Karen Elson to feature on new Buddy Holly tribute album
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Karen Elson to feature on new Buddy Holly tribute album
Buddy Holly Tribute Album: MMJ, Black Keys, McCartney
ALSO FEATURING LOU REED, MODEST MOUSE, CEE LO, FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE,
NICK LOWE, KID ROCK, PATTI SMITH, JULIAN CASABLANCAS AND MORE
In his short-lived but extraordinary life, Buddy Holly left behind a body of work so enthralling, his enduring influence is nearly impossible to overstate. The melodic joy and fierce independent streak at the core of his artistry is profoundly felt on Rave On Buddy Holly, a 19-song collection of indelible Holly covers by a rich assemblage of current musical visionaries and creative kindred spirits. Fantasy/Concord will release Rave On Buddy Holly June 28, 2011.
Rave On's striking collection of musicians share Holly's insurgent rebel spirit and outsider point of view. The artists cross generations and styles, collectively and defiantly embracing Holly's distinctive rough and tumble inventiveness. Very few songwriters could inspire passionately personal, fearless cover versions from performers such as My Morning Jacket, Cee Lo Green, Justin Townes Earle, The Black Keys, Florence + The Machine, She & Him, Modest Mouse, Paul McCartney, Julian Casablancas, Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Fiona Apple and John Brion, Graham Nash, The Detroit Cobras, Kid Rock, John Doe, Karen Elson, Nick Lowe and Jenny O. Which is part of what makes this much more than a mere "tribute album."
A true pop pioneer whose astonishing tunes boasted rock 'n' roll punch, irresistible hooks and boundary-pushing sonic sweep, Buddy Holly would be 75-years-old on September 7th of this year. Sadly, of course, he died in 1959 at age 22. But Holly's music never died, and has exerted a profound influence on virtually every part of the pop music soundscape. His sparkling hooks, tender lyrics and elegantly concise compositions set the bar for all the rock, country and pop tunesmiths who followed in his brilliant wake. A bold affirmation that proves his music, on the eve of his 75th birthday, is more relevant than ever, Rave On Buddy Holly tips its collective hat with love and appreciation.
1. "Dearest" - The Black Keys (2:06)
2. "Every Day" - Fiona Apple & Jon Brion (2:19)
3. "It's So Easy" - Paul McCartney (4:35)
4. "Not Fade Away - Florence + The Machine" (4:02)
5. "(You're So Square) Baby, I Don't Care" - Cee Lo Green (1:31)
6. "Crying, Waiting, Hoping" - Karen Elson (2:25)
7. "Rave On" - Julian Casablancas (1:55)
8. "I'm Gonna Love You Too" - Jenny O. (2:11)
9. "Maybe Baby" - Justin Townes Earle (2:06)
10. "Oh Boy" - She & Him (2:18)
11. "Changing All Those Changes" - Nick Lowe (1:41)
12. "Words Of Love" - Patti Smith (3:20)
13. "True Love Ways" - My Morning Jacket (3:25)
14. "That'll Be The Day" - Modest Mouse (2:15)
15. "Well...All Right" - Kid Rock (2:09)
16. "Heartbeat" -The Detroit Cobras (2:20)
17. "Peggy Sue" - Lou Reed (3:19)
18. "Peggy Sue Got Married" - John Doe (3:57)
19. "Raining In My Heart" - Graham Nash (3:30)
http://www.raveonbuddyholly.com
ALSO FEATURING LOU REED, MODEST MOUSE, CEE LO, FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE,
NICK LOWE, KID ROCK, PATTI SMITH, JULIAN CASABLANCAS AND MORE
In his short-lived but extraordinary life, Buddy Holly left behind a body of work so enthralling, his enduring influence is nearly impossible to overstate. The melodic joy and fierce independent streak at the core of his artistry is profoundly felt on Rave On Buddy Holly, a 19-song collection of indelible Holly covers by a rich assemblage of current musical visionaries and creative kindred spirits. Fantasy/Concord will release Rave On Buddy Holly June 28, 2011.
Rave On's striking collection of musicians share Holly's insurgent rebel spirit and outsider point of view. The artists cross generations and styles, collectively and defiantly embracing Holly's distinctive rough and tumble inventiveness. Very few songwriters could inspire passionately personal, fearless cover versions from performers such as My Morning Jacket, Cee Lo Green, Justin Townes Earle, The Black Keys, Florence + The Machine, She & Him, Modest Mouse, Paul McCartney, Julian Casablancas, Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Fiona Apple and John Brion, Graham Nash, The Detroit Cobras, Kid Rock, John Doe, Karen Elson, Nick Lowe and Jenny O. Which is part of what makes this much more than a mere "tribute album."
