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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic listening experiences
- steady mid-tempo enjoyment
- short, engaging song bursts
- easygoing background music
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Reed· Lonnie Mack· Duane Allman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 That’ll Be the Day 2:18
- 2 Peggy Sue 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 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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