Karen Elson to feature on new Buddy Holly tribute album

[crimpies]

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

[sjcapps07]

I saw this. This will be a great compilation...but what the hell is Kid Rock doing on this?

[Expected]

but what the hell is Kid Rock doing on this?

[achouza]

this looks great,,

[elduderino]

I saw this. This will be a great compilation...but what the hell is Kid Rock doing on this?

my reaction too. he stands out like a pimple on my ass. and that's not in a good way.

[Yamplifier]

I saw this. This will be a great compilation...but what the hell is Kid Rock doing on this?

my reaction too. he stands out like a pimple on my ass. and that's not in a good way.

Seriously...WTF!? A blemish!

[rsimms3]

I have to say the Karen track sounds interesting.... I like the She & Him track a lot as well.

[Grimtale]

Don't be dissin my kid rock...
Grim

[bh1644]

Don't be dissin my kid rock...
Grim

Not the biggest Kid Rock fan but his song was 10 times better than the shit that Lou Reed offered up...

[nesguys]

I liked the Black Keys track. Mellow but pretty cool.

[sjcapps07]

Better than the McCartney track, too. That was disappointing.

[hawke000]

These people fucked Buddy Holly up...

[rsimms3]

These people fucked Buddy Holly up...

Are you saying he's rock and rolling over in his grave?

[hawke000]

These people fucked Buddy Holly up...

Are you saying he's rock and rolling over in his grave?

you know it!

[crimpies]

I really loved Karen's version.

Lou Reed needn't have bothered.