More than 2 years of targeted research here and there, as time permitted, went into my putting together this list of recorded songs, along with their titles and artists. Decades of published music history from Buddy Holly and other artists make up this list. The internet is full of lists, databases, and other forms of information.
However, I have noticed that these lists are incomplete. Some of these sources seem to have started out with a bang, but then suddenly stopped before adding the latest items.
By incorporating my own collection, which because of all the years and time invested might appear to be quite extensive, I have attempted to draw up as complete a list as possible.
I have thoroughly and painstakingly exhausted all available and existing information to my knowledge. Although the result might seem impressive, in actuality its' completeness is temporary. Only for the moment. Aren't we all lucky that new songs and artists just keep popping in out of the blue at random? Our smorgasbord is infinite. "Buddy Holly Reloaded" (2010) as well as 'The Baldy Holly Band' (2016) are a prime example of what can suddenly materialize to add a rainbow of joy to our ears and hearts.
Whoever wants to contribute and help to expand this comprehensive Buddy Holly database is cordially invited, and encouraged to send me any information that you think I should add. After all, this is a work in progress. A never ending story. And I like it !
One last thing. If you see a mistake or error that I might have made, I would appreciate your correction with source mentioned, please.
Thank you so much,
HANS
" Last Night "
Buddy Holly & The Crickets - Last Night
Jeff Allen Cover Song - Last Night
LAST NIGHT
Dan Springall (YouTube Video – BhollyTX)
Don Chaney & The Ivy Jives
Jeff Allen (Verve Single V-10096x45-A)
Jimmy Bowen, Roulette
Michael Angelo & The Leisures
Santiago Penados (live, Valencia, Spain), 2009
" Learning The Game "
Buddy Holly - Learning The Game
LEARNING THE GAME
Albert Lee (Gypsy Man - A Tribute To Buddy Holly), Mann Bros. UK, 2019
Albert Lee & The Crickets (The Crickets And Their Buddies), Sovereign Artists, 2004
Andrew Gold (What's Wrong With This Picture?) Label: Asylum, USA, 7 E-1086, 1976, LP
Any Trouble, Album: Wrong End Of The Race, Label: EMI America, UK, AMLS 24 01203, 1984, Double LP
Balance Cuchillo
Black Tie
Blackthorn
The Blue Stars (Instr.)
Bobby Vee (Medley) (The Buddy Holly Songbook), 1992
Bobby Vee (live, A Tribute To Buddy Holly & The Crickets), 2004
Bobby Vee & The Crickets (Medley), Rollercoaster, 2000
The Bunch
Buddy In Concert - Live 2009, CD, Germany
Clive Gregson
Cor Sanne & Dick van Altena (NL) 2012
Cor Sanne, Joost van Es, Marcel Smulders, Jan Michielsen Bluegrass Version 2009 (YouTube Video)
The Crown Imperials
Daniel Springall (YouTube Video)
David Frizzell (CD "Remember Me"), 2014
David Vincent
Detours
Eric James (La Règle Du Jeu – Holly Days, EMI France), 1998
Justin Hayward (This title was NOT on the 'Songwriter' LP from 1977!) It was recorded 1984 and released 1987 on CD 820 492-2 (UK)
Keith Richards (Non studio recording)
Lemmy, Slim Jim & Danny B. (Later released as the Head Cat), March 2000
The Lemonheads (Into Your Arms) Label Atlantic, UK, Catalogue: A7302CD, Barcode: 075678571725, Date: 1993 Format: CD Single
Leo Kottke (The Essential Leo Kottke, Chrysalis), 1991
