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2011 tribute to Rock 'n' Roll pioneer Buddy Holly. The set opens with bluesy revivalists the Black Keys tackling "Dearest," and comes to a close with Graham Nash revisiting "Raining In My Heart." In between, the likes of She & Him take on "Oh Boy," Modest Mouse remakes "That'll Be the Day" and Karen Elson, with husband Jack White, refashions "Crying, Waiting, Hoping." Florence + the Machine cover one of Holly's signature songs in "Not Fade Away," and Fiona Apple, largely absent since the release of her last album in 2005, teams up again with Jon Brion for "Every Day." McCartney, long a champion of Holly's work (he produced and hosted tribute film "The Real Buddy Holly Story") sings "It's So Easy."
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26 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Let me concur with my fellow reviewer that if you don't own the originals, rush out and buy the 3-disc BUDDY HOLLY MEMORIAL EDITION. That collection is required listening for any fan of rock music. However, this September would have been Buddy Holly's 75th birthday and this tribute album hits all the right notes.
Keep in mind, this is a tribute album, not a bar band cover album. Although some of the most memorable cuts on this album don't stray far from the originals: Nick Lowe's "Changing All Those Changes," Justin Townes Earle's "Maybe Baby" and Graham Nash's "Raining in My Heart" are highlights.
But there are new interpretations like Florence + The Machine's New Orleans-influenced "Not Fade Away," The Black Keys slinky interpretation of "Dearest," and perhaps my favorite track, Patti Smith's plaintive reading of "Words of Love."
Buddy Holly may have tragically left this earth in 1959 leaving behind only three years' of recordings, but as this disc proves; his music will live on forever. Listen to this with open ears and there are many rewards to be discovered. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Keep in mind, this is a tribute album, not a bar band cover album. Although some of the most memorable cuts on this album don't stray far from the originals: Nick Lowe's "Changing All Those Changes," Justin Townes Earle's "Maybe Baby" and Graham Nash's "Raining in My Heart" are highlights.
But there are new interpretations like Florence + The Machine's New Orleans-influenced "Not Fade Away," The Black Keys slinky interpretation of "Dearest," and perhaps my favorite track, Patti Smith's plaintive reading of "Words of Love."
Buddy Holly may have tragically left this earth in 1959 leaving behind only three years' of recordings, but as this disc proves; his music will live on forever. Listen to this with open ears and there are many rewards to be discovered. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Got the CD and love it. I know a lot of purists out there will come into the CD without an open mind but there are tracks on this for everyone. Some tracks are more true to Buddy's originals like My Morning Jacket or Fiona Apple + Jon Brion while other versions are out there like Modest Mouse and McCartney's.
The highlights are "Dearest" by The Black Keys, "True Love Ways" by My Morning Jacket, "Not Fade Away" by Florence + The Machine (a rousing New Orleans-style take on the classic track), and Cee Lo Green's take on "(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care." I also love the Julian Casablancas track, the aforementioned "Everyday" by Fiona Apple + Jon Brion, "Words of Love" by Patti Smith, the Jack White-produced "Crying, Waiting, Hoping" by Karen Elson, and "Oh Boy!" by She & Him. Even the Kid Rock track is good...which might surprise some folks as I was leery of his contribution to this compilation previously. He really does a good job with "Well All Right" so kudos.
19 tracks for $10 is a real deal but if you check out Amazonmp3 today, they have it for only $3.99 on today's daily deal. This is a MUST-HAVE summer record. Pick it up!
The highlights are "Dearest" by The Black Keys, "True Love Ways" by My Morning Jacket, "Not Fade Away" by Florence + The Machine (a rousing New Orleans-style take on the classic track), and Cee Lo Green's take on "(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care." I also love the Julian Casablancas track, the aforementioned "Everyday" by Fiona Apple + Jon Brion, "Words of Love" by Patti Smith, the Jack White-produced "Crying, Waiting, Hoping" by Karen Elson, and "Oh Boy!" by She & Him. Even the Kid Rock track is good...which might surprise some folks as I was leery of his contribution to this compilation previously. He really does a good job with "Well All Right" so kudos.
19 tracks for $10 is a real deal but if you check out Amazonmp3 today, they have it for only $3.99 on today's daily deal. This is a MUST-HAVE summer record. Pick it up!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What a disappointment. Some really terrible covers. What was that thing that Paul McCartney did at the end of his song? Save your money. I'm glad I borrowed this from a friend and was able to give it back.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album!
I bought it for my husband as a gift. It has nice mix of songs and artists. The condition was also great, even though I bought it used.
Published 2 months ago by Katarzyna E. Whitley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album
Great Great Great Album... all songs are great and the choice of artists is also fantastic. My favorites are the black keys and she and him songs.
Published 4 months ago by A. Ruiz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great with one stark exception
I love to listen to this, front to back, with the notable exception of "It's So Easy". Love the song, McCartney's rendition hurts my ears. Read more
Published 5 months ago by LaurieB
3.0 out of 5 stars
Rave On: Buddy Holly
When your hear this cd you'll find a lot of very different versions of Buddy Holly songs. But I think it's funny to hear other artists versions of Buddy's great songs.
Published 6 months ago by Mogens Aagaard Rotboel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly good
Love the interpretations of Buddy's songs. McCartney was a special surprise. Had never heard Jenny O before but liked her song.
Published 10 months ago by Buddy fan
2.0 out of 5 stars
Worst tribute album of the 3 I have (coming from a HUGE FAN)
Great artists in this album, which leaves one to really want it. Honestly, I'm sure I'm not the only one who has Buddy Holly & The Beatles as my 2 largest influences. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Matt
4.0 out of 5 stars
How Very Kool
A bit before my time, I was exposed to Buddy Holly by an Uncle. I went to summer camp every year from the ages 6-15; which were for 7 weeks. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Red Gimp
3.0 out of 5 stars
Rave on
Some RE Do's of Buddy's Great songs are poor--------------a few are good on this album.(Paul Mc Cartney's attempt is especially poor)This is not the best tribute albumn for sure.
Published 16 months ago by Art Brzostowski
1.0 out of 5 stars
No...
I understand the reason behind this album. It's a tribute, which is greatly deserved. But I must say that, I think, it fails miserably. Read more
Published 17 months ago by cinemabiblioteca
1.0 out of 5 stars
Ughh
So disappointing.
One of the best tracks on here belongs to KID ROCK! Yes, that means pass on this release and stick to the originals. Read more
One of the best tracks on here belongs to KID ROCK! Yes, that means pass on this release and stick to the originals. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Greg Howe
