Rave On

Buddy Holly

About Rave On

Rave On Buddy Holly is a compilation album by various artists released on June 28, 2011, through Fantasy Records/Concord Music Group and Hear Music. A tribute album to musician Buddy Holly, who died in a plane crash in 1959 at age 22, the title refers to the song "Rave On", one of his biggest hits. Contributing artists included Paul McCartney, who owned Holly's publishing catalog at the time of the album's release, and Graham Nash, a former member of The Hollies, who were named in commemoration of Holly. Critical reception of the compilation album was positive overall; many reviewers appreciated the album in its entirety but criticized select performances. Rave On Buddy Holly reached a peak position of number 15 on the Billboard 200 and also charted on the Top Canadian Albums, Top Digital Albums and Top Rock Albums charts. "Dearest", performed by The Black Keys, received a nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 54th Grammy Awards (2012). 


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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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Buddy Holly

Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), known professionally as Buddy Holly, was a Texan singer-songwriter and a pioneer of rock and roll. Although his success lasted only a year and a half before his death in an airplane crash, Holly is described by critic Bruce Eder as "the single most influential creative force in early rock and roll." His works and innovations inspired and influenced contemporary and later musicians, notably The Beatles, Elvis Costello, The Rolling Stones, Don McLean, Bob Dylan, Steve Winwood, and Eric Clapton, and exerted a profound influence on popular music. Holly was among the first group of inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Holly #13 among "The 100 Greatest Artist… more »

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"Rave On" by Buddy Holly was released on May 27, 1958.
Songwriter
The song was written by Sonny West, Bill Tilghman and Norman Petty.
Genre
The song is primarily a rock and roll track, a genre that Buddy Holly helped popularize in the 1950s.
Special Recognition
It was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, indicating its significant cultural impact.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Rave On" reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and number 37 on the US Billboard Chart.
Posthumous Success
The song has been covered by numerous artists after Buddy Holly's death, including by Bruce Springsteen during live performances.
Unique Sound
The song is known for its distinctive "chirping" backing vocals and Holly's energetic vocal performance.
Title Usage
The phrase "rave on" commonly used in the song, later became a popular slogan during the rave movement in UK during the 1980s and 90s.
Album
"Rave On" was released on the album titled "Buddy Holly" which is also a self-titled studio album by Buddy Holly.
Final Recording
This song belongs to one of the final recording sessions of Buddy Holly before his tragic plane crash death in 1959.
Legacy
The 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."
Music Video
In the modern digital age, an official animated video was released on the Buddy Holly YouTube channel in July 2017.
Inspiration
John 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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