Best Buddy Holly Songs
Along with Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly was a key component to the invention of rock and roll. His backing band, the Crickets, was the first ensemble of its kind. With electric guitar, bass, and drums, Holly basically invented the rock band itself.Holly signed with Brunswick records in the late 50s and his recording career was cut short when he died in a plane crash along with Richie Valens and J.P "The Big Bopper" Richardson on February 3, 1959. Holly has been cited as one of the Beatles inspirations, and has also influenced many others. Holly is included in Rolling Stones 100 Greatest Artists of All-Time along with the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All-Time.
Buddy wrote this song after he watched John Wayne's film "The Searchers". In the film John Wayne said, "that will be the day" several times and it was this phrase that inspired this hit song.
One of the best all time great songs. Great beat. Great voice.
I wish he was alive. He would have been one of greatest artists of all time.R.I. P Buddy Holly
Very nicely done
This song will go down in history as being one of the greatest simple songs of all time. The lyrics are simple and the instrumentation is nothing more than a glockenspiel, bass, and simple percussion. But because of its simplicity it's become a great song throughout generations.
It caught my attention on Pandora. Catchy is how I would describe it.
I love the song. Listen to it all the time.
This is #1 and this list is wrong.
A better guitar player than Elvis Presley. Elvis was the King but Buddy Holly was at the very least the prince of rock and roll.
May kids today wake up to his great ability and keep his music alive for years to come.
Ed
All Buddy Holly songs are great, but this one is the best!
First holly song I heard in the 50's. This is my favorite.
One of the most simple yet fantastic songs of all time. Buddy Holly is the best
This song was way ahead of it's time, & did not sound like anything before it.
This is just the best one he ever made that'll be the day is the most well known
This song always makes my heart skip a beat. Holly's vocals in this track are absolutely perfect.
This song is a perfect example of Buddy's unique lead/rhythm hybrid guitar style
I loved this song in the movie too. It is so beautiful. Buddy Holly was before my time. I wish I had a chance to meet him.
This song is just too beautiful! Besides Buddy's great voice, the music in the background is great.
Majestic insights. A great wedding/anniversary choice.
This is my second favorite holly song.
The best to me.
What a great song. I like the original, and as a Queen fan, I've seen it at Wembley. Great! Such a catchy song. I can already hear it playing.
When I was a little girl I used to dance to this song all the time back in the 50's.
A great blues song, really.
This song is so relatable and beautiful all at the same time. The orchestra helps to set the tone of the piece as well as compliment Holly's already beautiful voice. You can really feel the emotion in this one.
Listening to this beautiful song makes you feel as if you are in a movie
This definitely deserves to be in top 10. Turned me on to buddy holly after hearing the Beatles cover, worked back to buddy holly and its just a beautiful tune and song
The intro, his voice, everything! It's so good and so soothing!
The reason why this song doesn't get enough credit is because Buddy barely got to play around with it. It was recorded merely months before his fatal death, yet the first two takes sound incredible alone. I'd honestly say this is my personal favourite.
This is one of my favorite songs of all time. I listen to it often when I'm on the road. It's so sweet and beautiful. It really shows Buddy's large range in his vocal ability. Truly remarkable and real raw talent. #Notafadeaway
A great recording remastered from his apartment tapes.
Song about how Buddy tries his best to be with his love one, but since it didn't work out, he "moves on".
Great song! Should be much higher on this listing!
Perfect song to listen to after a break up!
A joy filled fast song with a great beat.