A true pop pioneer whose astonishing tunes boasted rock 'n' roll punch, irresistible hooks and boundary-pushing sonic sweep, Buddy Holly would be 75-years-old on September 7th of this year. Sadly, of course, he died in 1959 at age 22. But Holly's music never died, and has exerted a profound influence on virtually every part of the pop music soundscape. His sparkling hooks, tender lyrics and elegantly concise compositions set the bar for all the rock, country and pop tunesmiths who followed in his brilliant wake. A bold affirmation that proves his music, on the eve of his 75th birthday, is more relevant than ever, Rave On Buddy Holly tips its collective hat with love and appreciation.
1. "Dearest" - The Black Keys (2:06)
2. "Every Day" - Fiona Apple & Jon Brion (2:19)
3. "It's So Easy" - Paul McCartney (4:35)
4. "Not Fade Away - Florence + The Machine" (4:02)
5. "(You're So Square) Baby, I Don't Care" - Cee Lo Green (1:31)
6. "Crying, Waiting, Hoping" - Karen Elson (2:25)
7. "Rave On" - Julian Casablancas (1:55)
8. "I'm Gonna Love You Too" - Jenny O. (2:11)
9. "Maybe Baby" - Justin Townes Earle (2:06)
10. "Oh Boy" - She & Him (2:18)
11. "Changing All Those Changes" - Nick Lowe (1:41)
12. "Words Of Love" - Patti Smith (3:20)
13. "True Love Ways" - My Morning Jacket (3:25)
14. "That'll Be The Day" - Modest Mouse (2:15)
15. "Well...All Right" - Kid Rock (2:09)
16. "Heartbeat" -The Detroit Cobras (2:20)
17. "Peggy Sue" - Lou Reed (3:19)
18. "Peggy Sue Got Married" - John Doe (3:57)
19. "Raining In My Heart" - Graham Nash (3:30)
http://www.raveonbuddyholly.com
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Re: Karen Elson to feature on new Buddy Holly tribute album
I saw this. This will be a great compilation...but what the hell is Kid Rock doing on this?
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sjcapps07 wrote:but what the hell is Kid Rock doing on this?
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Re: Karen Elson to feature on new Buddy Holly tribute album
my reaction too. he stands out like a pimple on my ass. and that's not in a good way.sjcapps07 wrote:I saw this. This will be a great compilation...but what the hell is Kid Rock doing on this?
he is everything i hate...
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Seriously...WTF!? A blemish!elduderino wrote:my reaction too. he stands out like a pimple on my ass. and that's not in a good way.sjcapps07 wrote:I saw this. This will be a great compilation...but what the hell is Kid Rock doing on this?
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Well you know what it's like
i don't got to tell you
who puts up a fight
walking out of hell now
when you fought piranhas
and you fought the cold
there's nobody with you
and you're all alone
Well you know what it's like
i don't got to tell you
who puts up a fight
walking out of hell now
when you fought piranhas
and you fought the cold
there's nobody with you
and you're all alone
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Re: Karen Elson to feature on new Buddy Holly tribute album
I have to say the Karen track sounds interesting.... I like the She & Him track a lot as well.
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Don't be dissin my kid rock...
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Re: Karen Elson to feature on new Buddy Holly tribute album
Not the biggest Kid Rock fan but his song was 10 times better than the shit that Lou Reed offered up...Grimtale wrote:Don't be dissin my kid rock...
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Re: Karen Elson to feature on new Buddy Holly tribute album
I liked the Black Keys track. Mellow but pretty cool.
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Re: Karen Elson to feature on new Buddy Holly tribute album
Better than the McCartney track, too. That was disappointing.
Re: Karen Elson to feature on new Buddy Holly tribute album
These people fucked Buddy Holly up...
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Are you saying he's rock and rolling over in his grave?hawke000 wrote:These people fucked Buddy Holly up...
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"What if my problem wasn't that I don't understand people but that I don't like them?" - Louis Bloom
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Re: Karen Elson to feature on new Buddy Holly tribute album
you know it!rsimms3 wrote:Are you saying he's rock and rolling over in his grave?hawke000 wrote:These people fucked Buddy Holly up...
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I really loved Karen's version.
Lou Reed needn't have bothered.
Lou Reed needn't have bothered.