Buddy Holly, one of the most influential and iconic figures in rock history, will be paid tribute by a slew of some of the biggest names in rock lucky enough to live beyond Holly’s tragically short life of 22 years: On June 28, Fantasy Records and Concord Music Group will release Rave On Buddy Holly, a 19-track covers record featuring Holly classics performed by the likes of Paul McCartney, Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Julian Casablancas, the Black Keys, Graham Nash, She & Him, Cee-Lo, and — noted master of the cover song — Fiona Apple with Jon Brion.
Of the impressive roster, McCartney has the most consistent, long-running record of tributes paid to his teen idol, as he’s been performing Holly songs ever since the Beatles’ 1964 album Beatles for Sale included a take on “Words of Love.” Most notably, McCartney produced, hosted, and starred in a 1985 documentary called The Real Buddy Holly Story, which you can watch here. Check out a clip from that film alongside the tracklist below:
Rave On Buddy Holly
01. The Black Keys – “Dearest”
02. Fiona Apple and Jon Brion – “Everyday”
03. Paul McCartney – “It’s So Easy”
04. Florence and the Machine – “Not Fade Away”
05. Cee-Lo – “(You’re So Square) Baby, I Don’t Care”
06. Karen Elson (Produced by Jack White) – “Crying, Waiting, Hoping”
07. Julian Casablancas – “Rave On”
08. Jenny O. – “I’m Gonna Love You Too”
09. Justin Townes Earle – “Maybe Baby”
10. She & Him – “Oh Boy”
11. Nick Lowe – “Changing All Those Changes”
12. Patti Smith – “Words of Love”
13. My Morning Jacket – “True Love Ways”
14. Modest Mouse – “That’ll Be the Day”
15. Kid Rock – “Well… All Right”
16. Detroit Cobras – “Heartbeat”
17. Lou Reed – “Peggy Sue”
18. John Doe – “Peggy Sue Got Married”
19. Graham Nash – “Raining in My Heart”