Friday, September 7, 2012

Weekend Holly Songs

Today would have been Buddy Holly's 76th birthday. Tragically, Holly died along with Richie Valens and the Big Bopper in a plane crash in February 1959. The rock 'n' roll pioneer and Hall of Fame first ballot inductee has inspired musicians such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, the Byrds and many others, though he had a career that lasted less than two years. "Not Fade Away," "Peggy Sue," "It's So Easy," and "True Love Ways" are some of his better-known songs - an impressive legacy. Here are two favorites that have that beautiful Holly West Texas style:

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