Memorial Collection
Buddy Holly · 2009
126 min · 60 tracks · country · rockabilly · beat music
A vibrant collection of Buddy Holly's undubbed tracks capturing the raw essence of early rock and roll.
Why this album works
This album matters as it enriches the legacy of Buddy Holly by offering a glimpse into his creative process. The release also coincided with a renewed interest in classic rock artists, influencing a new generation of musicians and solidifying Holly’s status as a foundational figure in rock music.
- Best for
- steady pacing for relaxed listening nostalgic vibes for reflective moments vibrant energy for lighthearted gatherings
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Memorial Collection' comes decades after Buddy Holly's tragic death in 1959. This compilation showcases previously unreleased and undubbed recordings, presenting a fresh perspective on his legendary sound during a time when nostalgia for rock's origins was resurging.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kenny Rogers· Bob Dylan· Blondie· Willie Nelson· The Temptations· The Beach Boys· Paul Simon· Don McLean
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Down the Line (undubbed) 2:03
- 2 Soft Place in My Heart (undubbed) 2:16
- 3 You and I Are Through 2:06
- 4 Midnight Shift 2:11
- 5 Love Me 2:08
- 6 Don’t Come Back Knockin’ 2:15
- 7 Blue Days, Black Nights 2:05
- 8 Baby, Won’t You Come Out Tonight 1:57
- 9 I’m Gonna Set My Foot Down 2:18
- 10 Changing All Those Changes 1:41
- 11 Rock‐a‐Bye Rock 2:23
- 12 Rock Around With Ollie Vee 2:13
- 13 Girl on My Mind 2:18
- 14 Ting‐A‐Ling 2:42
- 15 Modern Don Juan 2:41
- 16 Holly Hop (undubbed) 1:39
- 17 Brown‐Eyed Handsome Man 2:04
- 18 That’ll Be the Day Standout 2:17
- 19 I’m Looking for Someone to Love 1:58
- 20 Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues 2:10
Disc 2
- 1 Words of Love 1:55
- 2 Not Fade Away Standout 2:22
- 3 Everyday 2:09
- 4 Ready Teddy 1:33
- 5 Tell Me How 2:00
- 6 Oh Boy! 2:09
- 7 Listen to Me 2:22
- 8 Peggy Sue Standout 2:31
- 9 I’m Gonna Love You Too 2:14
- 10 It’s Too Late 2:24
- 11 Maybe Baby 2:03
- 12 You’ve Got Love 2:08
- 13 Rock Me My Baby 1:50
- 14 Look at Me 2:07
- 15 You’re So Square (Baby I Don’t Care) 1:37
- 16 Little Baby 1:57
- 17 Rave On 1:50
- 18 Well… All Right 2:14
- 19 Take Your Time 1:58
- 20 Fool’s Paradise 2:28
Disc 3
- 1 Think It Over 1:48
- 2 Heartbeat 2:09
- 3 It’s So Easy 2:11
- 4 Lonesome Tears 1:48
- 5 Love’s Made a Fool of You 2:01
- 6 Wishing 2:03
- 7 Early in the Morning 2:07
- 8 Now We’re One 2:06
- 9 Reminiscing 2:00
- 10 True Love Ways 2:50
- 11 It Doesn’t Matter Anymore 2:04
- 12 Raining in My Heart 2:49
- 13 What to Do (undubbed) 1:54
- 14 Peggy Sue Got Married (undubbed) 1:50
- 15 That Makes It Tough (undubbed) 2:17
- 16 Crying, Waiting, Hoping (undubbed) 1:52
- 17 Learning the Game (undubbed) 1:34
- 18 You’re the One (undubbed) 1:31
- 19 Smokey Joe’s Café (undubbed) 2:16
- 20 Dearest (undubbed) 1:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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