Los Super Seven feat. Rodney Crowell (Heard It On The X), March 22, 2005 - CD Label: Telarc, CD-83623, Europe
Natalie Merchant (Listen to me Buddy Holly, Verve), 2011
Pilot (Negram Records), 1975
Robbin Thompson, 1991
Rockin Buddies From Far East (CD "A Tribute To Buddy Holly", 1997, Japan)
Rodney Crowell
Ron Sexsmith, Canada (YouTube Video, 2014)
Roy Hastings (Decca Single F.11728), 1963
Runaway Express (from the archives vol. 1), ‘80s
Runaway Express (Yeah, Buddy!, Medley), 2000
Runaway Express (Oh, Boy! – Raven), 2004
Sandy Denny (No More Sad Refrains, The Anthology, Disc 2)
The Searchers (Album title “Led in the game”)
The Searchers (BCD16602 AH - At the Star-Club) Bear Family, Germany, Barcode 4000127166029, CD Album, 2002
Sir Henry and His Butlers, 1966
Syd Straw, June 1989
Teddy Guitar and Cast Iron Arm, Album Title: 25th Anniversary Party Singles, Label: Goofin', Country: Finland, Date: 2009 Catalogue: GRCD 6161, Format: CD Album
Teddy & The Tigers
Terry Farlan (Million Copy Hit Songs Made Famous By Buddy Holly – Boulevard), 1969, UK Hallmark, 1969
Terry Noland
Texas Mike Bell (For The Love of Buddy – Blue Avenue Records), 2004
Tom Powder
Topi Sorsakoski & Agents - Nyt Kaikki Muuttunut On (Learning The Game), Parlophone 777-7 91459 1, LP, 1988, Finland
The Varaflames
Waylon Jennings with Mark Knopfler (Not Fade Away, Decca), 1996
Willie Logan (Inst.)
" Listen To Me "
LISTEN TO ME
Billy Swan & Buzz Cason (CD - Billy, Buzz & The Basics Play Buddy) DINKS Records, USA, Released 16.12.2014
The Blue Stars (Instr.)
Bobby Vee (Medley), 1999
Brian Wilson ((Listen to me Buddy Holly, Verve), 2011
David Bartholomew (Man of the World), Sept 2008
David Bartholomew (Rec. at Academy Studios Colchester England)
Denny Laine (Capitol MONO Single)
Denny Laine (EMI Single), 1976
Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney (Medley), 1977
Ed Payne ( CD - Paying Tribute To Buddy Holly by Ed Payne, 2013, Propayne Productions, EAN 08 8450 18441 3 0 )
Gary Busey (Buddy Holly Story Soundtrack), Eic SE 35412, 1978
Gene Fisher & The Mystics
Hank Marvin (Hank plays Holly), Polygram, 1996
Jimmy Gilmer (Buddy’s Buddy, Dot), 1964
Johnny Rogers & Tommy Allsup (Johnny Rogers & Tommy Allsup)
John Spencer (LUISTER NAAR MIJ)
The Martini Brothers, 1986
Micah P. Hinson, 21 Sept, 2009
Mike Berry
Mike Berry (Buddy Holly - A Life in Music), 1999
Mike Warner
Mother's Pride (Vinyl LP, Sweden, 1979, Buddy Holly In Our Hearts, Habima Records, HSLP 7818)
New York Public Library
Original London Cast (Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story), 1989
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (The Buddy Holly Story), 1978
Raw Holly
The Royal Showband
Runaway Express (Medley), (Yeah, Buddy!), 2000
The Searchers (Sugar and Spice, UK Pye), 1963
The Searchers (The Buddy Holly Songbook), 1992
Showaddywaddy, 11 Nov 1977
Something Blue
Terry Gale (Terry Gale sings Buddy Holly)
Texas Mike Bell (For The Love of Buddy), 2004
Willie Logan (Inst.)
" Little Baby "
Buddy Holly - Little Baby
LITTLE BABY
The Accelerators
Buddy Holly Reloaded, March 1, 2010
The Crown Imperials
Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs, Dot, 1963
Jimmy Gilmer (Buddy’s Buddy, Dot), 1964
New York Publik Library
Original Hamburg Cast (Buddy - Die Buddy Holly Story), 1994
Raw Holly
The Tuesday Blue Express
" Lonesome Tears "
Buddy Holly - Lonesome Tears
LONESOME TEARS
The Blue Stars (Instr.)
