A tribute album to Buddy Holly, who would have been 75 years old this year, has just been released on the Fantasy/Concord Music label. It’s available on two-disc 45 rpm vinyl, retailing at about $30.
There are plenty of highlights on this impressive set—The Black Keys performing “Dearest,” Florence and The Machine on “Not Fade Away,” Patti Smith singing “Words of Love.”
However, Lou Reed steals the show with his grinding version of “Peggy Sue,” which is followed by a lovely rendition of “Peggy Sue Got Married” by John Doe.
Rave On is better than most tribute albums because producer Randall Poster pulled together a stellar lineup of legends and young acts and gave them plenty of room to showcase their own styles while still paying their respects to the well-traveled Holly tunes.
This pays off in song after song. A must for Holly fans.
My one complaint is the album doesn't come with a digital download.
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