Rave On
Buddy Holly
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A we-a-e-a-ell The little things you say and do Make me want to be with you-a-hoo Rave on, it's a crazy feelin' and I know it's got me reelin' When you say, I love you, rave on The way you dance and hold me tight The way you kiss and say goodni-hi-hight Rave on, it's a crazy feelin' and-a I know it's got me reelin' When you say, I love you, rave on A-well rave on, it's a crazy feelin' and I know, it's got me reelin' I'm so glad, that you're revealin' Your love for me Rave on, rave on and tell me Tell me, not to be lonely Tell me, you love me only Rave on to me A-well rave on, it's a crazy feelin' and I know, it's got me reelin' I'm so glad, that you're revealin' Your love for me Rave on, rave on and tell me Tell me, not to be lonely Tell me, you love me only Rave on to me
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Written by: FOREST RICHARD BETTS
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Rave On" by Buddy Holly was released on May 27, 1958.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Sonny West, Bill Tilghman and Norman Petty.
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GenreThe song is primarily a rock and roll track, a genre that Buddy Holly helped popularize in the 1950s.
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Special RecognitionIt was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, indicating its significant cultural impact.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Rave On" reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and number 37 on the US Billboard Chart.
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Posthumous SuccessThe song has been covered by numerous artists after Buddy Holly's death, including by Bruce Springsteen during live performances.
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Unique SoundThe song is known for its distinctive "chirping" backing vocals and Holly's energetic vocal performance.
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Title UsageThe phrase "rave on" commonly used in the song, later became a popular slogan during the rave movement in UK during the 1980s and 90s.
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Album"Rave On" was released on the album titled "Buddy Holly" which is also a self-titled studio album by Buddy Holly.
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Final RecordingThis song belongs to one of the final recording sessions of Buddy Holly before his tragic plane crash death in 1959.
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LegacyThe song continues to exert influence in popular music. For example, the popular band, M. Ward, named their album "Hold Time" after a lyric in "Rave On."
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Music VideoIn the modern digital age, an official animated video was released on the Buddy Holly YouTube channel in July 2017.
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InspirationJohn Mellencamp cited "Rave On" as one of the songs that influenced him most when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame asked him for his top 10 all-time favorite songs.
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