Brian Setzer
Carolyn Hester
Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney, 1977
Jimmy Gilmer (Buddy’s Buddy, Dot), 1964
Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs, Dot, 1963
Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs
Massapequa Trio
Rick Broussard & Two Hoots, Live 2013
Stray Cats (Original Cool)
Texas Mike Bell (For The Love of Buddy), 2004
The Tuesday Blue Express
Vic Hardman - Chinn (Home Recording)
" Look At Me "
Buddy Holly - Look At Me
LOOK AT ME
Billy Swan & Buzz Cason (CD - Billy, Buzz & The Basics Play Buddy) DINKS Records, USA, Released 16.12.2014
Bobby Vee
Bobby Vee, Rollercoaster, 2000
Chas And Dave, Album Title: That's What Happens, Label: Warner Music Entertainment, Country: Europe, Date: 2013, Catalogue: 5053105869923, Barcode: 5053105869923 Format: CD Album
Chuck Williams & The Fire Band (Songs of Buddy Holly)
David Bartholomew (Rec. at Academy Studios Colchester England)
Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney, 1977
Jimmy Gilmer (London Dot HLD 9898), 1964
Jimmy Gilmer, 1965
Rebecca Pan (Pan Wan Ching sings The Four Seasons), Diamond, 1961, SLP-1004, Vinyl LP, Hong Kong
Renegades
Ronnie Price
Ruud van Ingen (NL) you tube video
Runaway Express (Yeah, Buddy!, Medley), 2000
Tommy Roe
Trident (The Immortal Songs Of Buddy Holly)
The Velvets
The Webb Sisters
The Whirlwinds (UK HMV), 1964
" Love Is Strange "
Original by Mickey & Sylvia
Buddy Holly - Love Is Strange
15 Words Of Love
LOVE IS STRANGE *
The Blue Stars (Instr.)
Bobby Vee
Caesar & Cleo (Salvatore Bono and Cher La Piere) (Reprise 0419)
Connie Francis, 1996
The Crickets, 1963
Dale & Grace
David Vincent
The Debutantes
Everly Brothers
Everly Brothers - 1969-08-03 Fillmore West - San Francisco CA (Live)
Everly Brothers (SL - Version)
Everly Brothers, Album Title: Chained To A Memory, Label: Bear Family, Country: Germany, Date: 2006, Catalogue: BCD 16791 IM, Barcode: 4000127167910, Format: CD Box Set
Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
Lonnie Donegan
Los Jokers (El Amor es Extraño, hay 2 grabaciones: 1 en Cisney 1 posterior en RCA Víctor)
Mickey and Sylvia
Mike Laure (Dame un beso)
Peaches & Herb
Rockin Buddies From Far East (CD "A Tribute To Buddy Holly", 1997, Japan)
Runaway Express (Medley) (Oh, Boy! – Raven), 2004
Strange Magic OST, LucasFilm
Texas Mike Bell with Tommy Allsup (For The Love of Buddy), 2004
" Love Me "
LOVE ME
Dave
De Rammelaars (Ned.)
