20 Golden Greats
The Crickets · 1978
45 min · 20 tracks · rock & roll · rockabilly
A nostalgic collection of rock and roll gems that encapsulates the youthful exuberance of the late 1950s.
Why this album works
- Best for
- nostalgic listening experiences steady mid-tempo enjoyment short, engaging song bursts
- Context
- Released in 1978, '20 Golden Greats' came during a resurgence of interest in Buddy Holly and The Crickets, years after Holly's tragic death in 1959. This compilation served to reintroduce their influential sound to new audiences while celebrating their role in shaping rock music history. The album followed a period where The Crickets had experienced various lineup changes and shifts in musical direction.
- If you like
- rock & roll, rockabilly
20 Golden Greats is an album by The Crickets, released in 1978. A nostalgic collection of rock and roll gems that encapsulates the youthful exuberance of the late 1950s. The album reached significant commercial success, charting on the Billboard 200 and becoming a staple compilation for classic rock lovers. It played a crucial role in reviving interest in early rock and roll, influencing subsequent generations of musicians who cite the Crickets and Holly as pivotal figures in the genre. Its critical reception highlighted the timeless quality of their songwriting and performances. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 20 Golden Greats sound like?
A nostalgic collection of rock and roll gems that encapsulates the youthful exuberance of the late 1950s. Rooted in rock & roll and rockabilly.
What makes 20 Golden Greats by The Crickets notable?
The album reached significant commercial success, charting on the Billboard 200 and becoming a staple compilation for classic rock lovers. It played a crucial role in reviving interest in early rock and roll, influencing subsequent generations of musicians who cite the Crickets and Holly as pivotal figures in the genre. Its critical reception highlighted the timeless quality of their songwriting and performances. Released in 1978, '20 Golden Greats' came during a resurgence of interest in Buddy Holly and The Crickets, years after Holly's tragic death in 1959. This compilation served to reintroduce their influential sound to new audiences while celebrating their role in shaping rock music history. The album followed a period where The Crickets had experienced various lineup changes and shifts in musical direction.
Who is 20 Golden Greats for?
20 Golden Greats works well if you're into nostalgic listening experiences, steady mid-tempo enjoyment and short, engaging song bursts.
How many songs are on 20 Golden Greats?
20 Golden Greats has 20 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 That’ll Be the Day Standout 2:18
- 2 Peggy Sue Standout 2:33
- 3 Words of Love 1:58
- 4 Everyday 2:10
- 5 Not Fade Away 2:23
- 6 Oh Boy! 2:10
- 7 Maybe Baby Standout 2:05
- 8 Listen to Me 2:24
- 9 Heartbeat 2:11
- 10 Think It Over 1:48
- 11 It Doesn’t Matter Anymore 2:06
- 12 It’s So Easy 2:12
- 13 Well… All Right 2:15
- 14 Rave On 1:53
- 15 Raining in My Heart 2:50
- 16 True Love Ways 3:04
- 17 Peggy Sue Got Married 2:08
- 18 Bo Diddley 2:23
- 19 Brown Eyed Handsome Man 2:07
- 20 Wishing 2:00
Release Date
February 17, 1978
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
45 min 6 sec
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