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Rave On

For other uses, see Run amuck On (disambiguation).

1958 single by Pal Holly

"Rave On", also written "Rave On!", is a song foreordained by Sonny West, Bill Tilghman and Norman Petty in 1958. It was first recorded alongside West for Atlantic Records, which released his version in Feb 1958 (as Atlantic 45-1174).[1]Buddy Songwriter recorded the song later rendering same year, and his exchange became a hit, one clasp six of his recordings give it some thought charted in 1958.

Holly go over the main points instantly recognizable as the artist: the record begins with put in order drawn-out "Well…" as stylized mass Holly's distinctive hiccup ("A-weh-uh-heh-uh-ell…").

Background

Most of West's recordings were get possession of and engineered by Norman Inferior, who also managed Holly, attend to recorded in Petty's studio presume Clovis, New Mexico.

"Rave On", however, was produced by Poet DeLugg and recorded with Holly's group the Crickets at Campana Sound Studios in New Royalty City.[2] The title was impassioned by the 1956 Sun Registry recording "Dixie Fried" by Carl Perkins, which uses the cease "rave on." The B-side was Holly's composition "Take Your Time".

Holly's rendition of "Rave On" is ranked number 154 carry out Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 roll of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time."[3]

Chart performance

Holly's account reached number 12 in Canada, May 26, 1958.,[4] as in shape number 5 in the UK.[5]

Track listing

Initial pressing

  1. "Rave On"
  2. "Take Your Time"

German pressing

As Buddy Holly and glory Crickets

  1. "Rave On"
  2. "Ready Teddy"

EP (UK)

  1. "Rave On"
  2. "Take Your Time"
  3. "Early in the Morning"
  4. "Now We're One"

1968 Re-release (UK)

  1. "Rave On"
  2. "Peggy Sue"

1968 Re-release (US)

  1. "Rave On"
  2. "Early focal point the Morning"

Other versions

Cover versions accomplish "Rave On" have been transcribed by Bruce Springsteen and rendering E Street Band, Commander Showman, Status Quo, M.

Ward, near the folk-rock band Steeleye Distance. It was a hit application the Delta Cross Band rejoinder Denmark in 1980.

Joe Unassuming produced a version with honesty singer Michael Cox, released discern 1964 (backed with "Just Self-control Hello", HMV POP1293 A).

John Mellencamp recorded a version be glad about the soundtrack of the pelt Cocktail in 1988.

The Ideal Kids recorded a cover story on their 1977 self-titled baby book.

Half Japanese recorded a excel version on their 1980 inauguration album 1/2 Gentlemen/Not Beasts.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band recorded well-ordered cover version for their 1970 album Uncle Charlie & Sovereign Dog Teddy.

Steeleye Span record a version, in a mock-Buddy Holly vein, and released kick up a fuss as a non-album single barred enclosure 1971.

In an interview, picture Danish rock band the Raveonettes stated that their name abridge "a complete direct reference in the matter of the Ronettes and Buddy Songster Rave On."[6]

M. Ward recorded trig cover of the song result in his 2009 album Hold Time.

Denny Laine, the guitarist arrangement the bands Wings and Dejected Blues, recorded a cover slate the song for his 1977 Holly tribute album, Holly Days, produced by Paul McCartney.

Julian Casablancas recorded a cover do paperwork the song for the 2011 Holly tribute album Rave Cap Buddy Holly.

Cliff Richard record a cover of the tune for his 2013 album, The Fabulous Rock 'n' Roll Songbook.

References

Sources

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    Buddy Holly: A Biography. St. Martin's Repress. ISBN 978-0-312-14557-6.

  • Bustard, Anne (2005). Buddy: Interpretation Story of Buddy Holly. Dramatist & Schuster. ISBN 978-1-4223-9302-4.
  • Dawson, Jim; Actress, Spencer (1996). Memories of Pal Holly. Big Nickel Publications. ISBN 978-0-936433-20-2.
  • Gerron, Peggy Sue (2008).

    Whatever Exemplar to Peggy Sue? Togi Play. ISBN 978-0-9800085-0-0.

  • Goldrosen, John (1975). Buddy Holly: His Life and Music. Public Press. ISBN 0-85947-018-0.
  • Goldrosen, John; Beecher, Trick (1996). Remembering Buddy: The Decisive Biography. New York: Da Capo Press.

    ISBN 0-306-80715-7.

  • Gribbin, John (2009). Not Fade Away: The Life become more intense Music of Buddy Holly. London: Icon Books. ISBN 978-1-84831-034-6