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Buddy Holly - Golden Anniversary Songbook

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I absolutely revere Buddy Holly. this book, however, fell short. I was a little disappointed with the tablatures. The songs are not transcribed in keys Holly used. If this was done to make the songs easier to play, a retranscription might be understandable. However, fairly simple songs are actually made somewhat difficult. An example is Peggy Sue. The song consists of a total of four chords in the key of E. Here, it is in the key of G and somehow there are five chords including two 7ths. Peggy Sue, as played by Holly has no 7ths. Not Fade Away is also a bit convoluted and transcribed in a more difficult key of E flat rather than the original (and easier to play) key of E. I was hoping to learn some other Holly songs but I can only pick out a couple from this book since the transcription is so convoluted. Having said all this, I enjoyed the photos and background material.

I purchased this book hoping for transcriptions of my favorite Buddy Holly songs. I was very disappointed. Many sections of the songs are missing. Most songs only have about 60% of the song.

This book has very good commentary on the songs, with information on when they were recorded, how they charted, etc. There is a good concise biography, and some discussion of Buddy's lasting influence. These sections are very informative and interesting.

The song transcription are, as is often the case, suitable for piano, but not guitar. Songs recorded in the key of A are presented here in Bb, creating some confusion for the beginning guitarist.

If you can get past that, the well-written editorial content, and the inclusion of some Buddy's great lesser-known songs, makes this book a fine addition to your Buddy Holly collection.

I bought this book around ten years ago now, at a performance of "Buddy" the musical in London England. I always love to sing along, not always in tune! So I thought this the perfect book. It doesn't have all Buddys songs in it, but is an enjoyable and interesting book for new and old fans alike, with lots of interesting background information. As I am not a muscian the sheet music means nothing to me, but it came in useful when I married as my wife Ellen and I wanted True Love Ways played on the organ at our wedding. An enjoyable book go buy it!

I have this music book and it is a must for anyone who enjoys Buddy Holly's music. The songs are pretty much the extent to what Buddy Holly recorded, and the chords are easy to follow. The sheet music is for piano or guitar. If you are just learning to play guitar, this book will help you learn rhythm guitar as you can play along with the records. You won't be sorry. I give it five stars plus!!!!!

I have this book and it is a must for any Buddy Holly Fan. The book has the words and music to one of Rock and Roll's stars and artist who shaped Rock and Roll Music. If you have not yet bought this book, it is priced just right and if you plan on getting it, get it from Amazon!! The book also has some nice stories about Buddy's career and shows some nice photgraphs of Buddy with his wife and the Crickets. The songs in this book are so good. You have to get it!! Order it now!!!!