Dizzy Elmer
The Fabulous Wallies, 1986
Jimmy Lee & Wayne Walker
Jimmie Rodgers Snow
Willy & Ruth
" Love's Made A Fool Of You "
Buddy Holly - Love's made a fool of you
LOVE’S MADE A FOOL OF YOU
The Blue Things
Bobby Fuller Four, Mustang, 1966
Bobby Fuller Four, (The Buddy Holly Songbook), 1992
Bobby Fuller Four, 1981
Bobby Fuller, 1984
Bobby Lee Warren
Bobby Vee (Strings and Things), 1961, 1992
Bobby Vee, Rollercoaster, 2000
Buddy Holly Reloaded, March 1, 2010
The Bunch, A & M, 1972
Buzzed Meg
Carla Olson
Chris Spedding
Chris Spedding (live)
Chuck Williams & The Fire Band (Songs of Buddy Holly)
Classic Ruins (Everyday is a Holly Day), 1989
Cochise (UA Single 50756), 1971 and on 'The Greatest Hits of 1971', United Artists, USA, UAS-6817, 1971
Colin Hicks & The Cabin Boys, 1960
Connie Francis (Medley), 1996
The Crickets with Earl Sinks, 1959
The Crickets
David Reo, 2012
The Dean Brothers (2:56 min. version)
The Dean Brothers (5:12 min. version)
Denny
DJ Buddy Holly, 2016 (CD NOT FADE AWAY)
The Esquires, Capitol/Tower, 1965
Ferante Spirato & Friends
Frank Rowe & The Classic Ruins
George Elliott
Greg Kihn (Beserkley 6.12204), 1976 and on the Album 'Greg Kihn Again', Label: Beserkley, USA, BZ-0052 / PZ 34779 Date: 1977, Format: LP
The Hollies (Buddy Holly), 1980
The Housewreckers
Jim Babjak
Johnny & The Roccos
Johnny Rivers & The Crickets (The Crickets And Their Buddies), Sovereign Artist, 2004
John Spencer (LIEFDE IS ALS ZOETE WIJN)
Jordan Bros. (Jamie 1205)
Lemmy, Slim Jim & Danny B., (later released as The Head Cat)2000
Lenie van der Biezen (‘LIEFDE MAAKT JE TOT EEN MARIONET’), Decca AT 10216, 1966
Marko Formanek
Matchbox (Flying Colours), 1981
Matchbox (Magnet Single 1A006-64513), 1981
Matlock
The Megatones
New York Public Library
Peter & The Panthers, Move
Raw, Coral, 1970
Raw Holly
Ray Ruff & The Checkmates
Rockabilly Coyotes
Rockin Buddies From Far East (CD "A Tribute To Buddy Holly", 1997, Japan)
Rocking Jojo & His Red Angels
Ronnie Bird (L'amour nous rend fou) 1964
Ruby Starr
Runaway Express (Medley), (Yeah, Buddy!), 2000
Sammy Kaye & Orchestra, 1964
Sandy Denny
The Silver Bullets
The Stray Cats
The Surphonics
Susie Allanson
Terry Gale (Terry Gale sings Buddy Holly)
Tom Rush (Take A Little Walk With Me), Electra,1966
Tom Rush (Take A Little Walk With Me), Electra, 1971
The Trashmen
Trident (The Immortal Songs Of Buddy Holly)
The Vibrators
Vincent Palmer (L’Amour Se Joue De Nous – Holly Days, EMI France), March 1998
Willie Logan
Zachary Stevenson
Zamboni Drivers with Dale Wiese, vocals 1988 Og Music, "It came from Canada, Vol. 4", Compilation Album, Track # 15) 1991 version released 1993: A Tribute To The Bobby Fuller Four, Blue Rose Records)
" Mailman Bring Me No More Blues "
Buddy Holly - Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues
MAILMAN, BRING ME NO MORE BLUES
Alan Cassaro
Apaapa Sisters, The with The Down Town Boys, Zodiac 1026
The Beatles (Anthology, Disc 3)
The Beatles (‘Get Back’ Sessions)
Bill Blaine & The Dynamics
David Frizzell, T. Graham Brown (CD "Remember Me"), 2014
Don Cornell, single, Vogue/Coral 72308, March 1958
Herb Jeffries
Lefty Frizell
Mike Berry
Mike Berry (Buddy Holly - A Life in Music), 1999
Mike Furber & The Bowery Boys
Original London Cast (Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story), 1989
Shakin’ Stevens
