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A Rock & Roll Collection

Buddy Holly · 1977

48 min · 24 tracks · country · rockabilly · beat music

A vibrant collection of rock and roll classics infused with Buddy Holly's distinctive charm and innovative melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • upbeat tracks for road trips
  • nostalgic vibes for gatherings
  • quick bursts of energy
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • steady flow for casual listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow-paced contemplative sessions
  • long, sprawling album explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1977, 'A Rock & Roll Collection' arrived long after Buddy Holly's tragic death in 1959. This compilation showcases his foundational influence on rock music during a time when nostalgia for early rock was resurging. The album serves as a testament to Holly's lasting legacy, highlighting tracks that shaped the genre.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Rave On 1:45
  • 2 Tell Me How 1:56
  • 3 Peggy Sue Got Married 1:47
  • 4 Slippin’ and Slidin’ 2:30
  • 5 Oh Boy! 2:07
  • 6 Not Fade Away 2:19
  • 7 Peggy Sue 2:28
  • 8 Brown Eyed Handsome Man 2:04
  • 9 You’re So Square 1:34
  • 10 Crying, Waiting, Hoping 2:10
  • 11 Ready Teddy 1:29
  • 12 It Doesn’t Matter Anymore 2:01

Disc 2

  • 1 Bo Diddley 2:19
  • 2 What to Do 1:52
  • 3 Heartbeat 2:07
  • 4 Well All Right 2:12
  • 5 Words of Love 1:53
  • 6 Love’s Made a Fool of You 2:00
  • 7 Reminiscing 1:55
  • 8 Lonesome Tears 1:46
  • 9 Listen to Me 2:19
  • 10 Maybe Baby 2:00
  • 11 Down the Line 2:01
  • 12 That’ll Be the Day 2:14

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