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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.

Memorial Collection is an album by Buddy Holly, released in 2009. A vibrant collection of Buddy Holly's undubbed tracks capturing the raw essence of early rock and roll. 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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Memorial Collection sound like?

A vibrant collection of Buddy Holly's undubbed tracks capturing the raw essence of early rock and roll. Rooted in country and rockabilly.

What makes Memorial Collection by Buddy Holly notable?

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. 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.

How many songs are on Memorial Collection?

Memorial Collection has 60 tracks, running approximately 126 minutes.

Tracklist

60 tracks·126:47

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

Release Date

January 1, 2009

Genre

beat music, rockabilly

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

126 min 47 sec