Sherry Holley (Looking Through Buddy’s Eyes)
The Skiprats
" Maybe Baby "
Buddy Holly - Maybe Baby
MAYBE BABY
Alexander’s Timeless Bloozband (Kapp Single K-967)
The All-American Singers
B'15 (Budapest - Hungary)
Allan Berman, AB, 2003
The Beatles (‘Let It Be’ studio rehearsals)
Bernstorffsminde Efterskole
Billy Fury
Billy Swan & Buzz Cason (CD - Billy, Buzz & The Basics Play Buddy) DINKS Records, USA, Released 16.12.2014
The Bluejays (The Buddy Holly EP), JAY 5009, UK, 2017
The Blue Stars (Instumental)
Bobby Brown & The Curios (Medley: Peggy Sue - Maybe Baby - Oh Boy - That'll be the day)
Bobby Davies
Bobby Vee, Liberty, 1963
Bobby Vee (I Remember Buddy Holly), 1992
Bobby Vee, Rollercoaster, 2000
Bowery Boys (Medley: Maybe Baby + 1 non Buddy song)
Brian May
Brian May & Status Quo
Brian Setzer
“Buddy” Das Buddy Holly Musical – Essen, 2009
Buddy Holly Rock’n’Roll Show live in concert, 2005
Buddy Live London (First Night Rec.), Nov. 3 & 4 1995
Buddy Presley Band
BUDDY South Africa Cast
Buddy & The Cruisers (Our Favourite Songs, Vol. 1)
Byron Breffle ( IGL Records # 112, Iowa, USA )
The Chantays
Chas & Dave (Medley: Maybe Baby + 4 non Buddy songs)
Chris McDonald (Instrumental)
Connie Francis (With love to Buddy), 1996
Conway Twitty, 1957
The Crickets (Medley: Everyday - Think It Over - Maybe Baby), Barnaby (USA) + CBS (UK), 1970
The Crickets
The Crickets (Live Medley: TBTD - Maybe Baby - Everyday - Keep A Knockin' - Well All Right - Oh Boy)
"The Crickets Sound" Project (22)
The Crown Imperials
Cruisin'
Cy Decks (Private Recording)
Dave Berry (The Buddy Holly Songbook), 1992
Dave Nichols & The Coins
David Bartholomew (Rec. at Academy Studios Colchester England)
The Derringers, Capitol, 1961
Dick Rivers
Don McLean, 2007
Donnie Allison
Eberhard Hohl (Tribute to Buddy Holly), Dec 2004
Eddie Scoop & The Peekers
Ed Payne ( CD - Paying Tribute To Buddy Holly by Ed Payne, 2013, Propayne Productions, EAN 08 8450 18441 3 0 )
Eric Clapton & J.J. Cale
Esquerita, Capitol, 1958
The Everly Brothers (live)
Four Jacks with Chorus & Orchestra (Gateway Top Tune Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Record No. 1243-B), 1958
Gallery featuring Jim Gold (Sussex Single SUX-259), 1973
Gary Busey (Buddy Holly Story Soundtrack), Epic SE 35412, 1978
Gary Busey (Clear Lake Medley: TBTD - Oh Boy - Peggy Sue - Maybe Baby - Not Fade Away), Epic SE 35412, 1978
Gordon Waller
Graham BLVD
Gulliver, Finland 1976, Nyyhky Kyyhky (Maybe Baby), Album Title 'Gulliver', Label Finnlevy, SFLP 9580, LP
Hank C. Burnette (instr.), Sonet
Hank Marvin (Hank plays Holly), Polygram, 1996
Highlights from The BUDDY HOLLY STORY (Retro Music, Canada), 1996
Les Hit – Paraders (Barclay 7EBLY1371)
The Hollies (Buddy Holly), 1980
Les Hou Lops (MAIS OUI BABY)
Hutch
I, Braineater,1986
Jackie DeShannon
Jimmy Gilmer (Buddy’s Buddy, Dot), 1965
Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs, Dot 1964
JJ Cale & Eric Clapton
John Lennon
Johnny Kingsbury
Johnny Red
Johnny Rogers & Tommy Allsup (Johnny Rogers & Tommy Allsup)
Jorge Barón (Mexico - Tal vez nena)
Josh Solomon & The Empty Pockets (Celebrate Buddy)
Jukebox Junction
Justin Townes Earle (Rave On Buddy Holly), 2011
Leaping Ferns (X-P-A-N-D-E-D),Downey, 1965
Litle John
Marko Formanek
Michael Palmer (CD "Memories Of Buddy Holly), USA, 1997
