// We have had no negative or neutral feedback on this item anywhere that it is sold, so I don't know why this fella is so upset with it not being a live recording (does not exist).

Don't foget the other fine Big Bopper cd's we have available her on Amazon, as well as the Beatles "Lost Decca Sessions", another great release by Recall Records!

If you have a problem with any of our products, all you have to do is make contact with us, and we will do our best to make the transaction right, as we strive to make our customers happy!

Billy Boyd
Recall Records