Micky Dolenz (Buddy Holly Tribute, Romar Single 0-07-7002) and on Album 'The MGM Singles Collection', Label: 7A, Country: UK, Catalogue: 7A001, Date: 13 Jul 2015, LP and CD (400 blue Vinyl LP's and 300 red Vinyl LP's)
Mike Berry
Mike Berry (Buddy Holly - A Life in Music), 1999
Mike Warner
Morning After
Mother's Pride (Vinyl LP "Buddy Holly In Our Hearts), 1979, Sweden, Habima Records - HSLP 7818
Los Mustang (Mexico)
New York Public Library
Nigel Romley
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (Not Fade Away, Decca), 1996
Original Hamburg Cast (Buddy Die Buddy Holly Story), 1994
Original London Cast (Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story), 1989
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (The Buddy Holly Story), 1978
The Outsiders, Ohio, USA, Capitol, 1966
Pat Monahan (Listen to me Buddy Holly, Verve), 2011
Paul Coady
Paul McCartney, 2001
Paul McCartney and Jeff Lynne
Paul Mc Cartney & John Lennon (fake)
Paul McCartney & Wings
Phil Ochs
The Proclaimers
Raw, Decca, 1971
Raw Holly
The Rockabilly Broadway Cast
Rock-A-Doodle-Doo
Rockin’ Daddy
Rockin' Shave
Runaway Express (Yeah, Buddy!, Medley), 2000
Rune Larsen & Helge Nilsen
Sarah Bromberg (Petit Petit – Holly Days, EMI France), 1998
Scott Baker (ScottyB) 2016 YouTube
SouthBound & Company - The Buddy Holly Review
T. Graham Brown
Wee Willie Harris
" Midnight Shift "
Buddy Holly - Midnight Shift
MIDNIGHT SHIFT
Andy Roberts, LP "Everyone", B & C Records, CAS 1028, UK 1971 With Everyone (LP, Album) Ampex Records A10117 Canada 1971 With Everyone (LP, Album, Promo) Ampex Records A10117 USA 1971 With Everyone (LP, Album) Ampex Records A10117, A-10117 USA 1971
Bill Crittenden & The Sweet Georgia Boys, Foot Tapping
Bobby Vee
Bobby Vee, Rollercoaster, 2000
Boppin' Rhythm Boozers
Boz & The Bozmen
Buddy Holly Lives, 2010
Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen
Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen, 1971
Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen (Live)
Crazy Cavan
Darrel Higham, Vampirella, 1998
David Bartholomew (Rec. at Academy Studios Colchester England)
Downliners Sect.
High Noon ("Train Of Misery" (Rock-A-Billy No. 107) EP 1990 (USA) Texas Rockabilly Trio
High Noon (Live)
The Hollies (Buddy Holly), Oct 1980
Hollister
The Howlin’ Hound Dogs
Jay Chance & The Chancellors
Joe Ely (Live)
Johnny Red
Johnny & The Roccos (Live)
Jumper Jones
The LA's
Lee Rocker (Bulletproof), January 21, 2003
The LeRoi Brothers
Los Lobos, (Not Fade Away), Decca, 1995
Los Lobos (La historia de la banda del Este de Los Angeles 1992-1996, Disc 3)
Marshall Crenshaw
Matt The Cat Trio (Live Dallas TX, 2013)
Mike Ingram
Neva River Rockets
New York Public Library
Phil Trigwell
Raw Holly
The Rhythm Brothers
Rocka-T-Bones
The Rockin' Bandits
Sonny Curtis (Songworks Single SWX052089), 1989
Steve Hooker Rumble, Vampirella, 1999
The Sun Skippers
The Sureshots
The Ugly Dog Skiffle Combo
Vic Hardman - Chinn (Home Recording)
The Wieners (Just Like Buddy - HiHo Music HHS0802), 2008
" Modern Don Juan "
Buddy Holly - Modern Don Juan
MODERN DON JUAN
The Barnshakers
The Beltline Boys, 2005
The Blue Stars (Instr.)
Darrel Higham
The Dills
Bob E. Rock
James Intveld
King Loui Combo, Blue Lake, 2004
King Size Trio
Porky & The Pin-Ups, Foot Tapping, 2006 (Also released as Darrel Higham)
